ANCHOR & COMPASS

A Store for Guys

Established in 2010, Anchor & Compass was created to give guys a place to shop; a place just for them that’s casual and comfortable, and filled with the stuff they love for work and for play. Located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, on Main Street in Deep River, the shop has become a destination for quality clothing, accessories, gear and unique gifts just for him.

OUR STORY

You would expect that a store with a tag line a store for guys would be owned and run by guys. Well, owner and founder Sage Novak would be the first to tell you that there are a lot of things about Anchor & Compass that may surprise you. Maybe you’d be surprised to find a men’s shop that has no suits and ties, or maybe you’d be surprised to find a nice cold bucket of beer greeting you on the counter on a warm Saturday afternoon. What’s different here is the culture; the warm, comfortable atmosphere and the welcoming feeling you get when you visit this local shop.

Anchor & Compass opened its doors just prior to Father’s Day in June 2010. The idea was to provide guys with a store all their own; filled with quality clothing and accessories that were not only practical, but ruggedly handsome. Add to this a big selection of gifts that speak to guys with both uniqueness and humor and the result is a store that as one customer put it “is shockingly awesome.”

OUR SHOP

Designed to resemble an English style pub, the exterior of Anchor & Compass is richly paneled in navy and invites you in to figure out just what “A Store For Guys” is all about. Once inside, the original maple flooring, wood displays, and maritime light fixtures tell you this is a place to just sort of hang out.

Tunes by Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, Dave Matthews, Otis Redding, and Pearl Jam give the store a relaxed vibe. Hit us on the right day, and you’ll find a bucket of beer (and root beer) on ice to quench your thirst.

Anchor & Compass is not your typical men’s shop; no suits and ties here. This is a no frills, casual and comfortable store, built for the average guy and for every guy. As you browse the cozy shop, you’ll find quality clothing from world class brands like Woolrich, Carhartt and Tommy Bahama alongside great accessories and unique gifts.

BRANDS GUYS LOVE

Looking for slacks or bowties or cashmere sweaters? Sorry – you won’t find any of that mamby-pamby stuff here. When you walk in the door at Anchor & Compass, you’ll find brands that are both rugged and timeless in their quality and design.

We offer clothing that any guy, young or old, will feel good in. Great brands like Woolrich, Carhartt, Life is good, Tommy Bahama, Salt Life, and Old Guys Rule – plus cool t-shirts and sweatshirts with a local flavor.