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The Black Anchor

93 Reviews

#5 of 15 Nightlife in Tavira

Nightlife, Bars & Clubs

Tavira, Portugal

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“Great live music”

We were on holiday for a week in Tavira, but visited The Black Anchor twice. Great location by the... read more

Reviewed August 19, 2018

omgsand

“Lovely spot by the river, relaxed and friendly.”

We had a super lunch, mussels, Ceasar salad, portuguese clam and pork speciality and a seafood and... read more

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Marie G

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4.0 93 reviews

Excellent52%
Very good25%
Average12%
Poor4%
Terrible7%

Travellers talk about

“irish bar”(7 reviews)

“overlooking the river”(5 reviews)

“lasagna”(3 reviews)

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Margaret G

Athboy, Ireland

4320

Reviewed 1 week ago

V disappointing meal

We chose the black anchor because any of the excellent restaurants we know were closed on sun. Our food arrived after a very long delay -in excess of 40 mins . The chips, potatoes and vegetables were cold on all 4plates-more suited to a salad...More

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Gerry G

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Abysmal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just returned from this establishment having had the poorest service imaginable. As the previous contributor mentioned a more relaxed approach is taken by the staff to customer service and I would strongly suggest patience as a prerequisite to a visit here. To say we were...More

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Mark A

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Stay clear

The waiter seated us then I looked around to find no one had food and drink on their tables. After 20 mins I went and got our drinks. When I come back everyone was still waiting. It was only when my partner pointed the situation...More

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Matt L

Reviewed September 3, 2018 via mobile

Amazing views, fantastic food and attentive staff

Lovely setting sitting by the river. It is so beautiful sitting here by the river in the sunshine drinking well priced beers and eating the most delicious garlic prawns I have ever had. I could not recommend this place any more. Lovely having a relaxed,...More

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Christopher R

Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile

A great evening

We have been to the Black Anchor many times and it’s the type of place that you never tire of. The setting, service and friendliness of staff is second to none. We took our son and girlfriend who are pretty much picky eaters but honestly...More

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Tony I

Reviewed August 21, 2018 via mobile

Very enjoyable food!

This place is definitely a hidden gem! It overlooks the river and the staff and food both meet an impressive standard. A very pleasant waitress welcomed us in and got us our drinks then we ordered and the food came out at a very reasonable...More

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omgsand

Reviewed August 19, 2018

Great live music

We were on holiday for a week in Tavira, but visited The Black Anchor twice. Great location by the river, the staff were very friendly and worked hard, but the highlight for us was the live music, a great guy with an excellent selection of...More

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unarobertson

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Friendly staff and great food

We arrived in Tavira late in the evening and were delighted to discover this restaurant.The staff were welcoming and the food was delicious. It was a great start to our four day visit in Tavira. We returned the next day for coffee and asked the...More

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Liz M

Reviewed August 2, 2018 via mobile

Lovely Setting by the river

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here, great food friendly staff. Not to be missed. Recommend the cataplana. Great atmosphere and very affordable.

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Marie G

6510

Reviewed August 2, 2018

Lovely spot by the river, relaxed and friendly.

We had a super lunch, mussels, Ceasar salad, portuguese clam and pork speciality and a seafood and rice specialty. It was very tasty so no dinner tonight.

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