TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated September 2024

"Wow what a lovely little place for breakfast. Popped in with my sister for a quick bite to eat while we were in Ventnor. Beautiful breakfast one of..."

Bryony Bateman

Ally Streeter

"Lovely cup of tea. Got about 6 cups of tea out of the tea pot. Lovely bone China cups and saucers. Fab little place, beautiful..."

Carole Sams

"My son & 10 week old baby popped in for a cream tea & some bubblegum flavoured ice cream today. It was gorgeous! Such an interesting place and as a..."

Kelley Phelan

"Popped in here with my Mum on Mothers Day and had a really good time. Such an interesting place with lovely tea and cakes. Really recommend. Will be..."

Sandy Heward

"Really cute vintage style tea shop & licensed for alcoholic drinks too by the seafront! Homemade cakes are great! Tony the owner was very friendly!..."

Denise Tenn

"Amazing lunch. Fantastic nostalgic feeling - loved all the memorabilia!! The owners were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the wine glasses &..."

Anna Trevellick

"A wonderful place with amazing food. Not only that they’ve gone plastic free and their take away bags are made of old newspapers...."

Paul AT Wilson

"Enjoyed a delicious cream tea sitting outside in glorious sunshine. A quirky place. Really worth a..."

Suzanne Parekh

"Visited this morning before catching the Ferry back home and was gutted not to have found this little gem earlier on. A beautiful cafe with the most..."

Carole Gibb

"We stopped here for a drink and we're just taken back by the amazing vibe, décor and full on WW2 theme. We spotted a crab pasty on the menus so..."

james mcallister

"My two pals and I were on a bike tour around the IoW and stopped in Ventnor. This place is very subtle on the outside but is amazing on the inside...."

Marc Farmer

"Hot chocolate with cream was a really great quality treat. Served in a novelty fox mug which was a lovely touch. The cfe is very eclectic inside...."

Clare Sullivan

"A wonderful experience taking our family (including young daughter) to the tea room. Welcoming atmosphere, fantastic staff and quirky theme. Food,..."

Sean S

"The place is WWII themed with lots of interesting items such as gas masks, vests and flags. Hosts were welcoming and the cafe was cosy and nice...."

Floating Head

"Had a lovely visit to the tea rooms today. The food was lovely and very reasonably priced. The décor is very nice and the owners were very friendly..."

Samantha Lloyd

"Really impressed with the layout inside of this busy cake shop. They have a large range of Coffee syrups which is hard to find in Ventnor and the..."

Ryan Gregory

"What a lovely little gem in Ventnor. Excellent service and the decoration is so..."

Sandra Johnson

"Great service, if you want to know about recent history of WW2 and take in some nostalgic info this is the place to..."

Madgiraffe 70

"The afternoon tea at Lady Scarlett’s tearoom is nothing short of fabulous! With beautifully cut sandwiches stuffed with tasty fillings, melt in..."

Bella Doswell

"I only got ice cream to take away here, so I can't really comment on the atmosphere or menu, but I have to say that the crystalized ginger ice cream..."

Bethany Staelens

"Great friendly service! Good value for money and fantastic presentation inside the tea room with 1940s memorabilia. Had a delicious cream tea and..."

Vicki B

"My Mum and I went for afternoon tea. It was one of the best afternoon teas we have ever had. Excellent food quality, great value for money, brilliant..."

Rachel H

"Went for a birthday tea. Lovely experience. Very accommodating of two noisy, messy kids. Loved the decor...."

Jessica Talbot-Dyson

"What a gem! We had the most incredible afternoon tea. Huge portions and excellent quality. Daughter was really pleased with her vegan options. Lovely..."

Maxine Simon

"Really nice little quirky tea room. A shame they don't have more tables outside but the pavement is only..."

Alex Black

"Cozy seaside Cafe and terrace. Really dig the WWII theme and the eclectic drinks menu. Something nostalgic to brighten any visit to Ventnor Beach...."

A “A.J.” Jack

"My husband and I went for afternoon tea today. His retirement present from my brother and sister in law. Was absolutely delicious and humongous...."

Sally Coleman

Hummus Olive and Red Pepper Toasties

Scones

Brie and Cranberry Toasted Sandwich with Salad and Crisps

Banana and White Chocolate Cake

Homemade Cakes

Victoria Sponge Cake

Coffee and Walnut Cake

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great Retro Beach Themed café, Doggy friendly, even doggy snacks available. We had the cream teas, which were lovely. Really friendly atmosphere,..."

Zerina

"Lovely and cosy spot with plenty of food and drinks on offer. Dog friendly, with treats available for them as well! Our hummus, olive, and red pepper..."

Julie Sorokurs

"We popped in here for lunch on the off-chance, and were not disappointed. Lovely food, reasonably priced, and very friendly service. I have to follow..."

Helen Holman

"My son and I stopped by for a coffee, cake and hot chocolate. First two were very nice but my son absolutely loved his kids' hot chocolate, which..."

K Hickman

"Lovely tea room. Amazing coffee and cakes. Lovely staff and a great..."

Belinda Scott

"Lovely dog friendly cafe. Great friendly happy staff who welcomed me and my dogs like old friends. Great choice of food. Had a lovely cream tea and..."

Pam Batchelor

"Beautiful views in a perfect location. Delicious cakes, toasties, hot chocolates, and coffees. Lovely, friendly staff and cute..."

Alice DeVille

"Go local! Really nice and cozy place with good coffee and a great variety of food 👍 and a nice ocean view..."

Rtz Rtz

"It's a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Admittedly it's right on the esplanade road and the World had to go by , but you know what I..."

Mark Geer

"Lovely new local business right on the esplanade with a sea view of Ventor. Stopped just for a cream tea but they have a wide menu including vegan..."

Alice Fox

"Gorgeous resting place watching the sun on the sea at Ventnor.....following a lovely walk from the Esplanade to Steephill Cove and back.....Gorgeous..."

Vanessa Goodman

"This is a magical, wonderful and joyful place. We stepped in and immediately felt at home. They are super dog friendly, with treats and beds..."

Robert Zapalski

"This is probably the best overall tea experience I have had. Weather was excellent for the time of year. Views are stunning with indoor and outdoor..."

