The Crab & Anchor, now under the management of Eddie since 2024, continues to be a cherished dining destination in the beautiful surroundings of Farnborough, Hampshire. With Executive Chef Rosario at the helm, alongside his talented team, the restaurant serves an array of amazing dishes that highlight the finest, freshest ingredients.
The menu features a wide selection of homemade food, expertly prepared to deliver exceptional flavors. Whether you choose to dine in the cozy restaurant or enjoy the scenic outdoor seating area, every meal is crafted to perfection. Complementing the culinary experience is an outstanding range of wines, cocktails, and beers, curated to satisfy even the most refined palates.
Conveniently located just off the M3 motorway at Junction 4a and 20 minutes from Junction 12 on the M25, The Crab and Anchor is easily accessible for both locals and visitors. The expansive outdoor patio area, with its well-maintained planted borders and charming scenery, offers a delightful setting for dining. Patio heaters ensure comfort, allowing guests to enjoy the ambiance well into the evening.
Due to its popularity, advance booking is highly recommended. Whether you’re visiting for a casual meal or a special occasion, The Crab & Anchor, under Eddie’s management and with Rosario’s culinary expertise, promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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Michelle Carver
4 months agoWe visited as a family of 4 today to have the festive menu and wow the food was amazing! All of the dishes had so much flavour and the meat just fell apart. There was also lots of it so it was very filling but well worth every penny. The cheesecake was one of the best I have ever had and I would say this has probably been one of the best meals I've had out in a while. The staff were lovely and attentive and it was just a nice atmosphere. Thank you for an amazing meal, we look forward to coming back in the new year! Merry Christmas to you all
Andrea Sumner
3 weeks agoThe roast dinner was delicious! The belly of pork was spot on and potatoes were just perfect. Definitely recommend if you haven’t tried this place out before for a roast dinner
Cooking DovahDuck
a year agoI had a lovely family meal here today, with 5 people. The atmosphere was lovely, well decorated and feels very intimate. Even with the lights, there were windows that were letting in some gorgeous sunshine from outside. The service was great, but unfortunately there were only 2 members of staff for a full restaurant! There definitely needs to be more because it did take things like paying and ordering a bit longer than ideal. However, the staff were still great, checking on us and if we needed any drinks through the meal. The staff also were lovely and accommodating for my father, letting us have a take out box because he couldn't finish his meal. The food was great value for money and was delicious. The portions were very generous and the quality was lovely. My only suggestion would be to have some more veg on the chicken and pork dish, but overall, absolutely delicious and will be back!
Lara Muñoz
4 weeks agoOne of the best places I'ver ever been to!. Food was excellent, you could pull the bone off the lamb meat without effort and it was deliciously tasty! The dishes are large and you could get full just eating the starter, but the food is so good that makes you want keep eating. Dessert was really good too, everything we eat was like homemade dinner. I have tried different cocktails and all of them were made at a really high standard, the presentation was just as good as the drink itself The staff was really friendly, we even had a couple of quick chats and laughs which is always a plus, they were also really quick at bringing stuff to our table. We will definitely be back there again soon!
Luca sardone
4 months agoWent for a Christmas meal, have to say one of the nicest meals I’ve had for a long time, all homemade and each course delicious. So refreshing to have a local place that isn’t just a chain menu. Far surpassed any expectations, would throughly recommend, just chained hands too so I hope you go and give it a try !