Taste of the Wight 2014

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Welcome to Taste of the Wight The Isle of Wight is undoubtedly an attractive place to live and to visit, but I’m delighted to say that our landscape and coastline is as bountiful as it is beautiful. The quality and provenance of the food and drink we enjoy is increasingly important to the way in which we live our lives and to our overall experience of visiting a destination.

The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society is proud to champion our Island’s farmers, growers, fisherman and producers and to raise awareness of the benefits of enjoying locally produced food and drink. There is, perhaps no better place to see this in action that at the annual Royal Isle of Wight County Show in June. It’s a great day out for all the family.

Whether you are eating out at one of our traditional village pubs, enjoying a beachfront café, buying provisions from a farmers’ market or sampling some fine dining, I hope you thoroughly enjoy your visit to the Isle of Wight.

Danny Fisher Chairman

Cover shot: Fine dining at The Royal, Ventnor.

Fresh bread by The Island Bakers. Garlic fields at the Garlic Farm, Newchurch. Local lobster at The Spyglass Inn. The Sun Inn at Hulverstone.

Strawberry jam from Chessell Pottery.

Taste of the Wight March 2014

Editor: Abigail Hennings. Publisher: Solent.co.

Photography: Monika Olek, Joni Rhodes, Julian Winslow, Eileen Long, Oliver Harvey & Tim Addison.

Design: Katie Przygonski. Sales Director: David Brooks.

Sales Executive: Rachael Hardiman.

For sales or information contact: 01983 200336 or info@solent.co.

Published by & Copyright Solent, 30 Quay Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5BA. Information in this guide has been collected from proprietors and Solent cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies or consequences arising from reliance thereon. Solent is an independent publisher. www.solent.co

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Supporting Island agriculture Great places to eat and drink and good local produce are essential elements for an enjoyable holiday or short break. The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society supports, and raises awareness of, agriculture and the natural environment on the Isle of Wight, which includes the food and drink that we both produce and process.

The Society is passionate about the conservation of the Isle of Wight’s natural environment and its main aim is to raise the awareness and promote the understanding of rural issues. Using local producers is a very good way to support the rural economy, which is why the Society has supported recent efforts to establish a new local marque for the Isle of Wight. This would aim to identify food and drink that is reared, fished, cultivated or processed on the Island, as well as those establishments that have a commitment to serving local, seasonal produce.

It is hoped that more details should be forthcoming later in 2014.

Royal Isle of Wight County Show - 28th June 2014 The highlight of the rural shows calendar is the annual County Show. It’s a chance to experience a traditional event which showcases the best of the Island’s countryside where the horses, cattle, sheep and poultry are the true stars of the show. It’s a fantastic day out for all the family - entertainment and fun with the opportunity to enjoy many aspects of Island country life and farming, including a new food pavilion. The 2014 County Show will take place on Saturday, 28th June from 10am - 5pm at the County Showground in Northwood.

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Helping the next generation One of the main aims of the Society is to support the next generation of farmers through its Rural Careers Fund. The scheme offers support to people under the age of 25, aiming to add value to the Isle of Wight’s farming and land-based industries by offering financial support and help with relevant qualifications.

Taste of the Wight will help you to enjoy the very best food and drink that the Isle of Wight has to offer all year round. The guide is also online and you can you find out more about our local produce and seasonal specialities as well as the most up-to-date directory of places to enjoy eating out on the Isle of Wight. The Taste of the Wight website address is tasteofthewight.co.uk

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Food filled events!

The Isle of Wight hosts a wide range of events celebrating local produce and great food throughout the year.

MAY

Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th REAL ALE FESTIVAL iwsteamrailway.co.uk Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet The 9th Annual Real Ale Festival featuring beers from the Isle of Wight and across the country. .......................................................................................................

JUNE

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th CHESSELL POTTERY STRAWBERRY FAIR Chessell

chessellpotterybarns.co.uk Pottery painting demonstrations.

Paint your own strawberry jam pot.

Sample the homemade strawberry Chessell Pottery treats on sale in the Café. Free entry.

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Saturday 28th ROYAL ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY SHOW Northwood riwas.org.uk The show where cattle, sheep and poultry come first. The Main Ring is the focus of the show and the action lasts all day. Tickets: adults £7. Children under 16 free. .......................................................................................................

JULY

Saturday 19th REAL ALE TRAIN Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet A summer evening of trains, dinner and fine real ale.

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RED FUNNEL COWES FOOD SHOWS The Red Funnel Cowes Food Shows highlight the best in Isle of Wight produce.

Interactive food theatre with local chefs. Free entry.

Sunday 27th April Sunday 14th September redfunnel.co.uk

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Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd THE CHALE SHOW thechaleshow.co.uk Chale Award winning show with over 1,000 exhibits. Farmers’ market. Tickets: £8 adults (16+).£6 concession. Children under 16 FREE. Free parking. Dogs on leads welcome. ........................................................................................................

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th THE GARLIC FESTIVAL

garlic-festival.co.uk Near Newchurch Everything garlic! Entertainment for all; music, displays and plenty of food! Tickets: £8.50 adults. £5.00 children (under 5’s free). £7.50 concessions. ........................................................................................................

Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st THE WOLVERTON MANOR GARDEN FAIR gardenfair.org.uk Shorwell Garden Fair with every sort of entertainment for every sort of person! Beer Tent selling local beers, food stalls, crafts. Tickets: £6 adults. Children under 14 free. ........................................................................................................

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 21st HOPS FESTIVAL botanic.co.uk Ventnor Botanic Garden VBG’s own beer plus a range of speciality beers. Market selling homegrown produce, entertainment for the whole family and live music. Free entry. ........................................................................................................

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th SWEETCORN FAYRE arretonbarns.co.uk Arreton Barns Sweetcorn produce, eating competitions, terrier racing and more! Real ale festival. ........................................................................................................

WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS islandfarmersmarket.co.uk St Thomas’ Square, Newport Every Friday 9am - 2pm Anglesea Street, Ryde Every Saturday 8.30am - 12.30pm

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Local producers On the Isle of Wight you’re never far from a producer or supplier offering some good quality produce that not only tastes good, but supports the farms, fishing boats and other services. Reducing food miles helps to keep our Island beautiful too. You’ll find an excellent range of Island produce at our farm shops and farmers’ markets and in many cases you can buy directly from the producer.

Come and visit our farm shop for the best in local dairy products - milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream and butter. Plus a wide range of local veg, meat, eggs, bread, chutney, jam, beer, cider and lots more!

Enjoy a drink and bite to eat in our farm café ‘Bluebells’.

Try the deliciously creamy unpasteurised milk from our award winning pedigree Guernsey herd you’ll certainly enjoy the difference!

Find us at: Briddlesford Lodge Farm, Briddlesford Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight PO33 4RY. Farm Shop is open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm , Sunday and bank holidays 10am-5pm Tel: 01983 884650.

Bluebells Café is open 7 days a week, 9.30am-5pm.

Sat evenings from 7pm.

Tel: 01983 882885.

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Island juices, ciders and pickles at Sharon Orchard Sharon Orchard is a family owned business specialising in the growing of apples for the production of traditional fine ciders and juice.

However, that’s only the start of the story, we also have a tasteful shop selling our lovely products and a fully licensed coffee house serving quality beverages and homemade light lunches. All are served in welcoming, comfortable surroundings.

Round up your visit with a self-guided tour of the Cidery or perhaps be lucky enough to catch “Scrumpy Joe” pressing apples. He will talk you through the entire process of how Isle of Wight apples are grown, 001_Sharon Orchard_WinterPocketGuide13ARTWORK.pdf picked and then turned into juices, ciders and vinegars.

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Discover how the delicious ciders and juices are made on the fascinating and entertaining guided tours or take a self-guided tour at your own pace.

Relax and enjoy the fully licensed Coffee Shop and browse the Cider Press Shop.

Ciders ~ Juices ~ Wines ~ Liqueurs ~ Jams ~ Honey Marmalades ~ Chutneys ~ Relishes ~ Pickles Mustards ~ Vinegars Plus Seasonal Specials and much more An all-weather attraction. Open all year (10:00 - 17:00) Closed Mondays Except Bank Holidays Smallbrook Lane, Ashey Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4BE

Tel 01983 564595

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The Island Farmers’ Markets are amongst the few in the country isle to be held every week, and feature some of the Isle of Wight’s best farmers, producers, growers and bakers. There is a range of produce available including fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, local honey, home baked bread, award winning s’ t marke cheese, quality meats, handmade cakes and biscuits, delightful flowers and many more Island offerings.

The Isle of Wight Cheese Company Sample multi-award winning handmade cheese, sustainably produced using local milk from a small Guernsey herd on site at the Queenbower Dairy near Alverstone. Cheesemaker Richard Hodgson specialises in three signature cheeses; the naturally rinded Isle of Wight Blue, camembert style Isle of Wight Soft and the unpasteurised hard cheese Gallybagger.

01983 402736 isleofwightcheese.co.uk The Tomato Stall specialises in the freshest, ripest and tastiest organic and conventional tomatoes, all grown in the Arreton Valley. As well as supplying farm shops, farmers’ markets and restaurants across the UK, the award-winning company produces a range of 100% natural, additive free tomato products including pure tomato juice and oak roasted tomatoes.

