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The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- (18th Sep 2014 - 14:16:36)

With the recent spate of nice weather continuing, I thought it might be nice to take my children to The Anchor (Hungry Horse) for a spot of supper. What I saw horrified me.

I would not usually take the time to post my comments and upload photographs but given the state of it I think it's important.

The once beautiful garden was an absolute disgrace. It has obviously been neglected for some time. Total lack of attention, staff not clearing up properly and a significant health risk (even that of death!) to all those who visit it.

If this is what it looks like in public view, I dread to think how Greene King, the management & staff treat it behind the scenes!

This is a disaster waiting to happen;

  • Young children playing in the garden over broken glass
  • Broken glass near to tables
  • Exposed LIVE 240V electric wires a few feet from tables
  • General litter everywhere, obviously not been cleaned for some time
  • Waste bins not been emptied for weeks (if at all)
  • Used cutlery on the ground under tables
  • Food rotting on the ground under tables
  • Bits of broken umbrella wire in the grass by tables
  • Cigarette butts everywhere
  • Tables and seating filthy

As a family establishment, The Anchor potentially has one of the best locations around; a good play area and enclosed garden, one where children can normally play safely and parents relax. How it has ended up in this desperate and dangerous state of neglect is alarming.

The attached photos do not really show how bad it really is, but gives an idea!

I shall certainly not be visiting The Anchor again and would advise others not to do so if they value their health and safety.












Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Paul (18th Sep 2014 - 14:39:48)

Did you go in and complain?

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- (18th Sep 2014 - 14:47:38)

Yes, I eventually contacted Greene King directly. There was only one member of staff on the bar and they were extremely busy.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Dave (18th Sep 2014 - 17:16:17)

We went for a meal last week and the food was as bad as the surroundings.

A couldn't really care less attitude from the staff, and the manager was no better. We originally said we would have a replacement but waited so long I asked for a refund instead.

Having completed the necessary paper work I was told that within a couple of days I would get a voucher for 20% off on my next visit which never arrived. Needless to say if it does ever arrive it will not be used.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Eleanor (18th Sep 2014 - 17:48:35)

What a shame that what was once a great family pub has gradually got worse since Petra and Jez left.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Curly (19th Sep 2014 - 10:10:42)

Granted, the pub is struggling since the old tenants, I use the pub once a week for food.

I have not once experienced a "bad" meal. I always leave full up and contented but perhaps I am easily pleased and I still have a bit of change in my pocket. It's cheap n cheerful, for me.

I have eaten at the Links and Deers Hut but they are pricey! good food though.

The Anchor will get back on track soon.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Sammie (19th Sep 2014 - 10:23:29)

The Anchor is one of those places where you get what you pay for and know what to expect.

I agree with the comments and the grumpy staff, but there is no excuse for this. It should not matter where you go or how much it costs, a smile and manners costs nothing.

I see the point of this thread relates mostly to hygiene and safety. Not about price and food. The pictures show it all and I thank whoever for posting this.

What if a child were to stick their finger in those electrics, or cut themselves on the glass? Who would be responsible then?

This is hopefully a kick up the bum to the Anchor so they can sort it out ... quickly.

Might be nice to see a comment / explanation from the manager / manageress, Greene King or their Area Manager here too?

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- wendy (19th Sep 2014 - 12:44:16)

Where's the broken glass in the photo's? where's the rotting food? and one fork on the ground? come on, you are exagerating, you get what you pay for, the food is cheap and cheerful, and who is it that makes the mess? breaks the bottles etc, it's the public. If you are trying to get them closed down you are doing a good job, and a lot of local people will be very sorry.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Donna (19th Sep 2014 - 13:17:36)

If you look at the photo of the drain cover you will see the glass.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- (19th Sep 2014 - 15:29:00)

Hi Wendy,

I guess the exposed LIVE wires suggest that I am exaggerating too? What if anyone got electrocuted? What if we say nothing and someone does get hurt?