Daanish Mehmood

"Fantastic experience, walked along the downs and was recommended by walkers to come to Toni’s, and they did not disappoint, friendly and welcoming..."

Simone Gabriela Van den Hoek

"Small tea room. Nice ambience. Seating indoors and out both under cover. Tea served in China cups and saucers. Sea view. Dog friendly inside and out...."

J Kfive (Jk5)

"Lovely little tea room / café in Ventnor, right by the beach. It's dog friendly, and there are usually a couple of tiny cute dogs, who I guess live..."

Rob Wood

"Great coffee and yummy cakes. Lovely view and great decor. They serve also sandwiches, lite bites etc. Recommended. Thanks..."

Grazyna

"Amazing service & food. Even though they had just turned off the toasties machine for my falafel wrap.They were happy to turn on again. Oh and OMG..."

Un Known

"Really lovely little place. Staples are on the main menu but look out for the specials board. The soup of the day was 10/10 and I’m not even a soup..."

Tierney Searle

Golden Sands

96/100 (1799 ratings)

"Love love love this place, was on a random day trip to the island and of course couldn’t not come to what I think is the best little cafe on the..."

Bea Stapley-Marsh

"Sat outside with my wife and 4 kids and had the best food we've experienced on the Island all week. Hunters chicken burger was out of this world as..."

Aidy Stapley-Marsh

"Wow!! Just wow!! Great place for your food hit, lovely owner (bit of eye candy), friendly service and caters amazingly for vegans like myself! If you..."

Hugo Darby

"Good food. Friendly helpful staff A nice place for a drink and a snack or a full..."

Gerry Loughlean

"Couldn't rate this place any higher! Just perfect, portions even bigger than my head which is great to cure the worst of hang overs. Excellent..."

Alex Peter James

"I come here often when we visit the island. I have been on the island for this weekend and have visited here 6 times already. Always feel welcome,..."

Demi Webb

"Great place, even did a take away breakfast for me and my staff when we were working nearby. It was so good we ate there for the following 3 days...."

Ollie Smith

"Amazing service which creates such a friendly atmosphere. Lovely food with huge portions making sure you never leave hungry! Great value for money!..."

Ana Louise

"We had a lovely meal here on our holiday, fantastic portions, super friendly and helpful staff, would highly..."

Nicola Mitchell

"My husband and I came in with our two girls for a late breakfast and we loved the place. Food was fantastic, great interior and lovely staff. If..."

Joe Ormshaw

"Great cafe, beautifully decorated with some brilliant pictures on the walls. Staff very friendly and welcoming and made sure we were happy with our..."

Debbie Deacon

"Food was spot on, couldn't fault it!� The service was fantastic, very beautiful location as well! 10/10..."

Lee Newman

"owner is a gem , cafe is piff sparkling clean and food is amazing for a great price..."

Morgan Skyrme

"Perfect as usual thanks This is a fantastic place to eat and enjoy the..."

Terry Martin Hollman

"Best chips on the island. Freshly cooked and fantastic..."

Lin Sams

"Loved it great food friendly service too �☀ Would..."

Brett Pigden

"Absolutely fabulous from the location, the staff who were so friendly, and well the food!! Delcious, excellent value for money and huge..."

Louise Ortelli

"This was a great find when looking for something to eat after a day sightseeing. A good range on the menu at reasonable prices. The selection of ice..."

Hels

"Really lovely chips and amazing curry sauce. Big portions and reasonably priced. The staff were extremely friendly and the location was..."

H B

"Not only does this place do great vegan ice cream - the service is brilliant! On the night of Ventnor carnival, one of the members of staff was..."

Zack Polanski

"Lovely place right on sea front. The young lady that served us was very nice and friendly to the kids. Food was really nice. Cooked to order so very..."

Lee Pearson

"Fantastic service today on the icecream stand by a super friendly chap. We sat outside enjoying icecream and fish and chips. The fish and chips were..."

mitch

"Delicious ice cream! Great service from a young gentleman, who let me try a flavour before purchasing. They had sooo many flavours to choose from,..."

chloe louise

"Easily the best burger I've had on the wight, Serving staff are friendly and open. Plenty for your money, no bold claims about themselves, however..."

Kieran Hart

"Superb chips, great portion. Crab cakes were also very..."

Rich H

"Lovely service and humongous portions for a fair price. Loved the ice cream, rum and raisin was delicious. Just cross the road to the beach. They..."

Robert Zapalski

"Great, crisp, fish and chips. A little expensive for takeaway, but worth..."

Lindsay Hall

"Fabulous chippy, lovely crispy chips and excellent batter. They also serve delicious ice cream, the rhubarb and custard was delicious!! Right on the..."

Briony Williamson

"The food is cooked to order, the fish and chips are delicious and second to none. The staff are really friendly and professional I ordered from a..."

mandy taylor

"Best Fish and Chips on this side of the island, possibly the best ? Friendly and helpful staff, they make some awesome milkshakes too.Take out only..."

laika thedog

"Every time I visit the island I find another little nugget of loveliness…..has to be said this place is this visits. Friendly, chatty staff and..."

Recovery Keg

"Been frequenting this local restaurant for years whether for just a cuppa and a chat or for their splendid breakfast and other delicacies. You will..."

Mike Spiller

The Seapot

96/100 (3808 ratings)

Mediterranean Platter

Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Greek Beer by the Sea

Fisherman's Board

Prawn Baguette in Piquant Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wandered down via Devil’s Chimney yesterday hoping for a drink by the sea and was delighted to find the Seapot. We were so pleased to see Vegan..."

Abi Adamson

"What a brilliant find, typically enough on our last day on the island! We will definitely be back. Excellent food and really friendly service! I had..."

Sarah Gomme

"A super spot. Thanx muchley James and staff. Amazing food..... beautifully presented..... great setting and polite staff. Definitely want a repeat..."

Helen Fry

"Thank you to the lovely people at the Seapot for a fabulous lunch in a relaxed setting. We always pop in when we are on holiday and are never..."

Allyson Keresey

"The best bacon sandwich mafe to my picky specifications and without a moan.and a perfect cold spritzer. And the view right next to you .whats not to..."

Carole Sutton

"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside, eating bacon sarnies, homemade cake and drinking pots of tea. Seapots is a super special spot. Would like to..."