01983 866907 thetomatostall.co.uk

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Brownrigg Farm Meats Farm owners Paul and Sue have a passion for poultry that began in 1990 with a small flock of Christmas turkeys and grew into the Isle of Wight’s largest free range poultry farm. Their commitment to quality home grown meat has spread to include lamb, beef and Isle of Wight Bacon Company pork too.

Farm Shop & Butchery, Newport Road, Godshill, IW, PO38 3LY 01983 840191 brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk The Island Bakers Delicious award-winning real artisan bread, cakes, pastries and more available at The Island Bakers stall. All hand crafted using local ingredients, including our own wild yeasts! theislandbakers.com Isle of Wight Honey Mary’s hives produce honey from apiaries in various locations in the West Wight. During the 30 years she has kept bees she has been specialising in producing honey from different areas, each batch tastes different. Along with set and clear honey, Mary also produces cut comb and a wide range of beeswax products including candles, polish and soap. gcase90337@aol.com Twins Gluten Free Twins Katherine and Margaret are fully aware of how hard it can be when you suffer from food allergies and are committed to supporting those with special dietary needs.

The pair bake a whole selection of delicious homemade products, all completely gluten Farmers’ Market Days free including quiches, sponges, pasties, scones, brownies and so much more!

Every Friday 9am-2pm 01983 609379 twinsglutenfree.co.uk St Thomas’ Square,

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Every Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm Anglesea Street, Ryde (Outside the Co-op) islandfarmersmarket.co.uk

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Harbors Lake Nursery This family-run nursery produces a wide range of bedding plants, shrubs and hardy perennials which are all available at the Farmers’ Market. Hanging baskets are also on sale - so there’s sure to be something for every garden.

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Mottistone Farm Shop is owned and run by Tod and Jackie Carder, whose family have been farming the surrounding countryside for 20 years.

Their Aberdeen Angus cattle are bred here on the Isle of Wight, offering complete traceability, and all beef is hung for 28 days, then prepared by an experienced butcher.

The shops sells Mottistone own home-bred beef, pork and lamb as well as local fruit and veg, homegrown produce when in season, and homemade pasties and pies.

Open Weds - Sunday 11am-5pm. 07727 053846 Mews Vegetables Jim Mew grows a wide range of vegetables and some soft fruit. They pride themselves on the quality and freshness of the produce and try to pick everything the day before it goes to market. They also grow a wide range of vegetable plants which are also available to buy. 01983 298214

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Mrs Bucketts Kitchen Mrs Bucketts Kitchen was started by Paula Buckett over five years ago. All products are homemade using local ingredients as much as possible with no preservatives. Starting with delicious old style tablet fudge, the range has grown to include cookies, shortbread, muffins and other old fashioned treats, many based on old family recipes. 01983 405951

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Richard Hodgson Although born in Newcastle, Richard grew up in the West Wight and formed The Isle of Wight Cheese Company in 2006 with his mother Julie. Time spent at Reaseheath Agricultural College and the School of Artisan Food has given Richard the foundation on which to develop his range of cheeses.

The cheeses; Isle of Wight Blue, Isle of Wight Soft and Gallybagger have all won multiple medals at the World, British and International Cheese Awards. “For me, making cheese on the Isle of Wight makes me incredibly proud and happy. I love the idea of taking natural ingredients and with a combination of craft, and a little bit of skill, you create something that is unique. There are so

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The company is situated at Queenbower Dairy. Here, Michael Reed farms his Guernsey cows and it is this milk which is used to produce the cheese on site.

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Selection of products on sale at Farmer Jack’s

Farm shops If you are concerned about food miles or like to know exactly where your food comes from then you should make your way to our farm shops. These local shops and delis sell a whole host of local produce and tell you more about its origin.

From breads, fruit and vegetables to unique ice creams, preserves, liqueurs and even flour, the Isle of Wight is buzzing with independents and here are a few of the best places to find their produce.

Farmer Jack’s Farm Shop has a genuine love for great tasting food. They take pride in providing the best in quality and variety, promoting fresh produce direct from Isle of Wight farmers and carefully selected local suppliers. The shop has a large butchery, delicatessen and food hall and caters for all diets with gluten-free, dairy-free, wholefoods and award-winning pies. The shop is open seven days a week.

Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AA 01983 527530 farmerjacks.co.uk Brownrigg Farm Shop & Butchery Brownrigg Farm Shop owners Paul and Sue have a passion for excellent quality local meats that started in 1990. They have recently moved into new premises and opened a delightful farm shop selling all their meats that have been reared on a family-owned farm. The shop stocks the Island’s widest range of other IW produce as well as food and gifts.

Newport Road, Godshill, IW, PO38 3LY 01983 840191 brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk Chale Green Stores A perfect place to find a superb selection of fresh, seasonal and local produce and to relax and enjoy our fully licensed café - Deli on the Green. Our large patio and garden has views extending out over an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where better to enjoy our freshly prepared fare?

Chale Green, IW, PO38 2JN 01983 551201 chalegreenstores.co.uk

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QUARR ABBEY FARM SHOP & CAFÉ

A perfect place to visit all year round...

Visit our Farm Shop • Great value allotment-grown produce available to buy • Quarr Abbey products including jams and chutneys, honey, coffee, ciders and ale Tea Shop Café and Gardens • Scrumptious cakes and cream teas • Soups, sandwiches and paninis • Daily specials created with allotment-grown produce • Speciality teas and coffees • Fully licensed Summertime 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday and 11.15am - 5pm Sundays Wintertime 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday and 11.15am - 4pm Sundays.

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Brownrigg Farm Shop & Butchery

“Pleased to meet you...

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There are some truly skilled, family-run businesses on the Isle of Wight producing some quality meats from lamb and beef to poultry and even a selection of game which you really do have to try!

There are also equally skilled artisan butchers who know these producers and ensure that the meat is presented to you at its very best.

Brownrigg Farm Shop & Butchery Brownrigg Farm owners Paul & Sue have a passion for excellent quality meats that started in 1990. All meat in the butchery is reared on their own family-run farms and includes beef, lamb, pork, bacon, sausages, poultry, wild game and hog roasts.

Newport Road, Godshill, IW, PO38 3LY 01983 840191 brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk Farmer Jack’s Butchery People come from all over the Island to visit Farmer Jack’s in-house butchery with their extensive range of excellent quality and carefully sourced, locally reared lamb, beef, pork, poultry and game that is properly hung and hand cut on premises. The taste, quality and diversity of their ‘hand-made-on-site’ award winning sausages will get your taste buds running wild too.

Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AA 01983 527530 farmerjacks.co.uk W.W. Woodford and Son This high class butchers and quality delicatessen is a family run business who have built up a reputation for more than 110 years of supplying first class meat and game the the people of Bembridge and the Isle of Wight. Their specialities include own dried cured bacon, homemade burgers, famous sausages and a whole range of fresh, tender and delicious locally sourced meats.

26 High Street, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5SE 01983 872717 woodfordandson.co.uk

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on a stay of two nights or more 31 March 2014 – 2 November 2014 Wightlink, proudly supporting the Island’s producers

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wightlink.co.uk 0871 376 1000 * *Calls cost 7p per minute, plus network extras. Calls may be recorded for monitoring and training purposes. No supplements are payable for online reservations and a ÂŁ4 administration fee will apply to bookings made via the call centre. Bookings can be made online or via the call centre up to one hour before travel, subject to availability. Offer includes car, driver and up to six passengers on all return economy fares for a stay of two nights or more when travelling between 31 March 2014 and 2 November 2014 and applies to passenger vehicles up to 5m in length and any vehicle over 5m that is not taxed as a commercial vehicle. Excludes mini-bus / mini-coach and commercial vehicles over 5m and Caravan & Motorhome Specials.

Not valid for Motorcycles 21-26 August 2014. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer at any time without notice. Standard and promotional terms and conditions apply and can be found at wightlink.co.uk/terms. E&OE.

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Fresh from the sea

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Being an island, surrounded by the sea, you’d hope to find that seafood would be a local speciality. Thanks to fishermen like those at Ventnor Haven, this is indeed the case. Whilst seafood features on menus across the Island from pubs to beach cafés like The Beach Shack in Sandown, there are also a number of places where the local catch is definitely the main attraction.

Depending on the time of the year, visitors to the Isle of Wight can feast on delicious crab and lobster together with a wide variety of fresh fish including cod, bass, plaice and Dover sole. You can even enjoy watching as the fishermen land their daily catch in Ventnor before it then appears on sale within minutes. You simply can’t get fresher than that.

There are of course, also many ways to enjoy the seafood from a simple fresh crab sandwich to a delicious locally oak-smoked salmon. No trip to the Isle of Wight would be complete without traditional fish and chips. Seafood Corner in Newport takes locally caught fish from Ventnor Haven and you will be able to find many other quality fish and chip shops around the Island. See our listings on page 73.

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Fishing boats moored alongside Ventnor Haven Fishery

With 67 miles of coastline, the Isle of Wight offers some of the finest seafood in the south Ventnor Haven Fishery The Blake family have been fishing the seas off Ventnor Bay for decades and Ventnor Haven Fishery is a much loved destination for fish lovers across the Island. Geoff, alongside wife Cheryl, run day-boats into the bay meaning the fish you buy from the Haven is the freshest it possibly can be having being caught and landed that morning. Ventnor is renowned for its quality crab and lobster but Geoff and his team serve up a whole selection of daily catches which varies with the seasons and is prepared in the Fishery seven days a week.

