A public house has stood on the site for over 300 years. In1704 the Debourne Estate leased some land on which the Anchor now stands. It became known as the ?House of the Three Trumpeters? and soon became the principle Coaching Inn of Cowes. Sometime during the 1820s the name changed to ?The Anchor Inn? by which it has been known ever since. Its nautical reference seems fitting for a pub so near the sea where sailors from around the world meet to share their tales. The Anchor has won many awards over the years including the highly coveted CAMRA Pub of the Year award for the Isle of Wight. We are open all year round and offer an extensive choice of home cooked food from our full menu as well as a choice of daily specials. The Anchor is always full of atmosphere and features live music on a Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening from some the Islands top bands and most talented musicians becoming a destination for music fans all year round. In the summer time, you can relax in our courtyard Beer Garden that is a real suntrap and during the winter months cosy up amongst the warmth of our open wood stove. The Anchor also provides comfortable and affordable accommodation in ?Travel Inn? style rooms ? all with colour TV and tea & coffee facilities. Six twin rooms have an en-suite shower and toilet while our Family Room can sleep four also with an en-suite bathroom.