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The Dark Horse
Traditional Miles 7.6 10 High Street Brading PO36 0DG
With stone walls, original beams and enough character to woo even the most devout traditionalist, The Dark Horse in lovely Brading also boasts the light, bright feel that you might expect from a more contemporary establishment. The combination results in the most comfortable of settings in which to partake of good food and drink. ...
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Bellamy's Cafe Bistro
Brasserie Miles 7.6 71 High Street Sandown PO36 8AD
Located on Sandown's bustling High Street overlooking the waters of the English Channel, Bellamy's Café Bistro is a refreshing pit-stop after an energetic day at the beach. Just two minutes away from beautiful stretches of sand, it is the ideal setting to enjoy a cup of coffee, pint of beer, glass of wine or a light snack. Yo...
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Original Picnic Box
Cafe Miles 7.7 34 Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BG
The Original Picnic Box is as charming and delicious as its name suggests. Only yards away from the local beaches and main attractions of the bustling seaside town of Shanklin, this café boasts a location that is both convenient and stunning. This family-run eatery brims with seaside charm and character, offering an arra...
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Caulkheads
Traditional Miles 7.7 42 Avenue Road Sandown PO36 8AY
Situated just five minutes from beautiful Sandown beach, Caulkheads is the ideal place to visit with the family. Bold and imposing from the outside, with its black and white Tudor facade, inside this spacious pub oozes elegance and timeless charm. One of the most reasonably priced pubs on the Island, it has an extensive menu feat...
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The Reef
Modern British Miles 7.7 Sandown Esplanade Sandown PO36 8AE
This fantastic seaside venue has the coastal views, relaxed atmosphere, first-rate service and most importantly, the winning cuisine that make for one of the most enjoyable dining experiences on the Isle of Wight. Comprising a stylish restaurant, separate well-stocked bar and homely accommodation, The Reef has a large base of regular...
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The Ocean Deck Bar & Restaurant
Traditional Miles 7.7 Sandown Esplanade Sandown PO36 8AE
There's movement in the ranks on the Sandown Esplanade, as celebrated chef Alan Staley has moved on from his fine-dining days at The Royal Hotel in Ventnor by taking over The Ocean Deck Bar & Restaurant on Sandown Esplanade. Alan and wife Hayley are putting their years of catering and hospitality knowledge together to create a r...
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The Steamer Inn
Traditional Miles 7.7 18 The Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BS
Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday hotspot or just a place to spend a few idyllic hours, head for The Steamer. This lovely seaside inn is situated right next to a sandy beach and boasts idyllic views across the English Channel, best appreciated with a refreshing drink or tasty bite to eat under the covered outdoor patio....
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The Waterfront Inn
Bar-Restaurant Miles 7.7 19 Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BN
Shanklin's The Waterfront Inn enjoys a beautiful spot on the Esplanade, and there's plenty of outside seating and sofas on this comfortable comfortable bar and bistro's veranda that let you soak up the seaside atmosphere in comfort. The extensive menu, which has a wide variety of seafood, is sure to cater for every occasion, whet...
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Rylestone Manor Hotel
Hotel Miles 7.8 Rylstone Gardens Popham Road Shanklin PO37 6RG
Expect a picture-perfect setting and exceptional hospitality when visiting Shanklin's gorgeous Rylstone Manor. Winner of the 'accommodation and hospitality' category at the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence in 2011, plus numerous other awards, this hotel lays claim to nine splendid bedrooms and an elegant candlelit ...
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Driftwood
Bar-Restaurant Miles 7.8 54 Culver Parade Sandown PO36 8AT
Just feet away from golden sands, with a 180-degree uninterrupted view of the whole of Sandown Bay, you'll find the magnificent bar and restaurant named Driftwood. Driftwood beach bar offers the very best in hospitality as well as the true atmosphere of the Isle of Wight. Its founder, Sean Ware, modelled it on places he saw on his...
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The Buddle Smugglers Inn
Gastropub Miles 7.9 St Catherine's Road Niton PO38 2NE
While some pubs have felt the need to modernise their decor and strip out the old, the famous Buddle Smugglers Inn hasn't, instead choosing to stick to what they do best. The Buddle is the home of live music, with excellent bands playing every night during the summer, either inside the pub or on the bandstand in the garden. Situated...
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Three Buoys Restaurant
Bistro Miles 8 Appley Lane Ryde PO33 1ND
A short walk out of Ryde towards Appley Beach brings you to the family-run Three Buoys Restaurant. Thanks to the restaurant's first-floor location, husband-and-wife team Tim and Emma are able to offer customers stunning views of the Solent along with their lunch or evening meal. There's also an outside terrace for relaxing and keepi...
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The Blue Crab Restaurant
Seafood Miles 8 High Street Yarmouth PO41 0PL
From the outside you might think that The Blue Crab Restaurant is just a quaint fish and chip shop, hidden away in the charming port of Yarmouth. Venture inside, though, and even a brief scan of the menu will show that those kinds of thoughts are a severe underestimation. The Blue Crab is a specialist restaurant with a friendly atmo...
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Forresters Restaurant
Modern European Miles 8 Forresters Hall High Street PO41 0PL
Forresters Restaurant is a hidden culinary treasure that's well worth seeking out. Walk just 100 paces down Yarmouth High Street and you will find the doorway and stairs leading up to this friendly galleried eatery. Spacious seating and comfy leather chairs under a lofty, vaulted wooden ceiling are illuminated by soft candlelight co...
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The Bugle Coaching Inn
Gastropub Miles 8 The Bugle Coaching Inn Yarmouth PO41 0NS
This large 17th-Century inn is easily spotted in Yarmouth's market square. Retaining many of its original features, the interior has been adapted to provide an eclectic mix of dining areas. Log fires, beamed ceilings and a traditional oak-panelled bar offering a comprehensive selection of wines and local ales draw in visitors lookin...
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