Bonchurch Inn

Bonchurch, Tel. 01983 852611
This charming, 19th century free house has a central cobbled courtyard, a friendly
bar, comfortable family room and outside patio eating area. It is recommended in The Good Pub Guide and by the AA.

Buddle Inn

Niton, Tel. 01983 730243
Recommended by the AA.

The Chequers Inn

Rookley, Tel. 01983 840314
Recommended by the AA.

The Fisherman’s Cottage

Shanklin, Tel. 01983 863882
Located on the beach at the foot of Shanklin Chine, The Fisherman’s Cottage is heavy
on memorabilia and serves good food daily. A variety of local ales are available. There’s
also a play area for children. This charming pub is recommended by the AA.

The Jolly Sailor

Shanklin, Tel. 01983 406622
Part of the Wight City complex on Culver Parade and above Colonel Bogey’s nightclub,
The Jolly Sailor attracts a young crowd in the evenings and families throughout the day.

The Griffin

Godshill, Tel. 01983 840039
The ever-popular Griffin has been a pub since the early 19th century. It has a good
range of beers and serves food throughout the day, including quality specials. Children are well catered for, with a large play area, a mini-football pitch and the famous Griffin Maze.

The Mill Bay Inn

Ventnor, Tel. 01983 852892
Large waterfront palm garden and Victorian conservatory with spectacular views, next to the new Ventnor Harbour. Homecooked food including fresh, locally caught crabs and
lobsters. Local real ales. Families welcome. Live music.

Rookley Inn

Rookley, Tel. 01983 721800
A friendly and lively family pub with four real ales on tap. Family entertainment every evening during the summer with clowns, magicians, face painting, karaoke and discos. Homecooked food with extensive menu and specials board.

Scruffy Jack’s

Sandown, Tel. 01983 404354
A fun refuge after bowling on the pier, or after a trip to The Lost World! Overlooking Sandown Bay, Scruffy Jack’s is beachcomber style, with a shark coming out of the bar
and a swordfish on the wall. Open from 10.30am - 11pm.

The Spyglass Inn

Ventnor, Tel. 01983 855338
An ancient and characterful pub, overlooking Ventnor beach. Popular with families
the pub has a large terrace overlooking the sea. Food is served throughout the day and
often includes locally caught crab and lobsters. Good selection of ales, wines and
spirits. Children welcome. Most evenings feature traditional entertainment. Recommended
in The Good Pub Guide and by the AA.

The Steamer Inn

Shanklin, Tel. 01983 862641
On the Esplanade, newly refurbished and sister to The Bargeman’s Rest in Newport,
The Spyglass in Ventnor and Dairyman’s Daughter in Arreton. Nautically themed, with a large terrace overlooking Sandown Bay. Great menu, with local crab and lobster. Good
selection of real ales, wines and spirits. Families welcome. Live music every night during the season. Eight rooms with balconies overlooking the bay. Recommended in The Good
Pub Guide.

The White Lion

Niton, Tel. 01983 730293
Privately owned, friendly village pub with an old-world atmosphere. Large selection of
home-made dishes, including local seafood and pan-fried steaks. Facilities for the
disabled. Attractive beer garden and children’s playground.

 

 

The Bargeman’s Rest

Newport, Tel. 01983 525828
A traditional pub on the banks of the Medina, with wooden floors and beams, decorated
in a nautical style, with a large riverside patio. The menu varies from generous portions of
traditional pub grub to light snacks. Up to eight real ales always available. Live music five
nights a week, all year round. Large upstairs function room with balcony. It also has a civil marriage licence.

The Dairyman’s Daughter

Arreton Barns Craft Village Tel. 01983 539360
A traditional pub with stone floors, oak beams and a wealth of interest, including a collection of agricultural artefacts and a squeeze box museum. There’s a large sheltered terrace and nightly entertainment. Top quality traditional food with a twist. Eight real ales usually on tap. Located at Arreton Barns, with its collection of shops, Shipwreck and Maritime Experience, craftsmen and items of interest.

The Folly Inn

Whippingham Tel. 01983 297171
A rustic pub on the banks of the Medina, just up the river from Cowes. Great views, large
beer garden and moorings for visiting vessels. Recommended in The Good Pub Guide and by the AA.

Travellers’ Joy

Northwood Tel. 01983 298024
Recommended by the AA.

The White Lion

Arreton, Tel. 01983 528479
Home-made food served all day, nice garden and beamed lounge bar. Recommended in
The Good Pub Guide and by the AA.

The Bugle Inn

Brading, Tel. 01983 407359
This large family pub, right next door to the Wax Works, is known for its terrific Sunday
carvery and excellent daily specials board. All meals are home-cooked. There’s a large
car park, tasty and nutritious children’s menu, nappy changing, disabled toilet, plus
outdoor and indoor children’s play areas. The Bugle comes recommended by the AA.

Crab and Lobster Inn

Bembridge, Tel. 01983 872244
The spacious and characterful Crab & Lobster, situated right on Bembridge’s pretty seafront, was the AA Isle of Wight Dining Pub of the Year in 2006. That’s far from its only award – it is also recommended in The Good Pub Guide and in Les Routiers Guide.

Fishbourne Inn

Fishbourne Tel. 01983 882823
Delightfully set on one of the Isle of Wight’s most picturesque coastal walks, yet just 50 yards from the Fishbourne car ferry, this family-run inn has a reputation for home-made
food, locally caught fish dishes, extensive daily specials board and local real ales. There’s a large restaurant, a bar area with two large gardens and two car parks.

The Pilot Boat Inn

Bembridge, Tel. 01983 872077
A popular pub with a good atmosphere. Recommended by the AA.

The Seaview Hotel

Seaview, Tel. 01983 612711
Awarded Isle of Wight dining pub of the year 2008 by The Good Pub Guide, the Pump Bar
is a cosy English pub within the Seaview Hotel.

The Crown Inn

Shorwell, Tel. 01983 740293
An old-fashioned pub, providing tasty home-cooked food. The pub is recommended in The Good Pub Guide and by the AA.

Horse and Groom

Ningwood, Tel. 01983 760672
A very popular local family pub with characterful lounge and dining area, conservatory,
garden and play area. Exciting menu (including children’s menu) using local produce. Now under the same ownership as The New Inn in Shalfleet.

The New Inn

Shalfleet, Tel. 01983 531314
This former fishermen’s pub, dating back to 1743, is a must for food lovers. A consistent
winner of Dining Pub of the Year, featured in The Good Pub Guide and recommended by the AA, the New Inn is famous for its wonderful crab and lobster salads, seafood platters, game pies, great steaks and traditional pork and lamb dishes. Recommended by the AA, and voted Best Food Pub and Best Pub for Wine in a 2005 Wightlink survey.

The Red Lion

Freshwater, Tel. 01983 754925
This pub is popular with both Islanders and visitors alike. Recommended in The Good
Pub Guide and by the AA.

The Sun Inn

Hulverstone Tel. 01983 741124
A 600-year-old hostelry near Brook Chine. Recommended in The Good Pub Guide.

The Wight Mouse Inn

Chale, Tel. 01983 730431
From the beautiful garden and terrace, views from the pub extend along the coast to the
Needles. At The Wight Mouse the intention is to create a warm welcoming atmosphere in which guests can enjoy good quality food at honest prices. Excellent menu and specials boards packed with delicious classic cooking. A wide range of cask ales, including world champions such as Tanglefoot and Badger First Gold, which sit alongside great limited edition seasonal ales. The restaurant has a children’s play area, outdoor eating and disabled facilities.