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THE HAMBROUGH ...the perfect Island escape
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“ A FTER A G O O D D INNE R , O NE C A N F O RG I V E A N Y B O DY . ˝ E V E N O NE ’ S O W N R E L A TI V E S ... – Oscar Wilde, poet & playwright.
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Welcome to the 2018 spring edition of Taste of the Wight. Finally, the warmer weather is in sight and the blossom is on the trees. Local produce is available in abundance at this time of year, with many pubs and restaurants making the most of the Island’s own specialties on the menus. Spring is a great time for getting out with the family for a walk, especially the sort of walk that ends with a pub lunch! Check out our guide to spring walks on page 64 and our top picks of doggie-friendly places on page 128, so no one is left behind. As ever, you will find the most comprehensive guide to places to eat, whether it is beach-side cafés, relaxed bistros, gastro-pubs or a special occasion venue, there is something to suit all tastes. Make sure to read our events listings on page 108 so you don’t miss out on all the fun foodie events taking place. Happy eating!
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BIG BIRTHDAYS A PLENTY There’s big birthdays a plenty this year as some of the Island’s well known foodie businesses celebrate some pretty big milestones. Coming in at a sprightly 20 years is Character Inns. The first pub was The Bugle, Yarmouth. There are now eight pubs across the Island, the newest addition being The Crab & Lobster in Bembridge. Slightly older at 25, Goddards Brewery are celebrating this anniversary all year. 25 years equates to 10,207,013 pints! But, the biggest birthday of the year goes to The Spyglass Inn which turned 30 this year. The most iconic pub on the Island, make sure you say happy birthday when you pop in.
LEGENDARY SHA NKLIN PIE Already known for its homemade ‘Isle of Wight Scones’, Vernon Cottage have now put the legendary ‘Old Shanklin Pie’ – packed with slowly roasted lamb – firmly on the Isle of Wight map for all to enjoy, with a special edition of an ‘Island-Shaped Old Shanklin Pie’. Pop in for a slice next time you are passing. vernoncottage.co.uk
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MARMALADE Pink’s have released the product that symbolises its heritage with a limited run of ‘Original Seville Marmalade’. Made with fresh Seville oranges in January, it differs from mass produced marmalade which typically uses only tinned pulp and rind, whereas Pink’s uses the whole fruit. The name is a nod back to the days when Fiona (who owns Pink’s) great, great grandfather started the business in the 1890s. Today, the label features oranges with wings, depicting the Seville’s flying into London for Pink’s marmalade, which was on an original advertising poster from 1890. Grab a jar whilst you can! pinks-online.co.uk
I W CH EESE CO ’ S N E W LOOK ! Have you seen the Isle of Wight Cheese Co’s new labels? Looking super-smart, you can still expect the same great taste and quality that goes into every batch. Richard, who makes the cheese, took over the running of the dairy farm late last year and he and the team have been working hard ever since.
F R E E - F R O M ? NO PROB L EM A brand new app has been launched on the Island. ‘FreeFromWight’ is a handy guide for people looking for eateries and shops which cater for vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly dining. 100 Island restaurants, cafés, bistros, pubs, bars and shops have been listed in the app, helping you to decide where to eat by viewing the menus available. You can’t have missed the rise in places offering great vegetarian and vegan choices, unless you have been living under a rock (be sure to check our Vegan feature on page 38). There are supper clubs from the Vegan Boys taking place throughout the summer and Islander Emily Deary has even written her own vegan cookbook. Aimed at taking the stress and expense out of shopping, with simple, easy (and inexpensive) to make recipes the whole family will enjoy. All the recipes are alkaline, free from sugar, gluten and dairy, so won’t exclude anyone, while at the same time tasting amazing! theveganbuild.com taste o f th e w ig h t.c o.uk
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T HE TOMA TO S T ALL
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It’s the extra sunshine we enjoy here on the Isle of Wight that helps The Tomato Stall grow Britain’s best loved tomatoes... Tomatoes have been grown in the Arreton Valley for over 30 years, where the Island’s unique maritime climate provides the ideal growing conditions. The Tomato Stall was founded in 2007 to showcase the speciality organic and conventional tomato varieties grown on the Isle of Wight, and take them direct to farmers’ markets in London. The reception the tomatoes received at the markets was overwhelming and, over time, they have travelled far and wide trading at farmers’ markets all over the south and throughout central London including the now famous Borough Market. They are also on the menu at some of the country’s best restaurants, with chefs including Gordon Ramsay, James Martin and Mark Hix among the many fans. The two head growers based at the Isle of Wight nursery boast a wealth of experience and expertise (50 years combined). Growing a wide range of tomatoes and utilising a number of sustainable farming methods throughout the nursery, including biological pest control, rainwater harvesting and biodegradable growing systems. Up to 200 varieties of tomato are grown and trialled each year, and the search is always on for the next best tomato. Each variety
is rigorously taste tested to ensure the best possible flavour before making its way to the consumer. Encouraged by the fantastic feedback received on the fresh speciality tomatoes, a few years ago The Tomato Stall began to experiment, making a range of unique tomato inspired products. They now produce a wide range of award-winning products that encapsulate the ‘flavour is foremost’ ethos. All the products are completely additive and preservative free, plus suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. For their delicious range of roasted tomatoes a specially designed oven is used to slowly dry vine ripened tomatoes, intensifying their natural flavour and resulting in soft, tender fruits drenched in extra virgin olive oil. Available in warming Chilli and Fennel, classic Garlic and Basil, moreish Oak Smoked and now rich Oak Roasted and Balsamic, they are perfect for antipasti, salads, cooking or just to snack. For a refreshing summer cocktail or healthy soft drink, enjoy their pure tomato juices, available in classic red colour or amazing gold. The Arreton nursery is not open to the public but you can find The Tomato Stall’s fresh tomatoes and delicious
product range in a variety of shops, delis and restaurants across the Island, as well as order online for home delivery – check the website for stockist details and their online shop. thetomatostall.co.uk
Isle of Wight Tomatoes are the only fresh tomatoes to have won Great Taste Awards due to their exceptional flavour!
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Around The Island In Drinks. ..
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Ok, we are certainly not suggesting that you drink your way around the Island, but with a reliable bus service and a fair few places to try, you could give it a good go!
Make mine an Espresso Martini.
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Our trip takes you clockwise around the Island, looking at the various local producers who specialise in a great tipple or two… On the north side of the Island, in Pondwell on the outskirts of Ryde, you will find the recently opened Isle of Wight Distillery. Home to Rock Sea Vodka and most famously, Mermaid Gin. Here you can watch the stills in action whilst sipping on arguably the best G&T on the Island. isleofwightdistillery.com If it is wine you are after, Rosemary Vineyard in Ashey covers over 30 acres, so they are adept in producing a bottle or two. From fullbodied English red wines, ciders and bottle fermented sparkling wines to liqueurs and country wines, there is something for everyone.
Enjoy a pint of something local at The Fishbourne.
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adgestonevineyard.co.uk As you venture into pubs and bars across the Island, you can’t fail to notice Island Brewery pump clips adorning many a bar. Producing a growing range of beers, you can choose your favourite. For the spring months, try Wight Gold – golden brown, with rounded malt and hops throughout, featuring a well-known Island landmark on its logo. Watch the stills whilst sipping the rewards at The Mermaid.
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Brewing on the Isle of Wight for 25 years, Goddards Brewery are the oldest brewers around. Although you can’t actually visit the site, you can certainly sample its beers in many of the Island’s pubs, or pick up a bottle in some of the local supermarkets. We recommend Island Pride, the special edition celebrating IW Pride taking place in July.
For those that love a quirky cocktail, Tipsy Wight provides both the taste and the quirk factor. Flavours are derived mainly from wild fruits and berries that grow on the family farm. You can buy a bottle from many of the Island’s farm shops. Try flavours such as Beech Leaf Vodka or Elderflower Vodka Liqueur, all presented in a decidedly ‘tipsy’ bottle!
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Visit Adgestone Vineyard in Brading, one of the oldest commercial wine cellars in England. Enjoy the Grape to Glass experience, an hour long tour followed by a 30 minute wine tasting session, giving you all the knowledge you need to impress your friends at the next social gathering. Kids are welcome too with a special treasure hunt (and no wine!)
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Tipsy Wight’s Vodkas and Vodka Liqueurs come in an array of flavours and colours. They make a great base for cocktails.
The long-standing dream to own his very own brewery came true for Islander David Yates. Yates Brewery now supply most outlets the length and breadth of the Island. As well as an array of ales, they also produce the Island’s only lager. Isle of Wight Lager, a pale golden refreshing lager brewed using saaz hops with a crisp and light finish, is available by the bottle or on tap at selected bars.
For a soft option, or maybe for the morning after, you can’t beat an Island Roasted coffee. Hand roasted here on the Island, try a delicious cuppa in the companies own café, Caffe Isola. Recently moving to larger premises, the café is a vibrant and buzzing hub for coffee lovers the Island over.
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DAIRY • SHOP • CAFÉ • FARM TOURS • HERITAGE CENTRE
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GRACE’S BA K E R Y For over twenty years, the much loved family bakers have been baking six nights a week to serve handmade breads, cakes, sandwiches and savouries to customers and businesses across the Isle of Wight. With cosy tea rooms located in the busy shopping towns of Ryde, Newport and Shanklin, you can enjoy a freshly prepared sandwich and a hot cup of Island Roasted coffee. Grace’s is also conveniently located near ferry terminals in West Cowes and Yarmouth, so you can pop in for a treat before you board.
They have grown from one shop to five and everything is still made daily from scratch using traditional methods. While the Island is sleeping, the bakers are kneading dough and glazing doughnuts.
“We bake 24 hours a day now and deliver to our shops as well as over 50 wholesale customers twice a day. So when you buy any of our products, you can be certain when and where it was made.”
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The family business was established in 1997 in the building of a former flour mill on Ryde High Street. In the
beginning it was only the owners owners, Ray Redrup, in the bakehouse and his wife Carole in the shop. Today, the team has grown to 60 members of staff, but family continues to be at the core of the company.
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Fresh Local Veg, IW Cheese and Eggs IW Farm Milk, IW Bread and Flour Good Wine Selection Local Meats General Groceries & Fresh Sandwiches Post Office 01983 740843 Brighstone, PO30 4AH brighstonevillageshop.co.uk
Open Mon - Sat 7.30am - 8pm Sun 8.30am - 5pm
Enjoy a Cream Tea, delicious cake or light lunch in our newly refurbished café. During your visit, try your hand at pottery painting, and browse our specially selected range of Isle of Wight products in our shop. Brook Road, Isle of Wight, PO41 0UE chessellpotterycafe.co.uk | 01983 531248
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AL TERNA T I VE BA R & R ES T A UR A NT
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Set in the heart of Ryde on bustling Union Street, Alternative Bar & Restaurant offers traditional cuisine with a contemporary twist Drawing on a variety of inspirations, business partners Zeph and Head Chef Matt, have created a menu that showcases local produce served up in seasonal, unique and exciting ways. You will also find specials that change monthly and celebrate different dining experiences from around the world. During May try North African dishes; June is Japanese month and July sees a Mediterranean menu take centre stage.
There is an extensive wine list and a tasty cocktail menu, as well as gin from the local Isle of Wight Distillery. Modern industrial decor complements the large dining space, with up to 30 covers on street level and more upstairs, that can also be hired out for private parties and functions. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan diners are extremely well-catered for. The restaurant is open daily
for lunch, evening dining and Sunday Roasts are served every Sunday from 12-4pm. alternativebarandrestaurant.co.uk
Alternative • Traditional food with a contemporary twist • Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan friendly • Seasonal cocktails • Extensive wine list • Open for Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Roasts • Booking advisable Experience dishes from around the world with our monthly changing specials: May is North African, June is Japanese and July is Mediterranean
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M AR K S & SP E NC E R M&S champions home grown tomatoes with island farmers Isle of Wight-based tomato producer, The Tomato Stall of Wight Salads, is recognised as one of England’s top tomato growers. Producing over 170 different varieties of tomato, they have been providing produce to M&S customers for over 15 years.