Joan Ellis

"A great place for a sunny lunch. Very friendly and fantastic food...."

Ian Butchers

"Stopped here a few times whilst walking from shanklin to ventnor for drinks. Had lunch a couple of times and today we stopped for Boxing Day drinks...."

Kathryn Wheeler

"Lovely spot at Wheelers Bay. Always friendly, food fab and views fabulous when stopping for a coffee, lunch or wine!! Dog friendly..."

Marie Symons

"Fab place for kwaffee n cake, on edge of the sea with glistening sparkly big..."

Heather North

"Lovely location and a great friendly service..."

Jayne Nigh

"My fav place on the Island. Always exciting to see what cake flavour is for sale! Had some lovely sarnies there and so..."

Sharon Liddington

"Great place, friendly service, fsntastic..."

Sue O'Brien

"We hatched a cunning plan on Monday.....we left Woody’s lead just so we could return on Wednesday. Our favourite little gem on IOW. Thanks Kerry &..."

Sally Maddox

"Always a friendly welcome. Great food hot and cold. WONDERFUL cakes to die for! It even has a liquor..."

Moira Haydon

"Scrummy blackcurrent cake! Fantastic spot on a beautiful (if blustery) day! We'll be back!..."

Robyn Munt

"A great simple cafe alongside the sea, a beautiful spot in Ventnor to chill out and enjoy lovely platters, Mediterranean, vegan, seafood,..."

Gloria Stark

"A wonderful small café in a sheltered spot with lovely sea views. Excellent home made cakes and food. The strawberry + clotted cream Victoria sponge..."

Angie Davies

"Superb food, atmosphere, setting, staff are so helpful and freindly. Sitting in the little beach hut overlooking the sea with brilliant food and..."

Rob Cameron

"Lovely little place hidden away. My partner really enjoyed the muscles and they smelt amazing. The vegan platter i had was really good, but a little..."

Alexandra Phillips

"Ideal location. Food & service was excellent. Will definitely recommend &..."

Sharon Everitt

"Lovely little place. The team are so friendly. We had the fish platter & mussels which were beautiful and several cheeky glasses of wine. I wasn't..."

Tim Brickle

"Absolutely fabulous spot! It's literally the best little secret in Ventnor. Amazing cakes, milkshakes and superb beers for the adults!😊 Beautiful..."

Gemma Metcalfe

"Had lunch at Seapot , a lovely friendly welcome and lots of fuss to our little dog Tilly! Beautiful views with lovely tasty food and reasonably..."

Angela Davis

"A beautiful spot, ever friendly service and awesome snacks. A hidden gem not to be..."

Mark Jeanes

"The staff were lovely and incredibly flexible about our annoying food allergies. You'll rarely find somewhere that is willing to alter a platter to..."

Sonny Johnson

"Had a very enjoyeable lunch at this charming and unpretentious seaside café. The Fisherman's board was delicious! A bit difficult to find because of..."

Florence Zakrzewski

"Great location for a refreshing drink on a beautiful walk to monks bay! Unfortunately the sea mist rolled in but still warm! On a clear sunny day..."

G

"Had a gorgeous lunch at at The Seapot. It took a bit of finding due to road closure but worth the effort. I had the Fisherman’s board which was..."

Jackie Knight

"We came here after seeing the great reviews online! It’s really tucked away but 100% worth the walk down! The food was really good, very reasonable..."

Dan Dilloway

"A little gem! Lovely people, super food, amazing..."

Sharon Charalambous

"Wonderful restaurant. Sat in a beach hut and had the fisherman's board. All family members loved their food. Brilliant location, service and drank..."

Matt Atkinson

"A must do, at the end of the coastal walk. Just what we wanted. The 3 beach huts were very cute too, should you need to shelter from the sun or the..."

Ann On-Holiday

"Such a lovely place and great food too! Right on the seaside, there are tables outside or you can sit inside one of the cabin, very nice. We had the..."

Angela Barone

"This is a beautiful spot with a serene view. Very relaxing sitting right next to the ocean while enjoying a coffee. Would definitely recommend for..."

Angela Dalton

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Accepts American Express

Validated Parking

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a dine and stay price is Wight deal . The taster menu looked so tempting that we upgraded + the wine selection it was fabulous would highly..."

Richard Ann Sheath

"Stayed at the royal hotel for my brothers wedding at the botanical garden from 19-22 July. I took my Bernese mountain dog along wth me and the staff..."

Sam Healey

"If you are looking for attentive staff, friendly faces, fantastic service, luxurious surroundings, sparkling blue pool water, bubbly champagne,..."

Sally Butler

"The welcome, service of the staff and the food were second to none at The Royal. Would absolutely recommend. A real timeless classic gem on a..."

Juliette Middleton

"Absolutely loved every minute of our time at The Royal Hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful, the grounds and views are stunning and the staff were so..."

Sarah Shaikh

"Beautiful hotel with the friendliest & helpful staff. Particular mention to our breakfast waiter Alex and the gentlemen behind the bar, thank you for..."

Julie Bartlett

"Excellent service, room was comfortable and welcoming with great view- although some stairs to negotiate after leaving the lift - the corridors..."

Bridget Jones

"Had afternoon Champagne tea for my daughters 21st Birthday, food and drink were 1st class, surroundings tranquil and beautifully maintained, staff..."

Karen Boudicca Hollingsworth

"We did the 'Dine and Stay' at The Royal to celebrate our anniversary after marrying there 10 years ago. Beautiful place, the staff are amazing,..."

Jo Chipperfield

"This is a beautiful hotel in a lovely setting. Staff are very friendly and helpful. An old fashioned charm with a modern twist. The restaurant food..."

Suzanne Hall-Gibbins

"Had a lovely stay! Thankyou! Complementary upgrade!! Fizz in the room! All the things that matter... Clean throughout, great food, great service!..."

Jo Hunter

"We had an excellent stay here. The staff were exceptional and very attentive. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to visit the Isle of..."

Courtney Graham

"A top class experience, in tasteful period surroundings, with superb gardens to enjoy looking out on to. The "Royal Tea" is an experience in itself...."

Tony Holmes

"Fabulous food, gracious staff, best bed ever! A perfect way to recover from a trans-Atlantic..."

Jennifer Parent

"The food was excellent and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel. It was a great..."

