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Wine comes in tumblers here, which tells you everything about the Anchor & Hope's attitude. It's a proper Southwark pub with burgundy walls, mismatched furniture, and no reservations, so the scramble for a table is part of the deal. The food skews modern British and generous, the crowd mixes locals with people who crossed town on purpose, and the whole thing manages to feel like a neighbourhood place that somehow everyone claims as their own.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Difford's Guide 4.5 stars · Difford's Guide
- Top 50 Gastropubs 2026 · #64 · Top 50 Gastropubs
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Grilled Orkney kipper with tatties Top 50 Gastropubs, 2026
- Ox tongue with lentils Michelin Guide
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