If you’re looking for the Island’s freshest locally caught fish and shellfish, Ventnor Haven Fishery is a must!

Esplanade, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JR 01983 852176

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Fresh lunches; salads, crab turnovers & takeaways Traditional fish & chips. Incredibly fresh, locally caught fish

Open 10 - 5.30 Monday - Saturday. Late openings until 7.30pm Thursday & Friday

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Murrays Seafood Restaurant The team at Murrays search hard to source the very best and freshest local ingredients to create the ever-changing menus. You can choose from the Specialising in Seafood and Shellfish set lunch or dinner menus or the catch of the day board which features freshly caught Local Lobster, Crab and Island Produce whole fish including Grand Shellfish Platters for Two Dover and lemon sole, plaice, seabass and bream. They also offer some delicious lobster and crab. Meat and vegetarian dishes are available.

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The Blue Crab specialises in local fish, shelfish and fish and chips.

Our fresh fish is simply grilled or baked. Our crabs and lobsters are locally in the West Wight. The Yar Bar sells fish and chips, all Francaught on 01983 296233 We look and forwardatovariety serving youof fish and shellfish to take away and this year we are selling homemade seafood lasagne and crab cakes. We are family friendly offering a children’s menu. We also stock wines from Adgestone, a selection of beers from Goddards and ciders from Godshill.

High Street, Yarmouth, IW, PO41 0PL 01983 760014 thebluecrab.co.uk

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Phillips Seafood & Smokehouse is a family run business with over 25 years’ experience and specialise in fresh and frozen fish and seafoods that have been responsibly sourced. They are also the Island’s only commercial producer of smoked fish with a full smokehouse on site specialising in smoked salmon, trout and haddock. Their two retail shops are situated, one in Northwood and one in Cowes, and deliveries are offered Island wide for both trade and retail customers.

339 Newport Road, Cowes, IW, PO31 8PG 01983 282200 phillipsseafoodandsmokehouse.co.uk The Beach Shack This family-run licensed café sits pride of place on the beach on Sandown seafront and has a real Mediterranean feel, perfect to sit, relax and enjoy the great homemade food including some delicious local seafood. They have won the award for the Best Crab Cakes on the Isle of Wight for the past six consecutive years!

Western Esplanade, Sandown, IW, PO36 8JS 07886 959192 thebeachshack-isleofwight.co.uk

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Fine dining The array of awards and accolades for food that have been won by the Island’s culinary sector is no small achievement. Enjoy the finest food, often showcasing local seasonal produce in equally impressive locations from country house hotels to beach side bistros. These establishments recognise that the prompt, courteous service and welcoming atmosphere are of as much importance for many guests as the food.

Exquisite food at The Royal, Ventnor

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Darren Beevers Sitting high above the fishing harbour in Ventnor, The Hambrough Restaurant with rooms offers fine dining and boutique accommodation by the sea.

With its amazing sea views, the 35 cover Restaurant offers the perfect backdrop for Head Chef Darren Beevers’ modern, locally inspired dishes.

Where possible, Darren uses a majority of Island produce, with the daily catch from only three minutes walk away, meat from six of the Island’s farms, vegetables grown to the restaurant’s own specifications, and the hen eggs come from a nearby farm.

Darren, originally from Hampshire, works on a principle of three colours and three flavours in his dishes. In his opinion, any more will confuse the

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(See The Hambrough on page 2).

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A visit to our award-winning restaurant will be the talking point of your stay on the Isle of Wight.

The Royal has achieved 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food over 16 consecutive years. Throughout the last 16 years, The Royal has been responsible for training some of the best chefs on the Island.

Why not visit the Royal for afternoon tea, or lunch in the conservatory or terrace?

The Royal Hotel | Belgrave Road | Ventnor | Isle of Wight | PO38 1JJ 01983 852186 www.royalhoteliow.co.uk

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At the Priory Bay Hotel we are passionate about high quality local ingredients whether foraged, farmed or fished. Based on a 50 acre seaside estate we offer a selection of menus and restaurants to titillate every palate. We want you to relax and enjoy the best the Island has to offer.

Our head chef and sommelier combine local ingredients with a selection of bio-dynamic wines made by new producers. The Priory Oyster Restaurant offers casual brassiere style dining with a spectacular terrace with views over the grounds and sea; in fine weather the chef selects the catch of the day and locally caught lobster to barbecue on the terrace.

For a really special treat try our tasting menu, from 5 courses of sheer inspiration served in the gilded Regency Island Room – booking essential.

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RESTAURANT 151 MITCHELL AVENUE, VENTNOR PO38 1DR

TEL: 01983 852271 Booking essential Dinner: Monday to Saturday seating between 7pm and 8pm.

Children over 12 welcome.

No pets. Free wifi.

Dishes individually priced, please see our website for full menus.

2 courses £25 - 3 courses £30

BISTRO 30 PIER STREET, VENTNOR PO38 1SX

TEL: 01983 853334 Booking recommended Open daily - breakfast, brunch and lunch.

8am - 2pm Dinner 6pm - 9pm Children over 12 welcome.

Dishes individually priced, please see our website for full menus.

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Olivo restaurant in Newport and Ryde

Restaurants All year round, restaurants on the Isle of Wight are serving quality food in the High Street as well as at more rural and coastal locations. Towns like Cowes and Ventnor now offer a fine selection of establishments alongside those found in the larger towns of Newport and Ryde. In fact, wherever you are staying on the Island, you’ll be able to enjoy a good restaurant meal close by.

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.

OPEN DAILY Lunch 12 - 2.30pm. Dinner 6.30 - 9.30pm Ample parking available.

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GORGEOUS GIFT SHOP & SHANKLIN TOURIST INFORMATION

~ Royal China ~ 16 High Street, Sandown PO36 8DE

Chinese Restaurant

For a real cultural revolution & a wide selection of Peking, Cantonese and Szechaun dishes.

Fine food, cool décor, a smart & stylish bar & amazing authentic cuisine must surely make one of the most fantastic dining experiences.

Food is all freshly prepared by a master chef with over 25 years’ experience. While it’s busy, it’s never rushed & you’ll be well looked after from the moment you step inside the door.

Can seat up to 100 guests Lunch: 12noon - 2.15pm Evening: 5.30pm - 11.30pm Open till midnight Fri & Sat Open 7 days a week, all year round including Bank Holiday Takeaway available. prepared food Delivery from 5.30pm - 11pm

Authentic cuisine freshly prepared by our master chef

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Jim and Sean welcome you to the Ale & Oyster bar-restaurant situated on Ventnor Esplanade.

Ale & Oyster

Stunning views across Ventnor Bay. Selection of real ales, lagers, fine wines & hot drinks.

Fabulous food.

The perfect spot to spend time with friends & family.

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Shepards Wharf, Cowes PO31 7HT Tel: 01983 716164 07964 168634 amabi.co.uk @Amabi_Cowes

ANDERS RESTAURANT Varied à la carte menu Daily specials | Local produce Home made desserts 2 courses from £17.75 3 courses from £21.95 Traditional Sunday lunch from £8.95 01983 872014 www.ganders.co.uk Upper Green Road, St Helens, Ryde PO33 1UQ

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Award winning Fine Nammet Paul and Jenna welcome you to Fine Nammet, a fine dining restaurant in the seaside town of Shanklin serving contemporary British cuisine using local produce purchased daily from local farmers, fishermen and growers.

The restaurant, having been open for just one year, has won the fine dining editor’s pick 2014 for Luxe Magazine. The menus are changed to fit with the seasons using the freshest local ingredients possible.

Head Chef Paul’s signature dishes include lamb infused with lavender flowers, served with rosemary mash, and fillet of seabass served on a bed of creamy leeks with beetroot purée.

There’s a lovely warming atmosphere with a log fire, relaxing acoustic music and the smell of freshly ground coffee. The extensive food menu is complemented by a wonderful wine list including 17 available by the glass.

Fine Nammet

Contemporary British Cuisine

Award-winning contemporary British restaurant serving local produce.

Good times and exceptional food

At Fine Nammet we like to offer British food with a modern twist, while at the same time ensuring the quality and freshness of our food by supporting local farmers and suppliers.

Voted number one on the Island by customers on trip advisor!

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Situated on the waters edge in Cowes the New Holmwood Hotel & Restaurant enjoys spectacular sea views and offers its clientèle the highest level of service, quality & comfort. With the enchanting town of Cowes being only a 15 minute walk along the waterfront it is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Isle of Wight.

The Spinnaker restaurant offers a great choice of freshly cooked cuisine, using locally sourced Isle of Wight produce where possible, to be enjoyed with the panoramic views of the Solent and all the ships that sail it.

Tel: 01983 292508, Queens Road, Egypt Point, Cowes, IW PO31 8BW www.newholmwoodhotel.co.uk

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Ristorante Pizzeria Mauro and Lilly invite you to Mamma Mia, a traditional Italian restaurant on the High Street in Shanklin.

Mamma Mia focuses on the best regional Italian cuisine using only the finest in Italian products. Children are welcome.

