Don’t bar-hop to this place if you’re buzzing, minding your own business, and expect some of the bartenders to NOT have an asshole attitude. My experience was at around 10-11pm on Oct 10th, 2025.
I liked this place before this experience. If you’re buzzed and happy, as in calm and not causing disturbances of any kind—just happy and relaxed—their urban paranoia overlaps common sense and consumes the fun IMO. At least that was my impression. What is the point of going to such a place?
There are plenty of other places nearby that are happy to fill that void. I’ll take my business there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
MARCUS TAYLOR
Tried the Anchor Grilled Chicken sandwich, added bacon...if they only had Bleu cheese crumbles it would have definitely been one of the beat sandwiches I've had in a long time!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mae
DO NOT GO HERE!!!! They are rude and clearly racist. I was here a couple days ago and only came in because I had to use the bathroom really bad. I didn’t want to be stereotyped because I’m a younger black woman, so I told him I’ll buy something while I wait for the bathroom (and it’s just the polite thing to do). The bathroom opened up quicker than I thought so I told him I’d pay him and order when I came out. I left my ID in my car and he wouldn’t accept a picture (totally understandable, we don’t do that where I work either) so I went to get my ID and came back. He then proceeded to say “you have to leave, you’re banned from the bar”. Me: “🤨 wym I’m banned?” He goes to say, “ one of my bartenders just texted me your picture and said you are banned. Every time you come in here you cause a ruckus etc.” then started to get disrespectful. I said”I’ve literally NEVER stepped foot in this bar, have NEVER seen this bar, have NEVER heard of this bar and NEVER knew it existed. I don’t even come over to this area”. He proceeds to be rude and disrespectful. I left cause I didn’t want to be in that funky weird bar anyway, I was just trying to be polite and not just use the bathroom without buying something. So I take a video outside and tell the people by the window to turn their bodies so they won’t be in the video. He proceeds to walk after me, after I’m already OUTSIDE and take a video of me. Then calls the police on me. Again, I’m OUTSIDE. Unprofessional, unprovoked and I’m not the first person to feel their racism and prejudice. They have a couple reviews about it. TERRIBLE place, and not all black people look alike. (But he was lying about the picture because he didn’t show it once and again, I’ve never been to this bar or even on that block. There’s no way on earth they had a picture of me). Disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ani
I personally witnessed the situation: the individual who wrote it displayed inappropriate behavior, was asked to leave, returned upset about not being served, and then came back again to take video footage of the bartender while making unreasonable threats such as “you will be canceled”. This behavior was disruptive and unacceptable.
The bartender in question is one of the most professional people I have ever encountered. He consistently provides service with grace, respect, and acceptance toward everyone. Any claims of racism are simply not true and do not reflect reality. From my personal experience over nearly a decade as a customer, I can say with confidence that this bartender is not only professional but also genuinely caring. I genuinely never leave reviews but felt absolutely compelled to do so this time! The anchor bar is great!
Diane Anth
Local sports pub with typical menu, It was noisy due to several games being aired. Good service, very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
James Brazil
I’m a flight attendant from the west coast and this has been my Tampa watering hole. What a fantastic place to get some wholesome nourishment and a buzz after a long day of flying. The prices are very fair, the food is solid, but what has impressed me every time is the stunningly good service. Special shout out to Jose! Thanks for taking care of me after all these years. 🙏🏻
I look forward to my next trip to Tampa and my next dive into the anchor 🤙🏻
PS Alex is amazing too!!! Idk how you guys hire but you must be doing something right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
J Taylor
Drafts were quit pricey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andrew Balducci
Whoever that older gentleman bartending tonight was is new epitome of BS hospitality where we’re made to feel we need To walk on eggshells with hospitality staff. Now don’t get me wrong obviously and clearly you’re never gonna treat any staff member of any establishment that’s in customer service rudely or impolitely. It seems what’s happening today is when you ask a certain question about hi is my appetizer gonna come out anytime, you get a snappy answer and all I said to the gentleman when I made my order was, I haven’t eaten all day, I’m sorry and can I please have the potato salad out now after about four or five minutes, with this potato salad not coming out and I’m starving. There was seven people in this bar. I said I’m sorry, sir. Can I please have that potatoe salad and his snappy and crass response was oh please give me a moment. I’m trying to help everybody else here. What a joke
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
Amanda Morris
It’s my first time going there and I got a chicken sandwich with fries and then I noticed I started breaking up in hives. I called them back asked if they cook their fries where the fish was and they said yes, but they wouldn’t do anything about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ashley Follis
I had the chopped buffalo chicken salad, Hubs had wings (also amazing he says) and a side of home made garlic parmesan chips. I ended up stirring up my chopped buff chicken salad and using the chips to eat it! AMAZING - possibly the best buffalo chicken salad and Ive had a lot of buffalo chicken salads - make sure you get the chips!!
If I lived in Tampa I would be here all the time. It’s quaint but the conversations that begin are worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mister. Marcus
Great atmosphere for everyone, great staff, friendly regulars that make this place what it is here in Tampa. The Anchor of the city for great food and drinks!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Moore
Along with the Hub and Tiny tap, it forms the triumvirate of good dive bars in Tampa. Get a burger and get off your cell phone. Tip your bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelien VDW
Authentic bar with a variety of draft beers. Burgers with fries are a nice meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Michelle Pitkin
Emily is the BEST! We had traveled from CA to Florida and by far the best Bloody Mary out there. This is a local favorite and you quickly understand why. Friendly, engaging patrons, amazing bartender. So glad we found this place.
