Hello and welcome to another edition of our pub of the week feature, where we shine a spotlight on one of the many great venues in and around Ipswich.
This week's selection was The Last Anchor at the island site along the Ipswich Waterfront, offering peaceful views and great service as well as delicious beer.
Admittedly this was my first visit to The Last Anchor, having gone down on a Tuesday lunchtime, and I must say that I plan to go back soon, especially with warmer weather.
The pub, set back from the liveaboard community along the Waterfront, offers stunning views of the Orwell with boat masts gently bobbing up and down in the wind offering a really wonderful atmosphere.
Some pubs offer activities such as darts or pool, or have other hooks to entice you in such as live sports or live music, some are just lovely places to sit and have a beer, The Last Anchor is the latter.
Walking in to the venue, I was met with a smile and a wave from a staff member who called me over to the bar where I went for a pint of Greene King's Flint Eye on draught, which set me back £6.65.
I was then invited to take a seat anywhere in the venue. I chose not to go outside with due it to being a bit windy so sat indoors but as close as I could to the window.
The staff really set the tone for the pub - incredibly welcoming.
The pub is a little bit of a hidden gem, not featuring on the main promenade of the Waterfront, it would be quite easy to miss, but absolutely shouldn't be.
Unfortunately, I was on a bit of a time crunch so chose not to order any food, but I can say that the food looked and smelt amazing as it wafted through.
Read more:
Pub of the week: We take a trip to Isaacs on the Quay
Developers 'absolutely delighted' to welcome boats back to Ipswich Waterfront
The latest edition of the Ipswich Star's pub of the week - Arcade Street Tavern
Ipswich goes Ed Sheeran mad ahead of his first homecoming gig at Portman Road
Actor and comedian joins Ipswich leaders for new attraction launch
There were no menus on the table but fish and chips certainly seemed to be a favourite amongst other pub goers.
The tables were clean and well presented, with cutlery and glassware already laid out for diners with the pub being very tidy in general.
The Last Anchor also offers a variety of different deals on weekdays, with money off your whole bill on Tuesday evenings or Date Nights on Thursdays, where you can order two steaks, chips and a bottle of wine for £45.
Overall, the pub is a lovely spot along the Ipswich Waterfront with wonderful views, a peaceful atmosphere and welcoming staff.
Share