 Yarmouth is a popular destination amongst the yachting fraternity who are drawn to the large number of good pubs and restaurants. The town is compact adjoins the small harbour where an Isle of Wight ferry route docks and small passenger ferries arrive.
The small shops and boutiques offer plenty of discretions and the historic fortifications run by English Heritage give an added dose of history and interest. From the town one can take an enjoyable walk along the estuary to Freshwater Bay and onto Alum Bay and the Needles across the Tennyson trail.
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Food Shopping on the Isle of Wight
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Traditional style deli in the centre of Yarmouth
Angela's offers a range of fresh food including good range of cheeses and meats. This little shop makes the ideal place to prepare for a picnic or buy some delicious treat. Thanks to its location in by the Yarmouth ferry some visitors pop in on the way to their cottage to buy some provisions.
The back of the shop now has a choice of wines and biscuites to accompany the cold meats and cheeses. Angelas is a one stop wine and nibbles shop but so much more.
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Restaurants on the Isle of Wight
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Without a doubt Salty's is one of the most unusual restaurants on the Isle of Wight but also one of the best.
The menu is dominated with locally caught fish and seafood which attracts a diverse crowd of both young and old who share an appreciation of good food and excellent hospitality.
Booking ahead to reserve a table is recommended and your hostess will oblige by ruling off a section of one of the long tables downstairs with chalk and writing your name across it. Your meal is therefore enjoyed in a communal spirit and the whole restaurant gathers together for what looks like a traditional feast. This melting pot of locals and visitors to the Island from all walks of life guareentees interesting interactions and few visitors to the Island will leave without a long list of recommendations for things to see.
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Pubic Houses on the Isle of Wight
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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.
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Cafes on the Isle of Wight
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Winners of the "Best Island Cream Tea"
 The delightful pottery, shop and café are a delightful experience and offer a whole morning or afternoon of activities.
The pottery is a small operation with individual hand made items decorated in attractive patterns. The walls are lined with tempting items in both bright an subtle colours. Collectable items like beautiful little milk jugs could be a reason to return time and again to keep up the collection.
Hands on pottery activities take place daily and both adults and children enjoy hand painting their own pottery and maybe creating a collectors item of their own. Children seem instantly swept up by pottery enthusiasm of the place and can barely contain their excitement as the glazes come out.
The café is a major part of the pottery and offers good espresso coffee and a range of teas. Cakes, flapjacks, brownies and much more provide good sustenance for hungry potters. Their speciality is the cream tea which is award winning and described as the “Ultimate Island Cream Tea”.
In the summer the patio area outside the café is a beautiful suntrap and out of any wind and the adjoining grassed area with scattered trees and bushes allows children (and spritely adults) to run off some excess energy.
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Restaurants on the Isle of Wight
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Good food amongst pleasant and impressive surroundings
 The George Hotel is an Isle of Wight landmark and the restaurant is one of the finest on the Island. It attracts those who wish to enjoy fine dining in an elegant setting. In fine weather one can eat outside overlooking the sea or enjoy wine and audurves with a fine view of Yarmouth Castle and Yarmouth Pier.
The George specialises in sourcing ingredients from the Isle of Wight and therefore the menu reflects the best of local fruit and vegetables as well as locally caught game, locally reared poultry and meat as well as fish and seafood landed on the Island.
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