Ancient village on the outskirts of
Cowes, now largely swallowed up in large housing estates. The village takes its
name from its original situation as the principal settlement in the north of Parkhurst
Forest.
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HORSESHOE
INN
TRAVELLERS JOY
HORSESHOE
INN
Newport Road
01983 292349
Bus Route 2,3,3A,3B,33
Main Cowes - Newport Road at traffic lights
Mon
- Thurs 11 – 3, 5 - 11 Fri - Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
John Smiths Bitter
Wells Bombardier
Courage Directors
2 Guest
Pleasant 17th century
coaching inn, originally known as the “Halfway Inn” until the adjacent Blacksmiths
forge gained precedence with a name change. This pub is hard to miss when approaching
Cowes, as it stands on the junction at Northwood with traffic lights and a large
garage ahead. There is a large car park, a proper public bar with pool and darts,
and a saloon bar that boasts a well, soon to come is a restaurant extension. Since
the arrival of the present landlord, well known in the area as a sportsman, darts
and pool league player, the pub has extended its range of real ales and during
the summer months will see an ever-changing selection of at least six ales. Expect
to find a menu with a wide range of delicious home cooked food, and a warm welcome
for families.
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TRAVELLERS JOY
Pallance Road
01983 298024
www.tjoy.com
Bus Route 33 or 3,3A, 3B, 33 to Four Cross
Pallance Road, follow sign for
Porchfield at crossroads by post office
Weekdays 11-2.30, 5-11 Fri, Sat 11
- 11 Sun 12-3, 7-10.30
Goddard’s Special (GSB)
7 Guest Beers
Offering one of the best choices of cask ales on the Isle of Wight, this well
renovated and extended old country inn, was the Islands first beer exhibition
house. Island Beer drinkers owe much to the Travellers Joy, and it is deservedly
favoured by local CAMRA members, who voted it Branch Pub of the Year on no less
than five occasions. Always at least eight beers on offer, from national, local,
and microbreweries. The garden has a children’s play area and a small pets corner.
A good range of home cooked food is available during the morning and evening sessions.
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