Pub Lunch River Cruise
Adult Ticket - £42.50 Child under 12 - £38.00
Group Discount 8 or more Monday - Thursday Adult Ticket - £ 39.00 Child under 12 - £34.50
2026 Dates Released March 2026
Brightlingsea Harbour Pub Lunch River Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque River Colne to The Anchor at Rowhedge on either Brightlingsea Harbour's electric boat, Colne Innovation or Colne Ranger.
Included is the return boat trip and main meal at The Anchor, a classic English pub right on the banks of the River Colne with amazing 180 degree waterfront views.
Departing from Brightlingsea you will see our much loved promenade and one of our historic landmarks ,Batemans Tower. The tower was built in 1833 by John Bateman for his daughter to recuperate from consumption. During WW11 the Royal Observer Corps used the tower as an observation post. To date it is now used by the Colne Yacht Club for races.
As Brightlingsea fades away you will pass stunning countryside views and Alresford Creek in the distance which was a film location for the Essex Serpent.
Finally you will pass through the Colne Barrier built in 1989. Improving the tidal defences of Wivenhoe and Rowhedge but also the riverside residential, commercial and industrial areas of the City Colchester. Once through the barrier you will see the colourful village of Wivenhoe which has been home to many famous people over the years, including 'Miss Marple' enroute to Rowhedge.
Important notice - Please read :
On arrival at Rowhedge, we will ideally moor alongside the jetty. If this is not possible the only other option will be to moor along side the sea wall where there is a ladder taking you straight up to The Anchor.
Passengers are required to be able to step down onto the boat and once at Rowhedge be able to step up onto the jetty and up and down a ladder. Please see pictures at the bottom of the page of the mooring options as well as Colne Innovation. Sensible clothing and footwear recommended.
Please call the office for further enquires.
The Anchor 2026 New Menu
Monday-Sunday
The Anchor Classic Burger - Beef burger, in a toasted brioche bun, with melted cheddar and mozzarella, smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with fries and slaw.
The Vegetarian Burger - Plant-based mushroom and beetroot Moving Mountains Burger, in a toasted brioche bun with goats cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with fries and slaw.
The Vegan Burger - Plant-based mushroom and beetroot Moving Mountains Burger, in a toasted ciabatta, with vegan 'cheese', lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with fries.
The Anchor Spitfire Fish & Chips - Fish in Spitfire beer batter. Served with chips, mushy pees and tartare sauce.
Ham, Eggs & Chips - Sliced ham with 2 fried eggs. Served with Chips
King Prawns & Crayfish - Juicy King Prawns and crayfish with Marie Rose sauce and salad. Served with bread and butter.
The Anchor Ploughman's - Cheese & ham served with pickles, mixed salad, baguette, apple, celery & red onion chutney
Barrel & Stone Artisan 12" Pizza - variety of toppings, served with The Anchor Classic Salad, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and honey & mustard dressing
Mushroom, Broccoli & Shropshire Blue Cheese Linguine. - With rocket, parmesan & truffle Oil. Served with garlic bread.
Sunday Menu All of the Above Plus
Roast Sirloin of Beef - Served with carrots, parsnips, seasonal greens, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Roast Chicken - Served with carrots, parsnips, seasonal greens, roast potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Roast Pork Ribeye - Served with carrots, parsnips, seasonal greens, roast potatoes, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Beetroot Wellington - Served with carrots, parsnips, broccoli, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Please note menu is subject to availability
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