Look at the bins - good job the photographs don't allow you to smell the stench!

As mentioned the photos do not really show how bad it actually is. They were only intended to present an overview, nothing was staged and no knives, forks or spoons were harmed in the making. I have only commented on what I saw! :-)

It is unfortunate that most public houses experience mess left by others, but they do clean it up (it goes with the territory).

It is noticeable that the Anchor have not cleaned up for a while. The owners and management only have themselves to question.

I liked the Anchor, the staff are pleasant, it was a good place.

It does need some attention, including a good tidy in the garden to make sure its' safe and pleasurable for all who may wish to enjoy it.

Hopefully they can sort it out.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Ian (19th Sep 2014 - 21:00:07)

Lets not pussyfoot around here. This pub has gone to the dogs in recent months and despite vouchers being handed out and the area manager walking around the square reassuring concerned ex patrons that measures were being placed to turnaround this important village facility, it is still WAY BELOW an acceptable standard.

Wendy, honest postings will not close the pub down, what will is the fact that former regulars are avoiding this place and unless the management AND the staff sort it out soon, THEY will be responsible for its closure and the loss of their jobs

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Jackie (19th Sep 2014 - 21:36:52)

To be honest although the garden is large and has great play facilities, it been tatty and unloved for a couple of years.

It is the patrons that dispespect the surroundings. It needs a thorough clear out and then a small clear up every day would keep on top of it. It should be part of the daily routines when running a pub/restaurant.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Kate (19th Sep 2014 - 23:44:11)

I can vouch for the broken glass having trodden on some in flip flops. I also can't say I appreciated being addressed as 'honey' by a girl behind the bar who must have been half my age. Health and safety is paramount especially in a family establishment and basic customer service skills aren't difficult to learn.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Steven smith (20th Sep 2014 - 08:52:32)

I do health and safety and will not be going to the Anchor Anymore!! I have a colleague at work whom has got the menu for Christmas whom seems to believe its wonderful. (dont think they have actually been there for a little while - or should have gone to specsavers)

With exposed wires being within very very easy access to a child could result in a very serious result. If that said child had also had medical grounds and had a pace maker (my next door neighbours daughter does and she is only 5 years old, that could kill her...!!!

Glass on the ground - doesn't the manager of the site (building) he/she should organise for an immediate risk assessment on the garden and patio areas. This will highlight all the issues listed about but also should followed up. There are health and safety risk assessments and with the new management they should be updating these with immediate effect..

Offering vouchers to entice people to come back is a good marketing tool but..........you have to make strong changes as a customer will walk with their feet and will make a move to another location......



Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Amy (20th Sep 2014 - 09:04:07)

We used to go often as the food was good can't say I've been in the garden recently though! Last time we went we waited over an hour food when it came out one meal was wrong, one was cold and one was missing.. They did give my son a cuddly toy though which I thought was lovely.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Jon (20th Sep 2014 - 09:08:56)

Dirty plates left on tables for hours ,rubbish strewn around under tables lazy un interested staff does not appeal to many .Christmas menus on table, are people going to fork out good money for a once a year celebration at this establishment I for one won't be.Such a shame !

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Lily (20th Sep 2014 - 11:25:38)

I'd rather have their Xmas party menu than fork out extortionate amounts for two sprouts, one potato, a slice of Turkey and a slither of some fancy named root veg purée. This is what you'd get from the other establishments in Liphook, except the dragon maybe as I have no idea what their food is like. I paid nearly £18 for a steak at old thorns recently. It was shocking. Mostly fat, plates plonked down, didn't know who's was whos(medium/ medium rare) was meant to come with a rocket salad, what we got was a bit of limp mixed leaf. Was never approached to ask how it was. When I finally complained, I was told they don't do refunds in the sports bar. At least the anchor prices reflect on the standard of service you receive. It's 5 star treatment in there compared to old thorns. To be fair, the anchor serves the community. They don't always get it right. Maybe point out to them when you are there what's wrong and get them to sort it. In front of you. Insist. Encourage them. Fed up now with the constant critisim. I agree with the wires uncovered is wrong, and should be looked at urgently.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Michael (20th Sep 2014 - 13:15:35)

