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Tucked away in the shadow of Hammersmith Bridge this small, but perfectly formed, traditional riverside pub offers a peaceful retreat from the chaos of Hammersmith’s relentless one-way system and energetic rowing fraternity.
Famously appearing in the film ‘Sliding Doors’, The Blue Anchor is a great location on and off the set and is truly a pub for all seasons. In the winter, candlelight flickers from each small, round table while Van Morrison croons comfortingly from the sound system. Old photographs of the area and an array of appropriately nautical nick-knacks provide a fitting backdrop to an evening of composed drinking. In the summer, customers adjourn outside to wooden benches perched right next to the river. It can get a bit busy as drinkers vie for space with local rowing teams but the view of Hammersmith Bridge on a clear, warm night is worth a bit of elbow jostling and a plastic glass or two.
The standard beers, wines and spirits are served here, there’s a function / dining room upstairs and Thai food on the menu at the weekend. Whether you’re languishing outside in the sun or perched inside on a stool by the Georgian bow window, The Blue Anchor is a perfect place to settle down and sup.
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| London Nightlife |
| The Dove |
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Upper Mall,
W6
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6 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| The Raven |
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Goldhawk Road,
W6
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15 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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Hotels Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Hotels |
| Express by Holiday Inn London Hammersmith |
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124
King Street
Hammersmith
London,
W6
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5 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| London Hotels |
| K West Hotel & Spa |
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Richmond Way,
W14
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25 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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Event Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Event |
| Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst |
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Hammersmith Apollo,
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Queen Caroline Street,
W6
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6 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Rhod Gilbert, the self-styled Welsh Misery, brings his hilariously titled new show to the Hammersmith Apollo after sell-out success during the summer festival season. With ...More...
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| London Event |
| Ed Byrne: Different Class |
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Hammersmith Apollo,
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Queen Caroline Street,
W6
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6 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Seasoned stand-up comedian Ed Byrne returns to the Hammersmith Apollo with his hilarious show Different Class this November. Best described as "pedantic and whimsical" (after ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Maggie's Centre |
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Fulham Palace Road,
W6
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12 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Maggie's Centre next to Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith is the first cancer care hospice in England (there are several more in Scotland) for this ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Hammersmith Bridge |
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Hammersmith,
W6
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2 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Hammersmith Bridge is a gravity-anchored chain suspension bridge crossing the Thames from Hammersmith to Barnes. Designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and built by Dixon, Appleby ...More...
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Shopping Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Shopping |
| Sundrica |
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Beadon Road,
W6
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8 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| This small but delightful specialist food store in Hammersmith makes a welcome break from the chain shops on the main King Street nearby. It may ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Chez Kristof Deli |
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111
Hammersmith Grove,
W6
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13 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Adjoining Chez Kristof and owned by the same team this delightful deli and cafe is a much-loved spot where you can sample some wonderful ingredients ...More...
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Dining Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Dining |
| Sagar |
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King Street,
W6
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5 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Prices are starting to creep up at this vegetarian south Indian restaurant as its fame spreads beyond the local Tamil community. Still, it continues to ...More...
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| London Dining |
| the Gate |
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Queen Caroline Street,
W6
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6 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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Leisure Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Leisure |
| Ravenscourt Park |
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Ravenscourt Avenue,
W6
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10 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Ravenscourt Park is a scenic green space with a selection of tennis courts - spread out in three areas of the park - basketball court, ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Furnival Gardens |
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Rutland Grove,
W6
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2 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| Furnival Gardens offers a welcome green space along the River Thames, a short walk away from Hammersmith's busy King Street. This grassy stretch, popular as ...More...
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Pubs Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Pubs |
| The Dove |
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Upper Mall,
W6
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6 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| London Pubs |
| The Rutland |
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Lower Mall,
Hammersmith,
W6
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0 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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Local
Business Near Blue Anchor |
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| London Business |
| Hammersmith Town Hall |
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King Street,
Hammersmith,
W6
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4 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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| London Business |
| Riverside Studios |
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Crisp Road,
Hammersmith,
W6
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4 minutes distance from Blue Anchor
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