Your local guide to food and drink on the Isle of Wight

Pubs & Bars

From proper British inns to stylish pubs and bars, the Isle of Wight has the ideal spot for you to while away a lazy afternoon overlooking the sea or sipping on high end cocktails during an evening out.

Our pubs and bars are well-stocked with local ales, wines and spirits, plus many pubs source their produce from Island suppliers.

Pubs & Bars
The Crispin is a traditional and comfortable town local, with a good selection of beers and ales, complimented with entertainment such as pool tables, live sports and local musicians on the weekends. For those looking for something a little more relaxing, its welcoming lounge and adjoining snug provide the perfect spot to enjoy a drink...
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The Eight Bells is situated in the heart of the village of Carisbrooke, just a short drive out of Newport. Formerly ‘The Eight Bells Hotel’, this Grade II Listed building has been sympathetically extended in recent years to provide a welcoming environment for young and old alike. The pub is served by its own large...
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The Caulkheads is located just off the beach in Sandown and really does focus on keeping the little ones amongst you happy and occupied, while you enjoy a nice meal and relax. Even the dog is invited! From the new silent cinema, large gardens with pirate ship, bouncy castle, indoor ballpark and not to mention...
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More than just a bar, at the Ventnor Exchange you will find a dynamic, creative hub and welcoming hangout. Combining a theatre, craft beer bar and independent record store. Ventnor Exchange boasts one of the largest craft beer menus on the Island, with around 50 rotating beers at any one time. Specialising in Belgian and...
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A friendly welcome awaits at The Stag a family run pub in Newport. Serving homemade pub favourites, daily specials and The Stag’s Sunday carvery. Luxury en-suite letting rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs, free WIFI and iPod docking stations. The ‘Garden Room’ is the perfect place for weddings, christenings, wakes, business...
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The Fishbourne is situated just along from the Wightlink Fishbourne Ferry Terminal, near Ryde on the east side of the Island. Set beside a wooded enclave between the main towns of Ryde and Newport, The Fishbourne sits near a pretty village green and beach, making it a perfect place to stop and enjoy bite to...
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Restaurants
Good food coupled with relaxed informal dining is at the heart of The Seaview Hotel. They try to keep their food offering as ‘local’ as possible and work with a multitude of Island suppliers. The style is very modern British with its own regional Isle of Wight twist. The Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA...
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Pubs & Bars
Established in 1757, The Vectis Tavern is a one bar pub with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere with a good beer selection. It is an ancient town centre hostelry, which due to its location, used to flood regularly during spring tides. The sea has been known to come up through the floorboards. It gets...
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