They are probably running it down so they can close it and build 50 houses on the site ;)

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- sam (20th Sep 2014 - 16:36:53)

I would have to agree with the criticism! Have been a very loyal customer of the anchor for many years but on a recent visit I was very shocked by how it had gone down hill!
It is not a comparison to any other establishment in liphook.
My thoughts are if the areas the paying customer can see are unkempt, what are the other areas like I.e kitchen.
Each to there own in regards to the Christmas menu but I for one can not believe it would be as popular as previous years! If you would rather risk the anchor than have two brussel sprouts then good luck!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- f (22nd Sep 2014 - 08:28:59)

We had a very nice meal at the Anchor on Saturday.
There where 7 of us. We had a bit of a wait for our food. But the pub was very busy with lots of people ordering food.
The staff where polite and helpful. Russell was busy clearing tables and keeping the place clean and tidy.

There was a little delay with clearing our plates. They tried to give us our puddings but there was no room. The plates were quickly cleared and we all enjoyed our puddings.

It was change over time with the staff and our table was tucked away all was sorted out quickly and politely without any trouble.

People seem to forget that if you're polite and friendly to the busy staff they with be polite and friendly back. The staff do everything they can to keep the customers happy. But sadly they can not please everyone.

We living in a world where we want stuff now. We forget that food needs to be cooked. But we are quick to complaint if we don't get it NOW or cooked properly. Try a little patients , ask calmly and politely. Your get a much more helpful reaction.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Sammie (23rd Sep 2014 - 13:33:46)

The Anchor just seems a little tired and run down. This is a maintenance issue and the manager should report his concerns to the area manager. Isn't that how it works?

I am surprised by the comments of -f above. You refer to the staff by first name (Russel) so there is obviously a personal relationship here and its nice to see that the staff are polite & helpful. Maybe you get preferential treatment?

Saying that, the thread is not about the food, its about the state of the place. It has obviously been let go. Something that needs to be sorted.

For me, going out for a meal is not just about food, it is about the total experience; food, service, friendly staff, surroundings and ambiance.

The Anchor has lost it, well 2 out of 5 ain't bad! :-)

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- f (23rd Sep 2014 - 16:20:26)

There is not a personal relationship. I DO NOT PERSONALLY KNOW ANY MEMBER of STAFF at the Anchor. Russell's name was on his badge.

People are so quick to read things that are not there to cause trouble.
Liphook people being negative does not help a business it destroys it.



Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- G (23rd Sep 2014 - 16:50:55)

my tuppence worth!!

2 members of my family, have been members of staff there, their employment did not last long, because of the way they were treated.

They are not short staffed, infact my family members, were scheduled to work say 9-3 5-close, but they were very frequently sent home, as it was 'Quiet', minimum wage, and minimum hours (after being sent home), both have moved onto other jobs.

When the management aren't nice to their staff, then personally, i wouldn't put the effort in either, to be nice, or extra particular with cleaning etc!

They need to get rid of management, and start afresh with someone who has the will, and heart to carry out the job, and treat staff with a bit of respect, just because your management, doesn't mean, you can look down on lower ranked staff, its a team effort, surely to keep an establishment like this going!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- tony (23rd Sep 2014 - 21:02:15)

Irrespective of everything that's been said, I'd just like to say a big thank you to the female member of staff(sorry I don't know her name) who looked after us so brilliantly and didn't make us feel at all bad when my youngest was sick back in August.
Another place might have made us feel terrible, she didn't, but just helped out. He was OK the next day of course!
A great place for families, not nearly as bad as these grumps are making out!
Not saying there aren't issues, I hope they get sorted out because it's a great pub with lovely staff.
All the best.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- David (24th Sep 2014 - 11:18:14)

I'll wade in with an opinion. I haven't been in to the Anchor in a few months (no particular reason) so perhaps not best placed to give an opinion on the current state.