Brian Moralee, Growing Manager at Wight Salads, said: “We are passionate about providing consumers with the most flavoursome and nutritious produce and dedicate our time to growing the best quality tomatoes. The Isle of Wight offers an ideal setting to grow tomatoes as, being based off the mainland where cloud tends to settle, we have some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK. Our little island works perfectly to produce top-quality tomatoes which are vibrant in colour, rich in flavour and high in vitamins. To make sure we provide the very best varieties we are always trialling new types of tomato and M&S customers really enjoy a slightly quirkier variety. The small and sweet
David White, Salad Buyer at M&S, added: “Whether it’s enjoyed in a salad, on a burger or roasted for a punchy pasta sauce, the tomato is a household favourite. Wight Salads provide brilliant produce that really captures the flavour of summer and we are delighted to share the fruits of their labour with our customers.”
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One standout product and a favourite of many M&S customers, is the tangy, sweet and fresh Pure Isle of Wight Tomato Juice. Sun ripened organic tomatoes feature as the only ingredient in this product, which is testament to what a flavoursome fruit the humble tomato can be.
Santini variety is hugely popular, particularly for children who are making their first adventures into the tomato world and is perfect in a salad with mozzarella or as a healthy snack.”
Sample some of the Island’s best produce at our M&S stores at Litten Park, Newport or Terminus Road, Cowes.
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Enjoy all that the Island has to offer from our land and sea
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Celebrating 25 years
Established in 1993 Goddards is the Islands oldest brewery and one of the most established independent breweries in the UK. With all our beers brewed using Island barley we really are ‘Isle of Wight born and brewed’.
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UKVA ENGLISH WINE AWAR D WINNER 2016 & 2017
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TOURS & WINE TASTING Explore the history of Adgestone with a guided tour and sample our full range of English wines afterwards - no wine tasting experience necessary.
BED & BREAKFAST
Why not spend a peaceful evening in the vineyard sipping wine and sharing nibbles, before retiring to our beautifully decorated room for a romantic getaway?
FULLY LICENSED CAFE
Fully refurbished using recycled vineyard materials, enjoy sharing platters, light lunches, cream teas and of course, a glass or two of wine in our family friendly cafe.
THE OLDEST COMMERCIAL VINEYARD IN ENGLAND STILL OPERATING. Upper Road, Sandown PO36 OES | bookings@adgestonevineyard.co.uk | 01983 402882 | adgestonevineyard.co.uk
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HO USE O F C H I L L I
The House of Chilli is a hot-house of chilli-inspired creativity based in Branstone.
The southerly location and unique climate of the Island make for great chilli growing conditions. Here, the aim is not just to help the hardened ‘chilli-heads’ feel the burn, but to offer a range of products suited to all tastes and to spread the warming glow of chilli love.
You can pick up your own chilli plant to take home, choose from Reapers, Scorpions, Habaneros or Jalapeños. Don’t fear, they sell ice cream too, so if it gets too hot to handle, you can always cool yourself down.
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Selling an eye watering range of Isle of Wight produced chilli based commodities, including jams, sauces, balsamic vinegars, chocolate and even vodka!
C FO FO O D S L UX UR I OU S S HOR TBR E A D A ND B I S C U I T S Try the delicious range of shortbread and biscuits that are all lovingly handmade by Maria in her home kitchen on the Isle of Wight.
New flavours for this summer include; Black Forest, lemon and old favourites such as raspberry and clotted cream, banoffee, chocolate chip and clotted cream. CFO Foods also produce a great range of gluten free shortbreads.
Come along for free tasters and a chat at the shop in Island Originals, Holliers Park. Open 10.30am to 4.30pm, 7 days a week.
Try the Island’s own biscuit known as “Taffetys” which is local dialect for ‘dainty’ or ‘precious’ and the sugar free “Bettys biscuits”.
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THE GA R L I C FA R M From the zingy heat of raw garlic to the subtle sweetness of roasted cloves, The Garlic Farm have been experimenting with garlic for decades and are constantly pushing the boundaries of flavour.
At The Garlic Farm shop and restaurant, you can sample an incredible spectrum of delicious garicky flavours. The Boswell family are passionate about exceptional flavours and have opened up their farm to share their creations with you.
goodness with freshly prepared breakfasts and lunches, using plenty of fresh garlic, local ingredients and foodie inspiration.
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The taste experience room gives you a chance to try any or all of the farm’s 60 plus products and the restaurant has a full menu of garlicky
7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM-5PM (9am-6pm during school Summer holidays)
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meet the chef Local chefs tell us what tickles their taste buds on the Isle of Wight. Paul Hayward from The Crab & Lobster, Bembridge... What’s the best thing about the Isle of Wight food culture? For us at The Crab & Lobster, it has to be the seafood. As a local ingredient it is very important to us. We are very close to the sea but it is still hard to get hold of as there is such a huge demand.
Your favourite place for a special night out? I do enjoy going to the Character Inns other pubs, especially The Sun, Hulverstone for its stunning views. However, if I want to completely get away from work and for a special occasion, you can’t beat Burrs in Newport. I know the chef there and a lot of local produce is used in its dishes.
What is your favourite local ingredient?
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At the moment, it is the seafood we are getting in daily. However, during the winter months, I enjoy working with the game on the Island. There are 140 shoots here so there is always something to work with.
What is your favourite local tipple? Me and my wife are quite new to gin and are really enjoying it, particularly the local Mermaid Gin.
What is the one dish on your menu you keep coming back to? For me, a good steak is always a favourite. A nice piece of rump served with peppercorn sauce, a dressed salad and some triple cooked chips.
The Crab & Lobster, crabandlobsterinn.co.uk
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“As fresh as you like it” Tucked away in Brading (right next door to Oasis) Delysia Farm is a gift to the eyes as much as the belly. Produce at Delysia Farm is arguably as fresh as you can get, with owner John Day; catching, growing, smoking and preparing the vast majority himself.
• Freshly laid duck, goose & chicken eggs • Freshly picked fruit and vegetables • Crab & lobster caught from Bembridge Ledge • Onsite smoker smoking pheasant, partridge, trout and salmon when in season
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The Breakfast Club
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Don’t skip breakfast! Well, that’s what they say. With our round-up of some of the best places on the Isle of Wight for the most important meal of the day, there won’t be any chance of that. In fact, the problem will be fitting them all in!
Things are done properly at The Royal Hotel – breakfast included.
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For top-notch posh nosh:
For breakfast with a view:
For a regal breakfast, head to The Royal Hotel in Ventnor. Open to everyone (you don’t have to spend the night) there is an excellent choice depending on what mood your taste buds are in. Choose from a classic Full English or if you fancy changing things up a bit, try dishes such as eggs Benedict, Loch Duart smoked salmon served with scrambled eggs or smoked haddock served with poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Want it extra-special? Add a glass of Bucks Fizz too.
Blueberry’s Café has an enviable position, sitting right by the cliff path between Sandown and Shanklin. You can sit outside and look out to sea towards Culver Down. Offering classic choices including your typical Full English, a smaller option as well vegetarian choices and plenty of bap options, you won’t go hungry.
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b/Blueberrys-Cafe For the whole clan: If you have a few fusspots amongst you, The Hungry Bear is a great option. There are good children’s portions for the ‘bear cubs’ and for those as hungry as a bear, the ‘full bear breakfasts’ are served all day. Everything is made onsite, including the bread, plus the produce is locally sourced and changes to reflect the seasonality of the ingredients. Set in the beautiful Lavender Farm surrounded by ancient woodland and hundreds of acres of unspoilt countryside, it is an idyllic spot. b/hungrybear.food
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Breakfast with breathtaking views at Blueberry’s Café
Fresh from the farm – Bluebell’s Café at Briddlesford Lodge Farm.
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For local produce: For a plate of local fayre, you would be hard pushed to find a better option than Bluebell’s Café at Briddlesford Lodge Farm. The ‘Bluebell Breakfast’ comprises of sausages made by the onsite butcher, Brownrigg’s freerange eggs, Isle of Wight tomatoes and multiseed granary toast from Grace’s Bakery. For
the veggies, try ‘Bluebell veggie breakfast’ using local tomatoes, eggs and potatoes or the new and popular addition ‘halloumi hash’ which uses Briddlesford’s own halloumi style cheese, made with milk from the Guernsey cows in the cheese factory on the farm. briddlesford.co.uk
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Wines, Juices Liqueurs & Ciders
FREE WINERY TOURS Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday we will be offering FREE guided winery tours. Tours will commence at: 11am, 12pm, & 1pm and will last approximately 30 minutes. We will go through the winemaking process and the equipment used, followed by a tasting of our wines, juices, liqueurs and ciders. (Booking is not necessary.) At all times throughout the day our winery is open for you to self tour.
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Earn it: Work up an appetite with a good walk or cycle ride pre-breakfast. From Newport, take the main cycle track towards Ryde. This riverside walk is ideal for ramblers and dog walkers and will make the breakfast that is waiting for you, well worth it. The Breeze Restaurant at Island Harbour is one of the Island’s best-kept secrets. With a stunning setting, large playarea for the kids and a super tasty breakfast, this won’t be your last visit.
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island-harbour.co.uk For the hair of the dog: It doesn’t matter how late you get up, at The Bargeman’s Rest in Newport, it will still be breakfast time. Served from 10.30am – 5pm, choose from The Tug, The Barge or The Titanic – if you can handle it! bargemansrest.com
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The Isle of Wight Brewery, the brewer of Award Winning Island Ales offer a stunning core range of traditional real ales together with Seasonal beers introduced throughout the year.
Free Island-wide delivery.
Hair of the dog? Wash it down with a pint at The Bargeman’s Rest.
For loads of choice: The Duck in Ryde has a breakfast menu that is bursting at the seams. Try the Duck House Breakfast or Taste favourite, the Streaky Bacon Breakfast Burger. Served up with avocado guacamole, flat mushroom, fried egg, hash browns and breakfast mayonnaise. theduckiow.co.uk
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Available in cask, bottles, polypins or mini casks which are ideal for parties or your own personal beer festival.
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Our love of locally sourced food and drink is nothing new, but seeking out authentic regional producers has regained huge popularity in recent times and here at the Western tip of the Island we’re proud purveyors of the best the Isle of Wight has to offer... Victorian sweets have experienced quite the renaissance in the past decade, with traditional manufacturing methods, flavours and packaging providing a really nostalgic experience. You can browse a vast array of these traditional sweets in our Isle of Wight Sweet Shop and Manufactory, as well as watching in awe and wonder as our confectioners create these sweet treats in front of your very eyes. Made from raw natural ingredients on site, we have a wide variety of flavours to choose from, including old favourites like Rhubarb & Custard, Banana splits, Strawberries & cream, Pear drops and many, many more including the famous ‘Wight Mint’. For those with a penchant for savoury products, our Taste of the Wight outlet is designed to showcase a wide selection of the very best produce that the Island has to offer. We stock beer and ale from Island breweries, who have been producing since the 1800s using traditional methods, with natural Island spring water and special yeast to create a unique
taste. You can also pick-up local apple juice and cider, fruit wines, liqueurs and cordials during your time with us. The Isle of Wight is home to the largest garlic grower in the UK who produce a vast array of chutneys and relishes to compliment any dish, most of which we stock here at The Needles. Likewise, our southerly location makes for great chilli growing conditions and we’re proud to purvey ‘The House of Chilli’products, from chilli-infused sauces, chutneys and chocolates to the aptly named ‘Baptism of Fire’ Vodka. With a warm welcome also awaiting you in Marconi’s licensed tea rooms, named after the great Guglielmo Marconi who sent the very first wireless transmission from here in 1897, there’s no need to ‘shop until you drop’ as you can take time out from your adventures to enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or speciality coffee, a range of sinful cakes and pastries and an extensive selection of soft drinks, cold beers and
alcoholic beverages. During 2017, our Marconi’s Restaurant has been refurbished with a brand new conservatory for our visitors to enjoy. For a more substantial freshly prepared meal for all the family, why not take advantage of the views over our festival street and sample the array of food choices the Restaurant has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you to The Needles: Landmark Attraction for an authentic Isle of Wight experience. The Needles Landmark Attraction Alum Bay, Totland PO39 0JD 01983 760900 theneedles.co.uk
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A Landmark family day out
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Visit our Taste of the Wight retail outlet Sweet Manufactory Marconi’s Licensed Tea Rooms Marconi’s Restaurant
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Out of the vase & onto the plate...
