Isle of Wight Guidebook
Food Scene
Please see our recommendations for places to eat, right across the Isle of Wight - from fine dining to eateries for the whole family to enjoy.
Homecooked pub food, perfect for families with a large outdoor eating and play area. Located across the road from Church Place it makes for an ideal spot for dinner & drinks.
31 locals recommend
Wight Mouse Inn
Church Place Homecooked pub food, perfect for families with a large outdoor eating and play area. Located across the road from Church Place it makes for an ideal spot for dinner & drinks.
The Spyglass Inn is situated right on Ventnor Esplanade with fantastic sea views, great live music and lovely home cooked food.
78 locals recommend
The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeThe Spyglass Inn is situated right on Ventnor Esplanade with fantastic sea views, great live music and lovely home cooked food.
Recently refurbished and offering amazing Sunday roasts between 12-9.
Outside is a large children's plays area making this a great place to relax and eat for the whole family.
19 locals recommend
Chequers Inn
Niton RoadRecently refurbished and offering amazing Sunday roasts between 12-9.
Outside is a large children's plays area making this a great place to relax and eat for the whole family.
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeFor amazing seafood with great views - look no further!
Brilliant homemade burgers in a superb environment with amazing customer service!! Highly recommend!
The Smokehouse Burger Co
7-8 Holyrood StBrilliant homemade burgers in a superb environment with amazing customer service!! Highly recommend!
Reasonably priced good food with a great outside dining area, absolutely perfect for families as Caulkheads has a huge outside play area with a bouncy castle during the summer as well as a silent cinema and indoor play area for kids to enjoy.
7 locals recommend
Caulkheads
42-44 Avenue RdReasonably priced good food with a great outside dining area, absolutely perfect for families as Caulkheads has a huge outside play area with a bouncy castle during the summer as well as a silent cinema and indoor play area for kids to enjoy.
Olivo Restaurant
32-33 Union StQuiet, romantic setting for a hearty Italian meal!
Enjoy The Coast Bar for delightful cocktails in the vibrant sailing town of Cowes.
69 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillEnjoy The Coast Bar for delightful cocktails in the vibrant sailing town of Cowes.
Sightseeing
'The Isle of Wight's worst kept secret' once a secret Cove on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight it has now featured in many national lifestyle magazines - quite simply a must do whilst on the Isle of Wight! Stunning views with local seafood and locally run café.
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill Road'The Isle of Wight's worst kept secret' once a secret Cove on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight it has now featured in many national lifestyle magazines - quite simply a must do whilst on the Isle of Wight! Stunning views with local seafood and locally run café.
Newtown River
The Needles
Essentials
For essential holiday needs from toothpaste to sun cream!
Great little convenience shop in Chale Green, only a few minutes drive from Church Place. Offers a fantastic range of branded and local produce.
Chale Green Country Stores
Great little convenience shop in Chale Green, only a few minutes drive from Church Place. Offers a fantastic range of branded and local produce.
Tesco Extra
Brading RoadLarge Tesco close to Ryde & Sundown with petrol station
Tesco Express
Rectory DriveTesco express in Wootton
Sainsbury's Local
23-23A Union StEntertainment & Activities
Visit many of the Islands great attractions
Brilliant amusement park located 5 minutes from Church Place, offering masses of family and group activities and entertainment through out the Spring & Summer as well as offering a fantastic firework night display.
122 locals recommend
Blackgang Chine
Brilliant amusement park located 5 minutes from Church Place, offering masses of family and group activities and entertainment through out the Spring & Summer as well as offering a fantastic firework night display.
Robin Hill
Downend RoadFantastic all day entertainment for the whole family!
Ryde Superbowl
25 EsplanadeGood food, bowling, laser quest, arcade machines and bar!
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport Road