That being said however I don't believe we should offer unfailing support and encouragement, if a business which exists to provide a service to paying customers is not meeting even the most basic expectations then you are doing something wrong.

From the times I have been there they have had some very good and professional staff who work hard, but from reading this thread clearly something is wrong and the way to correct it is through revenue, go elsewhere until steps are taken to improve customer satisfaction.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Sam (24th Sep 2014 - 13:26:28)

My name is Sam and I have been the new General Manager of the Royal Anchor for 12 weeks.

I would like to thanks all parties for their feedback and apologise for the occasions where we have let you down. We are working really hard to improve the overall customer experience and your feedback will always be valued.

I would like to invite everyone to attend a meeting that will be held on Sunday 12th October at 9am – there will be light refreshments and we would like to give everyone the opportunity to help us make the required improvements and share their feedback.

Myself and my area manager will both be there to listen to your concerns and hopefully restore your faith in the Royal Anchor.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Ryan (24th Sep 2014 - 13:48:18)

Thanks Sam, it's very brave of you to post in here and to offer the meeting on Sunday is great news. It shows that you understand the issues and have desire to work through the problems. Good luck with the meeting.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- (24th Sep 2014 - 15:43:42)

A Senior Environmental Health Officer from East Hampshire District Council has visited the Anchor today.

I will share their comments as follows;

I have visited the premises today and was pleased to find that a temporary fix of the most serious issues has been made however some of the other issues remain. In addition I found other issues all of which I brought up with management at the time. I will also be liaising with head office to get all issues resolved promptly.

Although I will be agreeing various timescales for the works I would hope that you would see an immediate improvement in the garden


I wonder why it has taken from 17th September until today (24th September) and still some issues remain? I would have hoped Greene King would have attended to it right away.

Once again praise to Sam and keeping us all informed. Its good to know that you are working on this. I do hope you can make the Anchor good again.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- kayleigh (24th Sep 2014 - 18:07:54)

the problems in the garden are not good and sounds like 'sam' is on the case...?

i have to say i havent been down on to the garden for a while so have not seen what has been said, but i have been on the patio and inside and have not seen bad things...

i have to say i go in almost every other sunday with some of my family, to eat, have soft drinks and play some pool...

our food comes out right, the staff are great and we dont have problems...we have a good time...

i know some of the staff and they are getting use to the changes of the pub...but they do work hard...

im sure soon enough the pub wil pick its self up and turn around :)


Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- roo (24th Sep 2014 - 18:21:38)

I first complained about several things to head office back in june and so far none of these issues have been resolved so far so not holding my breath at these being sorted sometime soon. And I'm surprised that the place has been allowed to slip so badly considering it has had a very expensive refurb with in the last 4 years

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- roo (26th Sep 2014 - 06:35:13)

Very brave of sam to put a meeting on to solve the problems BUT who is going to attend at 9 am on a sunday morning ,NOT many I expect. Surely a more suitable time could be arranged, Or is that part of the plan nobody will turn up

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Chris (26th Sep 2014 - 07:14:06)

roo, I think the problem may be they actually open at 10, so would be difficult if you want them to run the pub as well.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Jann Smart (27th Sep 2014 - 16:32:01)

We had a couple of bad experiences in July with service - three meals not turning up and complete indifference when we enquired after 45 minutes when we could expect theml.

Tables were left with dirty dishes for up to half an hour after people had left them.

Things do seem to have improved over the past two weeks and the staff are now very helpful.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Bill Ratcliffe (28th Sep 2014 - 18:47:45)

Just had a meal at the Hungry Horse (Sunday) and everything was fine. Good value food, served within 20 minutes by polite staff. No complaints at all.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Toby (29th Sep 2014 - 19:35:49)

Went in anchor on Saturday have not been in for a couple of months because food was rubbish place was dirty mouthy person swearing in bar went in had a pint got my wife a large gin and tonic served in a half pint beer glass really classey bring back jess the place is going down hill needs to up its game get some nice staff get rid of bad un trained staff and get a garden done and a good cleaner come on green king get this pub in order

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- steven (29th Sep 2014 - 20:33:55)

heard there was a big fight either in or near the anchor Friday or Saturday. This true?

