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If you've ever tried to park near Heathrow Airport without spending a fortune, you know the problem. Parking near the airport usually comes at a price, and not every pub nearby has a car park.
So here's what you get with us, and what to check anywhere else, whether you're meeting someone before a flight, killing time on a layover, or just want a decent meal without paying to park.
The Anchor, Stanwell Moor
Distance from Heathrow: 7 minutes from Terminal 5 | 11 minutes from Terminals 2 and 3 | 12 minutes from Terminal 4
This is us, so we'll be upfront about that. Here's what you get:
- Free parking: We've 20 free spaces right outside. There's no time limit while you're with us, and nothing to register.
- Current bar and kitchen hours, live on our website before you visit
- Full menu, proper pub food, Sunday roasts and pizzas, all on the food menu
- Beer garden, 64 seats under the Heathrow flight path
- Dog-friendly, dogs welcome throughout the pub, on a lead
We're on Horton Road in Stanwell Moor, just off the A3044, and we're outside the ULEZ zone.
Best for: Families, pre-flight meals, post-flight catch-ups and groups arriving by car.
Other pubs people ask us about
People also ask us about The Three Magpies near the airport, and The Swan and The George in Staines-upon-Thames. We haven't checked their parking, prices or opening times, so we won't guess. Ask each pub about its parking before you set off.
Why free parking matters more than you'd think
Free parking changes how you use a pub:
- Family meals: There's no parking charge to pay before anyone's ordered a drink.
- Events and functions: If you're hosting a birthday or a work do, nobody pays to park just to come along.
- Layover dining: You can relax and take your time, with no meter to watch.
- Pre-flight meals: You get a proper meal before the airport, without paying to park for it.
Leaving your car while you fly
Our 20 free spaces are for you while you're with us. Leaving your car while you fly is a separate, paid service, and we do offer it. The prices are live on our Heathrow parking page, where you can book.
You can collect your car at any hour. You arrange your own transfer to the terminal: ask at the bar and we'll give you a taxi number.
Need to change plans? You can change or cancel your parking booking up to 24 hours before your booked arrival time, and a cancelled booking is refunded less the payment fee.
Frequently asked questions
Can I park at The Anchor while waiting for a flight?
Yes. Parking is free while you're eating or drinking with us, so you're welcome to have lunch before heading to the terminal. If you'd like to leave your car while you fly, that's our separate paid airport parking. Book it on our Heathrow parking page.
Is The Anchor car park ever full?
We've 20 spaces, and there's additional parking nearby if they're taken. Coming for a weekend evening meal? Book a table before you set off.
How do I get from The Anchor to Heathrow Terminal 5?
It's a 7-minute drive. Ask at the bar and we'll give you a taxi number. You'll need to make your own arrangements. Bus route 442 also stops by the pub and runs from Terminal 5.
Do you charge for parking during events?
No. Whether you're popping in for a pint or hosting a party in our dining room, parking is free while you're with us.
The Anchor is at Horton Road, Stanwell Moor, Surrey TW19 6AQ, seven minutes from Heathrow Terminal 5 with 20 free parking spaces. Call 01753 682707 or email [email protected].