Home made pizzas • Fresh seafood • Pasta Crab & lobster • Meat dishes 55 High Street, Shanklin PO37 8JJ 01983 861162

Try our NEW takeaway service ...

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FREE BOTTLE OF WINE WITH ALL TAKEAWAY ORDERS OVER £30! Italian Takeaway

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Garden Restaurant Farringford

Friendly, efficient service in a relaxed but stylish environment Choose from our seasonal menu. We source the finest produce, and harvest a variety of herbs and vegetables from our own kitchen garden, to create a truly delicious and affordable menu with something to tempt all the family.

Succumb to the temptation of our delicious pizzas; each one handcrafted with pride, topped with the best and freshest of ingredients, then cooked to perfection in our traditional wood fired oven. We offer smaller pizzas for your little ones and extra toppings too.

Traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings remains a firm favourite with both visitors and local residents and we recommend that you book your table in advance.

www.farringford.co.uk

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Joanne Bennett

food hero

Located in a quaint cottage in the village of Bonchurch, The Pond Café lies nestled next to the picturesque duck pond. The team provide a warm and friendly service in the intimate 25 cover restaurant with the delightful 16 seater terrace.

Head Chef Joanne Bennett creates rustic Italian inspired dishes with emphasis on quality ingredients served in an uncomplicated way, using Island produce wherever possible.

Joanne’s passion and skills are turning The Pond Café into a destination eatery – her culinary journey began as a young child taking over the reins in her home kitchen after which she trained in a bakery over 15 years ago.

brasserie at The Hermitage. With her wealth of experience she became known for her versatile style and abilities. With her passion for Mediterranean style cooking, in particular French and Italian style cuisines, the menus were ever changing with the seasons.

Arriving on the Isle of Wight five years ago Joanne became head chef of the

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Influenced by Italy... with an Island touch

Bonchurch Village Road | Bonchurch | PO38 1RG 01983 855 666 | info@pondcafe.com | www.pondcafe.com

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RYDE CASTLE Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA

01983 563755

The majestic Ryde Castle, ideally located on Ryde seafront overlooking the picturesque marina

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Boasting some of the Island’s most idyllic harbour and marina

views we are the perfect venue to eat, drink and relax.

Choose from a wide selection of pub classics, cask ales and wines from around the world. Choose to eat indoors in comfortable, inviting surroundings or alfresco on our beautiful patios while taking in the sea air, either way you will not be disappointed.

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INNS OF DI 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 20 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 the vast array of sources close by.

At all four 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.

The Fishbourne Fishbourne Lane, Fishbourne, PO33 4EU Tel: 01983 882823 The Fishbourne

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The Boat House Springvale Road, Seaview, PO34 5AW Tel: 01983 810616

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The heart of the business is the engine room (kitchen to many) and chefs can be seen changing the specials boards throughout the day as new dishes are put on almost as quickly as the local fishermen and suppliers drive away!

Having developed the pubs to an enviable standard they now offer 4 star AA graded accommodation to complement the dining reputation, with beautifully appointed rooms and hearty breakfasts.

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STINCTION www.innsofdistinction.co.uk

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Owners Martin and Lisa Bullock are keen to make sure that their sites are always known as pubs and not restaurants and they 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 over 70 wines available at each pub to complement the dining experience.

The New Inn Main Road, Shalfleet, PO30 4NS Tel: 01983 531314 The New Inn

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The Stag Cowes Road, Newport, PO30 5TW Tel: 01983 522709 With outside dining areas and live music evenings and afternoons in the summer, visitors to the Isle of Wight can sit and dine in style overlooking the Solent or taking in local views.

Due to the popularity of the venues, bookings are advisable and all pubs are open all day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

MORE THAN JUST A PUB!

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The Three Bishops, Brighstone (see back cover)

Pubs and Bars You don’t need an excuse to visit one of the Isle of Wight’s excellent pubs, but there’s certainly no better way of following up a walk in the countryside or along a coastal path than stopping off at the ‘local’. You’ll be delighted by the quality of the locally brewed beer as well as the superb food on offer, much of which is also locally sourced.

THE POINTER INN WINNER OF FULLERS COUNTRY/VILLAGE PUB OF THE YEAR 2012 & 2013 WINNER OF FULLERS PRIDE & PASSION AWARD FOR MASTER CELLARMAN 2013 MASTER CELLARMAN ‘NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR’ 2012

Enjoy a refreshing pint and try some of our fine food made with fresh local produce in a happy & friendly atmosphere.

Garden with views across the Newchurch countryside. Large car park.

Food served Monday - Saturday 12 - 9.30pm.

Sunday 12 - 9pm. Sunday Lunch served from 12pm.

High Street, Newchurch PO36 ONN 01983 865202 www.pointerinn.com

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Ventnor Isle of Wight

The Met brings a little of the Mediterranean to the beach front at Ventnor.

Enjoy a taste of our continental style hospitality outside in the sun on the paved seating area.

Alternatively, come inside and enjoy our sumptuous leather seating.

Quality tapas, fine wine and Italian coffee Whether you are planning a big night out or just popping in with friends, The Met is your perfect venue.

Open from 9.30am daily.

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Eat, drink and be happy!

A stylish and contemporary café bar located in the heart of Ryde. Whether you are out for a drink, looking for a delicious meal or want to listen to superb live music, it’s the perfect venue for any occasion.

Our tapas style menu offers simple food with fantastic flavours to savour yourself or share with friends! Add a perfectly chilled glass of wine or champagne; a classic cocktail or two; or beers, ciders and speciality ales and you have the perfect sociable eating revolution!

The Club Lounge is also available for private hire.

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The Steamer Inn at Shanklin The Steamer Inn is a traditional seaside pub on the beautiful Esplanade at Shanklin. The family-run Inn has a newly refurbished terrace and seating area that makes the most of one of the finest waterside locations on the Island. With panoramic views across the English Channel and a safe, sandy beach just a pebble’s throw away, The Steamer Inn is a great location for any family meal.

The menu varies throughout the year and stays true to all the pub classics as well as featuring locally caught seafood favourites such as the ‘Steamer Seafood Platter’ and the famous ‘Seafood Chowder’ which are favourites with visitors during the summer months.

The pub has true nautical charm with memorabilia decorating the entire pub, from a giant propeller that stands by the main entrance to traditional fisherman’s glass floats decorating the veranda.

There’s live music regularly throughout the week showcasing some great live musical talent so why not pay a visit to the Steamer and join the locals?

STEAMER INN FREE HOUSE

LIVE MUSIC & GREAT FOOD OPEN ALL DAY EVERY DAY FRESH SEAFOOD REAL ALES PANORAMIC VIEWS B&B AVAILABLE 18 Esplanade, Shanklin, PO37 6BS 01983 862641 thesteamer.co.uk /TheSteamerInn @JoinTheLocals

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Britannia Way • East Cowes • PO32 6UB 01983 292711 manager@thelifeboatcowes.co.uk www.thelifeboatcowes.co.uk www.facebook.com/thelifeboatcowes

Situated on the waterfront of the Medina River in East Cowes, The Lifeboat is already one of the area’s most popular bars and restaurants.

We offer a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike – from land or water! Sally’s Water Taxis will transport you across the river if you’re coming from West Cowes, whilst landlubbers can walk or drive to us via East Cowes.

We have also catered for numerous wedding receptions - if you would like more information about this, please contact us for details.

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Very well kept real ales Food, glorious food!

House specialities Live & local music Most consistent & diverse micro venue • Traditional, family run pub

2 The Esplanade, Ryde PO33 2DY 01983 562942 www.kinglud.co.uk

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One of the last real pubs left in Ryde

GOOD FOOD. GOOD ALES. GOOD COMPANY. Aptly named; The Propeller Inn is right next to Bembridge Airport.

We cater for all tastes & have daily specials that change regularly.

Military museum on site & live entertainment & events.

With dogs and children welcome.

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The Dairyman’s Daughter...

at the heart of Arreton Pubs don’t get a more traditional setting than The Dairyman’s Daughter, at the heart of an ancient village, nestled in the Arreton Valley. The pub is named after Elizabeth Wallbridge, a local girl who was made famous by the book ‘Annals of the Poor’. She is now buried in the village churchyard alongside a 12th century church, village green and duck pond within Arreton Barns.

Arreton Barns is one of the Island’s most popular visitor attractions and it’s easy to enjoy browsing the shops and watching local craftsmen at work after a hearty pub lunch.

Beautifully decorated in original village memorabilia, The Dairyman’s Daughter has a lovely outdoor courtyard and sheltered seating area, ideal for the summer months. The extensive menu of home cooked dishes showcases some of the best local produce on offer across the Island.

A traditional pub in the heart of the village Well behaved dogs and muddy boots welcome Open daily serving fine wines, real ales, draught lagers, Guinness, ciders, spirits, soft drinks and coffee Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, PO30 3AA 01983 539361 arretonbarns.co.uk /TheDairymansDaughter @JoinTheLocals

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Fighting Cocks Roadhouse

Phil and Micala welcome you to the Fighting Cocks Roadhouse!

Great food, local beer and a welcoming atmosphere.

Delicious homemade meals using fresh, local produce.

A great pub for adults & children alike with a safe enclosed play area.

Food served all day, 7 days a week. Booking is advised.

