Guidebook for Isle of Wight
Food Scene
Good value, large portions, friendly service. A personal favourite. Great for breakfast by the sea.
The Beach Cafe
9 Pier StGood value, large portions, friendly service. A personal favourite. Great for breakfast by the sea.
A sweet tooth delight, but savoury items also available. Limited supply of 10% discount vouchers. Please ask.
Little Dessert Shop Isle of Wight
9 Pier StA sweet tooth delight, but savoury items also available. Limited supply of 10% discount vouchers. Please ask.
Milk it!
High StreetGreat coffee, delicious ice cream and friendly service. Right by the beach.
Flanagans
7 Pier StGood atmosphere and regular entertainment.
Lulu's Tearooms
2 High StDog friendly, popular cafe. Close to the beach and High St.
Fabulous views of the Bay Seafront. Good food, especially seafood.
23 locals recommend
The Bandstand Restaurant
39 Culver ParadeFabulous views of the Bay Seafront. Good food, especially seafood.
The Reef
EsplanadePopular seafront location. Good atmosphere.
Ocean Deck
50 High StPopular seafront restaurant. Good for seafood.
Right on the beachfront. Award winning crabcakes. A holiday experience not to be missed.
19 locals recommend
The Beach Shack
Western EsplanadeRight on the beachfront. Award winning crabcakes. A holiday experience not to be missed.
Boojum and Snark
105 High StLocal micro-brewery popular with locals.
Smart Indian restaurant at the lower end of town about a 15 minute walk away. Reasonably priced.
Eastern Eye Indian Restaurant & Takeaway
95 High StSmart Indian restaurant at the lower end of town about a 15 minute walk away. Reasonably priced.
My guests tell me that these were the best burgers that they'd ever tasted! They ate in the restaurant then bought some to take away.
21 locals recommend
The Cow
Newport RoadMy guests tell me that these were the best burgers that they'd ever tasted! They ate in the restaurant then bought some to take away.
Science and History
Dinosaur Isle
Culver ParadeNatural World
Rescue centre for big cats. Lots to see and do. Cafe and shop accessible without zoo entry. Next to our stunning sandy beach.
54 locals recommend
Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland RoadRescue centre for big cats. Lots to see and do. Cafe and shop accessible without zoo entry. Next to our stunning sandy beach.
26 acre farm for rescued donkeys and Shetland ponies. Lovely converted barn cafe with courtyard seating and shop. Countryside walks from here. Well worth a visit.
38 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
26 acre farm for rescued donkeys and Shetland ponies. Lovely converted barn cafe with courtyard seating and shop. Countryside walks from here. Well worth a visit.
Entertainment
Fun entertainment come rain or shine. Traditional slot machines, Aztec themed indoor mini golf and separate climbing and ballpit fun for younger children.
9 locals recommend
Sandown Pier
EsplanadeFun entertainment come rain or shine. Traditional slot machines, Aztec themed indoor mini golf and separate climbing and ballpit fun for younger children.
4 golf courses to choose from and occasional seasonal entertainment. Very child and family friendly with large cafe/conservatory dining overlooking the golf course and right by the beach.
Browns
Yaverland Road4 golf courses to choose from and occasional seasonal entertainment. Very child and family friendly with large cafe/conservatory dining overlooking the golf course and right by the beach.
The Sandown Bowling Club
Friendly bowling club close to the seafront.
Dinosaur minigolf, Skynets, skateboard park and children's playground across the road from the beach. Some attractions free of charge.
8 locals recommend
Sandham Gardens
Culver ParadeDinosaur minigolf, Skynets, skateboard park and children's playground across the road from the beach. Some attractions free of charge.
City advice
Book before you go
www.movemybag-isleofwight.com
A very useful service for hikers or cyclists. Prebook before arrival.