Don’t bar-hop to this place if you’re buzzing, minding your own business, and expect some of the bartenders to NOT have an asshole attitude. My experience was at around 10-11pm on Oct 10th, 2025.
I liked this place before this experience. If you’re buzzed and happy, as in calm and not causing disturbances of any kind—just happy and relaxed—their urban paranoia overlaps common sense and consumes the fun IMO. At least that was my impression. What is the point of going to such a place?
There are plenty of other places nearby that are happy to fill that void. I’ll take my business there.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Tried the Anchor Grilled Chicken sandwich, added bacon...if they only had Bleu cheese crumbles it would have definitely been one of the beat sandwiches I've had in a long time!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DO NOT GO HERE!!!! They are rude and clearly racist. I was here a couple days ago and only came in because I had to use the bathroom really bad. I didn’t want to be stereotyped because I’m a younger black woman, so I told him I’ll buy something while I wait for the bathroom (and it’s just the polite thing to do). The bathroom opened up quicker than I thought so I told him I’d pay him and order when I came out. I left my ID in my car and he wouldn’t accept a picture (totally understandable, we don’t do that where I work either) so I went to get my ID and came back. He then proceeded to say “you have to leave, you’re banned from the bar”. Me: “🤨 wym I’m banned?” He goes to say, “ one of my bartenders just texted me your picture and said you are banned. Every time you come in here you cause a ruckus etc.” then started to get disrespectful. I said”I’ve literally NEVER stepped foot in this bar, have NEVER seen this bar, have NEVER heard of this bar and NEVER knew it existed. I don’t even come over to this area”. He proceeds to be rude and disrespectful. I left cause I didn’t want to be in that funky weird bar anyway, I was just trying to be polite and not just use the bathroom without buying something. So I take a video outside and tell the people by the window to turn their bodies so they won’t be in the video. He proceeds to walk after me, after I’m already OUTSIDE and take a video of me. Then calls the police on me. Again, I’m OUTSIDE. Unprofessional, unprovoked and I’m not the first person to feel their racism and prejudice. They have a couple reviews about it. TERRIBLE place, and not all black people look alike. (But he was lying about the picture because he didn’t show it once and again, I’ve never been to this bar or even on that block. There’s no way on earth they had a picture of me). Disgusting.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I personally witnessed the situation: the individual who wrote it displayed inappropriate behavior, was asked to leave, returned upset about not being served, and then came back again to take video footage of the bartender while making unreasonable threats such as “you will be canceled”. This behavior was disruptive and unacceptable.
The bartender in question is one of the most professional people I have ever encountered. He consistently provides service with grace, respect, and acceptance toward everyone. Any claims of racism are simply not true and do not reflect reality. From my personal experience over nearly a decade as a customer, I can say with confidence that this bartender is not only professional but also genuinely caring. I genuinely never leave reviews but felt absolutely compelled to do so this time! The anchor bar is great!
Local sports pub with typical menu, It was noisy due to several games being aired. Good service, very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I’m a flight attendant from the west coast and this has been my Tampa watering hole. What a fantastic place to get some wholesome nourishment and a buzz after a long day of flying. The prices are very fair, the food is solid, but what has impressed me every time is the stunningly good service. Special shout out to Jose! Thanks for taking care of me after all these years. 🙏🏻
I look forward to my next trip to Tampa and my next dive into the anchor 🤙🏻
PS Alex is amazing too!!! Idk how you guys hire but you must be doing something right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Drafts were quit pricey
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Whoever that older gentleman bartending tonight was is new epitome of BS hospitality where we’re made to feel we need
To walk on eggshells with hospitality staff.
Now don’t get me wrong obviously and clearly you’re never gonna treat any staff member of any establishment that’s in customer service rudely or impolitely. It seems what’s happening today is when you ask a certain question about hi is my appetizer gonna come out anytime, you get a snappy answer and all I said to the gentleman when I made my order was, I haven’t eaten all day, I’m sorry and can I please have the potato salad out now after about four or five minutes, with this potato salad not coming out and I’m starving. There was seven people in this bar. I said I’m sorry, sir. Can I please have that potatoe salad and his snappy and crass response was oh please give me a moment. I’m trying to help everybody else here. What a joke
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 1
It’s my first time going there and I got a chicken sandwich with fries and then I noticed I started breaking up in hives. I called them back asked if they cook their fries where the fish was and they said yes, but they wouldn’t do anything about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I had the chopped buffalo chicken salad, Hubs had wings (also amazing he says) and a side of home made garlic parmesan chips. I ended up stirring up my chopped buff chicken salad and using the chips to eat it! AMAZING - possibly the best buffalo chicken salad and Ive had a lot of buffalo chicken salads - make sure you get the chips!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If I lived in Tampa I would be here all the time. It’s quaint but the conversations that begin are worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great atmosphere for everyone, great staff, friendly regulars that make this place what it is here in Tampa. The Anchor of the city for great food and drinks!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Along with the Hub and Tiny tap, it forms the triumvirate of good dive bars in Tampa. Get a burger and get off your cell phone. Tip your bartenders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic bar with a variety of draft beers. Burgers with fries are a nice meal!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emily is the BEST! We had traveled from CA to Florida and by far the best Bloody Mary out there. This is a local favorite and you quickly understand why. Friendly, engaging patrons, amazing bartender. So glad we found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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