The Fighting Cocks, Hale Common, Arreton, PO30 3AR www.thefightingcocks-iw.com 01983 865254

• Family friendly • Extensive menu • Pub favourites • Fresh lobster • Stunning sea views • Children’s meals Open Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 12noon - 10.30pm Full menu served 12:00- 2:30 & 5:30 - 9:00 (9.30 Fri & Sat) Afternoon menu 2:30 - 5:00 weekends, bank & school hols 32 Forelands Field Road, Bembridge PO35 5TR 01983 872244 www.crabandlobsterinn.co.uk info@crabandlobsterinn.co.uk

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3 Great Family Inns offering Home-cooked Food, Real Ales and lots to do for the Children!

LARGE GARDEN • BOUNCY CASTLE CLOSE TO BLACKGANG CHINE High Street, Niton, Isle of Wight PO38 2AT Tel: 01983 730293 www.whitelionniton.co.uk

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56–57 High St, Brading, Isle of Wight PO36 0DQ Tel: 01983 407359 www.housegrill.co.uk

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Roger Serjent

food hero

“Being a chef on the Isle of Wight is so stimulating. It is like opening a giant larder and finding it fully stocked with all the things you want to cook.”

Roger Serjent is known across the Isle of Wight as a true champion of local food. As the proprietor and chef at The Taverners Pub & Eating House in Godshill, almost the entire menu and specials boards feature locally sourced produce. It’s evident by looking at the blackboards showing a month by month commentary on what is in season locally that low food miles and sourcing local quality produce is incredibly important to Roger and his wife Lisa.

“Fishermen, farmers, hunters and foragers all turn up at our door with food

to sell and that dictates what goes on the menu.

Why go further afield when it is all here on the doorstep?” says Roger.

To further support local Isle of Wight produce, there is a shop within the pub selling local products that are used in the kitchen.

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The Island’s best freshly cooked, local & seasonal produce High Street, Godshill, PO38 3HZ 01983 840707 www.thetavernersgodshill.co.uk

THE VINE INN

Friendly family-run pub in the beautiful village of St. Helens Delicious home-cooked meals using local produce 12” thin crust pizzas ~ Freshly baked to order, eat in or take away 3 real ales in the bar Upper Green Road, St. Helens PO33 1UJ 01983 872337 www.thevinesthelens.co.uk

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The Sun

Situated in the picturesque village of Calbourne, home of Winkle Street

Friendly service and excellent quality food at value for money prices.

Many home cooked dishes, including our famous pies.

Smaller appetite meals, children and toddlers are all are catered for.

Our specials board is changed daily.

Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus are always available.

Good selection of real ales, large car park and beer garden.

Dogs welcome. Coaches by appointment.

Calbourne, Newport PO30 4JA 01983 531231 1-3 High Street • Cowes • PO31 7SA 01983 292823 manager@theanchorcowes.co.uk www.theanchorcowes.co.uk www.facebook.com/theanchorcowes

The Anchor is situated at the very heart of the Cowes Yachting scene. Opposite the Cowes Yacht Haven and only a short walk from the Red Jet terminal it is the ideal place to relax after a hard day on the waves.

The Anchor offers good hearty food, traditional ales and a warm welcome throughout the year.

Open all year round and offering a choice of daily specials from the blackboard, The Anchor is always full of atmosphere. Summertime eat outside in the stable yard; Winter draw in by the blazing fire and while away a few hours.

The Anchor also provides comfortable, clean and affordable accommodation.

For more information call: 01983 292823.

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Cheers!

The Isle of Wight is home to some of the best breweries and vineyards in the country. From full-bodied wines to award-winning real ales, there’s a tipple for everyone on our little Island.

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

– Benjamin Franklin

Rosemary Vineyard Running since 1986, the vineyard covers 30 acres and produces an extensive selection of wines, ciders, liqueurs, juices and sparking wines. The vineyard is set in beautiful rolling countryside and there are regular guided tours. No matter what your tipple, there’s something for everyone from full bodied English red wines, refreshing apple juices and strong liqueurs.

Smallbrook Lane, Ryde, IW, PO33 4BE 01983 811084 rosemaryvineyard.co.uk Island Brewery This independent family-run company produces a range of 7 different real ales in both cask and bottle form. All their beers contain only the finest ingredients and can be enjoyed at a number of pubs across the Island.

Dinglers Farm, Yarmouth Road, Shalfleet, IW, PO30 4LZ 01983 821731 islandales.co.uk Yates Brewery opened their 12 barrel plant in 2000 and you will find their award winning ales in most pubs across the Island. The company proudly boasts winning the Isle of Wight CAMRA ‘Beer of the Year’ for the last 6 years. Their cask ale / bottle ranges include: Golden Bitter, Undercliff Experience, Dark side of the Wight, Holy Joe and the award winning Yule Be Sorry.

Langbridge Business Centre, Newchurch, IW, PO36 0NP 01983 867878 yates-brewery.co.uk

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Goddards Brewery The Brewhouse dates back to the 18th century and was founded as Goddards brewery in 1993. Quality and excellence really is the aim with all of the ales brewed by Goddards and this is supported by the number of awards they have won since opening 21 years ago.

Barnsley Farm, Bullen Road, Ryde, IW, PO33 1QF 01983 611011 goddardsbrewery.com

These Island produced wines and beers are available in many of the pubs and local produce stores featured in Taste of the Wight. Don’t forget to ask!

“Mmmm...beer.”

– Homer Simpson © Eileen Long

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Pubs for all the family

FOOD SERVED ALL DAY • BREAKFAST FROM 9am LOCAL PRODUCE & REAL ALES • SUNDAY ROASTS COWES

EAST COWES FISHBOURNE

NINGWOOD TOTLAND

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Fun Maze · Bouncy Castle

Football Goal · Children’s play area Horse & Groom Paddock: Giant Bouncy Castle · Crazy Golf Course · Football Goal · Log and Tyre Trail · Climbing Frame THE GRIFFIN MAIN ROAD · GODSHILL · IW · PO38 3JD 01983 840039 www.thegriffiniow.co.uk HORSE & GROOM MAIN ROAD · NINGWOOD · IW · PO30 4NW 01983 760672 www.horse-and-groom.com

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Award winning Spyglass Inn The world-famous, award winning Spyglass Inn is an Island family-run pub which sits at the western end of the beautiful Ventnor Bay, one of the Isle of Wight’s most enviable positions.

The Inn is steeped in history, once being a haunt of smugglers landing contraband and The Spyglass now boasts a traditional collection of seafaring memorabilia.

Food at the pub is a key feature with most of the produce sourced from local fishermen and farmers. To be able to sit outside The Spyglass overlooking the sea, eating a fresh lobster salad is one of the Island’s greatest pleasures! The well stocked bar also always features beers and real ales from local breweries.

There is live music most nights from classical guitar to folk and jazz. You can even make a night of it by staying in one of the four self-contained apartments above the pub with stunning views across the English Channel.

The award winning Island family-run pub where you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views overlooking the English Channel Regular live music Full menu available 12 noon - 9.30pm

Accommodation available Esplanade, Ventnor, PO38 1JX 01983 855338 /spyglass.inn @SpyglassInn thespyglass.com tasteofthewight.co.uk 53

The Highdown Inn Local seafood restaurant Country family pub Bed and breakfast A beautiful example of a traditional country pub set in outstanding surroundings.

Select your meal from the daily specials board, and enjoy an excellent meal either in the bar or restaurant.

We’re noted for our seafood and shellfish. Complement your meal with a wine from our extensive stocks, or a cold beer or real ale.

Treat yourself to a seasonal break and enjoy evenings in front of our log fire. Walkers and cyclists welcome.

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Highdown Lane, Totland PO39 0HY 01983 752450 highdowninn.com

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The Travellers Joy Award winning real ale pub.

Serving a selection of 8 real ales, fine wines and great food for all the family.

With locally farmed and caught produce prepared by our skilled chefs, we promise you an excellent pub dining experience.

The perfect pub for foodies, families, walkers, cyclist and dogs. With a large car park and garden to the rear, beautiful views of the countryside and a brand new play area.

10% OFF FOOD BILLS over £40 on production of this advert

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The White Horse Inn The family pub was first built in 1454, making it one of the oldest pubs in the UK. Since taking over in 2009, owners Adam and Ange have made extensive enhancements and the pub now offers a full selection of real ales alongside an extensive menu and daily changing specials board.

Locally sourced produce is used wherever possible.

The pub is beautifully located in Whitwell, just two miles from the sunny town of Ventnor and the large beer garden is the ideal place to idle away those long summer afternoons as the kids play in the outdoor play area.

The range of delicious traditional pub favourites includes the legendary homemade White Horse burgers, fish dishes and quality vegetarian and gluten-free selection.

Discover one of the oldest pubs in the UK

The Island’s hidden treasure since 1454

A full selection of real ales, lager, wine, & spirits including local ales from the Yates & Goddards breweries.

Plus, a great range of traditional pub food.

• Darts, rings & pool table • Child & pet friendly bars • Large garden & children’s play area Open 11 till late 7 days a week Food served: Mon - Fri 12 - 2.30pm & 5.30 - 9pm. Sat 12 - 9.30pm, Sun 12 - 9pm.

