For 26 years, my husband and I have traveled to Delray Beach to attend the annual Delray Affair. Sometimes we've brought family members and good friends with us. The food at the Blue Anchor Pub has always been awesome and we constantly brag about the food. On Saturday, 04/13/24, we were craving a good meal and a cold beer. The pub wasn't crowded at all, as we've seen in the past. We grabbed a tall table and sat down. The female bartender came over and asked us what we'd like to drink. My husband asked what she had on tap. She rushed back to the bar and brought over two glasses with about a tablespoon of beer in each one. My husband did not ask for samples. He tasted both tablespoons and said to me "I forgot these are served warm. I want a cold beer". The female bartender came back over and my husband asked if she had a certain type of beer. She actually screamed at him "I don't drink beer!! I have no idea which one you'd like!!" It was unbelievably embarrassing! My husband said he was sorry that he'd upset her and she snapped "it's been a very stressful day!!" I wanted to get up at that very moment and leave! Then a tall, skinny man walked over to our table and said that no more samples would be given. Both my husband and I were SHOCKED beyond words! We never asked for samples in the first place. I guess two tablespoons of beer was going to put them out of business. My husband and I stood up and my husband took out his wallet and said he has always paid for his food and drinks. The tall, lanky man answered "we don't want your money"! These two individuals need to get jobs where they will no longer be in contact with the public! They were so rude and disrespectful. We will NEVER step foot inside the Blue Anchor Pub again! read more

By far the best British pub I have been to, never disappoints. Authentic atmosphere and friendly folks behind the bar. Wife and I stopped by for happy hour last night. Ordered some classic pub grub, crunchy onion rings and a couple orders of buffalo chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were more like fresh chicken tenderloins a hand battered and fried before being slathered with buffalo sauce, just brilliant! Bill for 4 pints, two orders of buffalo chicken and rings came to $35. Can't beat that read more

Best Irish pub in South Florida! The staff if friendly but fun and can dish it out as well as take it. Pub curry is great, Shepard's pie is filling and good. I like the scotch eggs as well as the Guinness Stew. The veggies are fresh and the price is very fair. Good atmosphere as the last person wrote it was from the old country and taken apart and put back together here in Delray for us all to enjoy. If you like world cup soccer this is a must. I am a fan of this pub. read more

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The atmosphere is the draw here. Great place to hear a local band, meet friendly local and tourist patrons, and sample a menu with a range of old style and modern British pub foods and beers on tap. Built in London in the 1840s, the wood interior features, stained glass, heavy doors and full facade were dismantled and shipped to New York City warehouse (year?). In 1996 the whole shebang was made new again on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, right down to the pump style beer taps. And while I did not encounter her, they say the ghost of Bertha Starkey also made the voyage to Delray and can be heard nightly... The validity of the tales maybe tall or they maybe true, either way it is a great, casual way to spend an evening in Delray. read more

'Ello chaps! Ahhh, a place where I feel right at home. Located in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, The Blue Anchor British Pub is your English home away from home. This is a neat spot featuring genuine English beers, food decor and atmosphere. Bangers N/ Mash, Shepard's Pie to Fish and Chips -- you'll find it all. British beer and a bit of European style football can always be found on tap. This is a must visit for tourists and locals alike. read more

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'Gentleman' at the register is the WORST. The watered down cider isn't worth the 60 second interaction with him.

We attempted to stop by and have dinner. We ended up with a waitresses who had such a bad attitude. She yelled at us and was extremely disrespectful when we had questions about the menu. It was such an unpleasant experience we could not even stay. This seems to be a popular spot and we were looking forward to the fish and chips. We suggest management work with their waitstaff. read more

This place is more of an ambience type because it has the great old bar/saloon looks along with the musty smell, great live music and superb friendly service. Oh, and did I mention it's hunted too? Well...Anyways, the beers from their taps are not as foamy as I wish they were but they carry bottles :) Great place to meet with friends for drinks and listen to some good live music. I haven't tried their food but I'm mostly interested from the looks of things to sticking to the above. read more

