MaD Island Guidebook 2024

David
MaD Island Guidebook 2024

MaD Favourite Restaurants

Heres a list of some of our favourites but they are continually changing as we are blessed with great cafes and restaurants
Just our favourite Cafe, Restaurant and Deli. Great menu, great service and a little difference in the menu with Austrian and other European influences
31 locals recommend
Cantina
20 High St
31 locals recommend
Just our favourite Cafe, Restaurant and Deli. Great menu, great service and a little difference in the menu with Austrian and other European influences
Andy and Jane have made the Bistro and great place to dine for that special occasion, varied menu with great home cooking and great service
19 locals recommend
The Bistro
30 Pier St
19 locals recommend
Andy and Jane have made the Bistro and great place to dine for that special occasion, varied menu with great home cooking and great service
Opened in 2018 and is the best Indian, Malaysian Restaurant on the island in our opinion. Great specials we have never had bad meal there and we choose something different each time
15 locals recommend
Masala Bay
9-11 Pier St
15 locals recommend
Opened in 2018 and is the best Indian, Malaysian Restaurant on the island in our opinion. Great specials we have never had bad meal there and we choose something different each time
Smoking Lobster is a fantastic Restaurant on Ventnor Beach Seafront, Adam and GM have been serving fantastic food for many years at Tramazzinis in the town and opened Smoking Lobster a couple of years ago to add to the reputation they deserved. Fantastic Seafood and local produce served overlooking the beach
59 locals recommend
Smoking Lobster
Esplanade
59 locals recommend
Smoking Lobster is a fantastic Restaurant on Ventnor Beach Seafront, Adam and GM have been serving fantastic food for many years at Tramazzinis in the town and opened Smoking Lobster a couple of years ago to add to the reputation they deserved. Fantastic Seafood and local produce served overlooking the beach
Simply the most friendly Pub in the town, Dave and Di host quiz nights, music , sport and parties no shortage of entertainment , craft beers , great value food what more can you ask for a real local
20 locals recommend
The Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove Road
20 locals recommend
Simply the most friendly Pub in the town, Dave and Di host quiz nights, music , sport and parties no shortage of entertainment , craft beers , great value food what more can you ask for a real local
Nowhere better to enjoy Steephill Cove , fresh crab tarts, salads and soups Andy plays the 'host with the most' just watch the sea and sand and wander back to Ventnor when the sun goes down
19 locals recommend
The Beach Shack
Western Esplanade
19 locals recommend
Nowhere better to enjoy Steephill Cove , fresh crab tarts, salads and soups Andy plays the 'host with the most' just watch the sea and sand and wander back to Ventnor when the sun goes down
Great food for all the family and a large selection to choose from
8 locals recommend
White Horse Inn
High Street
8 locals recommend
Great food for all the family and a large selection to choose from
Great place to relax after a country walk, great Pizzas from their Pizza oven and even better Sunday roasts, be sure to book as they do get busy
6 locals recommend
Joe's Bar
6 locals recommend
Great place to relax after a country walk, great Pizzas from their Pizza oven and even better Sunday roasts, be sure to book as they do get busy
25 locals recommend
Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch Shute
25 locals recommend
Always plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
7 locals recommend
The Tea House
40 High St
7 locals recommend
Always plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
The latest and greatest place to be seen and drink and dine in Ventnor, fantastic food, great service ...its a must but you have to book
10 locals recommend
Drunken Lobster
2 Pier Street
10 locals recommend
The latest and greatest place to be seen and drink and dine in Ventnor, fantastic food, great service ...its a must but you have to book
Great Gastro pub for family and couple meals, nice atmosphere
16 locals recommend
The White Lion
High Street
16 locals recommend
Great Gastro pub for family and couple meals, nice atmosphere
This pop up restaurant is fantastic dining in the summer , just a 15 minute drive from Ventnor. Great menu and great views
11 locals recommend
Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven Lane
11 locals recommend
This pop up restaurant is fantastic dining in the summer , just a 15 minute drive from Ventnor. Great menu and great views
No better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
9 locals recommend
The Rex in Ventnor
23 Church St
9 locals recommend
No better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
15 locals recommend
Ventnor Butchers
23 High St
15 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
The True Food Kitchen
Castlehaven Lane
12 locals recommend
The Terrace Rooms & Wine
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
6 locals recommend
No64 Ryde
64 George St
6 locals recommend
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
Great place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 locals recommend
Great place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
13 locals recommend
Tramezzini
14 High St
13 locals recommend
Started in Ventnor but now has a larger sister restaurant in central Cowes. Booking essential
Smoking Lobster Cowes
Started in Ventnor but now has a larger sister restaurant in central Cowes. Booking essential
Smoking Lobster Cowes