Tel: 01983 730375 High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, PO38 2PY www.thewhitehorsewhitwell.co.uk

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The Bargeman’s Rest, sitting on Newport quayside This picturesque, family-run pub sits on Newport Harbour, overlooking the River Medina and is within a three minute walk of Newport town centre, the Island’s county town. A large outdoor seating area provides the perfect spot to enjoy a summer meal with a cold beer whilst the yachts moor up alongside.

The comfortable, spacious bar is steeped in nautical memorabilia in which to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal from the extensive menu featuring some classic pub grub.

The Bargeman’s is known among locals for its great selection of real ales on offer, many from local Isle of Wight breweries.

There’s live music most nights of the week and Sunday afternoons from local musicians as well as a number of events throughout the year and annual real ale festivals.

GREAT FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND REAL ALES!

Traditional home cooked pub favourites & daily specials board.

Little London Quay, Newport, PO30 5BS 01983 525828 bargemansrest.com /BargemansRest

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Cider and juices

The traditional harvest, milling, pressing and fermenting process of producing apple cider is kept alive on the Isle of Wight. With a number of local orchards, the cider available really is true Isle of Wight grown and definitely tastes better for it!

Godshill Cider Co The Godshill Cider Company are a family-run local producer of ciders, ginger beer, country wines and liqueurs. They use the traditional cider making process which begins in September every year when the apples are picked from local orchards. The company has retail shops in both Godshill and Shanklin.

High Street, Godshill, IW, PO38 3HZ 01983 840680 godshillcider.co.uk Godshill Cherry Juice Farmer Jack’s Farm Shop is particularly proud to offer 100% Pure Cherry Juice from Godshill Cherry Orchard, the only Cherry Orchard on the Isle of Wight. Top quality fresh cherries, bursting with juiciness, eagerly await each season and with that just-picked cherry taste, drinking pure cherry juice is by far the best way to enjoy the Island’s ‘super fruit’ at any time of the year. The highly prized Cherry Juice is made lovingly with no additives or preservatives, and not only does it provide a refreshing, delicious and nutritious drink, it has been known since Ancient Greek times, to provide an abundance of health benefits too.

Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AA farmerjacks.co.uk Sharon Orchard A family owned business specialises in the growing of apples for the production of traditional fine ciders and juices. Also on site is a shop and fully licensed coffee shop.

Smallbrook Lane, Ashey Ryde, IW, PO33 4BE 01983 564595 sharonorchard.com

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tHe sun inn HulveRstone • Fantastic sea views • Regular live music • Family & dog friendly pub • Wheelchair access & facilities • Large restaurant & function room • Good selection of real ales • Locally sourced produce • Food served 12-9pm • Large car park • Walkers & cyclists welcome Main Road, HulveRstone Po30 4eH 01983 741124 info@sun-HulveRstone.coM www.sun-HulveRstone.coM tasteofthewight.co.uk 59

THE CHEQUERS INN Award winning pub set in the heart of the Island’s countryside

FREE bottle o wine* f With a comprehensive menu including children’s and vegetarian dishes.

Carvery served every lunchtime from 12 noon, Wednesday & Thursday from 6pm & all day Sunday.

‘All you can eat’ breakfast carvery from 9-11am.

• Food served all day everyday • Large garden and car park • Children’s adventure playground • Luxury en-suite accommodation Niton Road, Rookley PO38 3NZ Tel: 01983 840314 www.chequersinn-iow.co.uk

*Valid on return visit to The Chequers Inn when purchasing food both times. Offer only valid on presentation of this advert.

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ISLAND FAMILY INNS

3 Great Family Inns offering Home-cooked Food, Real Ales and lots to do for the Children!

LARGE GARDEN • BOUNCY CASTLE CLOSE TO BLACKGANG CHINE High Street, Niton, Isle of Wight PO38 2AT Tel: 01983 730293 www.whitelionniton.co.uk

LARGE SELECTION OF OF REAL ALES BABY CHANGING FACILITIES • FREE CAR PARKING BEST BURGERS, STEAKS AND RIBS ON THE ISLAND LARGE FREE CAR PARK KIDS BALL PARK REAL ALES

56–57 High St, Brading, Isle of Wight PO36 0DQ Tel: 01983 407359 www.housegrill.co.uk

FULLY REFURBISHED FOR 2014 HOME-MADE FOOD & REAL ALES PLAY ON THE PIRATE SHIP CAULK HEADS SANDOWN KIDS BALL PARK 42 Avenue Rd, Sandown, SAFE INFANT PLAY AREA Isle of Wight PO36 8AY Tel: 01983 405080

Voucher valid for 1 free kids meal with each adult meal purchased over £9.95. Maximum of 4 kids can eat free with 4 adults per voucher.

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Cafés and tearooms The Island’s cafés and tearooms are a delight to behold. Whether they are located by the sea, town centre or at one of the Isle of Wight’s visitor attractions, you will be impressed by the quality of food and drinks available, especially if you have a penchant for homemade cakes and cream teas.

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The former home, salon and studio of pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Come and enjoy locally sourced, home cooked food & delicious cakes! Fully licensed.

Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, England, PO40 9QE Tel: 01983 756814 Reg Charity No. 1026339

QUEENIE’S Esplanade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1JP WINNER OF THE WHEELER AWARD FOR SCONE EXCELLENCE 2013

On the stunning Esplanade at Ventnor, Queenie’s Tea Room is a quaint, typically British tea room Homemade cream teas • Sweet treats Hot & cold drinks Cakes & scones • Eat in or take away tasteofthewight.co.uk 63

Bridget Wells

food hero

Bridget was born and grew up on the Island, a member of the Wells family who have been part of Island life for generations.

Upon leaving school at 18, Bridget immediately began a kitchen apprenticeship at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor.

CHESSEL CHESSELL C POTTERY BAR OTTERY BARNS First on Bridget’s list Bridget then spent three was to create a full years at Southampton Afternoon Tea featuring University, with many part-time kitchen jobs before she her tasty and beautifully dainty pastries returned to the Island to work under the and miniatures and developing the lunch menu where sharing boards of Royal’s head pastry chef.

Island cheeses, terrines, olives and Bridget decided to step away from the vegetarian selections, as well as pastas hotel trade and pursue her passion, and salads are a huge hit with visitors! for café culture at the Courtyard Cafe, Read the full story online at Chessell Pottery Barns. tasteofthewight.co.uk/heroes

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Delicious Brook homemade using fresh01983 local Road, Isle oflunches Wight PO41 0UE Telephone 531ingredients.

248 Homemade soups &www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk crusty bread, filled rolls & new sharing platters with local cheeses & our own chutney Handmade cakes and scones baked fresh daily. Try our renowned ‘Island Cream Tea’ or book a full ‘Chessell Afternoon Tea’ TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence Winner Brook Road, Isle of Wight PO41 0UE Tel: 01983 531248 www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk

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VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN

Relax, unwind and enjoy the simple elegance of The Plantation Room CafĂŠ at Ventnor Botanic Garden Open daily 10am - 4pm www.botanic.co.uk Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, PO38 1UL 01983 855397 Free parking, wheelchair access, children welcome, music, WiFi, vegetarian options, booking advisable. tasteofthewight.co.uk 65

Uninterrupted views | Daily lunch specials Homemade cakes and cream teas

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Chilton Chine, Military Road, Brighstone, PO30 4DD Tel 01938 740352 | iowpearl.co.uk

forum cafÉ at Brading Roman Villa

Appetising locally sourced food & friendly, efficient service.

Daily specials & hearty favourites, all prepared on site.

Homemade cakes ~ Speciality teas & coffees Locally produced cider & ales A range of freshly filled baguettes & sandwiches

Brading Roman Villa, Mor ton Old Road, Brading, PO36 0PH Tel: 01983 406223 www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon - Sat 9am to 4.30pm -Sunday 10.00am to 4.00pm

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THE NEW OASIS MENU INTRODUCES HOMEMADE FOOD USING THE FINEST INGREDIENTS ..................................................................................................

Carpenters Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0QA TEL: (01983) 613760 WWW.OASIS-IOW.COM tasteofthewight.co.uk 67

Caffe Isola Caffe Isola has long been regarded as one of the Isle of Wight’s finest coffee shops with latte art being common place. Run by Dan Burgess and his Sicilian wife Viviana, the cafĂŠ was originally set up as a flagship outlet for the family’s wholesale coffee business, The I.O.W Espresso Co. “Being married to an Italian, coffee is a way of life,â€? says Dan. Their passion for coffee led them to start roasting their own artisan coffee. ‘Island Roasted’ is now either produced on site or in their wholesale roastery. The roastery and panini bar in Newport has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with free customer WiFi and attracts people of all ages. They serve a great selection of coffees, teas, homemade cakes and light lunches with an Italian twist, as well as retail coffee, tea and accessories.

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The Dell Cafe

The family-run Dell Cafe sits in a secluded location on Puckpool Sands offering a cosmopolitan vibe and relaxed atmosphere; perfect for watching the beautiful sunsets.

Coffee and homemade cake, innovative tapas nights, gourmet burgers, continental sandwiches, fresh seafood and a daily changing specials menu.

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Local produce is used where possible.

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Conrad Gauntlett The ever-popular Rosemary Vineyard was planted in 1986 on land acquired

by Conrad when he moved to the Isle of Wight.

