The Hope and Anchor English Pub

5040 N 2nd St, Loves Park
(815) 633-2552

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Barbara Hackel

Lovely venue. Sat at the bar and had some boiled egg appetizer (so so) and fish and chips. The fish was so very good! The beer was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Holly Dutenhafer

They had the best baked cod that I've had in a long time!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Cod

Paulino Rico

Second time traveling 80 miles for this food, I am always far from disappointed. Everything is so good and flavorful! A must-try restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kings Fish and Chips, Great Fish and Chips, Scotch Egg

Jason Sunday

Kristin was a great server, the drinks she recommended were great and we also enjoyed the fish and chips.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Fish and Chips

Anthony Street

Decent, definitely worth a trip

Different days of the week have different specials, be sure to check first

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Kings Fish and Chips, Baked Cod, Pulled Pork Poutine

Rodney Rogers

Went for comedy night. Last Saturday.
Had a blast

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

marts music

Absolute gem of a place. As a Scotsman, I found this a most welcoming place. Nice choice of beers and food ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Brazo

This place is really cool inside and the food is great. We came in from out of town and will definitely be back when we return next year.

Carrie Jurgensmeier

Good appetizers. Like the coconut shrimp. Healthy spinach and artichoke dip with vegetables.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spinach Artichoke Dip

Jill Lillie

I go to Hope and Anchor because my grandson likes it. I dont dislike it, but not my first choice.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Ang G

We stopped for dinner. The decor is reminiscent of what English style pubs might be like. Large selection of beers and other cocktails. We tried a few things on the menu. Our entrees both arrived barely warm. The Shepard's pie would have been much better if it was actually hot. Same with baked cod and mashed potatoes, which were also cool and bland. We had soup and a dinner salad and those were pretty good. I feel like there is microwaving or another form of reheating involved in the cooking here because we ordered a dessert that was a reheated brownie type cake with ice cream. The "loo" was quite dark and didn't have TP in the stall, so I had to go searching in other stalls... which was not a surprising end to the visit. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The bill was about 65-70.00 with no drinks for 2.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pub Salad

Mary Kay Gehlsen

Beers were $8. Mashed potatoes were cold with baked fish. Not a google experience

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

April H.

It was good! Just wish it wasn't so expensive.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried Bacon, Great Fish and Chips, Cottage Pie

Nolan Vulgamott

Food was great, huge portions. I would go again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Great Fish and Chips

Sherry Goedert

We used to love eating here. Got twke out for a birthday. The burger bun was hard, the burger is a preformed seasoned burger overcooked, the chips where disgusting and so hard they were inedible. My husband had baked cod and he said everything was tasteless won't be back. Soho rings batter was so thick gritty on the inside and hard on the outside.

Atmosphere: 3

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The Hope and Anchor English Pub

5040 N 2nd St, Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-2552