The Blue Anchor kind of hugs you when you walk in. This has been my local for almost 20 years when in Delray Beach. FIVE stars on the team and their service, playfulness, and all they do to make a relaxing, at home pub feel. We spent last night playing cards at the bar and Anthony was like someone we knew for years from the first hello. I have to go FOUR stars on the menu. They've understandably had to streamline and adjust business through the pandemic & pandemic recovery. Everything on the menu is delicious, just looking forward to more of the English pub Blue Anchor old favorites making their way back to the menu. Sausage rolls, Scotch eggs , and mushy peas please! And please bring back British Invasion live music night when you can! Love you guys! read more

I love pubs but had been told this place was only good for a one drink stop. We decided to stop in on Friday night because it was close to our hotel and I was pleasantly surprised. It's dark and old, as expected, but they had good beer, friendly bartenders and a great band playing. It was busy with people of all ages so the crowd was a good mix. We had a lot of fun. read more

This place is amazing. Expect an old fashioned atmosphere rich with happy smiles and great food and cold ale. I've been come here for years and never lets me down. The set up is historic and the exterior has a cool story. Bartenders offer up a good chat and they do have WiFi if you want to sit and do some work. My favorite is the fish and chips. If you're a beer lover, they have the real deal pumps from the 1800's. Family friendly and reasonably priced for being right on the ave. read more

Blue Anchor Pub - British Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Come support local owners in Del Ray! Authentic and awesome! The stories told here are as great as the food, drinks and staff! read more

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The server was really good and friendly. The place itself was a little crusty. Dust on the overhead fans. The salt and pepper shaker was greasy. The plastic table cloth had a tear in it. Food was ok. If you are going for an "Adam's Family" vibe, this is the place. read more

Great bar. Very good environment to watch games, soccer is a focus. Good people and great bartenders. Food is also very good.

So we're here at the blue anchor, been there plenty of times, they have a really good menu. I'll try and the lamb burger for the first time let you know how turns out. read more

The decor is good Irish pub atmosphere.... the beer was warm and as a result the bartender had to keep pouring the foam out of the glasses took awhile for a beer due to the amount of foam.... then the beer was warm when served . read more

Blue Anchor Pub - British Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

The staff here is incredible rude and greedy. My friend was sitting at the bar to watch the UCL finals. I met him and stood behind him for 30 minutes. A seat opened up next to him and I sat down. Within 5 seconds a waitress asked me if I wanted a drink. I said I was good for now. She then said "we don't like it when people sit at the bar and don't purchase anything". I said okay and continued to sit as she walked over to the owner. The owner walked over and told me to not be rude to his staff. This completely threw me off as I was the least bit rude. He walked back over and said that I needed to purchase something. I told him that I would leave. He was happy and said "I'll be back to make sure you are gone". He walked back after 3 minutes and told me "time to go". I left as he continued to be rude and wished me, sarcastically -- "have a great life dude". I have never in my life had such a rude and greedy encounter. What if I was a recovering alcoholic? Is this how you would treat a pregnant lady? Disgusting. read more

The last time I was there was a few years ago.And I haven't been back since,and I never will, very disappointed with the food.I didn't complain, I never do, even if I'm not happy.I don't give restaurants or pubs a second chance, there's such a wide choice, particularly in Delray BeachIf you're looking for a nice meal I certainly wouldn't recommend the blue anchor. read more

Stopped in for lunch in-between appointments and service was excellent along with awesome Rueben thumbs up! Very quaint inside and British pub atmosphere. Was told new ownership. Would recommend and will come back! read more

We docked the boat at Deck 84 and walked to the Blue Anchor Pub, less than 50 yards. I was pleasantly surprised to meet several customers (and the staff) who actually spoke with heavy English accents and were very friendly and talkative. Tea and crumpets for all! They have a menu based on UK food (meat pies, fish and chips, etc...). I was actually on a "mens-night-out" booze cruise and was stopping up and down the intercoastal waterway bar hopping. So we arrived before 7pm and immediately took advantage of the two for 1 happy hour special. They have a cozy interior and tables on the sidewalk which was the ideal place to be on a such a wonderful cool evening. I will return to try some of the UK inspired food choices and will update my review then. Until then, pip-pip and cheerio! read more

