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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 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 ...
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 reviewFormerly a part of Queen Victoria's Osborne Estate, Albert Cottage Hotel can be found in a beautifully kept grade-II-listed building, tucked away in the historic town of East Cowes. These days the jewel in this building's crown is its exceptional dining facility - The Consort Restaurant. At The Consort guests are invited to dine o...
View full reviewOnce the home of Princess Beatrice, who was Queen Victoria's youngest daughter, Albert Cottage Hotel in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight is set in two acres of beautiful gardens. The hotel has four rooms that are licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and offers space for seated groups of ten to 120; for larger gatherings, there...
View full reviewWith blue skies overhead and countryside in every direction, it's not difficult to understand why proprietors Trevor and Cheryl fell in love with The Woodmans Arms. Having upped sticks and moved from Lincolnshire to the Island in 2012, they have firmly established their family pub as a destination for visitors making the most of the...
View full reviewStanding beside the Medina and boasting superb riverside views, The Lifeboat is one of this area's most popular spots. A short hop across the water in one of Sally's water taxis, The Lifeboat is a hit with visiting yachtsmen and is a family-friendly home-from-home for locals. Extensive menus and daily specials offer contemporary cui...
View full reviewBriddlesford Lodge Farm is a unique family-owned business which has launched a number of ventures, the latest of which, due to open in summer 2014, will be a museum and gallery in the farm's converted hop kilns. At Briddlesford, uncompromising commitment to quality and attention to detail make for a very memorable dining experien...
View full reviewThere are a number of reasons to open a restaurant, but the team behind Amabi opened theirs because of a love of Basque Cuisine. The owners, Markel and his partner Jenny, are passionate about showing the UK's food lovers something unique - the menu that they have meticulously researched and helped to create acutely hones in on Basqu...
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 reviewTonino's brings a real taste of Italy to the Island - this family-run restaurant could easily be hidden amidst the backstreets of Florence. Established in 1979, Tonino's is a perfect pit-stop for locals and has become a popular hangout for sailors (they even offer a packed lunch service). Dining from the extensive menu adorned with ...
View full reviewThe Anchor Inn is situated at the centre of the Cowes yachting scene. Set opposite the Cowes Yacht Haven and only a short walk from the Red Jet terminal, it is the ideal place to relax after a hard day on the waves, offering good food, fine ale and a warm welcome all year round. This old coaching inn has been at the heart of Cowes fo...
View full reviewThe Isle of Wight is known for many things, but its seaside appeal has to be one of its main draws. People have been travelling to the Island from the mainland for relaxing getaways for centuries now – indeed, Queen Victoria even had a summer house built for herself and Prince Albert in Cowes. While Osborne House is a popular at...
View full reviewMurrays is well known throughout the sailing fraternity and is the oldest established seafood restaurant in Cowes. It is situated in the middle of the town, just a few minutes from the marina, and present owners, Brian and Fran, are just entering their 21st season in charge. The founding principle of the establishment is to serve th...
View full reviewThis large, warm and friendly country pub dates back to the 1900s and can be found by woodlands on the banks of Wootton Creek - a picturesque setting close to the sea, with the Wightlink ferry terminal close by. Decorated in muted and warm colours, as well an array of textiles, The Fishbourne is packed with character and charm, boas...
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