So many great things about the Ship and Anchor!
Great food, excellent beer selection, and often really good bands for no cover.
I have seen Fishbone, You Say Party! and the Sharp Ends all for free on different occasions at the Ship. I think those opportunities alone make me feel it necessary to give the place a 5.
For a pub, the food is creative and well-prepared, and if you order fries for your side, you are going to get a mountain of well-seasoned, fresh-cut deliciousness. Highly recommended.