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Incredible selection of English and Irish ales. Nice staff. Did not try food but menu looks good. Also good happy hour deals

I love this hidden authentic vintage gem. Food is very tasty! The Fish N Chips was great. Not greasy! Freshly breaded and fried perfectly. The Sheppard's Pie is very savory and delicious. The Paddy'o Dip (French Dip) is yummy. Roast Beef is tender and not salty. Prices are typical for Downtown Delray so they are a little more than places off-the-ave. Give it a try. Kitchen is open late. You'll enjoy it. read more

It's like you're not in Florida! If you are a traveler or visitor looking for a tropical spot, keep walking... go down over the bridge and hit the strip. THIS GEM is for those of us who live here and want to pretend we are somewhere else. It has the dark wood, old bar, fish and chips feel. The Blue Anchor kinda feels like England of the New England area. Older crowd, dark inside, round tables and booths. Good bar selection, Ok service. BEST FISH AND CHIPS in southwest Florida. Maybe Best Fish and Chips ever. Crispy Fresh Cod. Love. It. read more

When the locals including the local bartenders disappear from a place like this.. it's no wonder that the service is poor, the bartenders are disrespectful, and so are the drunk managers. A local spot is now just a crap shoot. Empty on a Friday night, with no help from it's very disrespectful staff. Shame on you!!! read more

This has been a favorite of ours for the better part of 20 years- but- tonight was disappointing. The fish was burned, the chips were soggy and the service was unprofessional and I honestly think the wait staff was impaired. But I still love this place - it will rally. read more

The instant you walk through the doors into the Blue Anchor you feel like you've travel across the Atlantic into London pub that you just came about strolling the streets. In a way you kind of did. The walls, doors and bar were all a part of the original bar in England built in 1864. In 1996 they were shipped over to Delray Beach to construct where it stands today. A lot of history occurred in the original bar including a couple of Jack the Ripper's victims spending their last nights alive in the bar. Today it is even rumored to be haunted by a woman who was murdered at the bar by her husband in long ago. And apparently the spirit traveled across the pond and finds residence along Atlantic Ave. But the Anchor is the true epitome of a pub. Open at 11 am (except Sundays when it's noon) closes at 2 am. Everyone is welcome. You will likely find English Premier League soccer games on during the day and many nights. Bands will typically play Friday and Saturday nights to rock you through the weekend. And the service is friendly and inviting. The grub is everything you would imagine from a true English watering hole. Everything from Bangers and Mash to their much talked about Fish and Chips is truly authentic English fare. I recommend the Curry. It is true English style curry with chicken, potatoes, apples, rice and peas. And what is a pub without a selection ales and lagers to quench ones thirst. They boast a number of taps with all the typical pub favorites (Guinness, Harp, Bass, etc.) but the real treasure is at the front of the bar. Four beer engines with cask ales poured from hand drawn pumps. Cask ales are difficult to find in Florida in general let alone a place having four. Fullers ESB (my personal favorite), Fullers London Pride, Wychwood Hobgoblin and Shipyard Old Thumper are what you will typically find. If you've never had a cask ale you are in for a treat. Overall the Blue Anchor is a great place for all. You can take the family and sit at a table or go with a couple friends and hang out around the bar. A great atmosphere with top notch food and beers. No need to get dressed up. Just go and enjoy yourself. read more

Nice pub in Delray away from the craziness a few blocks to the west. The thing to get is the fish and chips (go for the small order...it was more than enough) The meal is not greasy. Lots of beer on tap and live entertainment from time to time. read more

When I ate here recently, the first thing that I noticed was just how amazingly deep and diverse their menu was. I could get everything from traditional Irish food to Indian-style curry. I had a hard time choosing just what I wanted, because the options all seemed so amazing. What I ended up doing was pulling a Denny's and ordering breakfast for dinner. The Queen size entree was $10 (there's a larger King size option that's a bit more expensive) and came with bangers, black pudding (blood sausage), mushrooms, tomato, eggs and Irish bacon (I think that's what it's called). My meal was absolutely delicious! The server was very friendly, and I was overall very pleased with the experience. I seriously can't wait to go back. read more

