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Conveniently located on Town Quay and next to Southampton’s waterfront, this traditional restaurant offers an enticing and authentic taste of Spanish cuisine. Established for 23 years, La Regata is well known in the area; the wide range of tapas and main menu selections are popular with locals and regulars. New guests are tempte...
View full reviewWith an enviable view of ancient Carisbrooke Castle, where King Charles I was held prior to execution, The Waverley Inn is hard to miss and steeped in history. Named after the large paddle steamer that frequents these shores, The Waverley is a large Victorian public house with enough outdoor seating to create a vibrant atmosphere in...
View full reviewGoing on an empty stomach would be good advice to anyone heading for the Eight Bells. Just down the road from the quaint village church and its peal of bells that gave the Eight Bells its name, this traditional family pub is legendary for its generous portions, which explains why it has been a firm favourite of islanders and visitors...
View full reviewThe Castle Inn is a beautifully preserved pub in the heart of Newport. Flourishing under new ownership, we were greeted warmly by Simon, one of the landlords, who talked us through the history of his pub with infectious enthusiasm. His tales of the ghost who frequently leaves five pence pieces around the place had us both hooked; ...
View full reviewCaffe Isola has long been regarded as one of the Island's finest artisan coffee stops. Run by Dan Burgess and his Sicilian wife Viviana, the coffee bar is centred around their Island Roasted brand (which Dan roasts by hand). Latte art is commonplace, along with a host of speciality drinks, including single-origin filter coffee, V60 ...
View full reviewIt is hard to believe that Braunstone House Hotel and Lugleys of Newport are set right in the centre of Newport. Behind the elegant Georgian facade lies an AA four-star luxury hotel as well as a graceful restaurant with a secret walled garden. Although this chic restaurant is the home of fine dining, it is totally informal and relax...
View full reviewSituated on the corner of St Thomas' Square in the midst of the Island's capital, The Wheatsheaf Inn provides a tranquil setting in which to kick back and enjoy some simple yet delicious food accompanied by a variety of real ales, lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. The Wheatsheaf welcomes both familiar faces and newcomers wit...
View full reviewSituated bang in the middle of the Island, in the back streets of Newport - positioned away from the tourist traps - Burr's Restaurant offers fresh home-cooked food and a fantastic service. A traditionallooking restaurant, its terracotta-tiled floors and candlelit tables give a very cosy feel. The bright walls provide a warm atmosph...
View full reviewSituated in the converted warehouse of a 19th-Century brewery, overlooking the scenic River Medina quayside, this café provides a bright, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. The daily changing menu showcases healthy main choices, as well as mouth-watering cakes, and strives to cater extensively for vegetarians and vega...
View full reviewProving once more that Newport is a veritable hub of cosy, refined public houses, The Bargeman's Rest boasts all the qualities one would expect from a thriving free house. The pub is positioned waterside, on the banks of the River Medina. It's partly this tranquil setting that makes The Bargeman's Rest popular all year round. S...
View full reviewMedina Quay, part of the TableTable restaurant group, is a modern, friendly and comfortable eatery in a prime spot overlooking the River Medina, close to the Classic Boat Museum. If you choose to dine al fresco you’ll be able to look out over the River Medina, but if weather doesn’t permit outdoor seating, the dining space ind...
View full reviewTucked at the end of a winding lane, Breeze Restaurant is a perfect hideaway for those wanting to escape the stresses of everyday life. Within a stone's throw of the river, the view from the expansive windows and spacious outside patio is of quaint sailing boats and modern yachts. Inside you'll find light wooden floors, tongue-and...
View full reviewLocated in the small village of Porchfield, the Sportsman's Rest offers a taste of days gone by, serving quality food and drink in a warm and charming atmosphere. The abundance of quality produce the Island has to offer has not been lost on the Sportsman's chefs - local produce is used wherever possible to prepare their much-loved pu...
View full reviewEverybody loves a good old traditional English pub. But what could be better than an inn that incorporates all the features that people enjoy, while offering up fantastic food and prices that are easy on the wallet? The Hare & Hounds does just that. It's a friendly olde-worlde pub that boasts a large family area as well as ext...
View full reviewAccording to the legend, the Folly Inn was a French smuggling barge that went far and wide selling illegal alcohol. Whether the story is true or not, the Folly Inn of today could not be more transformed. It is now a well-respected pub that is popular amongst sailors, locals and families alike. Serving great food and drink during the ...
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