Instantly making a meal look more impressive, a simple flower can add depth and taste to your dish. Edible flowers have been used for years in cooking and food decorating, with some of the earliest recipes tracing back to 3000 BC when the Chinese were the first to experiment. Today, many restaurants are using flowers to enhance dishes with new flavours and unusual textures. One of the leading ‘floral experimenters’ is Ventnor Botanic
Garden where Head Gardener Chris Kidd and edulis chef, Brad Roe make a formidable combination. Ventnor Botanic Garden has an unparalleled collection of plants on the Isle of Wight and regularly utilise these into the restaurant menu. Some flowers are well known in highend cuisine, and are becoming more widely used elsewhere too, such as the flowers of borage, coriander, nasturtium, pansy and fennel. The Garden has an even wider range of plants that can be used, and it is Chris’ job to introduce these to the restaurant. Having worked as a professional
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horticulturist for over 30 years, both home and abroad in celebrated botanic gardens, Chris has been here for the last 18 years and is currently the curator. Here, he has developed the collections extensively and tutored the gardeners to have the plant knowledge to recommend flowers that would otherwise be overlooked.
Other places where you will more likely find flowers on your plate than in a vase include The Seaview Hotel, Three Buoys, The Royal and Heima. If you fancy having a go yourself and brightening up your dinner parties, take some advice from local foraging fan, Vanessa Bilton.
edulis chefs picking fresh produce for use in the kitchen.
“Spring has sprung and hints of summer are in the air, the Island is starting to look and smell beautiful. I myself am new to foraging flowers for the dinner table but with such an abundance all around us, it seems rude not to! The Island is covered with elder trees and if there’s one scent that is the epitome of an English summer, then it has to be the heady, fragrant scent of elderflowers. Their bountiful blossoms can be used for many things from elderflower cordial to elderflower jelly to name but two. One of my absolute favourites and one that carpets the Island in April in great swathes, is wild garlic. Most people use the leaves but the flowers are equally delicious and can be used as a garnish or to replace chives in many recipes. With a little knowledge you can turn an ordinary side salad into a very pretty dinner party addition. A scattering of yellow or orange marigold petals, fire-red nasturtiums or white or lilac borage petals, on top of any crisp lettuce of your choice makes such a pretty and inviting plate of food. I’ve actually seen borage used on lots of occasions due to its fresh cucumber-y flavour. Sprinkled over strawberries or Pavlova, floated on cocktails or frozen in ice cubes and popped into drinks.
So much colour and texture.
There are many, many flowers that are edible, roses, violets, primroses and dandelions to list a few but with any foraging, you must always check before you eat. Happy foraging.”
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The restaurant, edulis regularly adds the flowers and buds of Daylilies, Hemerocallis, to dishes. These are brightly coloured and highly tasty, the buds in particular are like an upmarket caper, with a unique fresh peapod flavour and crisp texture. In contrast, in May and June the chefs use the petals of Cistus as edible confetti on dishes. They have developed a layered approach with root vegetables sliced into micro thins and layered with petals to make translucent slices, something totally unique. The Garden has recently introduced evening cuisine sessions with guests travelling the world through Ventnor Botanical Garden to meet the amazing and sometimes strange plants, that will later grace their plate.
Q UARR A BBE Y
Quarr Abbey has the perfect balance between field and fork, with parts of the Abbey’s 200 acre estate being worked to produce a huge array of food stuffs...
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The style of growing here is definitely traditional and in keeping with the overall ethos of the Abbey – that you get back what you put in. Head Gardener Matthew Noyce takes this literally with traditional growing methods, nothing is artificially grown, nor are any pesticides used. This results in a far more labour intensive growing plan, but the taste and variety on offer make it all worthwhile. Following the traditional theme, much of the fruit and veg grown here are of a heritage variety, although they look anything but traditional! From purple carrots to the aptly named Turks Turban squash, heritage and legacy vegetables allow a range of flavours to be grown. The tea and farm shop sits within a beautifully maintained garden with the imposing Abbey creating a picture-perfect backdrop. Chefs work closely with the gardening team to create specials showing off what is on offer. Sharer’s boards are a favourite and it’s easy to see why. Using freshly picked salads and produce taken directly from the Abbey’s vegetable plot, with choices of meat, fish and ploughman’s, creating a delicious lunch for two.
Add in some of Quarr’s own chutneys or preserved pears and wash it down with a Quarr Abbey Ale you possibly have the most ‘local’ lunch available on the Island! The range of products in the farm shop that is either grown, made or farmed on the Abbey’s grounds is staggering. Jams and chutneys jostle for space next to apple juice (apples fresh from the orchard) whilst still and sparkling cider go down a treat in the warm summer months. Apples for the cider are exclusively from the abbey’s orchard with more than 120 trees. Spend a day at Quarr Abbey visiting the art gallery, walking the beautiful grounds or just relaxing with a cuppa!
The tea and farm shop are open daily: Weekdays 10.00 to 4.00 and Sundays 11.15 to 4.00 quarrabbey.org
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Allotment-grown produce ● Quarr Abbey jams ● chutneys ● honey ● coffee ● eggs ● ale ● Island products, gifts & souvenirs
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Scrumptious cakes ● cream teas ● soups ● sandwiches & paninis ● Speciality teas & coffees ● Daily specials created with allotment-grown produce ● Fully licensed
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Our restaurants celebrate great food using local ingredients
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TWENTY EIGHT The average price of a three course dinner is £28.
The restaurant at the Seaview Hotel has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for creative affordable food. The Seaview Hotel also has two bars serving pub classics, locallybrewed beer and the Isle of Wight’s own artisanal Mermaids Gin.
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Vegan Island...
Plant-based eating is one of the biggest food trends of 2018 and according to the Vegan Society, there are now over three million vegans in the UK...
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Here, local ‘Just Jane Vegan’ gives the lowdown on where to go for your vegan and veggie fix...
The new Vegan Burger on the menu at The Cow, Tapnell Farm Park.
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“So, whether you’re a full blown ethical vegan who has chosen to eliminate all animal products from your lifestyle, a plant-based eater, vegetarian or curious flexitarian, there are now more and more places on the Island offering meat, dairy and egg free options.
Living in the West Wight, I’ve never been short of good places to eat. Personal favourites of mine include The Piano Café, The Red Lion and The Hut. All of which have always been happy to accommodate me, even at short notice, showing how easily you can ‘veganise’ a non-vegan dish and turn it into something enjoyable, delicious and even a bit healthier. Off The Rails in Yarmouth now have a few offerings on its menu including the Vegan Burger, Black Garlic Pesto Pasta, and more recently, Smokebox Chilli which I’m still yet to try, but I swear I could almost taste it just by ogling the picture on Instagram.
Said mouth-watering image of Off the Rail’s vegan ‘Smokebox chilli’
Sean and Jim welcome you to the Ale & Oyster restaurant, featuring stunning views across Ventnor Bay; the perfect spot to spend time with friends & family. Using Local Produce 7 Shellfish & Meats 7 Fine wines 7 Selection of Real Ales, Lagers & Hot Drinks
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Just before Christmas, I ventured out to the Wight Mouse Inn in Chale, where a full vegan Christmas menu was on offer. It was a fantastic offering with three courses, each having THREE different dishes to choose from. I found it really difficult to decide what to have as it all looked so tempting. It was great value for money with hearty portions (I had to bring leftovers home in a box) and you could tell the chefs had really gone to an effort to research the ingredients.
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A vibrant summer salad from The Piano Café in Freshwater.
The staff were even clued up on which booze was suitable for vegans (yes, a lot of alcoholic drinks are not actually vegan, but that’s another story). It’s not just the pubs and restaurants that have been cottoning on. Being a mother of three, I spend a fair bit of time at Tapnell Farm Park. Ok too much time. Particularly in the café. This is because I know that whilst the kids are getting a good run around, I have the bonus of treating myself to a selection of vegan cakes, flapjacks, energy balls, chocolate bars, Hippeas snacks, dairy
There are plenty of places to try that cater for vegans and vegetarians, we recommend: • • • • • • •
The Garlic Farm, Newchurch The White Hart, Havenstreet The Sun Inn, Calbourne Three Buoys, Ryde Ventnor Botanic Garden, Ventnor The Basque Kitchen, Cowes Calbourne Classics, Calbourne
free yogurts and dairy free hot chocolate. They have just added a vegan burger to their menu and plenty of vegetarian options too. In fact, there are three plant-based milks to choose from for your Latte including oat, soya and almond, which is just fantastic. Lately I’m hearing of ‘Vegan Nights’ popping up in places all across the Island and you’ll find sellers such as The Vegan Boys, Souporium, Slab Fudge and DumplingDumpling at the ILOVEWIGHT food market in Brading.
Look out for the fabulous Vegan Boys at events accross the Island! (Rather fabulous) Illustration by Lilly Louise Allen.
Do vegan and the vegans will come. I dare say this movement is steadily gaining momentum. And I love it.”
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V EN TNO R BO T A NI C G A R D E N With its magnificent location in the Ventnor Undercliff, Ventnor enjoys one of the longest growing and dining-out seasons in the whole of the UK, it’s no wonder Ventnor Botanic Garden appeals to both garden enthusiasts and foodies... The Garden takes it’s growing very seriously and supplies fresh produce such as micro herbs and exotic salad leaves that you won’t find in a supermarket, to its popular edulis restaurant.
They also produce a range of delicious jams, chutneys and preserves which make great gifts to take home. More specialist produce such as oyster mushrooms are grown in the underground mushroom fruiting chamber, open daily. The Garden also makes a fabulous pit stop to treat
visiting friends and family in the tranquil Plantation Room Café serving delightful homemade cakes, fair trade teas and barista coffee every day between 10am and 5pm. botanic.co.uk
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Don’t miss the chance to enjoy one of the Garden’s real ales over lunch or dinner, brewed using its own hops. Or discover the refreshing flavour of Eucalyptus Cordial,
made from the Garden’s aromatic eucalyptus leaves.
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meet the chef Local chefs tell us what tickles their taste buds on the Isle of Wight. Mattew Egan from Three Buoys... What’s the best thing about the Isle of Wight food culture? The best thing about Isle of Wight food is seeing and dealing with suppliers who are being recognised not only on the Island, but on a national level. I enjoy being able to showcase and have the pleasure to work with the best of the Island.
Where is your favourite place for a pub lunch? The Taverners, Godshill. I always order from the specials board, of course washed down with the Taverners ale!
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What is your favourite local ingredient? I have always loved using goat cheese and curds. When I visited and tried the Green Barn Farm goat cheese, I had to start using it on my menu. It’s great having this local ingredient and being able to create interesting flavour combinations guests may not have tried before.
What is your favourite local tipple? An Espresso Martini using the Isle of Wight Distillery Rock Sea Vodka. I can’t get enough of them, all the ingredients a chef loves...
What is the one dish on your menu you keep coming back to? One of my go-to and most favourite dishes to make and eat is spring lamb, burnt aubergine purée, sweetbreads and goat curd – the combination is unbelievable.
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THE RO YA L H O TEL
Appearing in every Michelin Guide since its inception and achieving 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food for 20 consecutive years…
Take this opportunity to enjoy authentic British food. Our hotel restaurant, with its AA-rosette status and elegance, offers a superb dining experience. The menus are seasonal and our chefs make the very best use of local produce to provide you with a real taste of the Isle of Wight.
Ventnor’s delightfully balmy climate lends itself to languorous meals outside, and If the weather permits, the Riviera Terrace is undoubtedly one of the best destinations for a gourmet picnic.
