Delicious Casual Dining in Henley-on-Thames
Tucked just off the River Thames in Henley, The Anchor Inn serves freshly prepared, seasonal dishes alongside local ales, fine wines, and great company.
Whether you’re popping in for a relaxed midweek meal, a hearty Sunday roast, or celebrating with friends, our kitchen creates flavours worth savouring. Pair your food with a perfectly kept pint or a glass from our carefully chosen wine list, and enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes The Anchor a local favourite.
BAR SNACKS
£7
BBQ PORK BELLY BITES
£7
£8
SALT & PEPPER SQUID
£8
£6
HONEY MUSTARD SAUSAGES
£6
£7
CORN FED BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
£7
£5
SPICY TEMPURA CAULIFLOWER (VG)
£5
£5
RAREBIT BITS (V)
£5
£4
SALT & VINEGAR PORK CRACKLING
£4
£4
MIXED OLIVES (VG)
£4
STARTERS
£7
ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP (VG)
A wholesome blend of slow-roasted seasonal vegetables, simmered into a rich, comforting soup and served with warm crusty bread.
£7
£9
CRISPY CHILLI BEEF
Golden fried strips of tender beef served with a fresh Thai-style salad and a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce.
£9
£12
MOULES MARINIERES
Fresh Cornish mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, shallots, and cream, finished with parsley and served with warm crusty bread.
£12
£9
ROAST BEETROOT & CELERIAC TARTLET (VG)
A crisp pastry tartlet filled with sweet roasted beetroot and earthy celeriac, finished with fresh herbs — light, vibrant, and entirely plant-based.
£9
£10
PORK & FENNEL MEATBALLS
Hand-rolled pork and fennel seed meatballs, served with a smooth apple purée for a sweet and savoury balance.
£10
£9
PEPPERED MACKEREL PATE
A smooth and smoky pâté of peppered mackerel, served with toasted ciabatta and pickled cucumber.
£9
SHARERS
£18
CHARCUTERIE BOARD
A selection of salami, chorizo, and prosciutto crudo, served with mixed olives, cornichons, balsamic vinegar, and crusty ciabatta.
£18
£18
CHEESE BOARD (V)
A trio of cheeses: applewood smoked cheddar, creamy Brie, and bold stilton, paired with grapes, caramelised onion chutney, mixed olives, and savoury biscuits.
£18
£14
BAKED CAMEMBERT (V)
Oven-baked Camembert infused with honey and black garlic, served bubbling hot with toasted ciabatta for dipping.
£14
ANCHOR SPECIALS
£20
FISH OF THE DAY
Freshly landed fish prepared daily — please ask your server for today’s catch and accompaniments.
£20
£20
CONFIT DUCK LEG CASSOULET
Slow-cooked confit duck leg served with a rustic butterbean and Toulouse sausage cassoulet, finished with fresh herbs for a rich and hearty French classic.
£20
£17
ROAST ROOT VEGETABLE PASTINI (VG)
A vibrant vegan dish of roasted root vegetables tossed with delicate pastini pasta, topped with crisp leek hay for texture and flavour.
£17
PUB CLASSICS
£24
SIRLOIN STEAK FRITES
8oz sirloin steak, chargrilled to order and topped with herby garlic butter, served with crisp frites and our signature house salad.
£24
£18
PIE OF THE DAY
Ask our team about today’s freshly baked pie, served with seasonal vegetables and creamy mash potato.
£18
£16
BANGERS & MASH
Butcher’s pork sausages served with creamy mash, seasonal vegetables, and a rich onion gravy.
£16
£17
DAY BOAT FISH 'N' CHIPS
Freshly caught day boat fish, battered and fried to golden perfection, served with crunchy chips, tangy tartare sauce, and crushed garden peas.
£17
BURGERS
£16
THE ANCHOR BURGER
Juicy beef patty nestled in a crusty Lawlor’s bap, topped with rich welsh rarebit, crisp lettuce, ripe beefsteak tomato, drizzled with our signature house dressing, and served with a side of house fries.
£16
£16
CAJUN BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGER
Crispy buttermilk chicken breast seasoned with bold Cajun spices, served in a crusty Lawlor’s bap with fresh lettuce, juicy beefsteak tomato, a spicy sriracha sauce, and served with a side of house fries.
£16
£15
MOVING MOUNTAINS BURGER (VG)
A Moving Mountains burger, grilled to perfection and served in a crusty Lawlor’s bap with crisp lettuce, ripe beefsteak tomato, tangy vegan mayo, smoky vegan cheddar, and served with a side of house fries.
£15
SIDES
£4
FRIES (VG)
£4
£6
TRUFFLE PARMESAN FRIES (V)
£6
£4
MIXED LEAF SALAD (VG)
£4
£5
TENDERSTEM BROCCOLI (VG)
£5
£5
CREAMY MASH (V)
£5
DESSERTS
£8
MULLED WINE POACHED PEARS
Pears gently poached in spiced mulled wine, served with a touch of syrup and a scoop of Jude’s vanilla ice cream.