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- G (30th Sep 2014 - 13:23:38)

There are fights there, every weekend recently!!!, sometimes after closing, out in the square!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Toby (30th Sep 2014 - 17:44:45)

It's a disgrace get some name badges on the staff so the bad ones can be reported to the manager there paid wages do your job some of them look like they need to tidy them self up

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- (30th Sep 2014 - 19:55:08)

The staff won\'t work hard because there not treated right.
They always get underpaid
And if they moan about it there hours are cut
There promised payrise and promotions and better hours
Then the management changes and everything is wiped.
At the end of the day how can you expect someone to smile all the time
There working there arses off for doll money and in return have hours taken away and treated like crap..
The atmosphere in there these days is horrific and if te staff were happy then the customers would be happier and hopefully the place would brighten up and care more about the overall view of the pub

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- unknown (30th Sep 2014 - 21:34:38)

They treat their staff like a disposable pair of plimsolls from primark and pay them less than the people that make them.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- J (1st Oct 2014 - 02:14:16)

I think it's a crying shame the local community have turned their backs on this place. I've been a regular here for many years now and although there was a definite blip after the previous managers left, I can honestly say I think it's better than it's been in a good few years, no more scowling faces! They've had their problems which to me was expected given the sudden departure of the last managers but it was those who left it to go downhill before they had even gone. That was the disgrace.
I believe a lot of these comments are over exaggerated. I think the only true problem was the wires but if you look in the picture you can clearly see the cover laying next to it which suggests to me someone had removed it and I highly doubt it was a member of staff. There will always be a bit of broken glass somewhere in a pub especially on the grass where it's not so easily seen and I see a lot of children run around bare footed. Is that the pubs fault?
A lot of this is childish. It's a value, family pub. You pay very little and get a lot. The staff are friendly even when they are tired which I expect is often but still they couldn't do more for you as a customer. Why don't we try a little community spirit instead of making them feel like they're not worth it? I'm truly shocked.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Cinders (1st Oct 2014 - 07:42:06)

It most certainly has not been over played

It was the worst and and filthy place I have ever been so unlucky to eat in


Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- A. Ryan (1st Oct 2014 - 10:46:25)

A lot of the problem here is that it out grew itself. It became so popular and incredibly busy that something was going to give. More could have been done to enlarge facilities for cooking and preparing, to keep up with demand.

I always felt sorry for the staff as they were always working tirelessly. I believe some of the "clientele " who go there could behave better, stop throwing cigarette butts on the ground, have more respect for the place and clean up your rubbish and help the staff.

I also wish the refurbishment had been thought out more. It is soulless, whereas more could have been made of it's history as was previously the case.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- A (1st Oct 2014 - 12:45:08)

If people feel that strongly about it attend the meeting on sunday morning [12th October] to hear what the managers have to say and have your say.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- LR (1st Oct 2014 - 13:19:04)

Will The Anchor always be a Hungry Horse? Is now the time for change?
There are so many well- run family friendly chains out there!!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- dawn (1st Oct 2014 - 15:10:54)

Social Media is a good way to communicate with large corporations these days.

They like to have interaction with 'their' public - so why not comment on Greene Kings Facebook page for their hungry Horse Pub chain, you may find this more effective that posting just to locals who probably already agree with you.

www.facebook.com/HungryHorsePubs

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- dawn (1st Oct 2014 - 15:28:51)

Here is the link to 'tell people what you think about Hungry Horse Liphook'. If you paste this into Facebook it should take you straight there

www.facebook.com/pages/Hungry-Horse-Liphook/117096355013783

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Jules (3rd Oct 2014 - 17:56:34)

Wow, the reviews on the Facebook links ain't exactly great either!

