Isle of Wight Holiday Guide

Excellent food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere

Specialising in local game, fish and the more traditional dishes the Cask & Taverners in Godshill offers something deliciously different. A large board shows what is in season around the year and the specials allow you to eat the freshest local foods.

A variety of tempting dishes waft past to other tables as you make your difficult choices from the menu but a good selection of wines, ales and ciders help lubricate the brain in preparation.

An amazing pub which you will recommend to everyone

A delightful place to have lunch or dinner on the West side of the Isle of Wight and only a small detour when walking along the Tennyson Downs or around Freshwater and Alum Bay. The Highdown still draws a crowd due to an excellent reputation for it's food and because it combines an authentically friendly atmosphere and charming traditional public house feel. The menu of specials is chalked up on the wall and offers inovative and mouth watering dishes which take full advantage of local produce and fish.

Traditional pub with good seafood.

This pub is one of the oldest on the Isle of Wight and dates back to 1743. The interior remains traditional and the open fire and exposed beams add to the warm atmosphere. Dispite a fairly isolated location you will usually find it bustling with punters who are pondering the choices on the specials board.

The food is well prepared and includes has a large selection of fish and seafood as well as traditional favourites. The whole crab is excellent (although tricky for the uninitiated) and the fillet of salmon with puy lentils & minted yoghurt dressing would satisfy the highest standards.  Ingredients always seem to be soured locally wherever possible and the dishes on the specials board often features the names of farmers & producers.

The New Inn is easy to find at Shalfleet between Yarmouth and Newport. If you have a chance I recommend a visit across the road to have a look at the fine old church.

Delicious food and a stunning sea view. Good for lunch or dinner.

The Rex Restaurant is part of the old Rex Cinema and some of the Art Deco charm rubs off on this restaurant. A devoted band of extremely charming eccentrics help add character and the light and airy design takes full advantage of the wonderful sea view.

The menu is a little complicated to interpret but with a little explanation it reveals itself to be full of choice and variety. A light lunch consists of a large choice freshly made salads and panninis, baguettes and sandwiches. The evening menu is more substantial with choices like Chicken and Mushroom Crêpe, Asparagus Fettuccine Stir Fry With Peanut Sauce, Beef Stroganoff and Oven Baked Sea Bream.