The Hope and Anchor English Pub

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

Recent Reviews

Josh Orlikowski

Just not my cup of tea. Was expecting way much more for what they charge on the menu. Had a bad experience on my first vist. Probably won't come back and isn't worth the wait.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Broccoli Cheddar Bites

Caleigh F.

Phenomenal fish! It's a very large portion and always delicious. The service is great too!

Art Landen

Great fish dishes! ? good service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Baked Cod, Great Fish and Chips

Pookie's World

Great food! Great Service! Came for Comedy Night and will definitely be back! Best Fish and Chips around! Both waitresses on the floor were wonderful!! Bit of wait for food but understandable due to the large crowd.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Home Spun

Phenomenal, very authentic! Still dreaming about the fish and chips, THE CURRY, and I haven't had bangers and mash this good since my trip to London 20 years ago!! Friendly service and the atmosphere was fun. You get to sit with Simon Pegg, John Cleese, and Mr. Bean. Loved it!! ? We didn't play, but there's also a chess board situated in front of the fire. Maybe next time. We'd drive an hour and come back again...cheers mate, nice place!!!?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim Owen

Friday fish fry is excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Fish and Chips, Cottage Pie

John Harvey

This is a restaurant my wife and I had been looking forward to go to for a long time. What a let down! We ordered a beer, a scotch egg, the fish and chips, and the Reuben and it was $72!! The Reuben had three thin slices of corned beef on it, there was more bread than beef. If you order a Reuben you expect it to be stacked high especially for that price. The cod was super mid and luke warm once it arrived. The scotch egg is served cold which is different from every other English pub I’ve been to and they offer a warmed up option well I figured they would just throw it into the fryer for a few minutes but instead they cut it up and warmed it in a skillet. Finally we were sat directly next to the only other couple in the entire restaurant. Maybe our expectations were too high, if the total meal would have been half the price then maybe it would have been worth it. We will not be going back. Again, what a let down.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Your best friend

Best bar in town. Drinks are delicious. The fish and chops are my favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Great Fish and Chips, Spinach Artichoke Dip

Triana McHugh

My husband is British and we visited from out of state. We love to find Lil British spots to remind him of home and this hit the spot for sure.The server was so kind, the place is very spacious and even has a pool table. The drinks were awesome and the food was delicious. Love the little added sweet shop full of British specialty items.We will Def stop here again when we are in town, we loved it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Scotch Egg, Great Fish and Chips

Glenn Ree

So far, I have only ordered carry from the restaurant, but the food is excellent! There are many great food choices available. When you walk in to pick up your meal, you can immediately feel the ambiance of an old English, pub style restaurant. The lighting contributes to a very warm and authentic feel... We will definitely be going back for a sit-down meal at this wonderful restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Fish and Chips

Gary G.

Comedy Saturday night was great. The British pub atmosphere is unmistakable. Pictures of British comedians/entertainers fill the walls. We really enjoyed the show. Four talented comics made us laughed until we cried! Food and service was exceptional. Highly recommend the fish and chips! Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. We got there early for dinner, so we were there for several hours. Plenty of seating and Guinness on tap! Great time.

Daniel Anderzon

Great place to go In relax

marc shurman

Very tasty fish and chip. Nice selection of premium beer. Friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

J (Tumbleweed)

Great place! Only complaint is the tables could use a refinishing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan

The food is consistently good. I love their fish and chips, as well as their pulled pork poutine. The staff is always friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Great Fish and Chips, Pulled Pork Poutine

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The Hope and Anchor English Pub

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