The Royal Hotel Belgrave Road, Ventnor, PO38 1JJ royalhoteliow.co.uk
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Lunch and afternoon tea are served daily in the relaxed setting of The Brasserie, the Colonial-style conservatory or terrace. Fine dining doesn’t need to mean high prices with
lunch at an affordable £18 for two courses and cream tea for £7.50. Afternoon tea at The Royal, is a popular choice for a relaxed celebration, while dinner in the award-winning restaurant is always a treat.
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‘The Island’s only floating seafood cafe and shop’
Fisherman’s Wharf, Embankment Road, Bembridge, PO35 5NS
Visit us at: www.thebestdressedcrabintown.co.uk
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Enjoy lunches with the freshest, finest seafood straigtht from the boat. Try our speciality seafood platter for two. Fully licensed.
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Overlooking the lake, The Lakeside Park Hotel Bar and Brasserie benefits from an open environment with contemporary decor providing a unique space in which to enjoy a relaxed dining experience for around 100 guests. Open to non-residents. Advanced bookings are advised. Our popular daily specials menu is available for both lunch and dinner.
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OPEN DAILY Lunch 12 - 2.30pm. Dinner 6.30 - 9.30pm Ample parking available.
Lakeside Park Hotel | High Street | Wootton Bridge | Isle of Wight | PO33 4LJ Tel: 01983 882266 www.lakesideparkhotel.com
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SERVING SIMPLY DELICIOUS FOOD Tuesday-Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm All-day Breakfast . Brunch . Lunch Cream Tea . Homemade . Bread . Cakes Weekly Sunday Roast Club 11.00am - 4.00pm
HUNGRY BEAR
THE HUNGRY BEAR TRAVELLING KITCHEN Located at IOW Lavender Farm, Staplers Rd, Newport, IW, PO30 2LU. To make a booking call 01983 530097 or email hello@thehungrybear.org
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THE CO W A T T A P N E LL F A R M One of the Isle of Wight’s most unique eateries; The Cow is set in a converted Swiss barn at the heart of Tapnell Farm, surrounded by panoramic views of the Solent and downland.
takes on home-cooked classics, like sausage and mash, macaroni cheese, and fish and chips. These new dishes, which are also available as “lighter bite” sized portions for smaller appetites, join the stellar line-up of burgers and steaks that the restaurant has already made its name for.
The Cow’s talented team of chefs, led by Colby Meredith, are championing locally sourced produce, with fresh
For the more casual visitor, The Cow’s fully licensed bar serves local ales, speciality teas and coffees, and other
refreshments throughout the day, and the Bar and Restaurant both welcome dogs.
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Open 7 days a week for lunch, and Friday and Saturday evenings, the family-friendly restaurant offers diners a warm welcome in rustic, yet stylish surroundings. Having specialised in beef and dairy dishes over their first three years, the restaurant has launched a brand-new menu for 2018.
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Blessed with some stunning locations, make the most of our pubs and bars...
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The Sun Inn Calbourne
Home of Winkle Street
Set in the centre of Calbourne the Sun Inn is a traditional pub and restaurant popular with locals and holiday makers alike.Guests will find our pub friendly and comfortable offering classic winter favorites like homemade pies, stews and curries. Seasonal specials also available. Excellent selection of Gluten Free and Vegan meals. Early Bird and take out pizza menu available.Walking and Cycling parties welcome.
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NEW HO L MWO O D H OT E L, RESTA UR A NT A N D B A R
Situated on the water’s edge in Cowes. Open to non-residents all year round Offering fine cuisine, light bites, teas, coffees, excellent wines and everything you would expect from this friendly, family owned hotel along with the most stunning views of the activities on the Solent.
Check out the view on the new webcam at newholmwoodhotel.co.uk – and see what you are missing.
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Make sure you reserve a table for our Sunday and Wednesday Carveries, traditional lunches always popular from couples through to family gatherings.
Come and dine with us in our superb sea facing restaurant featuring, top quality cuisine from our hotel’s experienced team. We are open to non-residents all year round, seven days a week for fine dining and overnight accommodation. Tel: 01983 292508 • Web: newholmwoodhotel.co.uk Queens Road, Egypt Point, Cowes, IW PO31 8BW
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INNS OF DISTINCTION Inns of Distinction have championed the development, sustainability and traceability of using local produce for many years. Having worked with producers, growers and farmers for almost twenty years they have managed to raise the profile and quality of pub dining on the Isle of Wight. For many years they have strived to offer consistently produced dishes using quality ingredients from and around the Isle of Wight and its vast array of sources close by. At all three pubs they have a wealth of experience with chefs having worked with them for many years, each climbing through the ranks and achieving many accolades and awards along the way.
Having developed the pubs to an enviable standard they also offer 4 star AA graded accommodation to complement their dining reputation, with beautifully appointed rooms and hearty breakfasts. Inns of Distinction are passionate about pubs and have tastefully refurbished each site, managing to keep all of the original features and ambiance of the pub environment. Drinkers are not forgotten either with local real ales and continental lagers available along with an extensive wine selection available at each pub to complement the dining experience. With outside dining areas and live music evenings and afternoons in summer, visitors to the Isle of Wight can sit and dine in style overlooking the Solent or taking in the local views.
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The Island produces an array of amazing food and drink, but the undoubtable star of the show for spring that has been eagerly awaited, has got to be asparagus. Read our guide to choosing and eating the very best of this local delicacy‌
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ASP AR A G US ! When: Although it’s available all year round in supermarkets, we are talking about the real locally grown stuff, that is absolutely at its best. Pick it up from local farm shops from April to July. Where: Local farm shops are your best bet to get locally grown produce that has travelled minimal food miles and might have even been picked only that morning. Try Farmer Jacks, Brownriggs, Rosalie’s of Cowes Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop or The Farm Shop, Bembridge. Look out for tightly furled tips with straight, firm shoots. How:
For an alternative, it’s great grilled. Toss the spears in olive oil, season with salt and place in a hot oven for about 10 minutes. Serve up with a tasty summer roast chicken. If the sun is shining, why not pop them on the barbecue. Do the same as for grilling, just make sure to remove them before they char. Eat out: Many of the Island’s eateries put locally grown asparagus on the menu as soon as the first spears are in. Try The Spyglass Inn, The Fishbourne, The Sun Inn, Hulverstone, Morgans Restaurant and The Garlic Farm.
Pick up your fresh local asparagus from local farm shops between April to July! #seasonal #shoplocal
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Wash and then remove the ends of larger asparagus. You can boil it, but for the best taste, steaming is where it’s at. Steam for about four minutes then serve with Hollandaise sauce or dipped into a runny egg.
Y E OL D VI L L A G E I N N Welcome to the Ye Old Village Inn, where every visitor is a local and every local is a guest... Nestled in the heart of Bembridge old High Street, this quirky traditional styled building is reputed to have been serving pints since 1787. Ye Old Village Inn remains faithful to the community and sources produce locally wherever possible. Home cooked food is served daily.
Ye Old Village Inn really is a pub at the heart of its community, at the forefront of everything it does. LOOKING AFTER TRAVELLERS AND LOCALS ALIKE, SINCE 1787.
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Our main pub menus are complemented with an extensive specials board, using local ingredients.
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THE POINTER INN HIGH STREET, NEWCHURCH PO36 ONN AWARD WINNING COUNTRY PUB, WITH A HEATED OUTSIDE VERANDA AND VIEWS ACROSS THE NEWCHURCH COUNTRYSIDE Enjoy a refreshing pint and try some of our fine food made with fresh local produce in a happy & friendly atmosphere. Daily specials board available. Beautiful Sunday roast dinners. Dogs welcome. bs “Britains top pu ch”, lun ay nd Su for h - The Telegrap
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Whatever time of year, you can’t beat a walk that culminates in a good pub lunch. Spring offers mild weather, pretty scenery and if you are lucky, a stint in a sunny pub garden. Inns of Distinction have pubs on some of the Islands most popular walks. Throw in the fact that they have extensive menus filled with local produce and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family, including the four-pawed variety.
The Boathouse in Seaview sits right opposite the beach, perfect for resting weary legs and refreshing with a pint of local ale or locally distilled gin, as well as an award-winning menu. On the fringes of Puckpool Park and its amenities, ideal for an evening constitutional and is only 30 minutes along the beautiful Appley beach to the shopping centre of Ryde. In the other direction the chic sailing village of Seaview is just along the coast, as is the Hersey Nature Reserve. theboathouseiow.co.uk
The Fishbourne is on the coastal path and is an ideal stop off point for lunch or an overnight stay if you are doing the long stretch between Cowes and Bembridge for example. For the slightly less energetic it is a ten minute woodland path stroll from the historic Quarr Abbey and a little over an hours walk from all that Ryde has to offer. For an after dinner stroll what could be better than a two minute ramble from the pub through the beautiful Fishbourne village to the little known and secluded Fishbourne beach? thefishbourne.co.uk
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The Spinnaker is situated on the edge of the large village of Bembridge and it is only a ten minute stroll to the varied boutique shops the village has to offer. 20 minutes walk will take you to Bembridge beach and the Foreland, where at low tide, a huge expanse of beach and rock pools open up to be explored. The National Trust’s Bembridge Windmill is 30 minutes walk from The Spinnaker and is always worth a visit. From there wonderful high hedged paths lead to views over the airport, downs and beyond. The Boathouse
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THE B R E E Z E
Visit the Breeze Restaurant and Bar at the picturesque Island Harbour Marina, where a very warm welcome awaits you...
The Breeze has been extensively refurbished, adding a brand new separate function room. The outside seating area and open-air seating platform are perfect for enjoying views over the marina and the beautiful River Medina. All meals are home-cooked from fresh local produce, with the aim of producing a quality dining experience at very reasonable prices.
You may also be lucky enough to enjoy an evening drink listening to the regular live music, whilst watching the sun setting over the west bank of the river. island-harbour.co.uk
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With ample parking, outside seating and a heated decking area; all overlooking the
picturesque marina and scenic Medina Valley. It’s perfectly located for riverside walks and in close proximity to a cycle track.
The Breeze Restaurant and Bar is situated within the beautiful surroundings of Island Harbour Marina. BREAK FAST | LUNCH | DINNER SNACKS | TEA & COF F EE A SELECTION OF WINE, BEERS & SP IRI TS SUN–THURS: 9AM–10.30PM F RI–SAT: 9AM–11PM
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When looking for a place to stay on the Island, why not combine it with your love of eating (come on admit it, you love food!) and stay somewhere that satisfies the taste buds too?
Working up an appetite in the meadow at The Garlic Farm.
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For the Gastro-traveller: For those where food comes first, you will not be disappointed with a stay at the Seaview Hotel. At the forefront of fine dining on the Isle of Wight, it has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for the past two years, an award that recognises creative yet affordable food. Here, you have the choice of dining depending on your mood. Choose from either the hotel’s restaurant which is headed
up by Liam Howes, one of the youngest and brightest chefs on the Island, where you will find local produce as the star of the show: or try the more informal Naval Mess, an ideal setting for a spot of afternoon tea. Finally, one of the quirks of the hotel is The Pump Bar, a traditional pub set in the heart of the hotel building. Bar snacks, classic pub fayre and a fine selection of local real ales. seaviewhotel.co.uk For the Family:
The Chequers Inn is the perfect place to eat, sleep and drink on the Isle of Wight. Offering a traditional pub atmosphere, whilst delivering fantastic fresh tasty food. Large children’s play area.
We serve breakfast on Friday, Saturday & Sunday mornings with an all-day carvery available on Sundays.
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Taste the best of the Island’s produce at the Seaview Hotel.
Yes, there is somewhere you can stay that has both lovely local produce and is a great base for kids too – The Garlic Farm has got the best of both worlds. Possibly the most famous of all the Island’s exports, the farm has been growing garlic for over 40 years. The bulb is king here and the restaurant is extremely popular, serving up excellent breakfasts and lunches, as well as being open for special evening events throughout the year. They have a dedicated children’s menu with a great range of options with as much or as little garlic as they fancy.