Barry Noke-Hart

Geranium Restaurant - The Royal Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

The Kitchen At London House

Freshly Baked Pastries

Accepts American Express

"Mouth watering food made from high quality ingredients. The pies are freshly baked throughout the day and delicious. The freshly made cream teas are..."

Angie Davies

"I’m really glad I didn’t check the reviews before deciding to go to this place for breakfast. We were actually planning to go somewhere else but..."

Graziella Delceppo

"The cream teas were awesome. The blueberry & fruit scones were fluffy delights so much so we bought extra and they were as scrumptious the next day!..."

S Dunning

"The best on the island. They only use high quality ingredients that include: Meat from the local butcher, real butter, fresh eggs and Belgium..."

B Lawton

"Great bakery on Ventnor high street with a variety of pastries, pasties and drinks. Had a warm London house pastie. It was..."

G

"We have been on holiday in Ventnor and we stopped here for breakfast today. Very clean place, the food & drinks were excellently presented and the..."

Jo&Tred Wedding

"Lovely food.great staff.if you are moaning about lack of vegan food then pop yourself up st boniface downs and have a munch next to the..."

Martin Smith

"Just had an absolutely amazing roast dinner. Lovely setting, delicious food and amazing staff and service. Managed to squeeze a pudding in too which..."

Sarah Bettin

"I went here with my family. We booked a table in advance which I strongly advice if you want to gurantee a table as the food here is top notch. I..."

B H

"The kitchen has done the right thing after reading reviews from these vegans complaining. If it hadn’t been for the minority of you there would..."

Julie Barham

"It's always nice to see the Vegans are out in force, giving 1 star reviews to drive down the ratings of this establishment after they abandoned Vegan..."

Andy Timmins

"Lovely Coffee and Cake whilst exploring..."

Zerina

"Had an absolutely amazing breakfast today and the coffee was superb..."

Paul Bagley

"In my experience vegans adopt unusual and difficult food choices to stand out. They like the attention. This Google review board demonstrates what..."

Coraldye Coraldye

"Outstandingly good. My parents have lived in Ventnor for over a decade and we've been lucky enough to have London House most of that time. Their..."

Edward Conley

"Love this place and I've never been, I run a small cafe, thank you Sally, your article is now laminated and on the wall..."

Dug Hickin

"Great coffee, good selection of cakes and ice cream. Really pretty secluded spot for a wonder. Easy access for wheel chairs and prams. Loads of..."

Tim Phillips

"Absolutely delicious coffee and cakes, friendly staff and the perfect place to stop for a break and watch the sea!..."

Martin

"A charming little tea/coffee shop, good cuppa and cake sitting outside the shop with waves crashing just a few feet from you on the shore. Great to..."

Ralph Fleming

"Stopped for a drink and snack on walk out from ventnor, homemade flapjack was great with a coffee and kids had some great waffles, good c19 measures..."

Gavin Hutchcraft

"Lovely little shop with a very friendly young lady who served us. kids enjoyed the ice cream, thanks..."

justin rock

"Distinct tasting coffee with a fantastic selection of drinks and food. Great service with a friendly welcome. You will not regret coming here but you..."

Michael Mears

"Can't fault this place. Really good coffee... beautiful cakes, gluten free options.... amazing view... and friendly staff. What more would you..."

Richard Seaman

"Lovely little shop with more than just coffee. You get a nice mug for your drink even if you're taking it onto the beach, and they also sell local..."

Chris Mansell

"Quiet and a bit of a hike to get there, Steephill Cove was a lovely find. Quiet and unjust, people clearly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of this..."

Chris Usborne

"Open in the summer months, steephill cove is the gem of Ventnor, a must..."

marc

The Hambrough Restaurant With Rooms

Button Mushroom Velouté with Mushroom Stuffed Pasta & Truffle Dressing

Ice Cream

Gazpacho with Crab and Pickled Radish

Sourdough Bread with Butter

Slow Cooked Breast of Low Lamb Braised Pearl Barley

croissant

Duck Liver Parfait Crisp Croquette Spiced

Sunday roast

Chocolate Mousse Cocoa Tuile and Fresh Coffee

Escalope of Cornish Cod Braised Fennel & Bouillabaisse Sauce

Beef

Gulab jamun

Foie gras

Coffee and Handmade Chocolates

Honey Roast Guinea Fowl and Roast Hispi Cabbage

Duck Liver Parfait with Crispy Leg Croquette Spiced Fig Chutney and Toasted Ciabatta

Escalope of Cornish Stonebass Cauliflower Puree Saute Pak Choi and Red Wine Sauce

"Delicious and creative dishes, including interesting Vegetarian options. Wonderful friendly service added to the occasion. Would recommend table..."

Edward Barnes

"The champagne high-tea was an absolutely lovely experience for my auntie and I, from beginning to end. From the minute we arrived, we were warmly..."

Suki Stockham

"Top rated food. Rather an underwhelming interior in the restaurant and the lounge area, it could do with an interior designer coming in. The waiter..."

marc

"An excellent place for eating. The set lunch is amazing value for extremely good food. The service is excellent, and the location is great..."

Lee Cotton

"Matthew Tomkinson at the Hambrough reminds us all what 'fine dining' should mean, yet so rarely does, alas; for his cooking contains the rarest of..."

Ted Nield

"Ambiance, experience and hospitality where all superb - we were made to feel very special to be honest. Food in totality was exceptional - a lunch..."

Mike Jolly

"The duck parfait was a meaty cloud of joy. The lamb beautifully cooked but a little confusing. The beef was like eating delicious velvet. The cod was..."

Mr Akhtar

"Went there for a wedding breakfast ( evening meal). Highly recommend it. Amazing food, and great service. Couldn't of been more helpful..."

Helen Kibbey

"The most incredible fine dining experience. Each and every element of the meal was perfection. Everything from the sourdough and salted butter was..."

The Charlotte Diaries

"Superb, 7 course tasting menu, we enjoyed every dish. Table in the window with a beautiful view. Good atmosphere, helpful friendly..."

Rachel Green

"Outstanding experience ! Thank you Matthew and Geo ! Beautiful ravioli, beef Rossini and the Apple tart is a fusion of flavours you will never..."

