Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns

Very friendly welcome and delicious food. Will definitely be back in the future. We visited on a quiet Tuesday afternoon when we were wondering around Cowes looking for lunch. We were greeted by lovely bar staff who showed us to the restaurant area, where we were then served by Nicki. She was friendly and attentive. We both ordered different pies and they were great. A generous portion size for a good price and tasted great! We will most definitely be visiting again.

The staff, service and welcome was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by the room, which was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable too. Be prepared for steep stairs to access your room as this is an older property with no lift. We were on the street side so there was the inevitable Saturday night noise but earplugs sorted that out. Breakfast was very good value and there was an excellent selection including fresh fruit and cooked items to order.

We ate in the restaurant. On our second visit, Nicki and Mimi were helpful and welcoming. Food was good and reasonably priced. We had visited a few days before and chose to return as a family of five. Service was welcoming on both occasions...

The beds are so comfortable and my room was quiet and pleasant. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was exceptional, a huge choice, plenty of veggie and vegan options, beautifully cooked and presented. If you need newly painted walls, posh floors and sniffy service then go somewhere else! Add in the proximity to the Red Jet terminal and it's perfect for me and clearly many others. The history of the Fountain is in the walls and fabric of the building. It's been there a long time. So thank you Fountain, I'll be back whenever I'm in Cowes.

We were over on Isle of Wight for the day. Had a delicious lunch and a few beverages at The Fountain Inn. Our Waitress Nicki took such good care of us, so warm and friendly, just like the atmosphere in the pub and beer garden. Highly recommend stopping in.

We certainly made the right decision when we booked the Fountain Inn, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Being foot passengers on the excellent Red Jet ferry from Southampton, where we live, we needed accommodation close to the ferry and town. The Fountain Inn was just that! Booking was easy, the room albeit on top floor was excellent and very quiet. Breakfast was to die for. Very attentive & friendly waiters, barpersons etc. Lovely outdoor eating & drinking area with views over harbour & to mainland. Spacious indoor pub area too. If there had been a lift we would have given a 5 star rating but I must add though, in the hotel managers defence, we were offered a 2nd floor room but as it was only 1 more floor and advised that it was a larger room we took his advice. We're so glad we did. Location was perfect with buses, shops, other pubs, restaurants etc all within walking distance. We were able to use our bus pass to travel free around the Island on the excellent bus service. All easy peasy for us pensioners. Thank you Fountain Inn.