“The land is almost 60 feet above sea level, is free draining and mostly south facing so ideally placed to benefit from the Island’s mild climate,” said Conrad on choosing to establish his vineyard just outside of Ryde.

Rosemary Vineyard has extended over the past 28 years and now produces an impressive selection of high quality wines, juices, liqueurs and ciders. There is also now a gift shop, touring park and the Vineleaf Coffee Shop on site. The Coffee Shop benefits from stunning views across the vineyard and serves an extensive menu of freshly prepared light lunches alongside mouthwatering homemade cakes.

food hero Creating a vineyard in the UK can be a risky business that requires a great deal of vision and expertise, something that Conrad has taken in his stride.

Read the full story online at tasteofthewight.co.uk/heroes

Missy J Café

64 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2AJ

Near the heart of Ryde, Missy J Café offers Solent views and a tantalising menu of delicious homemade dishes, cakes and hand-roasted coffees to suit all tastes.

01983 612666

Stunning beach cafe with unrivalled sea views serving freshly prepared sandwiches and salads using freshly caught local crab and lobster.

Why not try our homemade crab tart or crab soup infused with Thai spices?

Open April - October, 7 days a week from 10am-4pm Ventnor, PO38 1UG Tel: 07815 542277 www.thebeachshack-ventnor.co.uk Access: Walk down Love Lane (adjacent Ventnor cricket ground) down either one of two narrow winding paths. Or walk across the cliff footpath at the end of the top car park behind The Spyglass Inn, then across the sea fortifications path to Steephill Cove.

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Taste Directory All of the producers and places to eat and drink in this edition of Taste of the Wight have been listed here, so that you are able to find what is nearby wherever you are on the Island.

Each town or village on the map (inside back cover) has its own number. Find the one that is closest to your location and use it to find the various businesses in the area, using the following listings.

A full directory of all businesses and services can be found online at tasteofthewight.co.uk

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VENUE NEWPORT

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CONTACT

The Bargeman’s Rest p57 Little London Quay, Newport, IW, PO30 5BS  01983 525828  bargemansrest.com ....................................................................................................

Caffe Isola p68 59 Pyle Street, Newport, IW, PO30 1UL  01983 524800  iow-espresso.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Island Bakers p13 89 St James’ Street, Newport, IW, PO30 1LB  01983 400450  theislandbakers.com ....................................................................................................

Olivo p29 15 St Thomas Square, Newport, IW, PO30 1SL  01983 530001  olivorestaurant.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Seafood Corner p21 St Thomas Square, Newport, IW, PO30 1SN  01983 852176 ....................................................................................................

The Stag p37 2 Cowes Road, Newport, IW, PO30 5TW  01983 522709  thestagiow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

COWES 2 Amabi p30 Shepards Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes, IW, PO31 7HT  01983 716164  amabi.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Anchor Inn p49 1-3 High Street, Cowes, IW, PO31 7SA  01983 292823  theanchorcowes.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Fountain p35 High Street, Cowes, IW, PO31 7AW  01983 292397  oldenglishinns.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Murrays Seafood p22 106 High Street, Cowes, IW, PO31 7AT Restaurant  01983 296233  murrays.co ....................................................................................................

New Holmwood Hotel p32 65 Queen’s Road, Egypt Point, Cowes, IW, PO31 8BW  01983 292508  newholmwoodhotel.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Phillips Seafood & p22 339 Newport Road, Cowes, IW, PO31 8PG Smokehouse  01983 282200  phillipsseafoodandsmokehouse.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Travellers Joy p54 85 Pallance Road, Cowes, IW, PO31 8LS  01983 298024  travellers-joy.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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EAST COWES

The Lifeboat Inn p43 Britannia Way, East Cowes, IW, PO32 6UB  01983 292711  thelifeboatcowes.co.uk ....................................................................................................

4 WOOTTON

Bluebells Café p8 Briddlesford Road, Wootton, IW, PO33 4RY  01983 882885  briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Briddlesford Lodge p8 Briddlesford Road, Wootton, IW, PO33 4RY Farm Shop  01983 884650  briddlesfordlodgefarm.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Lakeside Park p27 High Street, Wootton Bridge, IW, PO33 4LJ Hotel & Spa  01983 882266  lakesideparkhotel.com ....................................................................................................

FISHBOURNE 5 The Fishbourne

p36

Fishbourne Lane, Fishbourne, IW, PO33 4EU  thefishbourne.co.uk ....................................................................................................

6 RYDE

The Black Sheep Bar

p40

 01983 882823

53 Union Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 2LF  theblacksheepbar.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The King Lud p43 2 Esplanade, Ryde, IW, PO33 2DY

 01983 562942  thekinglud.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Goddards Brewery p51 Barnsley Farm, Bullen Road, Ryde, IW, PO33 1QF

 01983 611011  goddardsbrewery.com ....................................................................................................

Missy J Café p70 64 George Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 2AJ

 01983 612666  missyjcafe.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Olivo p29 32-33 Union Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 2LE  01983 611118  olivorestaurant.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Quarr Abbey p17 Quarr Hill, Ryde, IW, PO33 4ES

 01983 882420  quarrabbey.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Rosemary Vineyard p50 Smallbrooke Lane, Ryde, IW, PO33 4BE  01983 811084  rosemaryvineyard.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Ryde Castle p35 Esplanade, Ryde, IW, PO33 1JA  01983 563755  oldenglishinns.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Sharon Orchard p11 Smallbrooke Lane, Ryde, IW, PO33 4BE  01983 564595  sharonorchard.com ....................................................................................................

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 01983 811006

The Boat House p36 Springvale Road, Seaview, IW, PO34 5AW  01983 810616  theboathouseiow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Dell Café p69 Puckpool Sands, Seaview, IW, PO34 5AR  01983 812947  dellcafe.com ....................................................................................................

Priory Bay Hotel p25 Priory Drive, Seaview, IW, PO34 5BU  01983 613146  priorybay.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Seaview Hotel p23 High Street, Seaview, IW, PO34 5EX  01983 612711  seaviewhotel.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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Fish ‘n’ Chips

NEWPORT

Seafood Corner............................... 01983 852176

32 High Street, Newport, IW, PO30 1SR

COWES

Corrie’s Cabin (Cowes) ................. 01983 293733

17 Shooter’s Hill, Cowes, IW, PO31 7BG Totties (Cowes) ............................. 01983 293681

48 High St, Cowes, IW, PO31 7RR

WOOTTON

Terry’s ............................................ 01983 882235

35 High Street, Wootton, IW, PO33 4LU

RYDE

The Cod Father .............................. 01983 566214

2 George Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 2EB Corrie’s Cabin (Ryde) ..................... 01983 810975

4 Oakfield High Street, Ryde, IW, PO33 1EL

BRADING

Brother’s ........................................ 01983 407010

73 High St, Brading, IW, PO36 0DQ

LAKE

Lake Fish Bar ................................. 01983 403253

16 Sandown Road, Sandown, IW, PO36 9JP

SHANKLIN

Chubby’s Chunky Chip Shop .......... 01983 867167

1 Regent St, Shanklin, IW, PO37 7AF

VENTNOR

Ocean View .................................... 01983 852865

1 Newport Road, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1AE

TOTLAND

Totties (Totland) ............................ 01983 756581

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ST HELENS

Ganders Restaurant p30 Upper Green Road, St Helens, IW, PO33 1UQ  01983 872014  ganders.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Vine Inn p48 Upper Green Road, St Helens, IW, PO33 1UJ  01983 872337  thevinesthelens.co.uk ....................................................................................................

9 BEMBRIDGE The Beach Hut p62 Forelands Field Road, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5TR  07832 127737  isleofwightbeachcafe.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Crab & Lobster Inn p46 32 Forelands Field Road, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5TR  01983 872244  crabandlobsterinn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Old Village Inn p45 & 56 61 High Street, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5SF  01983 872616  yeoldevillageinn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Propeller Inn p43 Sandown Road, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5PW  01983 873611 ....................................................................................................

W.W.Woodford & Sons p18 26 High Street, Bembridge, IW, PO35 5SE  01983 872717  woodfordandson.co.uk ....................................................................................................

10 BRADING The Bugle p47 & 61 56-57 High Street, Brading, PO36 0DQ  01983 407359  buglefamilyinn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Forum Café p66 Brading Roman Villa, Morton Old Road, Brading, IW, PO36 0PH  01983 406223  bradingromanvilla.org.uk ....................................................................................................

Oasis Coffee Shop p67 Carpenters Road, Brading, IW, PO36 0QA  01983 613760  oasis-iow.com ....................................................................................................

The Yarbridge Inn p59 Sandown Road, Sandown, IW, PO36 0AA  01983 405585 ....................................................................................................

11 ARRETON Farmer Jack’s p16, 18 & 58 Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AA Farm Shop  01983 527530  farmerjacks.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Fighting Cocks p46 Hale Common, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AR  01983 865254  thefightingcocks-iw.com ....................................................................................................

The Dairyman’s p44 Arreton Barns, Main Road, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AA Daughter  01983 539361  arretonbarns.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Tomato Stall p12 Wight Salads Nursery, Main Rd, Arreton, IW, PO30 3AR  01983 866907  thetomatostall.co.uk ....................................................................................................