Gino Feraru

"We had lunch at the Hamborough twice while we were on the Island. Both occasions were truly excellent, perfect flavours, textures and beautifully..."

Gordon Brown

"Well worth a visit. Had Sunday lunch here was lovely with a great atmosphere, Ventnor is a quiet holiday spot with its own charm plus a sandy and..."

David Best

"Our second time at this restaurant and this time staying in one of the room. Amazing breakfast, really high quality ingredients, beautiful room with..."

Vanessa Kho

"we had a lovely break in a lovely room looking out over Ventnor beach, breakfast was delicious, but we went to have dinner, cooked by Mathew..."

Serena Cottrell

"We had an amazing lunch at the Hambrough. Lovely, attentive staff and delicious food on the set lunch menu. A really happy lunch experience. We will..."

Ian Robinson

"We had a lovely large room with double aspect views over the marina and sea, with a bath strategically placed to soak them up. The bed was large and..."

Caroline Eastwood

"We booked for afternoon tea, using a voucher bought as a gift. From the moment we walked in, we were treated superbly. We were greeted at reception,..."

Island Nanna

"We went to the Hambrough for the weekend and booked the restaurant for our first nights meal, I can truly say it was amazing. I had Gazpacho with..."

Craig Campbell

Chale Green Stores

The Buddle Inn

90/100 (4698 ratings)

Lemon Cheesecake and Raspberry Sorbet

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Mussels with Additional Fries

Chocolate Fudge Cake Slice

Local Beer You Can't Beat

Double Chocolate Brownie

Mixed Meat Roast Dinner

Pint of Fuggle De Dum Ale

Fish & Chips

Steak and ale pie

Smuggler's Beef Burger

Free off-street parking

"Another visit to The Buddle Inn for a pre-Christmas meal. Roast turkey and a roast beef, all meals were perfect. Love this place for being a..."

Neil McNiffe

"Lovely pub serving Mermaid gin and island sea salt vodka, food was good, service was great and the live music awesome. Big up to Sean and his guitar...."

Jacqueline Murphy

"wow! - lovely pub with great views to the sea, good selection of beers + some of the finest pub food in..."

John C. London

"Amazing food and fantastic service! We were a group of 4 adults and 3 children. With our daughter being coeliac we are always weary of where to take..."

Wayne Kahn

"Absolutely lovely food,great service,can't wait to go back,would thoroughly recommend this..."

Craig Bridgeman

"Brilliant pub, great views and fantastic staff! A huge thank you to Vicky for her recommendation for our next pub as..."

Carl Iszatt

"Lovely atmospheric pub, dog friendly with great food. Always a must visit when on the..."

Steve Povey

"Great local pub!! Fantastic with kids and adults!!! Highly recommend it for anyone passing..."

Alec Nash

"Yummy roast dinner here today. Friendly staff but not in your face whilst eating, which is always good. Clean, welcoming and would definitely..."

Tracy McNulty

"Thanks to the Buddle Inn and Jamie.... our stay was great..... the food was excellent... next time I'll bring my accordion. Thanks again From the..."

Mark Buddle

"Great service, food good ,grandson enjoyed a tender steak , Portion size very good. There is even a Buddle Ale. All in all great..."

Brianrobert Worley Buddle

"Amazing pub. I visit at least once a year . Foods great, beers great, staff are great and the atmosphere is ...... you guessed it ! Been here loads..."

Ryan Hatfield

"A gorgeous country pub overlooking the sea. The smell of authentic pub, beer and food cooking was alluring and will surely be back to sample the..."

Ross Bray

"The Buddle Inn has got to be my favourite place to eat on the island. My first time there I had the crab Mac n cheese which was absolutely..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"4 of us dropped in without a booking just as the heavens opened 😱 So glad we did! Staff very friendly & helpful, local Smugglers ale nice and..."

Mike Walters

"A beautiful place to rest in Niton for a long summer evening. Outdoor settings were comfortable and the town is endearing and aesthetic. Careful of..."

James Godby

"Been here twice in the last week, and the food has been stunning each time! Highly recommend if you love big portions and homely pub..."

Nick Jones

"enjoyed three separate visits at the Buddle over our week's stay in Niton, lured by the innovative loyalty app, but returning for the quality of the..."

rickycowslip

"Amazing location to start with, especially when the sun is out and sitting in the garden. Great choice of food on the menu, friendly staff...."

Nick Cole

"Beautiful evening to sit in the garden for our meal and take in the amazing view! Such a lovely location and the food was perfect..."

Rebecca Cole

"Lovely old English pub with large beer garden. Excellent food and friendly staff. Good carpark opposite and views of the sea. Unfortunately not..."

Glynis Marsh

"Took my wife and 4 girls. What a lovely place with a lovely atmosphere. The food was too die for and the options for the kids plentiful, definitely..."

Nick Plumb

"Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast a couple weekends ago with a group of friends. I would definitely say this awesome Inn is a must visit for people..."

Samuel

"Lovely food, friendly staff. Decent Atmosphere, nothing too special just your average pub/inn. Overall pretty nice place, although was not fond of..."

Hayden

"Lovely pub. Good service and nice pint. Food was pretty good..."

JAMES GRANGER

"Came for Sunday roast. Seated by a window with stunning views! Staff were friendly and attentive. The meat was tender and veggies cooked spot on...."

Mily Mullin

"Absolutely amazing! Cosy atmosphere. Service was great, staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. The food was phenomenal! We shared the..."

TashaJamesReynolds Reynolds

"Really lovely place to eat, fantastic old Smugglers Inn, very atmospheric. A varied menu and reasonable prices plus great service. From The Buddle..."

Kevin Miller

"Excellent Sunday roast and pudding. Very friendly staff and a great location. We lucked out catching it on the last night of opening for the..."

Jon Wickens

"Historic pub offering a beautiful view, cozy atmosphere and a traditional pub menu. I chose a lovely home made lamb stew with root veg and cous cous...."

Yvette Costall

Cantina

89/100 (1009 ratings)

Slow Cooked Cheesy Beans

Hummus

Sauerteig Brot

Pasta

Poached Egg Avocado on Sourdough Toast

Toasts

Meatloaf

Tomatoes and Sourdough Toast

Salad

Ragu

Lemoncello and Plum Tart

Black and White Pudding

Chowder

Beef

Pesto

Toasted Banana Bread Ice Cream Salted Butterscotch Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ive been here for two days straight filling myself with a veggie breakfast, my first BLT and unlimited coffee. It's full of beautiful, polite staff..."