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‘Mine’s a...’ – sample the large list of local tipples at the High Down Inn
The farm is based in the picturesque village of Newchurch, at the heart of many cycle and walking routes and is a wonderful place to spot wildlife, including red squirrels, peacocks and butterflies. Choose to stay in any of the seven self catering cottages and three yurts located around the farm. thegarlicfarm.co.uk For the Dog: There is no need to compromise on where you are staying just because your fourlegged friend is coming along too – the Best Western New Holmwood Hotel will take care of you both. Well known on the Island for welcoming guests of the furry variety with a bag of biscuits upon arrival. The hotel
Bring your pooch along to stay at the Best Western New Holmwood Hotel.
accommodates dogs in its rooms (number nine is a firm favourite due to its private outside space) and around the hotel on a lead, apart from the restaurant. However, you will not miss out on the excellent food on offer, as you are able to dine in the adjacent sun lounge or bar. Try dishes such as Moroccan meatballs or the Isle of Wight beef carpaccio – just make sure to leave enough for a doggy bag! newholmwoodhotel.co.uk For the Beer Lover: It’s not all about food, good drink plays an important part too. The Highdown Inn, Totland is stocked to the rafters with a fine selection of excellent wines, lagers, real ales and spirits. Try local specialities including the range from Ventnor Botanic Garden which has a real ale, pale ale and lager to try. You will also find gin and vodka from the Isle of Wight Distillery, perfect for a nightcap. Real ale is a favourite here, with regularly changing offerings from all over the UK. There is even a beer festival here from 6-8 July 2018 where the range will be totally different from what is available in the bar. The pub has three rooms to choose from and as well as the alcohol on offer, this is a fab base for walking or cycling and exploring the rugged west Wight. highdowninn.com
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The Winter Gardens is open for food from 9.30am every day and boasts a home cooked fresh Sunday roast every Sunday.
it is the perfect location for private events, including christenings, birthday parties, and other family gatherings.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, or a party for several hundred, The Winter Gardens is able to offer a venue that not only has spectacular views of the English Channel and the town, but facilities and service to match. Built in 1936,
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THE SPYG L A SS I N N The Island’s best known pub, with arguably the best location of any pub in the south of England... The award-winning Spyglass Inn has been welcoming people for the past 30 years. A local family-run freehouse pub is world-renowned for its warm welcome, hearty homecooked food and quality wines and real ales. Sit on the large terrace above the waves, overlooking the English Channel. Take advantage of the seafood, the pubs specialty, with fresh crab and lobster delivered straight to the door from the Ventnor Haven Fishery.
Live music is a key feature and you can enjoy the sounds of local musicians almost every day of the week, from pianists, blues and jazz. You’ll love The Spyglass so much you won’t want to leave. So why not extend your stay in one of the comfortable self-catering apartments overlooking Ventnor Bay and the Channel.
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The award-winning Island family-run freehouse pub Unrivaled views of the English Channel Live local music Open daily from 10am for tea and coffee Full menu 12 noon - 9.30pm accomodation available Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JX 01983 855338 thespyglass.com
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SHANK L I N C HI N E & FIS H ER M A N ’ S C O T TA G E Shanklin Chine celebrated its 200th Anniversary Year in 2017 making it the Island’s oldest established tourist attraction.
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Millions of visitors have passed through the stunning tree-lined gorge, gazing at its breathtaking natural beauty… an inspiration to generations of visitors for two Centuries. A Sight of Nature Conservation – Shanklin Chine is now a registered Charity (1173736) to ensure it is preserved for future generations. The wondrous Chine here is a very great lion; I wish I had as many guineas as there have been spyglasses in it” John Keats – July 1819 There are few places on the Isle of Wight, let alone England, that can boast such a tranquil and picturesque location. The Chine truly is a natural spectacle, carved by Mother Nature’s own hands over thousands of years. It cuts its way from Shanklin Old Village to the sandy beach and Esplanade far below... and is the perfect place to spend a lazy morning, afternoon or evening.
savvy locals, this is one of the best kept Isle of Wight secrets. Boasting the most enviable beachfront location that never fails to disappoint, Fisherman’s Cottage is famed for its home cooked lunches and dinners, specializing in locally caught seafood which can be found on the daily specials board. Open daily to the end of October, the pub is child and dog friendly and perfect for escaping to after a long day on the beach or following a long coastal stroll around the bay from Sandown. Shanklin Chine 01983 866432 shanklinchine.co.uk Fisherman’s Cottage 01983 863882 fishermanscottage shanklin.co.uk
Nestled just beneath Shanklin Chine at the far end of Shanklin Esplanade you will find Fisherman’s Cottage, Shanklin’s original dining pub on the beach. Frequented by discerning Island visitors and
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~ Royal China ~ 16 High Street, Sandown PO36 8DE | Chinese Restaurant
A wide selection of Peking, Cantonese & Szechaun dishes. Fine food, cool décor, a smart, stylish bar & amazing authentic cuisine. Food is all freshly prepared by a master chef with over 25 years’ experience. You’ll be well looked after from the moment you step inside the door. Lunch: 12noon - 2.15pm Evening: 5.30pm - 11.30pm Open till midnight Fri & Sat 7 days a week, all year round including Bank Holidays
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Takeaway available with delivery 5.30pm - 11pm
Tel: 01983 401128 or 402777 | www.royalchinaiow.co.uk
THE WHITE HART
Extensive specials board, predominantly homemade, using a range of local produce.
THE CEDARS With a lovely garden dominating two sides of the pub, The Cedars isn’t short on outdoor space. Sample our great range of homecooked meals, freshly prepared from some of the Island’s best ingredients. Wednesday Curry Day 12noon-2.30pm & 6pm-9pm Senior Citizen 2 course lunch Mon-Sat, 12noon-2pm favourites include roast of the day & battered haddock chips and peas. £6.95
Homemade vegetarian options & desserts. Dietary requirements catered for. Car park | Cosy Dining Pub | Booking advised Food served (high season): 12-2.30pm & 6pm-9pm Mon-Sat. 12-8pm Sun. Main Rd, Havenstreet, PO33 4DP 01983 883485 whitehartiow.co.uk
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Based at Island Airport Sandown, which has been established for 82 years and currently operates as a private airfield... On a nice, clear day you can expect to see all manner of aircraft from Cessna types to Vintage Aircraft. You might even spot the occasional fly-pasts of Spitfires.
The airport is situated directly off of Newport Road in Lake. Keep an eye on the website for the latest event updates including Fairweather Festival. eghn.org.uk 01983 716926
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The licensed Bistro offers a range of good food and drink, most of which is sourced locally. New for 2018, our Asado grill BBQ and hot smoker, appropriately named ‘Spit-Fire’ hosts a mouthwatering array of locally reared, seasoned meats including ribs, chorizo sausages and smoked brisket.
There is extensive covered seating outside, with fantastic views of the landing aircraft. Children are welcome and even have access to the open cockpit Virtual Reality Tornado simulator. Most Sundays feature live music performances from great local artists.
Island Bistro Restaurant and Bar situated in the countryside surroundings of Isle of Wight Airport GREAT FOOD | SNACKS | TEA COFFEE | HOMEMADE CAKES SELECTION OF WINE, BEERS & SPIRI TS
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With Matt Noyce, Head Gardener and Estate Manager at Quarr Abbey.
Matt is back discussing the benefits of buying local on the Isle of Wight and where to enjoy seeing the Island’s produce being grown... “Living on one of the most southernmost parts of the UK does have its benefits. Fresh sea air, great beaches and a fine selection of dinosaur bones falling out of the eroding cliffs are a great start. However, for the budding gardener or the food producer alike, it’s the growing conditions here on the Isle of Wight that are really exceptional.
I tend to a 200 acre estate which is home to a community of Benedictine monks. Quarr Abbey is located on the northern coast of the Island and is unmistakable with its striking architecture. Blessed by its unique setting, the site includes woodlands, pasture, orchards, ornamental areas and a walled garden enclosing the Abbey’s vegetable plot, farm and tea shop. The vegetable plot is where the horticultural magic happens as I have tailored the growing plan around heritage, heirloom and local varieties of plants and fruits. From Shetland Blacks, a small deep purple potato (reputed to have
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been rescued from an Armada wreck in the Shetland Isles) to the Chioggia Pink beetroot, a pink and white beetroot from 1840s Italy. There are plenty of interesting varieties of fruit and vegetables available to try from our vegetable plot. I feel hugely passionate about growing great tasting, quality and somewhat unusual produce using sound growing practices. This satisfies a growing market of customers who want to know the provenance of produce and the growing methods of the food that they eat. I’m not surprised of this intrigue, as I too am one of those people.
A selection of tasty, fresh produce.
It’s not just the Isle of Wight’s location that is key to growing great produce, it’s the people too. There are many individuals who put a huge amount of effort and passion in to what they grow and harvest, a real labour of love. I think this is because ultimately, people do recognise that you get out what you put in. Feed and nurture the land in a caring and responsible way and the land will then yield. The Island is home to family run farms, such as Living Larder, who supply popular fruit and vegetable box schemes through to large commercial growers. One such large producer who specialises in its ‘field’ is The Tomato Stall, supplying a mind boggling range of the not-so-humble tomato (as the name suggests!). Other Island growers welcome the public in to their growing spaces including The Garlic Farm, who invite visitors to take a tour around the farm and supply everything garlicky in the on-site shop. Fortunately, the love of food and produce runs deeply on the Island and you are never far from a farmers market, food fayre or food themed festival. Favorites for me and my family are the Garlic Festival, usually around the middle of August, Bembridge Harbour Food Festival in late September and the Farmers Markets in Newport (Fridays) and Ryde (Saturdays).
Tending to the garden requires patience, but the rewards are worth it.
It is always reassuring and refreshing to meet and chat with the growers of your food.
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But why is the Isle of Wight such a good place for growing and sourcing produce? Geographically, the Island is very well placed to enjoy more than its fair share of sunshine. With long standing records as being one of the sunniest places in the UK, parts of the Island have been known to bask in over 2000 hours of sunshine per year. The other bonus of its location is that in the summer months, the Island can usually escape seasonal unsettled weather when the winds are in its favour and clouds can be seen gathering over the mainland and not overhead. This all said, there are areas that maintain a micro-climate such as Ventnor Botanic Garden who are able to showcase an amazing subtropical and exotic plant collection.
Tennyson Tearooms Local seafood restaurant Country family pub | Bed & breakfast A beautiful example of a traditional country pub set in outstanding surroundings.
Traditional English cream teas and homemade cakes available. Tennyson Tearooms is open daily so pop in and say hello!
Select your meal from the daily specials board, and enjoy an excellent meal either in the bar, restaurant or patio garden. We’re noted for our local meat, seafood and shellfish. Complement your meal with a wine from our extensive wine list, or a pint of real ale. Walkers and cyclists welcome.
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Pub Beer Festival Friday 6th – Sunday 8th July
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THE ST E A ME R I N N
Enviably situated on Shanklin Esplanade, this Island family-run, freehouse offers a superb menu to compliment its panoramic views... Enjoy some of the best seafood the Island has to offer, with freshly caught local fish, crab and lobster, plus all the homemade pub favourites. The bar is open all day, everyday serving real ales, fine wines and a selection of soft drinks. When the sun shines, you can’t beat sitting on the veranda looking out over the sandy beaches. It’s a relaxed and welcoming pitstop with the sounds of live local music every weekend.
for the first time visitor. If you’re looking to stay a little longer, The Steamer Inn has eight beautifully decorated ensuite bed and breakfast rooms, making it the ideal base for your stay on the Isle of Wight.
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The enormous ship propeller sitting outside the entrance to the pub makes it easy to spot
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LIVE MUSIC & GREAT FOOD Real pub, great location Fresh locally sourced seafood Real ales & fine wines Panoramic views of Shanklin Seafront Accomoodation available
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A very popular, family-run, restaurant and bar, in a prime location overlooking the stunning Sandown Bay. The outside decking area offers uninterrupted views over the sandy beach...
