Heathrow Layover Dining
Swap the terminal for proper British pub food with free parking, 7 minutes from Terminal 5 by car.
- 20 free spacesNo fees while you visit
- 7 mins from T5Outside the ULEZ zone
- Dog friendlyWater bowls on us
- Free WiFiPub and beer garden
Heathrow Layover Dining at The Anchor
Best For Heathrow Layovers
Long layovers
A proper meal away from the terminal when you have a few hours to spare.
Post-flight reset
Leave the terminal for proper food before hotel check-in.
Family stop
A calmer table for children, luggage and a real meal.
Sunday arrival
Sunday roast is served 1pm to 6pm. Walk in, nothing to pre-order.
Groups
Pub food, free WiFi and free parking minutes from Terminal 5.
Terminal Food Alternatives for Layovers
If you are searching for food at Heathrow Terminal 5 or food in Terminal 3 Heathrow, we are a short ride away.
Food at Terminal 5 Heathrow - a calmer option
We're 7 minutes from Terminal 5 by car, with table service and a full pub menu. Leave yourself plenty of time to get back through security.
Food in Terminal 3 Heathrow - leave the airport
From Terminal 3 you can reach us in around 11 minutes by car. Traffic varies, so check the journey before you set off.
Terminal 2 & 4 layovers
Allow 11 minutes from Terminal 2 and 12 minutes from Terminal 4. Ask at the bar for a taxi number, and book your own ride back in good time for boarding.
Walk in or book
You can walk in or book a table online. Check our opening and kitchen times before you set off, because the kitchen is not open all day.
Why Layover Guests Choose The Anchor
Proper food and a friendly welcome, a short ride from every terminal.
Close to Every Terminal
We're 7 minutes from Terminal 5, 11 minutes from Terminals 2 and 3, and 12 minutes from Terminal 4 by car. Traffic can add to that, so leave a margin.
The Full Menu
Sunday roasts, stone-baked pizzas, pub classics, and vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Free Parking & Taxis
We've 20 free spaces right outside. There's no time limit while you're with us, and nothing to register. Need a cab back? Ask at the bar and we'll give you a taxi number. You'll need to make your own arrangements.
Luggage Storage
Travelling with bags? Ask the bar team when you arrive.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi throughout the pub and beer garden. Ask the bar team if you need to charge something.
Families Welcome
Children are welcome at all hours.
How Much Time Do You Need?
Be honest with yourself about the clock. Missing a flight isn't worth a pint.
Under 2 Hours
- Stay in the terminal
- The same goes if you're already through security
- Come and see us on a longer trip
Arriving From Abroad
- Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours
- You need to clear immigration, get here, eat, get back and pass security again
- Check your airline's advice on when to be back
Staying Overnight Nearby
- Come over from your hotel for dinner and a drink in the bar
- Check our opening and kitchen times before you travel
- Ask at the bar for a taxi number for the ride back
Travel Times
Journey times by car from each terminal. Traffic can add to them.
| Terminal | By car |
|---|---|
| Terminal 5 | 7 minutes |
| Terminals 2 & 3 | 11 minutes |
| Terminal 4 | 12 minutes |
Make the Most of Your Layover
Stretch your legs, stay connected, and head back to departures refreshed.
Planes From the Beer Garden
Our beer garden is under Heathrow's southern runway approach path, so you can watch planes come in with a pint in hand.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi throughout the pub and beer garden, handy for checking in before you head back.
Bigger Groups
Bringing a big group? Email [email protected] or call 01753 682707 and we'll talk it through.
Takeaway by Phone
You can phone a takeaway order through to collect. Call 01753 682707.
Heathrow Layover Dining FAQs
Ready to Book Your Layover Meal?
Book a table online, or just walk in. Ask at the bar and we'll give you a taxi number. You'll need to make your own arrangements.