Sam Bruce

"Thank you Cantina for a late served dinner (we came just before closing) for us on Saturday night! Food was absolutely amazing same as staff! We..."

Tatiana Stančíková

"Lovely staff, excellent service and fantastic food. Quirky place but the food is..."

Anne Humphreys

"My sister and I had breakfast here this morning. Fabulous sourdough toast topped with tomatoes, avocado, feta and poached egg with a sprinkling of..."

Sally Todd

"Something different on the Island, exceptional and eclectic breakfast choices, quality sausages with a duck egg. Really loved it. We were looked..."

Michele Salmon

"Great food, great staff, lovely evening. Highly recommend. Thank..."

Mark Chilcott

"Had lunch here today with a group of friends - meat eaters, veggies and a vegan. All had a fab meal, no fuss! Lovely food, delicious mocktails,..."

Linda Meredith

"Fantastic breakfast, smooth coffee and homemade bread. I’m in heaven..."

Phil Ainley

"Gorgeous food on every occasion we have visited. Particular favourites are the porridge and avocado toast. The bread and baked goods are fantastic..."

Eleanor Larkin

"Cantina has a great menu and staff. My kids love going there and trying different things. Their fresh bread is yummy..."

Toni Copping

"Thank you for some of the most interesting and delicious food we have eaten for a long time. We really enjoyed the great service, happy vibe and..."

Katrina Webb

"Excellent food, freshly prepared, very friendly and attentive service, a lovely location, and with a great selection of Austrian and Bavarian..."

Jane Maack

"Took friends for a meal on Thursday evening, Friendly and welcoming, great service, can see into kitchen and see food being prepared using fresh..."

Jane Mott

"Best breakfast ever �great value great hot chocolate as well..."

Tom Driscoll

"We stumbled upon this hidden gem when we were traveling on the Isle of Wight. Great food, even the beans for full English is specially made with..."

Jos To

"Absolutely wonderful brunch and amazing Bloody Mary (get one...or two!). Friendly staff too. Will definitely go..."

Carl Peachey

"Amazing brunch and friendly staff. The only thing that lets Cantina down is the lack of space inside, therefore, they have to turn people away at the..."

Zoé K (zoevisits)

"Absolutely loved this place! Dita is so friendly, welcoming and fun. We went for dinner and had an amazing evening. Adam is a very talented chef, all..."

Pete Coultas

"A cozy little place, with amazing food and excellent staff. We got to try just two things out of their brunch menu, and both were beyond amazing in..."

Kushagra Kapoor

"Love this place! We came here for brunch as it had some more interesting sounding dishes on the menu and we wanted a break from the usual full..."

Sandra Witzel

"Loved everything! Fresh and delicious breakfast, oat latte, lovely staff and cosy..."

Audre

"Outstanding food that was reasonably priced, amazingly friendly service, and a chill comforting atmosphere. The food really was divine, if you have a..."

Ben Eves

"Lovely place. Booked 15 for brunch. We were warned only the chef and one front of house staff working. We were fine with that and prepared to have a..."

Gilliana Sims

"Booked table (recommended as small and gets busy). Food was fabulous & cooked with care. We had garlic bread& chorizo followed by fish dishes & tart..."

C

The Beach Shack

Ham and Chees Sandwich

Millionaire Shortbread

Baguette

Prawn Sandwich

Club Sandwich

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

"The Beach Shack is a jem amongst a very special hidden Cove. An amazing place, whatever the weather but especially when the sun is shining. Andy and..."

Ian Elvin

"My favorite spot on the island. A wonderful place, with damn good food, great staff, and fantastic views. What more can you ask..."

K.c. Wells

"£25 for 2 crab sandwiches & 2 bottles of cider seems a little steep but the location & the view are superb 👍 And the crab sandwiches are..."

Ivan Ward

"Loverly Place , we know we will be regulars here , all very good and at a very fair price..."

Dean Cummings

"A hidden gem..."

Sarah-jane Oakenfull

"We usually try and visit here when on the IOW as the location and craft salads are really great! It's not easy to reach but a short walk is all it..."

Mark R

"A fantastic little spot to watch the waves crash onto the beach. The food was great and the staff were very helpful. Definitely..."

Luke Hatherley

"What a location! Always recommend this place to anyone going to the island. The pint of prawns is a must have. Sit back and relax with a great view...."

Scott Werner

"Absolutely beautiful place for a spot of lunch prawn and Crab salad s one of if not the most picturesque places on the island, no crab left when we..."

Dave Smithers

"We loved it and will definitely visit again, the service was friendly, the venue was clean and offered a range of meals and beverages depending on..."

H

"We found it by chance last year on our holiday. It was an amazing find, best crab sandwiches ever. Lovely staff. If you want the crab you have to get..."

Georgina Bell

"A real good, busy cafe near the beach. The food was very good and the service was quick. Seating was limited, and it fills up quickly. Toilets are..."

Thomas Barker

"Cracking place for fresh produce in Steephill Cove. Quite a rustic place with a decent selection of local..."

Mark Calter

"This beach front cafe is a must for all visitors to Ventnor - to the Isle of Wight even. Great food, wonderful staff, and the view... I've been here..."

Phin Hall

"A wonderful little spot which used to be just your bog standard beachside cafe serving ice creams and bad coffee, which has now been transformed into..."

Sonny Johnson

"Great location, busy little cove with a few different businesses offering meals, kayak hire, pasties and drinks. The Beach Shack is great - excellent..."

Louise

"A hidden gem of a place, you have to walk down a steep ramp or stairs so not suitable for those with access requirements and there is no nearby..."

Neil Callan

"Wonderful place for lunch! Crab sandwiches were so fresh and delicious and staff were very friendly and attentive. Also made my little dog very..."

Jasmine Perry

"What a stunning view! Located in a small, peaceful, picturesque cove (Steeple Hill). Friendly & attentive staff, great outdoor terrace. The perfect..."

Joanne Dring

"My wife and I had one of the best meals ever here, I had a full crab salad, and my wife had a half prawn salad, endless cups of tea from a teapot..."

