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About The Ale House Cowes
At 10A Shooters Hill in Cowes, The Ale House Cowes is a pub whose draught list centres on real ales, all of them gravity fed. Lonkero is also on draught, served with crushed ice and a slice of grapefruit. Beyond the taps, the bar pours cider, wines, gins and rums. The space is small and compact, with seating inside on both an upstairs and a downstairs level. No food is served, so drinks are the whole offer.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales on gravity, lonkero on draught, ciders, wines, gins, rums and knowledgeable landlord.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales on gravity, lonkero on draught, ciders, wines, gins, rums and knowledgeable landlord.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the selection of real ales, described as gravity fed and in excellent condition, with Lonkero on draught served with crushed ice and a slice of grapefruit close behind. Cider, wines, gins and rums also get a mention. Several call the staff and landlord friendly and knowledgeable, and one notes the barman remembered their drinks. The pub is described as compact, with no food served.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the selection of real ales, described as gravity fed and in excellent condition, with Lonkero on draught served with crushed ice and a slice of grapefruit close behind. Cider, wines, gins and rums also get a mention. Several call the staff and landlord friendly and knowledgeable, and one notes the barman remembered their drinks. The pub is described as compact, with no food served.
Featured reviews
- HM C
“Great little boozer, lovely owner and nice patrons. Great choice Would absolutely recommend”
- Sharon Hutchby
“This is a proper ale house, the best on the island quite possibly. They have a great selection of proper ales and they do Lonkero on draught with crushed ice and a slice of grapefruit which is very refreshing. They also do cider,wines, gins, rums etc. It is quite small and only has 1 or 2 tables outside but has inside seating up and downstairs. The staff are really friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are very good including the Lonkero. They don't do food but it's great for pre-drinks before visiting any of the many place's in Cowes for food. The Ale house is definitely well worth a visit! 😆”
- Ian Law-Smith
“We were taken here by a couple of locals who like the pub. Whilst compact it has a great selection of ales and a good vibe. Very impressed that the barman remembered our drinks & served them either a smile. You also get good value for money either a similar ‘round’ costing £10 more at another local pub. Pay them a visit.”
- Paddy Potts
“Great friendly place with fantastic beer choices”
- Simon Butler
“Didn't eat here, just went for the Ale and was not disappointed. Good selection of real ales, all gravity fed, in excellent condition served by knowledgeable and friendly landlord. Relaxed atmosphere with a snug friendly environment. We'll be back for more on our next visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Restaurant serving innovative and some traditional European dishes, with a daily specials board.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Alcohol
- Restroom
- Beer
- Live performances
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- Facilities· 4
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near The Ale House Cowes
- The Painters Arms4.41910 mi£10–60Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
beer garden, dog friendly, bring-your-own chippy chips
- 1.2 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday lunch, breakfast, fish and chips
- Folly Inn4.32,3442 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ale House Cowes | 4.8262 | — | £10–20 | real ales on gravity, lonkero on draught, ciders, wines, gins, rums |
| The Painters ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.4191 | 0 mi | £10–60 | beer garden, dog friendly, bring-your-own chippy chips |
| Prince of Wales East CowesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2501 | 1.2 mi | — | sunday lunch, breakfast, fish and chips |
| Folly InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,344 | 2 mi | £10–20 | estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries |
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