The last three recent ones read ...

- Worse meal ever!!!!! We waited 1 hour 20 mins to get our food, out of the five meals ordered 4 were sent back. 3 steaks were cold, chips were cold as was the rest.

- the place is filthy, dirty tables, tables not cleared. We waited 50 minutes for our meal, but after asking a waitress our meals immediately came, on red hot plates where our meals were left on the hot plate, they were dried up and disgusting.

- Dirty plates... Over cooked chicken... Warm Bulmers

I used to like the Anchor. I do hope that it can be fixed. I think the meeting at 09:00 on a Sunday is not the best time. Most parents are taking kids to sports and its the only lie in some of us get.

Sam, what about an early evening?

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Caroline (3rd Oct 2014 - 21:58:11)

I ate at the anchor the other day and all was good my little girl ran round the garden no hazards instead of running the place down look to how we can help

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- David (4th Oct 2014 - 10:45:07)

Caroline, I'm glad you had a good experience but maybe that is because people took the time to complain about the poor state of this establishment and the owners have responded by getting the gardens tidied up and putting in measures to bring the place back up to an acceptable standard. I have been speaking to customer services at Green King who acknowledged that a lot of the criticisms made have been justified and they are now putting the resources in place to make improvements.
As hard as the criticism must have been for the staff to take it is clear most of this has been justified so it is only proper that the problems are highlighted and hopefully we will see our pub return to its previous standards

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Katy (4th Oct 2014 - 13:35:49)

What gets me is the autosan machine that spreads blue sanitiser down the toilet wall. I think it is meant to be connected to the toilet cistern? Surely anyone from the hungry horse should be able to notice this is installed incorrectly and get it fixed.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Tommy (4th Oct 2014 - 19:53:36)

Those Facebook comments are 3 months old!!!! You have to give the place a chance. There is always going to be a period of transition when a longstanding manger leaves but I think the place is on the up and I had a lovely meals the other day - things are never going to be 100% right all the time

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- g (4th Oct 2014 - 20:09:43)

Well....
Surprise Surprise, yet more fighting in The Anchor Last night, consisting of 30-40 people, around 9pm, absolutely trashed the place also, in the garden, on the decking, tables and chairs thrown around!

Looks like trouble, every weekend now!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Bob (5th Oct 2014 - 09:17:34)

More exaggerating and liphook chinese whispers. There were only four people actually involved in the fight and it occured outside. No where was trashed. I was there. It erupted out of no where and the culprits were ejected swiftly by the management. As all the other trouble in recent weeks has happened well after the pub has closed (sometimes up to two hours after) is it not fair to assume that the people involved have come from somewhere else and converge at the square on their way home. I live just outside the square and often witness these events as they unfold and I would say that 9 times out of 10 this is definitely the case.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- mandy (5th Oct 2014 - 09:28:13)

Actually it did involve approximately 40 people. They all ran out of the pub chasing one guy. Glasses and bottles were being smashed as they ran onto the road. It was quite scary. Where you get 4 from i don't know!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Bob (5th Oct 2014 - 10:46:24)

These things often attract a crowd of spectators and people trying to break things up as did this one but only 3 or 4 people were actually fighting and the staff removed them almost immediately. These things have always happened in Liphook whether it was there, at the Dragon or the club. Most of it is caused by people from other towns coming here actually looking for a fight and I am informed that this happens regularly.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Sarah (5th Oct 2014 - 11:19:29)

This is silly. It\'s a lovely setting with great food and people. I have meet the new manager and he was very friendly. I think he will do great things with the pub. I would like to thing that people would have better things to do than taking silly picture that don\'t really show anything. Liphook is a lovely place my family have lived near for many generations. I feel the pub is a lovely place that my family have enjoyed for years and I hope people can appreciate the pub too.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- ellie (5th Oct 2014 - 15:14:16)