CJD Dobinson

"Great beach side location at the far end of Steephill cove. Stunning views and friendly..."

G

"I love this little cove at steephill, what a great spot for a cafe, right by the sea, drinks and snacks are great, and good..."

Ju

"Possibly the only Reason to struggle down to steep hill cove, although they don't do chevetts ( large prawns) , In all honesty there are more equal..."

robert piggins

The Tea House

"Fantastic place for breakfast, lunch or tea & cake! Some of the best gluten free cakes I’ve ever tasted. What makes this place so special though..."

Sharon Bagley-Newton

"Amazing place, amazing lovely people! The cake is to die for! I am definitely going back and would definitely recommend it to..."

Samuel Hall

"Even though I don't visit often, I love this place. Very relaxed atmosphere, fantastic service and the food is gorgeous. I recommend to..."

Dianne Wheeler

"Amazing place amazing food amazing drink AMAZING people will definitely be visiting..."

Rachael Taylor

"This is a great venue for tea and caking, with a welcoming vibe and some amazing cakes. My husband even got to try out the piano in the window. ..."

Frances Strickland

"Great gluten free options. Lovely atmosphere, classic old England with a modern touch......Will definitely be..."

Val Hayward

"Amazing breakfast! Love the decor! Great little..."

Kizzy Cowley

"The Tea House .... A marvellous blend of fantastic flavours, fresh local produce, speciality loose~leaf teas , coffee, homemade cakes, daily treats..."

Heather Marsh

"Fabulous! Awesome styling. 5 star cakes, coffee and service..."

Jay Nolan-Latchford

"A lovely unique happy vibe venue to spend a few hours catching up with friends.Lots to catch your eye in The Tea House itself.Lovely warm and ..."

Shirleyann Jones

"Lovely place! Very welcoming, cake was great and homemade lemonade was..."

Lindsay Smith

"First class friendly service, warm atmosphere and delicious gluten free cakes, thank you..."

Jenny Allen

"Lovely breakfasts and great coffee. The food is all really well done, with quality ingredients and some really interesting touches. Best breakfast in..."

Patrick Falkner

"Great service and wonderful food...some lovely gift ideas in the shop too. Brilliant to get tea served up in a china pot and cup...why does it always..."

Steve McDonough-Cooper

"Lovely cafe, quirky decor and very friendly staff. Good range of cakes and a well-made hot chocolate. Worth a..."

Dominic Lee

"Great service and great coffee and cakes. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and the vintage decor. We will be..."

Darren Button

"Wow! The best bacon butty I've ever had. Great service with fun and laughs, absolute gem of a place. Nothing was too much trouble and went the extra..."

Aron Garner

"Very nice traditional tea house - excellent tea as you would expect and a lovely selection of locally baked cakes. Also available island roasted..."

Paul Cinnamon

"Great family run business with delicious cakes, great coffee (yes actually good coffee! Properly made and not burnt!) plus the cakes, did I mention..."

Joseph Keele-Toms

"We were on holiday in Ventnor for two weeks. We had takeaway from The Tea House twice in that time on the recommendation from the ladies who own the..."

Simon Brown (DrBeef)

"12 of us cyclists were made to feel very welcome at The Tea House. We were cycling the Isle of Wight and wanting a lunch stop. Food was delicious and..."

Vicki Hardman

"Such friendly staff, they are in the right business!! Great food! Coffee was decent but doesn't have the fancy latte art if you are looking for that...."

Stephen Johanson

"Absolutely amazing find - the food was exceptional, I had Garlic mushrooms on toast, my Dad had Thai style butternut squash with peanut soup (out of..."

Audrey Memmott

"Nice little coffee and tea shop. Tables were well spaced apart. Only had coffee which was good, but the cakes on offer looked really good too. Would..."

Lynsey Sharp

"Lovely little café on the high street. We took our dog in there and they were very accommodating. Try the monster hot chocolate! The specials..."

Jono Powell

"Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service and I just loved the staff. I haven't enjoyed a cup of tea and some cake so much in a long time. Can't wait to..."

Neil Thompson

"We used to visit here lots as the 1st place on the island that had dairy free cakes 5 years ago. The tea is lovely loose leaf and definitely more..."

Chani Courtney

"Lovely place. Very friendly staff. Coffee and scone was delicious..."

Alina

"Visited this lovely tea house on a cold and wet day on the IOW to be very warmly welcomed by the staff. The food was excellent; and the slice of..."

phil hopkins

"A welcome addition to the high street in Ventnor - a great offering of cake, and tasty it was ! .... A nice space, with good tables and a welcoming..."

O H

"Had breakfast here: great food and super friendly service. Food is homemade including their own baked beans 😋. Plenty of veggie and vegan options..."

R P12

Besty & Spinky’s Cafe Bar

85/100 (4904 ratings)

Haddock Poached Egg and Hash Brown Potatoes

Salad

Full english breakfast

Average Frozen Hash Browns

Crab

Scampi and chips

Beer Battered Fish & Chips with Mush Peas

Homemade Pancakes

Breakfast omelette

Cheese Burger and Chips

Fish & Chips

Sausage Baguette

Crab Sandwich and Salad

Egg Bacon Sausage Beans & Toast

Omelette

Fried Prawn and Chips

Baguette

Small Pancakes from a Package and not Fresh

Club Sandwich

Eggs with Avocado Toasted English Muffin

Smashed Avocado Toast with Bacon Sciracha Sauce and Chilli with Poached Eggs

Wheelchair Accessible

"Yet another fantastic breakfast at besty and spinky's. In the many many years we have been going we have never anything but the best breakfast's...."

Josh Jeffries

"Most cafés can do great food piled high... But what made us keep coming back to Besty and Spinky's was the friendly, efficient service from all the..."

Hannah Hill

"WOW cant rate this place enough. Amazing value for money. Great portions and friendly helpful staff. Will be coming back for..."

Clo Pearce

"Yet again drinking on the seafront with my island mother sue who treats me like her own daughter and keeps me in check! Sitting outside the island..."

Samantha Pavier

"Great food and drink and good menu choices breakfast and lunch, at reasonable prices, great venue summer and winter accomplied with friendly..."

David Orrell

"Great location and view, pleasant and helpful staff, really nice seafood platter. Couldn't fault..."

