Anchor Inn

A classic hometown bar where you’ll instantly feel a sense of ease and comfort. The jukebox has incredible range, the food is tasty and the folks who run it are a damn delight.

Absolutely the best place in town, great food, atmosphere, and service!

Best bar in Carlinville IL.

One of the coolest bars in Central Illinois!

The food is always excellent. They serve the menu of Taylor's Chile, a very unique menu. Taylor's Chile started out as small family Parlor and then became very famous,it remained in the family until a nice young couple bought the business and they keep the tradition going.

We were in Carlinville for a wedding and had some time between the wedding and reception. My brother-in-law lives in Carlinville and considers this his home bar. My wife and I liked it. Friendly bartender. Beer price was very reasonable. The bar and restrooms were clean. If I lived in Carlinville I'd consider this my home bar, too!

We came in town to stay at the Campground House Airbnb (which btw is awesome) to fish, have bonfires, and have an "unplugged" weekend. We decided to have a "night out" one night and started out at the Anchor Inn. Having been to another bar in the area where we were made to feel super unwelcome, this was an amazing contrast to that. As soon as we walked in, everyone waved and said hi to us. After a few minutes the owner came over to welcome us and we all took a shot together. The rest of our time there was spent discussing other fun stuff to do in the area and Illini sports! :)

Best tamales with extra chili around. Very reasonable. Great friendly service too! We sat in the bar area and was perfect!

This is an iconic place in the area. Great century old recipe chili, street tacos, nachos, butter bean soup. Please do yourself a favor and stop in!

Great place to enjoy some drinks with friends. The owners are usually there and are very friendly and make you feel welcomed. Very comfortable and friendly environment.

I love the Anchor. Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Food is fabulous. Good atmosphere. Great prices on drinks.

Went for the first time tonight! Becky is the best bartender! So much fun!

Awesome place, Taylor's Chili, yummy. Clean, staff is friendly, great place to eat

Local place that has been around forever. It recently moved to this new location and it was a good move. Brighter, cleaner. Always friendly.

Their Gyros are AMAZING!!! If you haven’t tried them yet then you are missing out.

The best bar and chili parlor in Illinois! Hell maybe North America!

Friendly atmosphere. Good beer and people.

Best chilli around, great service!

Great people, great food, great environment, fantastic chili!!!

Great spot! Excellent selection of spirits!