Guidebook for Isle of Wight
Food Scene
This is a local pub that specialises in seafood and frequently wins food awards. Dog friendly.
12 locals recommend
New Inn
Main RoadThis is a local pub that specialises in seafood and frequently wins food awards. Dog friendly.
A lovely old pub with good food. Very family oriented with a fantastic view.
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Calbourne RoadA lovely old pub with good food. Very family oriented with a fantastic view.
Family oriented pub with good grub. Outside space with play area and plenty of parking. Dog friendly.
Horse & Groom
Main RoadFamily oriented pub with good grub. Outside space with play area and plenty of parking. Dog friendly.
Good pub grub and dog friendly. Open inglenook fire on cold days. Family friendly.
14 locals recommend
The Kings Head
The StreetGood pub grub and dog friendly. Open inglenook fire on cold days. Family friendly.
Great restaurant within a hotel environment. Not the cheapest but good for celebrations / romantic dinners. Great view over the Solent. Located next to Yarmouth Pier.
33 locals recommend
The George Hotel
Quay StreetGreat restaurant within a hotel environment. Not the cheapest but good for celebrations / romantic dinners. Great view over the Solent. Located next to Yarmouth Pier.
This is a superb location for children and adults alike. Incredible number of activities for children combined with a good quality shop. The restaurant is also very good indeed.
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadThis is a superb location for children and adults alike. Incredible number of activities for children combined with a good quality shop. The restaurant is also very good indeed.
Good English food in a pub environment. Large garden to the rear with stunning views. Large gluten free menu. Family oriented
6 locals recommend
Three Bishops Inn
Main RoadGood English food in a pub environment. Large garden to the rear with stunning views. Large gluten free menu. Family oriented
Good family restaurant with plenty of activities for children. Great views over the sea.
31 locals recommend
Wight Mouse Inn
Church PlaceGood family restaurant with plenty of activities for children. Great views over the sea.
Great food at breakfast, lunchtime or afternoon tea. Situated right next to Yarmouth Pier with views out to the Solent. Recommend their Hot Chocolate with everything on it as well as the ice cream from the kiosk opposite Gossips Cafe.
7 locals recommend
The Gossips Cafe
Great food at breakfast, lunchtime or afternoon tea. Situated right next to Yarmouth Pier with views out to the Solent. Recommend their Hot Chocolate with everything on it as well as the ice cream from the kiosk opposite Gossips Cafe.
Lovely food and a chance to see many different animals, including Alpacas.
19 locals recommend
West Wight Alpacas & Llamas
Main RoadLovely food and a chance to see many different animals, including Alpacas.
Great food for a special occasion. Godshill is a great location for walks, shops etc. Try the Chocolate Shop and the Teddy Bear Shop or visit the Model Village.
The Essex
High StreetGreat food for a special occasion. Godshill is a great location for walks, shops etc. Try the Chocolate Shop and the Teddy Bear Shop or visit the Model Village.
Shopping
Chessell Pottery has a lovely tea room and attached gift shop. It is possible to decorate pottery here, so of particular interest to arty children and adults.
17 locals recommend
Chessell Pottery Cafe
Brook RoadChessell Pottery has a lovely tea room and attached gift shop. It is possible to decorate pottery here, so of particular interest to arty children and adults.
Sightseeing
Freshwater Bay and the coast down to Brook beach have great scenery, interesting walks and good beaches. This is the jurassic coastline with large chalk cliffs between Freshwater Bay and Brook.
46 locals recommend
Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay and the coast down to Brook beach have great scenery, interesting walks and good beaches. This is the jurassic coastline with large chalk cliffs between Freshwater Bay and Brook.
Yarmouth Pier is the only working wooden pier left in the UK. You can stroll down the Pier and watch the ferries coming and going and all of the smaller boats out in the Solent. Or you can walk around the specialist shops in Yarmouth itself. There are some lovely walks in Yarmouth, especially if you park in the large park just outside the town. A visit to Gossops is recommended for their great food, drinks and ice cream. I particularly recommend the Hot Chocolate with everything on it!
14 locals recommend
Yarmouth Harbour
The QuayYarmouth Pier is the only working wooden pier left in the UK. You can stroll down the Pier and watch the ferries coming and going and all of the smaller boats out in the Solent. Or you can walk around the specialist shops in Yarmouth itself. There are some lovely walks in Yarmouth, especially if you park in the large park just outside the town. A visit to Gossops is recommended for their great food, drinks and ice cream. I particularly recommend the Hot Chocolate with everything on it!
A lovely scenic village a short hop from the sea. I recommend a walk up to Longstones and beyond from Strawberry Lane. It's quite a climb, but well worth it for the views at the top which has a 360 degrees view of the Island and over to the mainland on a clear day.
Brighstone
A lovely scenic village a short hop from the sea. I recommend a walk up to Longstones and beyond from Strawberry Lane. It's quite a climb, but well worth it for the views at the top which has a 360 degrees view of the Island and over to the mainland on a clear day.
Newtown used to be the main town on the Island and the oldTown Hall is a point of interest (English Heritage). If you walk down from The New Inn at Shalfleet for some 30 minutes you will arrive at Shalfleet Quay which is a wildlife haven. It is a wonderful family walk with the dog.
13 locals recommend
Newtown
Newtown used to be the main town on the Island and the oldTown Hall is a point of interest (English Heritage). If you walk down from The New Inn at Shalfleet for some 30 minutes you will arrive at Shalfleet Quay which is a wildlife haven. It is a wonderful family walk with the dog.
National Trust - Mottistone Gardens and Estate
Lovely gardens. The house is also occasionally open.
Parks & Nature
Parkhurst Forest
A lovely forest walk for families and dogs.
Arts & Culture
Yarmouth Pier
Great art as well as ceramics, jewellery, cards etc.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Foxes RoadGood parking