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Established for eight years, it has built up a strong trade with both locals and tourists alike. Offering a relaxed, unpretentious dining experience, whilst not compromising on the quality of food, service or atmosphere. During the summer you could quite easily forget you were even in Sandown and think you were somewhere in the Mediterranean. With delicious homemade fresh food, the
extensive menu is designed to have something for everyone, including a healthy children’s menu. The word about town is that you can’t leave here without trying their famous Malteser cake! With the vibrant atmosphere, fantastic food, friendly service and great value for money, this place is a must to try! A perfect place for families, couples and groups of friends to either celebrate an occasion or just meet up for lunch.
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THE CUL VE R H A VE N I N N Next to the Monument on top of Culver Down sits the Culver Haven, a family-run freehouse pub with fantastic views of Portsmouth, past Bembridge and across Sandown Bay... Situated on the downs with beautiful walks along the cliff tops and down to the beaches. There’s plenty of free parking too.
Watch the wild sheep crop National Trust land or the cattle grazing nearby, in the winter warm yourself by the fire.
Specialising in a home-cooked traditional British menu, using fresh local ingredients and suppliers to complement regional beers and great wines, along with freshly ground coffee and a wide variety of teas.
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meet the chef Local chefs tell us what tickles their taste buds on the Isle of Wight. Emma Guy, The Beach Hut and The Auctioneer... What’s the best thing about the Isle of Wight food culture? The diversity. When I won The Gurt Cook Off last year I was amazed to see so much local produce available. We are so lucky to have an abundance, from Island smoked salmon to Tipsy Wight vodkas, as well as locally made ales and a great fizz from Adgestone this year. Plus look at our crab, lobster and prawns when they are in season.
What is your favourite local ingredient? Fresh crab of course. It’s fabulous.
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Where would you go for a cuppa and a slice of something nice? When the sun is out there is no better spot than The Beach Hut in Bembridge sitting watching the waves crash on the beach.
Your favourite place for a special night out? We like to walk along to The Duck for supper, the food is superb.
What is the one dish on your menu you keep coming back to? Our fabulous lobster bisque with fresh IW crab. It’s extremely moreish!
What is your favourite local tipple? Adgestone fizz. It’s simply lovely. I’ve also got quite partial to a Quarr Abbey Ale… it’s light with a sweet honey flavour.
The Beach Hut, isleofwightbeachbar.co.uk The Auctioneer, 07538 233337
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THE B A R G E MA N’S R E S T This characterful family-run, freehouse pub is only a two minute stroll from the centre of town... The Bargeman’s Rest sits atop the quay, where the River Medina runs from Cowes to Newport, at the heart of the Island.
Expect to find local live music most nights of the week adding to the unique Bargeman’s charm.
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The large beer garden is right on the water’s edge and extends the full length of the pub, providing a pretty spot to relax in the sunshine and enjoy the riverside ambience. Once inside, you will see the walls are decorated with fascinating marine artefacts and nauticalia, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all the family.
Enjoy home-cooked food from the extensive menu or the wide range of daily changing specials.
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Julia’s Tea Room DIMBOLA MUSEUM & GALLERIES
CHURCHILLS Enjoy a light lunch, snacks, cakes or a cream tea at Churchills, the in house café at the Wight Military and Heritage Museum.
Enjoy a delicious homemade cake, cream tea or light lunch in the former home of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron
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Relax in our cosy tea room or sunny garden overlooking Freshwater Bay. Plus – browse our exhibitions featuring fantastic local artists!
Entry to the museum is not necessary to enjoy the atmosphere at Churchills.
Free WiFi | Fully licensed Groups welcome | Available for private hire Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, PO40 9QE (01983) 756814 | www.dimbola.co.uk
WIGHT MILITARY & HERITAGE MUSEUM 490 Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8QU.
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THE DA I R Y MA N ’ S D AU G H T E R Pubs do not get more traditional than The Dairyman’s Daughter in Arreton... Set in the heart of the stunning Arreton Valley, the pub boasts an olde-worlde charm, with a rustic interior, where you will find all sorts of memorabilia adorning the walls including an impressive accordion collection. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming and you will find a large menu of home-cooked food, an excellent specials board, together with cosy bar area if you are just popping in for a drink.
The pub is located within Arreton Barns, the Island’s largest arts and crafts centre and a popular visitor attractions. It is free to visit and park, so there’s always a great excuse to pop into the Dairyman’s.
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There’s a longstanding tradition of folk music and local bands play live most evenings, with a special folk night every Tuesday.
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A TRADITIONAL PUB IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE Well behaved dogs & muddy boots welcome. Open daily serving hearty, home-cooked food. Fine wines, real ales, draught lagers, Guiness, ciders, spirits, soft drinks & coffee. ARRETON BARNS, MAIN ROAD, ARRETON, PO30 3AA, | 01983 539361 ARRETONBARNS.CO.UK b/TheDairymansDaughter a/JoinTheLocals
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Eating at the source of the produce is a huge trend that is only seems to be growing for 2018. Here on the Isle of Wight, we are lucky to have several places that enable you to eat or drink where the produce is being ‘created’. x taste o f th e w ig h t a Taste IW b / t a st eoft hewight
The Mermaid, home to the Isle of Wight Distillery
One of the early pioneers of this movement is The Garlic Farm. Here, you can enjoy a meal in the restaurant and café, with garlic playing the starring role.
Set on a working dairy farm, Bluebells Café at Briddlesford Lodge Farm is a great place to enjoy produce that has travelled mere metres rather than miles. Whether it is the milk in your latte (choose from skimmed, semi-skimmed or whole); the butter on your crumpet; the cream on your scone or even
Quarr Abbey Tea Room has an abundance of produce growing in its own allotment, much of which is served up on the menu or available to purchase from the farm shop. Freshly laid eggs, honey, jams and chutneys are just some of what you can expect to find. It even has its own ale. Quarr Abbey Ale is made by local brewery Goddards and uses coriander and sweet gale grown in the abbey’s own gardens. As well as eating, drinking at the source is also possible on the Island. Caffe Isola in Newport have recently expanded with a stunning café in a converted church lecture hall. This now allows a space large enough to roast their own Island Roasted Coffee on site, as well as offer barista training to the selfconfessed coffee-geeks. Adgestone Vineyard has an on-site café where you can enjoy a glass of the wine whilst looking over the vineyard towards the sea.
Much of the produce in the Quarr Abbey Tearoom is grown onsite!
The latest addition is The Mermaid, which recently opened in Pondwell. Home to the Isle of Wight Distillery and the Mermaid Gin, Rock Sea Vodka and soon, whiskey.
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Enjoy a seafood platter at The Best Dressed Crab, the floating café where you will find the freshest shellfish landed straight from the boat.
the cheese on your cheese board (they have Gouda, Cheddar, Caerphilly, Feta-style and Halloumi style) you can see exactly where the produce has come from. Take a trip on one of the ‘Welly Wednesday’s’ during the holidays for a farm tour, including inside the dairy, where all the magic happens.
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Wide selection of real ales, lagers, wines and spirits.
Live entertainment every Saturday and karaoke every Wednesday Less than 5 minutes walk from both train and bus stations. Designated pool table area and darts. It’s here that locals come to drink!
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THE OL D BA R R A C KS The Old Barracks is situated within Puckpool Park, once a Victorian Fortification Battery used to guard the Solent and now a space loved by families and dog walkers alike. Offering fantastic sea views, sandy beaches, a children’s play park, tennis courts, mini golf, petanque, putting and beautiful gardens, there really is something here for everyone.
Throughout the year they hold various events including an outdoor cinema, evening BBQ’s with live music,
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One of our specialities is our ‘Pucka Pizzas’. Dan is a fourth generation baker and uses a traditional dough recipe, baking pizzas to order in a stone based oven. With a unique variety of flavours from fresh crab and tarragon, cranberry and chicken or to a
traditional Margherita. A full menu including daily specials, homemade beef burgers, light snacks, and children’s meals, as well as a licensed bar serving fine wines, local beers and summer cocktails. Daily homemade cakes, cream teas, fresh coffee, ice creams and refreshments are also available.
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Open 7 days a week 9am till close. Dogs welcome. Vegetarians catered for and gluten free available. Hot and cold drinks, ice-creams, cakes and a selection of hot and cold food available.
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meet the chef Local chefs tell us what tickles their taste buds on the Isle of Wight. Iain Cowcher, Ganders Restaurant...
What’s the best thing about the Isle of Wight food culture? The variety of establishments around, from coffee shops and pubs to delis and restaurants
What is your favourite local ingredient? Crab and lobster. We buy ours from ‘The Best Dressed Crab’ and use in our crab cakes, salad salsa stacks, soups and lobster Thermidor, which is a big hit in the summer.
Where would you go for a cuppa and a slice of something nice? Lane End Deli Cafe or Crave Ice Cream in Ventnor is not to be missed.
Your favourite place for a special night out? It has to be Michelangelo’s in Ryde.
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What is the one dish on your menu you keep coming back to? It would be any of the desserts. I have a very sweet tooth!
What is your favourite local tipple? Isle of Wight Distillery’s Rock Sea Vodka with Fever Tree tonic with loads of ice and slice of lime.
Ganders Restaurant, ganders.co.uk
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Caffe Isola has long been at the forefront of the Island’s artisan coffee scene...
Run by Dan Burgess and his Sicilian wife Viviana, the coffee bar was originally set up as a flagship outlet for their wholesale business, The I.O.W Espresso Co, which started out over 15 years ago.
The menu reflects the marriage of local produce with Viviana’s Sicilian heritage, offering paninis and traditional hand cut sandwiches, salads and soups and of course plenty of homemade cakes! An enhanced breakfast and kids menus and authentic Italian pasta specials will also be added. The gallery will house a retail area that will showcase some of the Islands great artisan cottage industry producers as well as,
of course, expanding on the company’s coffee equipment and education offerings. Customers will also be able to experience a smaller scale version of the roastery from green coffee preparation, through traditional drum roasting, to packing the finished product.
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In 2010 they launched their Island Roasted brand commercially which can now be found all over the Island as well as on the mainland. 2018 has seen expansion into an exciting new site in Upper St James Street, Newport, an area which has become a real hub for local businesses. The former Beavis building, which was originally a church
lecture hall, was perfect for us to expand our artisan café and incorporate even more local retail products, says Dan.
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The Salix offers a warm welcome at the licensed beach side cafe on Small Hope Beach.
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With such an abundance of great places to eat out on the Island, from quirky little bistros to the classic pub grub, you will never run out of new places to try on your holiday. However, sometimes it is nice to have a relaxing meal at home, and when the mood strikes and you feel like cooking on your hols, make sure to include some of our amazing local produce. x taste o f th e w ig h t a Taste IW b / t a st eoft hewight
Push the boat out: For gourmet taste and style, a Gallybagger Soufflé is a showstopper but surprisingly easy to make, even in a self-catering kitchen. Gallybagger cheese is unique to the Isle of Wight, with the name coming from the local colloquialism for scarecrow. Similar to cheddar, it is made in such small quantities that it rarely leaves the Island, instead being sold in local shops and showcased in local restaurants. Check out the recipe from the chef at The Dairyman’s Daughter online.
Try baking your Isle of Wight Soft for a local twist on a baked Camembert.
Nice and simple:
Fresh out of the oven – Gallybagger Soufflés.
Suns out, buns out: If you have the use of a barbecue, then make the most of locally reared meat and smother it in some of the delicious sauces and marinades from The Garlic Farm. Baste chicken in the super-tasty barbecue sauce with (you’ve guessed it) garlic and if you are feeling brave, top burgers with the legendary Vampire Slayer Seriously Hot Sauce.
Pimp your pasta with some Pink’s pesto!
For fuss-pots: If you have a fussy one in your party, a simple pesto-pasta might be your saviour. Pink’s do a great range of flavours from classics such as Smoked Tomato or Basil & Garlic, to more adventurous Watercress & Wasabi. Simply stir into cooked pasta. Add some cooked chicken or salmon for a more substantial meal.
Add some heat to your barbecue with Vampire Slayer Seriously Hot Sauce.
