Mary’s guide to Ventnor
Food scene
Seriously this is the best place to eat in Ventnor and one of the best on the island. Booking well in advance is required, or you could try their sister restaurant in Cowes.
59 locals recommend
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeSeriously this is the best place to eat in Ventnor and one of the best on the island. Booking well in advance is required, or you could try their sister restaurant in Cowes.
On a sunny day, this is the perfect location for some tasty, high end food complete with an amazing view. Again booking is advised.
11 locals recommend
Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven LaneOn a sunny day, this is the perfect location for some tasty, high end food complete with an amazing view. Again booking is advised.
The best breakfast and brunch in town to scratch your smashed avocado itch. They also do amazing cakes, teas and coffees.
7 locals recommend
The Tea House
40 High StThe best breakfast and brunch in town to scratch your smashed avocado itch. They also do amazing cakes, teas and coffees.
Cool and quirky hangout with artisan beers, music, theatre and cultural events.
15 locals recommend
Ventnor Butchers
23 High StCool and quirky hangout with artisan beers, music, theatre and cultural events.
Other side of the island, but the food and chilled vibe is worth the visit. Good idea to book.
24 locals recommend
Dell Cafe
Other side of the island, but the food and chilled vibe is worth the visit. Good idea to book.
This fish and chip shop at the end of the road is so handy when the fridge is empty or after a long day sightseeing.
The curry sauce is seriously good!
Check the opening hours as it's not open super late
Ocean View Fish & Chips
1 Newport RdThis fish and chip shop at the end of the road is so handy when the fridge is empty or after a long day sightseeing.
The curry sauce is seriously good!
Check the opening hours as it's not open super late
This is a great country pub, close to the beaches of Brighstone, Brooke and Compton with great views and a lovely beer garden. Book a table in advance.
22 locals recommend
The Sun Inn
This is a great country pub, close to the beaches of Brighstone, Brooke and Compton with great views and a lovely beer garden. Book a table in advance.
There's no better way of feeling on holiday than getting your fish straight from the fishermen - so if you're a fish lover and want to cook up a storm with the catch of the day - this place is a must.
15 locals recommend
Ventnor Haven Fishery
East StreetThere's no better way of feeling on holiday than getting your fish straight from the fishermen - so if you're a fish lover and want to cook up a storm with the catch of the day - this place is a must.
Sightseeing
One of the best beaches on the Island if you like your waves choppy. A favourite with island surfers.
38 locals recommend
Compton Beach
One of the best beaches on the Island if you like your waves choppy. A favourite with island surfers.
I totally fell in love with this place - great for dog walking and a coffee from Drew's brews who's there Wed - Sunday. Hang out by the estuary do a spot of bird watching.
Firestone Copse
I totally fell in love with this place - great for dog walking and a coffee from Drew's brews who's there Wed - Sunday. Hang out by the estuary do a spot of bird watching.
Walking distance from the house, this cove is super cute and known for its crab pasties.
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadWalking distance from the house, this cove is super cute and known for its crab pasties.
If you're a plant lover - this is a great place to check out the tropical flora that grows in the microclimate
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveIf you're a plant lover - this is a great place to check out the tropical flora that grows in the microclimate