Places to Eat

The Waterfront

Address: The Beach, Totland Bay, Isle of Wight PO39 0BQ
Contact Tel. 01983 756969

Totland Bay is next to Colwell Bay. This restaurant has been completely refurbished, completed April 2014. Outstanding food in a beautiful location. It is in walking distance of Linstone Chine though it is a very long walk. Advisable to drive or hire a mini-cab.

The Red Lion

Address: Church Place,  Freshwater, Isle of Wight PO40 9BP
Contact Tel. 01983 754925

The Red Lion has won awards and kind words from many prestigious visitor guides and have been Isle of Wight Dining Pub of The Year on three occasions.

“An unashamedly traditional country pub on the beautiful Isle of Wight.”

The Red Lion provides good beer & fine wines to accompany the food prepared from the very best local fish, meat and vegetables. Their wine list is stocked from some of the best vineyards in Europe & the ‘new world’ – all at realistic prices.

If you want to enjoy a step back in time that is the appeal of so many island visitors, come and have a drink or a meal at The Red Lion, just a short walk for yachtsman visiting Yarmouth Harbour and countryside that is amongst the best in the country.  The Red Lion is busy all year round so always best to book.

Horse and Groom

Address: Main Road, Ningwood, Isle of Wight PO30 4NW
Contact: Tel. 01983 760672

The Horse and Groom is an established family friendly pub on the West of the Isle of Wight, renowned for it’s family friendly welcome and home cooked meals for all the family. Winners of best family pub in SE England twice in the last three years! The pub has an outside Childrens play area – Crazy Golf, Bouncy Castle, Climbing frames and much more. Open from 9am, serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. With an extensive food menu, local ales and an every changing specials board it caters for all the family.

The Steamer Inn

Address: Shanklin Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6BS
Contact Tel. 01983 862641

The terrace at The Steamer Inn affords panoramic views across Sandown Bay to the English Channel. Situated right on Shanklin Esplanade, it’s a lovely spot to enjoy some of the Isle of Wight’s best fresh seafood from our specials board or perhaps while away a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy an extensive wine list and fine selection of real ales and beers.

Families will feel especially welcome as the patio and veranda look out on miles of sandy beaches. The bar is now open all day every day.

Boathouse Bistro

Address: Fort Victoria, Westhill Lane, Norton, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight PO41 0RR
Contact Tel. 01983 760935

Martin and Tracy’s Boathouse Bistro is right on the beach at Fort Victoria and just a 15-minute stroll from Yarmouth.

Menu includes a seafood platter, cheese platter, locally made fishcakes, vegetarian and gluten-free options, steaks and salads. All food cooked to order.  Speciality seafood, kids meals, assorted beer, wine and cider. Breakfasts 9-11am. Food served until 9pm.

The Hut

Address: The Hut, Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight PO40 9NP
Contact Tel. 01983 898 637

The Hut is an easy going beach restaurant that serves delicious fresh seafood and grilled meats in an alfresco and buzzy atmosphere, in a relaxed beach location with stunning views.

To reach The Hut, it is a 15 minute walk from Brambles Chine Site, along the seafront or a five minute car journey.

Popular with locals and those further afield, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind in an unspoilt location.

Gossips Cafe

Address: The Square Yarmouth Pier, Yarmouth, PO40 ONS
Contact Telephone: 0198 376 0646

The Gossips Cafe is Yarmouth’s only waterside cafe which was established in 1992 situated on the beach at the beginning of Yarmouth’s beautiful wooden pier. They  have a large selection of sandwiches and baguettes plus lots of hot meals and specials. Using local produce like locally baked ham, fresh local hand picked crab served in sandwiches baguettes and favourite crab salad bowls. Breakfast is their speciality as they only use Iow free rang eggs Iow tomatoes locally made pork sausages and bacon.



Local Beefeater Restaurant

Seaclose, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight

PO20 2DN Contact Telephone: 01983 825082

Medina Quay Beefeater serves a great range of food and drinks for all to enjoy, from perfectly grilled steaks to classic family favourites. With some fantastic offers available too, it’s a great place for those wanting to dine in the Isle of Wight area.

Click this link to see what Beefeater can offer you.