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For a quick and easy meal, you can’t beat baked Isle of Wight Soft Cheese. Simply score the top of the cheese, pop in some garlic cloves and place some rosemary on top. Put in a preheated oven (180°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until you can see that the cheese has melted. Dip in sourdough bread or even some potato wedges for a posh version of cheesy chips! Serve up with some roasted tomatoes from The Tomato Stall for a simple, yet deliciously effective meal.
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BLUE BE RRY S C AF E Relax and enjoy good food and drink at Blueberry’s Cafe ( fully licensed) with some of the most stunning views on the Island.
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Offering breakfasts, light snack, lunches, ice cream and delicious homemade cakes. tel: 01983 866378 | 45 Littlestairs Rd, Shanklin PO37 6HS (Adjacent to Winchester House car park) b BlueberrysCafe | a@BlueberrysCafe
LICENSED CONTEMPORARY CAFÉ ON SHANKLIN’S HIGH STREET Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm | Free WiFi available | Dog friendly
Loose leaf teas, Island Roasted Coffee and delicious homemade cakes. Sandwiches, light breakfast and snacks, panini and salads, freshly made to order. Daily specials, plus Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
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The Old Fort Seaview has undergone a major refurbishment which includes a bigger bar area, more downstairs seating, an accessible toilet, a brand new kitchen and cellar.
The new look is spacious and light, but still in keeping with the vintage nautical theme, adding some rustic touches to a more modern colour palette. Looking better than ever, The Old Fort now offers a larger menu, a new real ale, and as always, great friendly service. The popular ‘Curry Night Wednesdays’ are back throughout the year.
food, service, atmosphere and not forgetting the stunning panoramic Solent views. Come and see the ‘new’ Old Fort (family owned and operated for 20 years).
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Tons of events to sink your teeth into.
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5 May Wine Tasting Masterclass A fine selection of wines from Majestic, plus a wide variety of specially selected cheeses with accompaniments to tickle the taste buds. Mark Cuthbertson, from Majestic, will be hosting this ticketed event with limited places available. The Boathouse, Seaview theboathouseiow.co.uk
The 13th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival features beers sourced from brewers all over the country, including many brewed on the Island. There will be a range of hot and cold food available and a full service of steam trains will be operating.
The Royal Esplanade is home to Harry’s Bar and Brasserie which offers a relaxed dining experience set in stylish and elegant surroundings with a lively and vibrant atmosphere
With a classic Brasserie menu extended to offer delightful fresh choices for brunch, lunch and dinner and a good range of wines, spirits, cocktails and superb real ales from our own Heritage Brewery, so why not book in, sit back and… Eat, drink, meet friends and stay a while! In the Summer months enjoy all this out on our exclusive garden terrace!
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5 – 7 May Real Ale Festival
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19 May Royal Wedding Afternoon Tea Celebrate the Royal nuptials with an afternoon tea fit for a King and Queen. Served in The Royal Hotel’s conservatory or if weather permits, outside in the sunshine. The Royal Hotel royalhoteliow.co.uk
12 May Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair
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The eighth annual Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair will take place in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell. After a sell-out launch in 2011, the festival has been gaining momentum with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children’s activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale Tent! folkandblues.org.uk 23 May (also 27 June & 25 July) Vegan Boys Supper Club Enjoy canapes, three courses of vegan and gluten free delights, plus after-dinner tea or coffee for £30 in a fairy-lit bell tent. Vintage Vacations vegan-boys.com
18 May It’s the Gin Talking An evening of chatting about and sampling gin. The Sun Inn are teaming up with the guys from Isle of Wight Distillery for this exclusive gin themed night. Pre-booking essential (01983 741124), tickets are just £12.50 per person. The Sun Inn, Hulverstone characterinns.co.uk x@ taste o f th e w ig h t a@ Taste IW b/t a st eoft hewight
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TA ST Y P RODUCTS Check out our Isle of Wight recipe book with proceeds going to the IW Youth Trust & our tasty tea towels created by our guest artists all available on our online shop.
Available now at: tasteofthewight.co.uk/taste-shop
8 – 9 June Pop-Up Opera – Bastien & Bastienne and The Impresario Enjoy a fun night at the opera coupled with a tasty supper. The Garlic Farm thegarlicfarm.co.uk
The Clubhouse Café caters to all! Offering traditional fish and chips along with other hot food, an excellent choice of sandwiches and snacks including cream teas, and a lunch box perfect for children. NEW in 2018! Proud to serve Costa.
21-24 June Isle of Wight Festival Celebrating the 50th anniversary, get stuck into the Island’s biggest festival. Headliners this year include Depeche Mode, Kasabian and The Killers.
Enjoy traditional fish and chips inside in the resturant or on the beautiful beach. Our staff are trained by the National Federation of Fish Friers, so you are sure to enjoy some of the best fish and chips on the Island.
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One of the most loved ice cream spots in Shanklin Serving over 50 flavours of delicious ice cream, waffles, milkshakes, sundaes, hand cut fudge, candyfloss, popcorn, sweets, pic‘n’mix & more. We cater for allergies offering gluten free cones, diabetic ice cream, dairy free ice cream & even doggy ice cream!
Shanklin Seafront, Shanklin, PO37 6BG 01983 867585 | shanklinseafront.co.uk
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New in 2018 – Bayside Fish and Chips!
8 July RIWAS County Show Cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry take centre stage. Experience farm heritage and local produce combined. Northwood County Showground riwas.org.uk
22 June Mussel Night
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Back by popular demand! An evening dedicated to the mussel - With a choice of sauces, served with fries and locally baked bread. This event sells fast so bookings essential. The Fishbourne, thefishbourne.co.uk
13-15 July Rhythm Tree Festival The Isle of Wight’s most original, fun-filled, family friendly festival returns to Calbourne for its 9th consecutive year. With an unsurpassed reputation for bringing together a diverse, rich mix of high quality music, family entertainment and some of the best local food concessions. Three Gates Farm rhythmtree.co.uk
5 July Steak Night Come along to the (not so secret) meat-ing designed for steak lovers and meat connoisseurs. Each Steak Night the chefs serve up a menu of the finest, rarest, and most sought-after steaks, primed and ready to be cooked to perfection. Booking advised. The Buddle Inn, Niton characterinns.co.uk x@ taste o f th e w ig h t a@ Taste IW b/t a st eoft hewight
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• Isle of Wight meat, reared on the Brownrigg family farm. • Homemade sausage rolls, pies, cakes and other goodies sold in the shop and cafe • We stock a lot of gluten free, organic, vegetarian, vegan and IW produce Farmer’s breakfast served from 9am - 2pm daily.
21 July Real Ale Train Board the train at Havenstreet or Wootton for a tour of the line with stops at Wootton, Havenstreet and Ashey stations for a glass or two. At Havenstreet a range of beers will be on tap in the AV room. Wootton Station beers will be served from the waiting room on the platform whilst at the rural location of Ashey, beers will be served from a marquee in the picnic area. Isle of Wight Steam Railway iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Newport Rd, Godshill, PO38 3LY Tel: 01983 840191 brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk
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Boil the kettle and leave to cool for one minute, freshly boiled water is too hot and will scorch the coffee.
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Whilst we all love picking up a cuppa from our favourite coffee shop, it is nice to be able to create something similar at home now and then. Dan Burgess from Island Roasted artisan coffee and Caffe Isola gives us the lowdown on the perfect brew without leaving the house...
Weigh out and grind your coffee. Use 30g of coffee per 500ml of water as a guide and tweak to personal taste. The grind should be coarse, a bit smaller than instant coffee granules. Freshly ground coffee is always better, as air and moisture start attacking the coffee much quicker once it’s ground.
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Tip the ground coffee into the cafetiere and pour the water upto a couple of centimetres above the level of the ground coffee, making sure all the coffee is soaked. Start the stopwatch and leave for 30 seconds, the coffee will “bloom”, this is where it expands as it gives off CO2.
Cafetiere is the simplest extraction method and best suits medium roasted coffees.
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Pour in the rest of the water and stir briefly, then leave to infuse for four minutes. Depress the plunger firmly and your coffee is ready to pour. The flavours become more apparent as the coffee cools slightly, particularly if you are using a single origin with a distinct character.
Coffee – most of us can’t get through the day without a cup or two...
How to make the perfect cafetiere. Equipment: a cafetiere, a kettle, digital kitchen scales, a stopwatch, a grinder or pre ground coffee.
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Each town and village on the map (page 131-132) has its own number. Find the one that is the closest to your location and use it to find the various places to eat in that area.