The smell of stale air and cigarettes from years past immediately hits you when you walk into this divey British-esque pub. If you can get beyond that, this seems like a decent and much less pretentious drink option on the Delray strip. Wood grain and dim lighting throughout the bar make it feel like a few of the pubs I've visited during my trips to the UK. In the corner there was a cover band making half hearted attempts at Beatles and Stones song. It was a fun and drunk atmosphere. Our waitress/bartender was quick to get our drink order from one of the high tops near the bar. Unfortunately the beers were a bit too expensive for my liking, but I guess this is a night life tourist area so it didn't deter anyone. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to this place, but if you're in the area and you fancy a quick drink, it's a good option. read more

We went after about a year or so from our last visit. This establishment was a regular spot for us but for personal reasons we stopped going. This recent visit the service was lacking and the food was not what it used to be. Ordered fish and chips, server got our order incorrect, we wanted the larger portions and got the smaller one. The peas tasted like they had been cooked in salty dish soap and the portion of fish was kid sized. Sad to see this place go down read more

Revising this after multiple trips back. #1) their clock is 20 minutes fast to make sure you don't get Happy Hour beer prices #2) the website claims $4 pints until 7 - that isn't true #3) they claim that Delray Affair is a "holiday" so they don't have Happy Hour Bottom line, its a great looking bar in a great location with friendly service that pinches every penny that they can. read more

Don't waste your time here. The staff does not know how to treat customers correctly and frankly, should not be in the food service business. My husband is from England but has been living in the states for years. He was hoping to get his English cuisine fix from this restaurant but the food was tainted by the poor service we received. We came for lunch on Sunday and the restaurant was practically empty. We ordered our food within minutes of being seated- a sausage roll appetizer, fish and chips and a full English breakfast. After about 30 minutes or so, we still hadn't received our appetizer or meals BUT saw them sitting at the counter waiting for our waitress to pick them up. She was no where to be found for over 5 minutes while our food sat there getting cold. Finally, she appeared and brought our food over but not the sausage roll appetizer... my husband also noticed that he received white bread toast instead of rye like he had ordered so he asked the waitress (very kindly) if she would get him some rye toast. She said "I can do that" with no emotion. Not an apology for messing it up or anything. And then he asked about where the sausage roll was and the waitress didn't even say a word! Not an apology or anything! She just walked away as if that was her way of saying she was going to get it. Unbelievable. After 10 minutes, she comes back with the rye toast for my husband and our sausage roll. Again, no apology or any words for that matter. Just puts them down on the table like it was no big deal. By this point, my husband was practically finished with his meal so the toast was useless. He was so looking forward to the full English breakfast since that is one of the meals he misses the most from his home. He ate it with toast he didn't want, which, might I add, was crumbling to bits as he buttered it. For our waitress not to apologize for forgetting our appetizer or messing up an order just seems ridiculous to me. I understand, we sound like complete snobs complaining about the getting the wrong toast when there are people starving out there. But when you are looking forward to a meal and order it as you would like and don't receive it that way (especially after you're paying 3 times as much as you would in England for it) you are just a bit disappointed. And then when your server isn't apologetic in the slightest? Even worse. We will not be returning which is a shame. My husband so badly wanted to love this place and have it as a piece of home while he is in the states but that, unfortunately, is not going to happen. Side note: the food was okay, not great. My fish and chips was very small for the price and tasted bland. My husbands eggs weren't cooked well and the portions he received were also not good for the price. Bring your business elsewhere, please. Don't give them any more money for the horrible service they provide. read more

Ok i'm giving this place 2 stars for the ambiance but the food leaves a lot to be desired from what we experienced here. We ordered the Ploughman's appetizer which was supposed to consist of "English blue stilton or american Cheddar on a crisp, fresh salad, with english Pickled onions, branston relish, oven fresh French roll & butter" but what we were served was a white bread roll, a small piece of blue cheese, over refrigerated mushy tomatoes, wilted lettuce, freezer burned cucumber slices, some jarred pearl onions that had seen better days. and a few foil wrapped pieces of Land o Lakes butter. It was absolutely inedible. Other dishes we ordered were poor quality as well. On the plus side the atmosphere and staff are great. read more

