Profile
The Crown and Anchor, under Paul’s stewardship is a friendly independent pub with rooms. It offers lunch and dinner, with excellent food in a cosy environment, as well as Northumbrian ales along with a wide selection of gins and whiskies. Keep an eye out for the ‘Whisky of the week’, offered at a discount. There is a beer garden at the back. Dogs are welcome in the pub and in one of the guest rooms (the double, see below). The Crown & Anchor will be closed over January 2024.
Dinner booking recommended, especially during high season when tables sell out, sometimes more than a week in advance. There is no need to book lunch.
Accommodation booking: Online booking only. Use the “Book your stay” button on this page
*** Accommodation bookings ONLY taken online. Please do not call or email. ***
Restaurant
Offers locally sourced fish and produce, as well as Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan-friendly options
Food service*
Lunch 11.30 to 2.00
Evening 5.30 to 8.00
* subject to change
Dinner menu (October 2023. Subject to change)
Lunch menu (October 2023. Subject to change)
Kids menu (October 2023. Subject to change)
Accommodation
*** Accommodation bookings ONLY taken online (use the “Book online” button on this page). Please do not email or call ***
Bedrooms: 4 (1 super king, 1 Double, 1 triple [double+single], 1 twin)
Sleeps: Rooms sleep up to 2 guests, except for triple room, which takes 3 guests
Bathrooms: All rooms en suite
Breakfast: included on all direct bookings
Room 1 (Super King bed)
En suite (shower), super-king size bed, priory views, £130/night*
Room 2 (dog-friendly, double bed)
En Suite (shower), double bed, priory views, £110/night*
Room 3 (triple room)
En suite (bath/shower), one double bed and one single bed. Priory views, £150/night*
Room 4 (cosy twin)
En suite (shower), two single beds, Market Square views, £100/night (£90 single occupancy)*
* Prices correct as of November 2023. Up-to-date prices will be shown when you book online.
Accommodation bookings:
Online booking: Yes (They do not take telephone bookings)
Further details:
Dogs: Yes, only in the double room
Wifi: yes (for residents only, not in pub area)
Wheelchair access: Not in accommodation. Pub has disabled toilet for patrons.
Breakfast included: yes (8-9 am) – breakfast for accommodation guests only
Beer garden: yes, at the back
Check-in: from 2pm
Check out: 10am
Accepts cards?: Yes. Major credit cards accepted
Parking: On street (just outside or on Market Square. Ask for help at the bar if you can’t find parking)
Bike storage: No, but bikes may be left in the beer garden at owner’s risk
A word from the owner
Paul says: “I myself am a chef with 26 years experience in various areas of the hospitality industry and with the support of my fantastic partner and my family I took the plunge back in November 2017 to purchase my dream business. A pub on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the ‘Crown and Anchor’ Inn. Steeped in history, and dating back to 1827, she stands boldly against the back drop of a 15th century priory on an Island only passable by a tidal causeway, for a few hours per day. Stood at the heart of a small village with approximately 100 something residents and one of only two remaining pubs from an original ten. I am believed to be the thirteenth licensee over the past 193 years.The thirteenth licensee? In the current climate some people maybe superstitious, but I believe that with a small amount of support from those people that can help, we and the ‘Crown’ will be here for another 200 years (well maybe not me!).”