£8
£8
CHOCCLATE & ORANGE TORTE (VG)
A decadent dark chocolate torte infused with orange, served with a scoop of vegan salted caramel ice cream and a zesty fruit coulis.
£8
£8
TIRAMISU
A traditional Italian dessert of espresso-soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.
£8
£12
CHEESE BOARD
A trio of cheeses: applewood smoked cheddar, creamy Brie, and bold stilton, paired with grapes, caramelised onion chutney, and savoury biscuits.
£12
£5
JUDE'S ICE CREAM
A choice of award-winning Jude’s ice creams: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or vegan salted caramel.
£5
CIABATTAS
ALL SERVED WITH A SIDE SALAD & FRIES | AVAILABLE BETWEEN 12PM & 5PM WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY
£14
SIRLOIN STEAK & CARAMELISED ONION
Tender thinly sliced steak layered with sweet caramelised onions and peppery rocket, finished with a drizzle of warm garlic butter.
£14
£13
ROAST BEEF & HORSERADISH
Tender slices of rare roast beef with peppery rocket, caramelised onions, and a punchy horseradish mayo.
£13
£12
HALLOUMI & ROASTED RED PEPPERS (V)
Fried halloumi and sweet roasted red peppers, finished with rocket and a drizzle of sweet chilli jam.
£12
£12
BEER-BATTERED FISH GOUJON
Crispy beer-battered fish goujons layered with peppery rocket and classic tartare sauce — a fresh take on a pub favourite.
£12
£13
CHICKEN, STUFFING & GRAVY
Roast chicken breast with sage & onion stuffing in ciabatta, served with a pot of rich gravy.
£13
£11
ROASTED VEGETABLE & BASIL OIL (VG)
Roasted root vegtables, layered with rocket and vibrant vegan basil oil.
£11
£12
BACON, BRIE & CRANBERRY
Smoked streaky bacon, molten Brie, and tangy cranberry relish in a warm ciabatta.
£12
SUNDAY LUNCH
£23
ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF
Tender slices of roast sirloin of beef served with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and rich gravy.
£23
£20
ROAST BELLY OF PORK
Succulent roast belly of pork with crisp crackling, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and a rich gravy.
£20
£21
ROAST CHICKEN SUPREME
Roast chicken supreme served with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and a rich pan gravy.
£21
£19
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & LENTIL WELLINGTON (VG)
A golden puff pastry Wellington filled with butternut squash, lentils, and herbs, served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, and rich vegan gravy.
£19
EXTRAS
£6
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE
£6
£7
PIGS IN BLANKETS
£7
2 COURSES £28 | 3 COURSES £32 | MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER - TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER
STARTERS
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE SOUP (V)
Silky smooth Jerusalem artichoke soup, topped with toasted Gruyère croutons for a rich, nutty finish.
BEETROOT & CELERIAC CARPACCIO (VG)
Thinly sliced roasted beetroot and celeriac, dressed lightly and finished with crisp leek hay for texture and freshness.
LOCAL COX APPLE TARTE TARTIN WITH SAUTEED FOIE GRAS & BRANDY JUS
A caramelised tart of local Cox apples, paired with rich sautéed foie gras and finished with a glossy brandy jus.
CORNISH MUSSELS IN CIDER & CHORIZO CREAM
Fresh Cornish mussels steamed in West Country cider with smoky chorizo and cream, served with warm crusty bread.
MAIN COURSE
ROAST TURKEY BREAST WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Succulent roast turkey breast served with goose fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, house cranberry sauce, and pigs in blankets made with figs for a festive twist.
SEARED FILLET OF BEEF*
Prime fillet of beef, pan-seared and served with boulangère potatoes, sautéed fine beans, and a rich port gravy.
PAN-ROAST HALIBUT
Fresh halibut fillet, pan-roasted and served with new potatoes in a rich cider and chorizo cream sauce.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & LENTIL WELLINGTON (VG)
Golden puff pastry filled with butternut squash, lentils, and herbs, served with roasted winter vegetables and rich vegan gravy.
DESSERT
MULLED WINE POACHED PEARS
Pears gently poached in spiced mulled wine, served with a scoop of creamy cinnamon ice cream.
CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH BRANDY BUTTER
Traditional rich Christmas pudding, steamed to perfection and served with a warm, boozy brandy sauce.
MINCE PIES WITH BRANDY BUTTER
Traditional spiced fruit mince pies served warm with a dollop of rich brandy butter.
CHOCOLATE TARTE WITH ITALIAN CREAM
A silky dark chocolate tarte in a crisp pastry case, served with smooth Italian cream for a decadent finish.
£5 Supplement*
£5 Supplement*