Went there Saturday for lunch with a couple of friends. From what I understand per one of my friends, the Blue Anchor was literally relocated from England to Delray Beach. Why? I have no idea... And supposedly the place is haunted. While I don't know if all that is true, one thing that is true is that the bangers and mash are banging! While I don't go to English pubs often, bangers and mash is what I usually order when I do, and I must say that this place makes the best bangers and mash that I've had stateside! The decor in the pub is pretty authentic... The rustic cut wood beams lend credibility to the story of the bar being transplanted from England. The plaster on the walls adds to this, too. For a second, I almost felt I was in a pub in the English countryside... But then I looked out the door and saw palm trees and bright blue skies, which brought me back to reality. **sigh** The staff is friendly, but the service was a little slow. It just seemed that the place was understaffed. However, we were in no rush and all-in-all, it was a good experience. read more

Far away from home, but worth the drive. This pub is the closest food I could find to food that makes my boyfriend reminisce on food from his home in England. The Full breakfast was spot on and I have no become a gravy lover. Great beer and wonderful service! read more

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On a cloudy or rainy day Ocean Avenue is a perfect strip to stroll. Among the abundance of bars and restaurants one place stands out: Blue Anchor, there is no way you can miss the facade of the old British pub in kind of unusual place as sunny Florida. None should miss to go in and try their hand drawn beers too, nor enjoy the real pint sizes served there. One can also have a meal made in the best traditions of the English pub food culture. During mu last visit we ended up munching non healthy appetizers instead of real food, fries are good, onion rings are great, but I want to write about the Irish boxties. We spent a lot of time discussing if they are prepared as in Ireland and even our Irish host participated in the conversation, the conclusion is they are not the same, but they are better. The Irish boxties are balls of whipped potatoes with garlic and cheese, then they are skillfully fried quickly, so quickly that they will remain light and puffy inside, and will have a beautiful crust, that doesn't feel oily at all. Served with the home made horse radish dip they are your perfect addition to the hand pulled imported ales. Cheers! read more

We went here St. Patrick's Day weekend because it was the only place we could find Corned Beef and Cabbage on the Avenue in Delray! The front of the building was actually shipped over from Europe and is an original. It is really beautiful. Going inside this Pub is like a trip to England! It is not fancy but has a real British feel to it! Our server even had a British accent which completely added to the charm!! The corned beef and cabbage was fantastic! Completely homemade by someone who knows how to make this dish! Lots of flavor! My husband had the stew, which was filled with lamb and fresh veggies. Such fabulous consistency and a wonderful gravy that was not too salty. Of course, they have a list of beers and ales here and a full bar. The bar was packed and you could tell this place has a lot of "regulars" which speaks highly of the place. The prices were very reasonable, which is unusual for Delray! They have live music here all the time also. If you are looking for something different, this is the place. This is not a fancy place or the typical Avenue restaurant, but it is really great and worth a shot. I think it is one of those gems that you can really have a great time at! read more

Placed an order on ubereats, order was cancelled twice. I called to ask why. Was hung up on immediately from an irate manager. I called back again, irate manager passed the phone to the owner, who hung up on me as well. They said they cancelled because the card was declined, if anyone knows how uber eats works....the order placed is only achieved once the card is temporarily charged. Which is what pays the restaurant, not the driver! Which is what they were saying. So basically they could not figure this out (the restaurant) and became verbally degrading and violent on the phone to me when i was simply looking for a why. This result was later confirmed with uber eats that they didnt know what they were doing, while i also reported them. read more

Great English Pub, can't get more authentic unless you travel to England! Best fish and chips, never too greasy and always tastes fresh. Bar area can get a little too loud at times but the food and ambiance makes up for this. Best servers in Delray! read more

Came here after hearing the ghost story.. Didn't live up to the hype. Bartenders were good, kept my beer full... But all I really wanted was to hear them ring the ship's bell... And they forgot to do it.. Not gonna lie i was pretty disappointed about that.. Also one of the kitchen workers walked out from the back and I could smell his BO from 5 feet away.. It was pretty gross... So gross in fact I didn't feel like eating afterwards. read more