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NEWPORT
Page 99 Caffe Isola 85A St James’ St Newport PO30 1LG 01983 524800 islandroasted.co.uk Page 13 Grace’s Bakery 114a Pyle St Newport PO30 1XA 01983 525636 gracesbakery.co.uk
Page 85 The Bargeman’s Rest Little London Quay Newport PO30 5BS 01983 525828 bargemansrest.com Page 63 The Blacksmith’s Calbourne Rd Newport PO30 5SS 01983 529263 blacksmiths-arms.co.uk
Page 48 The Hungry Bear The Lavender Farm Staplers Rd Newport PO30 2LU 01983 530097 lavender.co.uk
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COWES
Page 86 Churchills The Wight Military & Heritage Museum Newport Rd Cowes PO31 8QU 01983 632039 wmahm.org.uk Page 13 Grace’s Bakery 31 High St Cowes PO31 7RS 01983 718832 gracesbakery.co.uk Page 17 Marks and Spencer Terminus Road Cowes PO31 7XH 01983 329296 marksandspencer.com
Page 69 The Anchor 1-3 High St Cowes PO31 7SA 01983 292823 theanchorcowes.co.uk Page 44 The Basque Kitchen Shepards Wharf Marine Medina Rd Cowes PO31 7HT 01983 716164 thebasquekitchen.co.uk Page 53 The New Holmwood 65 Queen’s Rd Egypt Point Cowes PO31 8BW 01983 292508 newholmwoodhotel.co.uk
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Page 17 Marks and Spencer Litten Park Church Litten Newport PO30 1XL 01983 523434 marksandspencer.com
Page 65 The Breeze Island Harbour Marina Mill Ln, Binfield Newport PO30 2LA 01983 533388 island-harbour.co.uk/thebreeze
Page 82 The Yachtsman Osborne Court The Parade Cowes PO31 7QS 01983 299618 theyachtsman.co.uk
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EAST COWES
Page 51 The Lifeboat Inn Britannia Way East Cowes PO32 6UB 01983 292711 thelifeboatcowes.co.uk
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WOOTTON
Page 12 Briddlesford Lodge Farm Briddlesford Rd Wootton PO33 4RY 01983 884650 (shop) 01983 882885 (café) briddlesford.co.uk
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Page 74 The Cedars 2 Station Rd Wootton Bridge PO33 4QU 01983 882593 cedarsisleofwight.co.uk
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HAVENSTREET Page 74 The White Hart Main Rd Havenstreet Ryde PO33 4DP 01983 883485 whitehartiow.co.uk
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FISHBOURNE
Page 58 The Fishbourne 111 Fishbourne Ln Fishbourne PO33 4EU 01983 882823 thefishbourne.co.uk
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Page 16 Alternative 59 Union St Ryde PO33 2LG 01983 563888 alternativebarandrestaurant.co.uk Page 13 Grace’s Bakery 178 High St Ryde PO33 2HW 01983 566868 gracesbakery.co.uk Page 48 Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa High St Wootton Bridge Ryde PO33 4LU 01983 882266 lakesideparkhotel.com
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Page 43 Michelangelos 30 St. Thomas St Ryde PO33 2DL 01983 811966 ristorantemichelangelo.co.uk Page 34 Quarr Abbey Quarr Rd Ryde PO33 4ES 01983 898543 quarrabbey.org Page 26 Rosemary Vineyard Smallbrook Ln Ryde PO33 4BE 01983 811084 rosemaryvineyard.co.uk
Page 109 The Royal Esplanade 16 Esplanade Ryde PO33 2ED 01983 562549 royalesplanadehotel.co.uk Page 43 Three Buoys Appley Ln Ryde PO33 1ND 01983 811212 threebuoys.co.uk
SEAVIEW
Page 28 IW Distillery The Mermaid Bar at The Wishing Well Pondwell Hill Seaview PO33 1PX 01983 613653 isleofwightdistillery.com Page 37 Seaview Hotel High St Seaview PO34 5EX 01983 612711 seaviewhotel.co.uk Page 58 The Boathouse Springvale Rd Seaview PO34 5AW 01983 810616 theboathouseiow.co.uk Page 93 The Old Barracks Puckpool Hill Seaview PO34 5AR 01983 615766 theoldbarracks.co.uk Page 105 The Old Fort The Esplanade Seaview PO34 5HB 01983 612363 theoldfort.co.uk
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Page 52 Ganders Upper Green Rd St Helens Ryde PO33 1UQ 01983 872014 ganders.co.uk
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BEMBRIDGE
Page 117 The Beach Hut Seafood Kitchen & Beachside Bar Forelands Beach Forelands Field Rd Bembridge PO35 5TR 01983 874270 thebeachhutbembridge.co.uk Page 47 The Best Dressed Crab Fishermans Wharf Embankment Rd Bembridge PO35 5NS 01983 874758 thebestdressedcrabintown.co.uk
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Page 47 The Duck Appley Rise Ryde PO33 1LE 01983 613925 theduckiow.co.uk
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Page 82 The Crab & Lobster Inn 32 Forelands Field Rd Bembridge PO35 5TR 01983 872244 crabandlobsterinn.co.uk Page 94 The Lifeboat View Café Lane End Rd Bembridge PO35 5SZ 01983 875568
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Page 58 The Spinnaker 1 Steyne Rd Bembridge PO35 5UH 01983 872840 thespinnakeriow.co.uk
Page 106 The Bugle Inn 56-57 High St Brading PO36 0DQ 01983 407359 buglebrading.co.uk
Page 62 Ye Olde Village Inn 61 High St Bembridge PO35 5SF 01983 872616 yeoldevillageinn.co.uk
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BRADING
Page 19 Adgestone Vineyard Upper Rd Brading PO36 0ES 01983 402882 adgestonevineyard.co.uk Page 23 Delysia Farm Carpenters Rd Brading PO36 0QA 07830 520345 Page 97 Forum Café Morton Old Rd Brading PO36 0EN 01983 406223 bradingromanvilla.org.uk Page 89 Oasis Carpenters Rd Brading PO36 0QA 01983 613760 oasis-iow.com
ARRETON
Page 20 CFO Foods Island Originals Holliers Park Branstone PO36 0LT 01983 614639 cfofoods.co.uk
Page 96 Pedallers Café Langbridge Newchurch PO36 0NP 01983 867735 pedallerscafe.co.uk Page 63 The Pointer Inn High St Newchurch Sandown PO36 0NN 01983 865202 pointernewchurch.co.uk
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SANDOWN
Page 20 House of Chilli Holliers Park Branstone PO36 0LT 01983 866313 houseofchilli.com
Page 111 Driftwood 37 Culver Parade Sandown PO36 8AT 01983 404004 driftwoodbeachbar.com
Page 87 The Dairyman’s Daughter Main Rd Arreton PO30 3AA 01983 539361 arretonbarns.co.uk
Page 75 Island Bistro Isle of Wight Airport Scotchells Brook Ln Sandown PO36 0JP 01983 716926 eghn.org.uk
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NEWCHURCH
Page 21 The Garlic Farm Mersley Ln Newchurch Sandown PO36 0NR 01983 865378 thegarlicfarm.co.uk
Page 104 Muzza’s Kitchen 26 High St Sandown PO36 8DE 01983 407595 muzzas-iow.co.uk
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Page 106 The Caulkheads 42 Avenue Rd Sandown PO36 8AY 01983 405080 caulkheads.pub Page 81 The Culver Haven Culver Down Rd Sandown PO36 8QT 01983 406107 culverhaven.com
Page 80 The Reef The Esplanade Sandown PO36 8AE 01983 403219 thereefsandown.co.uk
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SHANKLIN
Page 104 Blueberrys Café Rear of 45 Littlestairs Rd Shanklin PO37 6HS 01983 866378 Page 13 Grace’s Bakery 20A Regent St Shanklin PO37 7AA 01983 865353 gracesbakery.co.uk
Page 94 No.64 64 High St Shanklin PO37 6JN 01983 716460 no64highst.co.uk
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Page 74 Royal China 16 High St Sandown PO36 8DE 01983 401128 royalchinaiow.co.uk
Page 72 Shanklin Chine 3 Chine Hill Shanklin PO37 6BW 01983 866432 shanklinchine.co.uk Page 113 Shanklin Seafront Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BG 01983 867585 shanklinseafront.co.uk
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Page 92 The Falcon 50 Regent St Shanklin PO37 7AE 01983 862893 Page 104 The Lime Tree 26 High St Shanklin PO37 6JY 01983 868393 thelimetreeiw.co.uk Page 101 The Salix Hope Hill Shanklin PO37 6BQ 07772 056204 thesalixcafe.co.uk
Page 79 The Steamer Inn 18 Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BS 01983 862641 thesteamer.co.uk Page 95 Vernon Cottage 1 Eastcliff Rd Shanklin PO37 6AA 01983 865411 vernoncottage.co.uk Page 72 Fisherman’s Cottage The Esplanade Shanklin PO37 6BN 01983 863882 fishermanscottageshanklin.co.uk
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ALVERSTONE
Page 101 Isle of Wight Cheese Queen Bower Dairy Alverstone Rd Sandown PO36 0NZ 01983 402736 isleofwightcheese.co.uk
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VENTNOR
Page 39 The Ale & Oyster Esplanade Ventnor PO38 1JX 01983 857025 thealeandoyster.co.uk
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Page 101 The Beach Shack (Steephill) Love Ln Ventnor PO38 1UG 01983 854507 thebeachshack-ventnor.co.uk
Page 70 The Winter Gardens Pier St Ventnor PO38 1SZ 01983 857757 theventnorwintergardens.com
Page 2 The Hambrough Hambrough Rd Ventnor PO38 1SQ 01983 856333 thehambrough.com
Page 41 Ventnor Botanic Garden Undercliff Drive Ventnor PO38 1UL 01983 855397 botanic.co.uk
Page 92 The IW Donkey Sanctuary Lower Winstone Farm St Johns Rd Ventnor PO38 3AA 01983 852693 iowdonkeysanctuary.org
Page 71 The Spyglass Inn Esplanade Ventnor PO38 1JX 01983 855338 thespyglass.com Page 15 The Tea House 40 High St Ventnor PO38 1RZ 01983 856478 theteahouseventnor.co.uk
GODSHILL
Page 115 Brownrigg’s Farm Shop & Café Niton Rd Godshill PO38 3LY 01983 840 191 brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk
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NITON
Page 54 The Buddle Inn St Catherine’s Rd Niton PO38 2NE 01983 730243 buddleinn.co.uk
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BRIGHSTONE
Page 14 Brighstone Village Shop Main Rd Brighstone PO30 4AH 01983 740843 brighstonevillageshop.co.uk Page 5 The Pearl Café Isle of Wight Pearl Military Rd Brighstone PO30 4DD 01983 740352 iowpearl.com Back Cover The Three Bishops Main Rd Brighstone PO30 4AH 01983 740226 threebishopspub.com
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Page 45 The Royal Hotel Belgrave Rd Ventnor PO38 1JJ 01983 852186 royalhoteliow.co.uk
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HULVERSTONE Page 54 The Sun Inn Hulverstone PO30 4EH 01983 741124 sunhulverstone.co.uk
ROOKLEY
Page 67 The Chequers Inn Niton Rd Rookley PO38 3NZ 01983 840314 chequersinn-iow.co.uk
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FRESHWATER BAY Page 86 Julia’s Tea Room Terrace Ln Freshwater Bay PO40 9QE 01983 756814 dimbola.co.uk
Page 78 The Highdown Inn Highdown Ln Totland Bay PO39 0HY 01983 752450 highdowninn.com
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TOTLAND & ALUM BAY
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Page 96 Totland Pier Café Madeira Rd Totland PO39 0JP 01983 756677
Page 30 The Needles Landmark Attraction Alum Bay Totland PO39 0JD 01983 752401 theneedles.co.uk
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YARMOUTH
Page 14 Chessell Pottery Café Brook Rd Yarmouth PO41 0UE 01983 531248 chessellpotterycafe.co.uk
Page 13 Grace’s Bakery 1 The Quay Yarmouth PO41 0PG 01983 760190 gracesbakery.co.uk Page 92 PO41 The Old Post Office Quay St Yarmouth PO41 0PB 01983 761105 Page 82 The Bugle Coaching Inn The Square Yarmouth PO41 0NS 01983 760272 thebugleinn.co.uk
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CALBOURNE
Page 52 The Sun Inn Sun Hill Calbourne PO30 4JA 01983 531231 sun-calbourne.co.uk
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SHALFLEET
Page 28 Calbourne Classics Three Gates Farm Main Rd Shalfleet PO30 4NA 01983 531204 calbourneclassics.co.uk
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SHORWELL
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Page 49 The Cow Tapnell Farm Newport Rd Yarmouth PO41 0YJ 01983 758725 thecowco.com
Page 54 The Crown Inn Walkers Ln Shorwell PO30 3JZ 01983 740293 thecrowninnshorwell.co.uk
Page 28 Real Island Food Three Gates Farm Main Rd Shalfleet PO30 4NA 01983 898817 realislandfood.co.uk
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We’re very doggie-friendly here on the Isle of Wight, so there’s no need to leave the pooch behind when you go out for something to eat. Here’s our pick of just some of the fabulous places that will welcome your four-legged friend…
Bow, the Taste of the Wight dog enjoying the sunshine.
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Pedallers The only café directly on the popular ‘Red Squirrel Trail’, a cycle route traversing 23 miles across the east Wight. But don’t fear, you don’t have to cycle 23 miles to get here! Located in Langbridge in Newchurch, you can combine this pitstop with a walk through some of the most stunning countryside on the Island, then settle down for a tasty cuppa and a slice of cake. pedallerscafe.co.uk The Buddle Inn
Well behaved dogs & muddy boots welcome at The Dairyman’s Daughter.
The people at The Buddle are such dog lovers themselves that they offer a special dogs menu! Set in the perfect spot for a coastal walk, your canine pal won’t feel left out. For posing pooches, upload your doggie selfie to their Facebook page. characterinns.co.uk Fisherman’s Cottage
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The view here is worth the trip alone. But seeing as they welcome dogs and serve some of the tastiest cream teas and savoury dishes on the Island, there are plenty of reasons to take a trip. Situated along the famous Military Road, there is plenty of space for pooch to roam around, and the family will enjoy walking and browsing in the famous pearl shop and the on-site chocolate shop! iowpearl.com The Culver Haven Inn Either drive up or give the hound a good run with a steep walk up Culver Down to the Culver Haven Inn, in a truly unique position on the Island. Dogs are warmly welcomed and the owners have their own four-legged friend who is always keen to say hello. Expect home-cooked food with generous portions and some wonderful views across the English Channel. culverhaven.com The Dairyman’s Daughter Situated in the heart of Arreton Barns, The Dairyman’s as it’s more commonly known, is a great choice for all the family, including those of the four-legged variety. The family will enjoy exploring the craft shops whilst dogs will love a quick walk around the village and the downs behind, before settling onto the flagstone floor in the traditional pub. With an extensive menu, everyone will be happy – you might even take home a doggy bag!
Finbarr the Collie enjoying the sea views at the Buddle Inn.
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If being close to the beach is a priority, then a flat walk along the Esplanade in Shanklin to Fisherman’s Cottage is ideal. Nestled just beneath Shanklin Chine, sit outside, soak up the view (and hopefully the sunshine!). Seafood is a speciality, and its own-recipe batter on the fish and chips is the stuff of legends.
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T H E HO ME OF GREAT FOOD AN D RE AL AL E S Award winning country pub serving homecooked food using fresh locally sourced produce.
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