Hopefully these people will be banned from everywhere to drink in liphook including the links! I hope the staff called the police, as they must be aware who some of these people are. They cannot all get in their cars to drive off somewhere else, the car park does not hold 4o cars in the first place! there must be some locals involved. Well done staff.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- toby (6th Oct 2014 - 17:00:18)

any one who fights in a pub were there are familys should be banned for life the hungry horse lets people back in after a week if they swear at staff use there fists ban them job down let them take there mess to other places they should be banned from every pub within ten miles and anyone who backs them up were is pubwatch gone Debbie at the deers hut bans them there out for good well done debbie

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- gina (21st Oct 2014 - 19:21:28)


Well, just thought i would add to this, i had read all the previous comments, since the thread started!
I havent been in The Anchor for a good few years, after having the steak & ale pie, with mash and veg,...the mash, turned out to be Smash!!!..so decided not to eat there again.

However a few recent comments, suggest that things have improved, so i thought we would try again,....Chips were cold, Baked beans looked as though they had been left in the pot for weeks, being topped up each time they get low!......looked awful and tasted awful,...sad thing is,...it was the MANAGER that delivered the food to the table!!!...all he could say was sorry, i can get you some fresh beans!!!....not good enough, he bound to have noticed the state of them on the plate!!

Well,...not be back there, for another few years!

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Tracy (22nd Oct 2014 - 11:29:36)

A friend & I decided to have a meal at The Anchor last Thursday.

Our starter was ok nothing to sing and dance about, but whilst we were eating this out main course was brought out. The girl apologised saying that she hadn't realised we were still eating out starters of which we had only received 5 minutes prior to this. I made a point saying I hope the main course wouldn't just be warmed up and was advised that it would be cooked fresh.

When the main course came of which were Cod, Chips & Peas and the other Cod, Chips & salad. The one with peas had literally a dozen peas if that, and the other with Salad and no chips.

Come on Anchor please please sort yourselves out, we have had many a good meal there so let's not be pushed away to outside the village we like to support our local businesses.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- roo (22nd Oct 2014 - 13:07:49)

I wonder how many peopple actually attended the meeting organised by the management on the 12th of October. Not many i expect as it was organised for early on a sunday morning.

I personally couldn't attend because of other commitments but it would be interesting to know what went on and what Greene King intend to do to make things better as they don't seem to be improving.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Harper (23rd Oct 2014 - 00:53:16)

The question is do high office/business above the hungry horse "actually" have anything to worry about? Their pub has 3 dozen people spending within it day after day, hour after hour, and at peak they have six or more dozen people.
The green dragon is lucky if it has half a dozen at peak times. The Hungry horse is RINCEING it day after day and shortly despite your questions over standards it will smash the green dragon out of business and will continue to do so to any pub within the village.
Essentially the game is up, those that don't like the clearly dominant force or protest against it are going to lose the choice. A thousand posts on here isn't going to change the future of one cheesy cheap boozer holding command over the centre of town and laying waste to the green dragon or anything else at the centre. If you want better then walk outside town to the other pubs whom work the higher clientele better.
Everyone agrees the hungry horse needs a kick up the back side yet the very same everyone spends more money within it than than any nearby other.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- Dave Lambert (23rd Oct 2014 - 16:33:11)

My wife, five friends and I went to the Hungry Horse last night for a friends birthday. We all had excellent meals and service. I don't know if it was because of the meeting last Sunday or not but it appears that they are back on track.
WELL DONE TO ALL THE STAFF.

Re: The Anchor (Hungry Horse) - Disgrace
- h (14th Nov 2014 - 18:26:36)

I would just like to add to this that while on the school run today I realised it has been at least 6months since I have had to dodge broken glass on the pavement people are quick to judge the anchor but when the last owners were there i was at least twice a week telling my children to be careful because of glass by the tree out front of the pub or by the bus stop so if its not there anymore its either being cleaned up or the thugs that did it have been banned I don't use the pub but I can honestly say that outside the front and the car park looks cleaner

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