The Anchor Inn

24/06/2026

☀️😏 Another hot, beautiful day in Scotland… somebody check if we’ve accidentally moved to Spain. 😏☀️

The sun’s out, the beer gardens are full, and suddenly everyone remembers they own sunglasses 😉

If standing over a hot cooker isn’t on your list of priorities today, we’ve got you covered:

🥣 Soup of the Day
🥕 Cream of Vegetable Soup – yes, we know it’s roasting outside. No, we’re not giving up on soup season.

🍴 Today’s Specials 🍴

🧀 Mac ‘n’ Cheese Bites with a Cajun tomato dip – crispy little beauties that definitely weren’t made for sharing 😏

🍝 Slow Cooked Beef Ragu tossed through spaghetti with garlic bread – because “summer body” sounds suspiciously like a problem for next summer.

🍲 Irish Inspired Lamb & Potato Stew – not your typical heatwave choice, but neither is 26°C in Scotland and yet here we are.

🍛 Chicken Balti with white rice & a poppadom – bringing the heat to match the weather 🔥

Go on, enjoy the sunshine, leave the cooking to us, and remember… calories consumed in direct sunlight don’t count. That’s just science ☀️🍻😉

23/06/2026

☀️😎 It’s an absolute scorcher day, and we’ve got the specials to match! 😎☀️

Too hot to cook? We thought so. Leave the hard work to us and grab some dinner in the sunshine 🍻😉

🥣 Soup of the Day
🥕 Cream of Vegetable Soup – yes, we know it’s warm outside, but some traditions are worth sticking to 😄

🍴 On the Board 🍴

🍤 Breaded Butterfly Prawns with a Cajun tomato dip – light, crispy, and perfect for a sunny day 😏

🥩 Seared Pork Loin Chop with buttery Maris Piper mash & a cider and grain mustard sauce – because sunshine is no excuse to skip comfort food 👌

🍝 Fire Roasted Ponento & Smoked Bacon Spaghetti topped with Parmesan and served with garlic bread – fresh air burns calories… probably 😇

🍛 Chicken Balti with white rice & a poppadom – bringing a little extra heat to an already hot day 🔥☀️

Get yourself out in the sunshine, grab a cold drink, and let us take care of lunch. Your kitchen can have the day off too 😄🍻☀️

22/06/2026

Specials have landed -

🥣 Soup of the Day
🍅 Tomato Soup – comforting, classic, and probably the most sensible thing on the menu today 😇

🍴 On the Board 🍴

🍤 Breaded Butterfly Prawns with a Cajun tomato dip – crispy, golden, and gone faster than your willpower 😄

🥩 Seared Pork Loin Chop with buttery Maris Piper mash & a cider and grain mustard sauce – the kind of meal that makes you consider an afternoon nap a necessity 😌

🍝 Fire Roasted Ponento & Smoked Bacon Spaghetti topped with Parmesan and served with garlic bread – because if you’re having pasta, you may as well go all in 😏

🍛 Chicken Balti with white rice & a poppadom – packed with flavour and guaranteed to brighten your day 🔥

Today’s toughest decision isn’t whether to come in… it’s what to order when you get here 🍻😂

21/06/2026

**Days like today are what it’s all about. Just look at that reflection on the loch!** 🌅👇

The sun is out! The view from our doorstep is looking picture perfect. Stop by The Anchor Inn, grab a seat, and soak it all in with us.

21/06/2026

😄 Father’s Day Specials Are Here! 😄

Treat Dad today… or at the very least, give him a day off from deciding what’s for dinner 😉🍻

🥣 Soup of the Day
🍅 Tomato Soup – a classic, just like Dad.

🍴 Father’s Day Specials 🍴

🍤 Breaded Butterfly Prawns with a Cajun tomato dip – crispy, golden, and guaranteed to disappear before anyone says “I’ll just have one.” 😏

🥩 Seared Pork Loin Chop with buttery Maris Piper mash & a cider and grain mustard sauce – proper comfort food for a proper Sunday.

🍖 Sunday Roast – Slow Roasted Topside of Beef with all the trimmings. Because Father’s Day calls for roasties, gravy, and possibly a post-lunch snooze 😄

🍝 Fire Roasted Ponento & Smoked Bacon Spaghetti topped with Parmesan and served with garlic bread – packed with flavour and not remotely interested in being a light lunch.

🍛 Chicken Korma with white rice & a poppadom – creamy, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Whether you’re celebrating Dad, Grandad, or simply taking advantage of the excuse for a great meal, we’ve got you covered today 🍻😎

Happy Father’s Day from all of us! 🍺❤️👨‍👧‍👦

21/06/2026

**"Well run and friendly inn in a lovely location, with great food and local talent."** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a fantastic review to receive! ⚓

A huge thank you to our recent guests for the kind words. We are absolutely thrilled to see our team get a perfect **10/10 for service**, alongside top marks for value and location!

We love being a proper introduction to the local area, serving up great food, and showcasing brilliant local musicians.

Cheers to the team for the hard work, and to everyone who joins us to make the atmosphere so special! 🍻✨

19/06/2026

19/06/2026

🙂Fuel Up Before the Scotland Match! 🙂

Whether you’re watching from home, the pub, or preparing to become a part-time football manager for 90 minutes, we’ve got your pre-match fuel sorted ⚽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🥣 Soup of the Day
🍅 Tomato Soup – a solid warm-up before the main event.

🍴 Today’s Team Sheet 🍴

🥟 Hoisin Duck Mini Spring Rolls with mulled cranberry dip – small but packed with quality, just like Scotland’s midfield 😉

🍗 Pan Seared BBQ Butterfly Chicken Breast with fries & side salad – reliable, consistent, and gets the job done.

🍛 Slow Cooked Chicken Korma with white rice & a poppadom – smooth, classy, and always a crowd favourite.

🥔 Slow Cooked Lamb Mince over Buttery Mash – the comfort-food equivalent of a last-minute winner 😍

🍔 Fire & Smoke Burger – loaded with mature cheddar, jalapeños, crispy onions & smoked garlic mayo. Not saying it’s fiery enough to match the atmosphere tonight… but it’s giving it a good go 🔥😏

Get fed, get settled, and get ready to shout tactical advice at the TV that absolutely nobody asked for ⚽🍻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😄