Neighbourhoods

Quaint Village , lovely walk down through Undercliff Drive and then to Niton or use the coastal path
Saint Lawrence
Quaint Village , lovely walk down through Undercliff Drive and then to Niton or use the coastal path
Niton is our Village next door, a walk on the coastal path will bring you after about an hours walk to the little village of Niton and St Catherine’s Point with it’s Lighthouse. Well worth the walk and then a visit to Joes Bar or the White Horse or even The Buddle In
10 locals recommend
Niton
10 locals recommend
Niton is our Village next door, a walk on the coastal path will bring you after about an hours walk to the little village of Niton and St Catherine’s Point with it’s Lighthouse. Well worth the walk and then a visit to Joes Bar or the White Horse or even The Buddle In
Great walks down the Undercliff Road or along the Coastal Path . Small convenience store
Saint Lawrence
Great walks down the Undercliff Road or along the Coastal Path . Small convenience store
Lovely little hamlet with pond and walks on both coastal path and beaches
9 locals recommend
Bonchurch
9 locals recommend
Lovely little hamlet with pond and walks on both coastal path and beaches
Shanklin Old Village always worth a visit , lots of pubs and shops
25 locals recommend
Shanklin
25 locals recommend
Shanklin Old Village always worth a visit , lots of pubs and shops
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
37 locals recommend
Godshill
37 locals recommend
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff Drive
87 locals recommend

Food scene

The Taverners has been turning out fabulous cuisine for years and is probably the best food in the local area for lunch and dinner. Using and specialising in local seasonal produce it always proves very popular so book beforehand.
36 locals recommend
The Taverners
High Street
36 locals recommend
The Taverners has been turning out fabulous cuisine for years and is probably the best food in the local area for lunch and dinner. Using and specialising in local seasonal produce it always proves very popular so book beforehand.
9 locals recommend
Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
9 locals recommend
Craft Vegan
9 Esplanade
The Bay - Vegan Deli
13 High Street
9 locals recommend
Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
9 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop
Briddlesford Road
16 locals recommend
Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
15 locals recommend
The Village Inn
Church Road
15 locals recommend
Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
A short car ride or walk , great food and service
19 locals recommend
Chequers Inn
Niton Road
19 locals recommend
A short car ride or walk , great food and service
Great reputation and great service , book early
28 locals recommend
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 locals recommend
Great reputation and great service , book early
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 locals recommend
36 locals recommend
The Taverners
High Street
36 locals recommend
Highly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
33 locals recommend
The George Hotel
Quay Street
33 locals recommend
Highly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
Very very popular seasonal venue , service and food can be variable but the people watching is great 😊
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 locals recommend
Very very popular seasonal venue , service and food can be variable but the people watching is great 😊
Good food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season
28 locals recommend
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 locals recommend
Good food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season
69 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters Hill
69 locals recommend
Great place to watch the boats and enjoy a great pub menu
9 locals recommend
The Lifeboat
Britannia Way
9 locals recommend
Great place to watch the boats and enjoy a great pub menu

Attractions

Goddards Brewery Ltd