12 NEWCHURCH The Garlic Farm p10 Mersley Lane, Newchurch, IW, PO36 0NR  01983 867333  thegarlicfarm.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Pointer Inn p38 High Street, Newchurch, IW, PO36 0NN  01983 865202  pointernewchurch.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Yates Brewery p50 Langbridge Business Cantre, Newchurch, IW, PO36 0NP  01983 867878  yates-brewery.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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The Beach Shack p22 Western Esplanade, Sandown, IW, PO36 8JJ  07886 959192  thebeachshack-isleofwight.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Caulkheads p47 & 61 42 Avenue Road, Sandown, IW, PO36 8AY  01983 405080 ....................................................................................................

Isle of Wight p15 Queen Bower Dairy, Alverstone Road, Sandown, Cheese Company IW, PO36 0NZ

 01983 402736  isleofwightcheese.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Royal China p28 16 High Street, Sandown, IW, PO36 8DE  01983 401128  royalchinaiow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

14 SHANKLIN Fine Nammet p31 33-35 High Street, Shanklin, IW, PO37 6JJ  01983 300335  finenammet.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Mamma Mia p32 55 High Street, Shanklin, IW, PO37 8JJ  01983 861162  medasrestaurants.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Steamer Inn p42 Esplanade, Shanklin, IW, PO37 6BS  01983 862641  thesteamer.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Vernon Cottage p28 1 Eastcliff Road, Shanklin, IW, PO37 6AA  01983 865411  vernoncottage.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Waterfront Inn p41 19 Esplanade, Shanklin, IW, PO37 6BN  01983 863023  waterfront-inn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

15 VENTNOR The Ale & Oyster p30 Esplanade, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JX  01983 857025  thealeandoyster.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Beach Shack p70 Steephil Cove, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1UG  07815 542277  thebeachshack-ventnor.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Hambrough p2 Hambrough Road, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1SQ  01983 856333  thehambrough.com ....................................................................................................

Hillside Bistro p26 30 Pier Street, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1SX  01983 853334  hillsideventnor.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Hillside Restaurant p26 151 Mitchell Avenue, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1DR  01983 852271  hillsideventnor.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Met p39 Esplanade, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JP  01983 855441  metwinebar.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Pond Café p34 Bonchurch Village Road, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1RG  01983 855666  pondcafe.com ....................................................................................................

The Plantation Room p65 Ventnor Botanic Garden, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1UL  01983 855397  botanic.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Queenie’s Tearoom p63 Esplanade, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JP ....................................................................................................

The Royal Hotel p24 Belgrave Road, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JJ  01983 852186  royalhoteliow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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The Spyglass Inn p53 Ventnor Esplanade, IW, PO38 1JX  01983 855338  thespyglass.com ....................................................................................................

Ventnor Haven Fishery p21 Eastern Esplanade, Ventnor, IW, PO38 1JR  01983 852176 ....................................................................................................

16 GODSHILL Brownrigg’s Farm p13,16 Newport Road, Godshill, IW, PO38 3LY p59 & 59 Shop & Butchery & 18  01983 840191  brownriggfarmmeats.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Godshill Cider Co p58 High Street, Godshill, IW, PO38 3HZ  01983 840680  godshillcider.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Taverners p48 High Street, Godshill, IW, PO38 3HZ  01983 840707  thetavernersgodshill.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Griffin p52 High Street, Godshill, IW, PO38 3JD  01983 840039  thegriffiniow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

17 WHITWELL The White Horse Inn p55 High Street, Whitwell, IW, PO38 2PY  01983 730375  thewhitehorsewhitwell.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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The Buddle p56 St Catherine’s Road, Niton, IW, PO38 2NE Smuggler’s Inn  01983 730243  buddleinn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The White Lion p47 & 61 High Street, Niton, IW, PO38 2AT  01983 730293  whitelionniton.co.uk ....................................................................................................

19 CHALE Chale Green Stores p16 Chale Green, IW, PO38 2JN  01983 551201  chalegreenstores.co.uk ....................................................................................................

20 ROOKLEY The Chequers Inn p60 Niton Road, Rookley, IW, PO38 3NZ  01983 840314  chequersinn-iow.co.uk ....................................................................................................

21 BRIGHSTONE

The Pearl Café p66 Isle of Wight Pearl, Military Road,

Brighstone, IW, PO30 5DD  01983 740352  iowpearl.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Three Bishops Back Main Road, Brighstone, IW, PO30 4AH cover  01983 740226  threebishopspub.com ....................................................................................................

22 MOTTISTONE Mottistone Manor p14 Mottistone, Nr Brighstone, IW, PO30 4ED Farm Shop  07727 053846 ....................................................................................................

23 HULVERSTONE The Sun Inn p59 Hulverstone, IW, PO30 4EH  01983 741124  sun-hulverstone.com ....................................................................................................

24 FRESHWATER The Garden Restaurant p33 Farringford, Bedbury Lane, Freshwater, IW, PO40 9PE  01983 752700  farringford.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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The Royal Isle of Wight

County Show Saturday 28th June 2014 Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Show Ground, Northwood PO30 5TP

Children go

FREE!

A traditional country show, just like you remember A fantastic day out for all the family. Celebrating the best of farming and country life on the Isle of Wight. This is the show where animals come first. A chance to experience our wonderful farming heritage first hand in a day out that combines entertainment and fun.

Non-stop action includes show jumping, gun dog displays, falconry, small animal petting farm, dog shows and agility, traditional fairgrounds, showcase of Island foods, horticultural classes and much more... www.riwas.org.uk 0845 226 9098

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The Mad Hatter p63 Dimbola Lodge, Terrence Lane, Freshwater, IW, PO40 9QE Tearooms  01983 756814  dimbola.co.uk ....................................................................................................

25 TOTLAND The Highdown Inn p54 Highdown Lane, Totland, IW, PO39 0HY  01983 752450  highdowninn.com ....................................................................................................

26 YARMOUTH

The Blue Crab p22 High Street, Yarmouth, IW, PO41 0PL  01983 760014  thebluecrab.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The Bugle Coaching Inn p56 The Square, Yarmouth, IW, PO41 0NS  01983 760272  thebugleyarmouth.co.uk ....................................................................................................

Chessell Pottery Barns p64 Brook Road, Yarmouth, IW, PO41 0UE  01983 531248  chessellpotterybarns.co.uk ....................................................................................................

27 NINGWOOD Horse & Groom p52 Main Road, Ningwood, IW, PO30 4NW  01983 760672  horse-and-groom.com ....................................................................................................

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Island Brewery p50 Dinglers Farm, Yarmouth Road, Shalfleet, IW, PO30 4LZ  01983 821731  islandales.co.uk ....................................................................................................

The New Inn p37 Main Road, Shalfleet, IW, PO30 4NS  01983 531314  thenew-inn.co.uk ....................................................................................................

29 CALBOURNE The Sun p49 Calbourne, Newport, IW, PO30 4JA  01983 531231  sun-calbourne.co.uk ....................................................................................................

30 CARISBROOKE Twin’s Gluten Free p13 14 Kinchington Road, Carisbrooke, IW, PO30 5ST  01983 609379  twinsglutenfree.co.uk ....................................................................................................

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An incomparable range of more than 230 delicious ice creams and sorbets

Using only Isle of Wight milk and cream, with not a drop of water added!

74 Great Taste Awards

High Street, Wootton, PO33 4PL 01983 883545 www.minghella.co.uk

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ISLAND FAMILY INNS

3 Great Family Inns offering Home-cooked Food, Real Ales and lots to do for the Children!

LARGE GARDEN • BOUNCY CASTLE CLOSE TO BLACKGANG CHINE High Street, Niton, Isle of Wight PO38 2AT Tel: 01983 730293 www.whitelionniton.co.uk

LARGE SELECTION OF OF REAL ALES BABY CHANGING FACILITIES • FREE CAR PARKING BEST BURGERS, STEAKS AND RIBS ON THE ISLAND LARGE FREE CAR PARK KIDS BALL PARK REAL ALES

56–57 High St, Brading, Isle of Wight PO36 0DQ Tel: 01983 407359 www.housegrill.co.uk

FULLY REFURBISHED FOR 2014 HOME-MADE FOOD & REAL ALES PLAY ON THE PIRATE SHIP CAULK HEADS SANDOWN KIDS BALL PARK 42 Avenue Rd, Sandown, SAFE INFANT PLAY AREA Isle of Wight PO36 8AY Tel: 01983 405080

Voucher valid for 1 free kids meal with each adult meal purchased over £9.95. Maximum of 4 kids can eat free with 4 adults per voucher.

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KIDS EAT FREE! KIDS EAT FREE! KIDS EAT FREE!

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at House Grill with every adult meal purchased over £9.95 on presentation of this voucher

at The White Lion with every adult meal purchased over £9.95 on presentation of this voucher

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Main Road | Brighstone | Newport | PO30 4AH 01983 740226 | www.threebishopspub.com

THE HOME OF GREAT FOOD AND REAL ALES Award winning country pub serving home cooked food using fresh local produce.

12pm-9pm daily March - October (Winter hours vary).

Daily specials. Gluten free and special diets catered for.

Families welcome. Dogs welcome.

Children’s Menu

A meal, ice cream and a drink for only £ 6.45

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