Laura’s Guidebook
Great places to eat.
Great food, atmosphere and with outside tables to watch the boats come in at the Yacht Club and the sun go down in the horizon. Stop here for a drink or make the most of the lovely location with a bite to eat. Perfect for lunch or dinner. I would recommend booking a table well in advanced for dinner though as it can get very busy - but you might be lucky with getting a table outside!
25 locals recommend
The Old Fort
EsplanadeGreat food, atmosphere and with outside tables to watch the boats come in at the Yacht Club and the sun go down in the horizon. Stop here for a drink or make the most of the lovely location with a bite to eat. Perfect for lunch or dinner. I would recommend booking a table well in advanced for dinner though as it can get very busy - but you might be lucky with getting a table outside!
Great for a spot of lunch and with ample seating out along the beach. There is a public car park just along from the restaurant, although spaces are limited and it can be a bit of a squeeze but this definitely shouldn't put you off visiting. What a location!
6 locals recommend
Baywatch On The Beach
Duver RoadGreat for a spot of lunch and with ample seating out along the beach. There is a public car park just along from the restaurant, although spaces are limited and it can be a bit of a squeeze but this definitely shouldn't put you off visiting. What a location!
A hit with locals and visitors alike. Great food and atmosphere. Book a table to avoid disappointment. They are particularly popular for their Sunday roasts.
9 locals recommend
The Propeller Inn
Sandown RoadA hit with locals and visitors alike. Great food and atmosphere. Book a table to avoid disappointment. They are particularly popular for their Sunday roasts.
A fantastic location and setting for a bite to eat in the Summer months if you are along the West of the Island. Great beach location, fantastic service and exceptionally delicious local food. It's not to be missed!
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadA fantastic location and setting for a bite to eat in the Summer months if you are along the West of the Island. Great beach location, fantastic service and exceptionally delicious local food. It's not to be missed!
Lovely, little place in nearby Seaview to pick up a coffee, pastry or cake to enjoy. Great service!
10 locals recommend
Lily's Cafe
15 High StLovely, little place in nearby Seaview to pick up a coffee, pastry or cake to enjoy. Great service!
The Duck
Appley RiseThe Taverners
High StreetPerfectly located just at the opposite end of Puckpool Park and next to the beach.
24 locals recommend
Dell Cafe
Perfectly located just at the opposite end of Puckpool Park and next to the beach.
Day trips
A private beach with several restaurants and cafes, not far from Ventnor. As the name suggests sadly it is not pram or wheelchair friendly, but a must-see for its idyllic and tucked-away location. Great for an ice cream and photo opportunity. Steephill Cove is a proper taste of the seaside.
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadA private beach with several restaurants and cafes, not far from Ventnor. As the name suggests sadly it is not pram or wheelchair friendly, but a must-see for its idyllic and tucked-away location. Great for an ice cream and photo opportunity. Steephill Cove is a proper taste of the seaside.
A spectacular seaside town with beautiful gardens and lots of fun for all the family. Definitely worth a visit.
37 locals recommend
Ventnor
A spectacular seaside town with beautiful gardens and lots of fun for all the family. Definitely worth a visit.
The endless beach and many family-friendly attractions along its coast make Sandown an unmissable spot to enjoy the seaside.
20 locals recommend
Sandown Beach
10 Pier St, Sandown PO36 8JP Pier StThe endless beach and many family-friendly attractions along its coast make Sandown an unmissable spot to enjoy the seaside.
Great local place for family fun and a beautiful, award-winning beach.
6 locals recommend
Puckpool Park
Great local place for family fun and a beautiful, award-winning beach.
Priory Beach
A stunning, sandy beach at the bottom of the Priory Bay Hotel.
This lovely village has a lot to offer. Visit the harbour, lifeboat station, beach or windmill and enjoy the peace and quiet. Once a year, in the summer, the tide is low enough for the ever-popular (but unofficial) ‘Fort Walk’ event around St Helen’s Fort - just please check the tides and safety advice first!
19 locals recommend
Bembridge
This lovely village has a lot to offer. Visit the harbour, lifeboat station, beach or windmill and enjoy the peace and quiet. Once a year, in the summer, the tide is low enough for the ever-popular (but unofficial) ‘Fort Walk’ event around St Helen’s Fort - just please check the tides and safety advice first!
Loads of fun for all the family. Some activities require pre-booking.
113 locals recommend
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadLoads of fun for all the family. Some activities require pre-booking.
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