Anchor Bankside

Established in 1615, the Anchor Bankside occupies a beautiful spot in Bankside, on the south bank of the River Thames, just downriver from Shakespeare’s Globe. Famous patrons of the past include Bard of Avon William Shakespeare, diarist Samuel Pepys and Dr Samuel Johnson, author of the dictionary. There’s always a large crowd and a busy atmosphere in the summer – but don’t worry, there’s plenty of space to perch on the embankment and soak up the sun.