Your Local Guide to Food and Drink on the Isle of Wight
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Taste of the Wight, Your Local Guide to Food & Drink on the Isle of Wight

Your Local Guide to Food & Drink on the Isle of Wight

Find restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars on the Isle of Wight…

Discover the best Isle of Wight food and drink with our handy guide to the Island’s fantastic local pubs, bars, restaurants, farm shops, producers and growers.

From delicious locally produced food and drink to independent businesses serving up the best of the Isle of Wight, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore our guide and discover your own Taste of the Wight, while supporting the local businesses, producers and growers that make the Isle of Wight such a special place for food and drink.

Food & Drink

Isle of Wight Food & Drink

Blueberry’s Café
Cafés & Tearooms
At the fully licensed Blueberry’s Café, you can relax and enjoy excellent food and drink whilst taking in some of the most stunning views of the English Channel that the Island has to offer. The perfect place for a pit stop on your walk. Serving all day breakfasts, homemade soups, light snacks, lunches and the...
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The Woodvale
Pubs & Bars
Situated within yards of the water’s edge, The Woodvale offers grandstand views across the Solent. Boasting a large menu with more than 50 choices along with a specials board. Its cellar offers a selection of cask ales, fine wines and spirits. The large garden is a great place to enjoy watching the sunset, with a...
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Local Produce

Isle of Wight Local Produce

Ventnor Botanic Garden
Local Producers
Explore the 22 acres of sub-tropical gardens at Ventnor Botanic Garden, with over 6,000 species of rare and exotic plants, shrubs and champion trees. Visit the Heritage Centre, plus enjoy delicious cuisine. Look out for kids’ activities, hidden gardens and tours of the secret tunnel.
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Shop

Isle of Wight Products

Taste of the Wight - Isle of Wight Recipe Book

£6.95

The Isle of Wight Recipe Book celebrates Island produce as well as Island people, famous faces and local residents alike.
Zoe Sadler Tea Towel

£8.95

Isle of Wight inspired tea towel hand-drawn by Island-based artist Zoe Sadler, inspired by local and seasonal produce.
Katy Rose Tea Towel

£8.95

Isle of Wight inspired tea towel hand-drawn by Island-based artist Katy Rose Design, inspired by local and seasonal produce.

Events

Isle of Wight Events

17 October - 1 November 2026
Looking for spooky family fun this half term? Head to The Garlic Farm from 17th October to 1st November for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure packed with seasonal activities, quirky surprises and plenty of garlic-inspired protection! Follow the popular Spooky Halloween Trail through the farm and woodlands, discovering ghosts, witches, graveyards, pumpkin heads and other...
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7 - 8 November 2026
Enjoy a weekend of railway heritage and seasonal beers at Shunt Fest with the Dark Ales Festival at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway on 7th and 8th November. While vintage diesel shunters take centre stage, visitors can also head to Havenstreet Station’s Whistle Stop Café for a selection of rich, robust dark ales. The...
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19 November 2026
The Island’s favourite boozy breakfast is back! Join The Spyglass Inn for its popular Beaujolais Breakfast, combining a hearty Full English breakfast with a bottle of Beaujolais wine, live music and plenty of French-inspired fun. Get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in your best French-themed fancy dress, with prizes up for...
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News & Blog

Isle of Wight Latest News

27 August 2026
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One of the Isle of Wight’s best-established destinations for food lovers across the Island is beginning a fresh culinary chapter. The Royal Hotel in Ventnor welcomes new Head Chef Tom Axford to lead its restaurant and wider dining experience. Tom is already a familiar name to many Island diners, with a career spanning some of...
Read more about Well-Known Isle of Wight Chef Tom Axford Takes the Helm at The Royal Hotel
6 July 2026
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For the first time, 10 of the best-known Isle of Wight food and drink producers have joined forces to launch a new initiative, the Island Foodie Collective, aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Island’s thriving culinary scene. The newly formed Island Foodie Collective brings together independent businesses that not only produce their...
Read more about New Island Foodie Collective Invites Visitors to Explore the Isle of Wight’s thriving Food & Drink Scene
15 June 2026
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Discover Food & Drink During the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Food and drink are a huge part of the Isle of Wight Festival experience, and the 2026 festival promises an incredible selection of flavours from around the world. Whether you’re craving street food, traditional festival favourites, artisan coffee, or a refreshing pint, you’ll find...
Read more about Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Our Guide to Food & Drink in Newport