Michael Hurst

"Great front of house people!!! So welcoming towards kids and grown ups!!! The kids menu is great and so large! As for the grown ups even better! And..."

Alec Nash

"Fantastic breakfast, lovely setting, welcoming staff and dog friendly! What more do you..."

Sarah Young

"Great food and great prices. We can highly recommend the Ventnor Bay Special Breakfast and the coffee/hot chocolate. Keep up the good work..."

Nick Hilton

"Went here with my friend and our kids staff couldn't be more helpful and food was great can't wait to go back..."

Vanessa Majors

"Lovely location and the most delicious crab..."

Thérèse Smith

"Brilliant!! Staff were very friendly and food very..."

Karen Michelle

"Awesome place with the best breakfasts on the Isle of..."

Chris Cane

"Never fails to satisfy a hungry tummy..."

Matthew Todd

"Amazing place, beautiful location, lovely people and the BEST breakfasts ever!!!...."

Milly Pitkeathly

"Great Breakfasts, great service, great place.......love..."

Andrew Lord

"I had the breakfast. Great, as always. Nice and hot. Prompt..."

Helen Turner

"Best breakfasts on the Island, great location and very friendly and welcoming..."

Julie Watson

"Best full english breakie I have had in a while good service and I want to go..."

Scottie Ventress

"These guys might have gone more upmarket over the years but still a warm welcome for all and great value for money. A favourite for the whole..."

Sarah Brett

"The best breakfast in Ventnor. Friendly staff, relaxed homely atmosphere. See you in..."

Patch Duggan

"WE LOVE SPINKS & SPANKS ❤️ Best full English on the..."

Rebekah Maguire

"fab sausage baguettes ...has my son's seal of approval ...about 3 in one week!!!! bacon butties and americanos hit the spot too..."

Abigail Rendell

"Besty and spinkys is open all year round Brilliant for breaky or lovely homemade lunch specials. hot/cold drinks, alcohol, sandwiches, cakes, mr..."

Lucy Best

"Great food, great..."

Sam Pearse

"Brilliant food and company. Love it..."

Wendy Lacey

"Fabulous lunch with super service near the Ventnor paddling pool. Lovely outlook over the sea and marina. We very much enjoyed the fresh crab..."

Suzanne Wilson

"Perfect for families with a great location near the paddling pool and beach. Very fast and friendly service and good range of food for the family...."

Hoopla Impro

"The food was lovely and great value for money. It’s right by a water area for kids. When one of our members was hungry they brought out a extra..."

Romin Tehrani

"What a fabulous experience we had here. My friend and I were cycling around the island and had planned to stop elsewhere but found ourselves here..."

Kylie Grant

"What a gem of a place! We went on a busy Sunday morning and received such a warm and friendly welcome and were found a table quickly despite the high..."

Michelle Masters

"I rarely post reviews unless somewhere is somehow outstanding. This was outstandingly good. We happened across it on a rainy Monday evening and boy,..."

Kevin Iles

"I actually ate here more than once which in itself is unusual as like to try different places but I'm going to hand out top scores for this place...."

K Brown

"The service was great and the food was fantastic and quickly served. I had a full English and it was awesome. I would highly recommend a visit here...."

Brian Whitehouse

"Nipped in for a quick lunch. Portions were very generous - the fish and chips were fresh and crispy and the tartar sauce was fab! The fish finger..."

Dilys White

"Great views, inside and outside seating, very attentive staff, nice food and drink options. Alternate breakfast options, well cooked wholesome meal...."

Gnans

"Great location on the sea front, friendly, helpful staff and great quality fresh..."

S. Westie

"If you want a good full English breakfast, this is the place to go! They have lots of other options on the menu aswell. You have nice view of the..."

Matt Englefield

"As ever great food at Besty & Spinkys both breakfast and early evening meal. Freshly cooked, good portions and super friendly staff. Will be back..."

Simon Matthews

"Great full breakfast with quality produce, cooked to perfection. Excellent service and reasonably priced. Great seafront location with comfortable..."

Simon Taylor

"Service is outstanding, with friendly staff and everything very well organised. Breakfasts are excellent and with views across the sea front, this..."

Ben Hnatow

"This is a brilliant place in the summer and with the paddling pool outside it made it even more fun. Food and drinks are reasonably priced given this..."

Stephen Siu

"Excellent venue. Good menu choice but we only had drinks. Lovely staff. Great..."

Mike Perry

The Crab And Lobster Tap

Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great traditional pub! Staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is great, not to mention the fabulous Sunday lunches - delicious food at very..."

Warmand Osokosie

"Absolutely fantastic! The staff are very attentive, condiments come out before your meal, huge plus to me. This is where to go for your Sunday roast!..."

Hay Asher

"2 minute walk from main centre car park. Deceptively spacious Inn off the main Ventnor Centre just round to the left from the Ventnor Heritage..."

J Kfive (Jk5)

"Smashing cosy locally run pub :) Staff were really friendly & accommodating, food & drinks were great. Plus dog friendly. We enjoyed a nice chilled..."

Joanne Dring

"What an absolute pleasure it was coming to this fine establishment! We were looking for a homely pub meal which was family friendly and the Crab and..."

Charlene Elliott

"Visited on Wednesday 1st Feb Took advantage of the half price menu offer. Was not disappointed, great food and drinks. Friendly service. My steak..."

Mark Johnson

"As a young family with an 8 month old, this place was exactly what we needed while visiting Ventnor. The most welcoming pub we visited for the week..."

Simon Robertson

"Great food and well kept beer. My fish was huge .Very friendly and attentive..."

Nick Bertenshaw

"Definitely recommend a visit here. It's a beautiful looking traditional pub. Great drink selection, recommend The Ale of Wight if it's on. We enjoyed..."

Sue Beckett

"Lovely food, very friendly staff. Quirky. Good choice of games to keep kids (and big kids) entertained. Really enjoyed..."

Paul Favager

"This pub is great. An amazing Sunday roast, Which was home cooked for £10 and lovely pudding. A lovely bottle of French red wine for under £20 and..."

R A

The Ventnor Winter Gardens

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin

Tom Punch

Salad

Beer Battered Cod & Chips Peas & Tartar

Homemade Chicken Kiev

Chicken and Vegetable Pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is great! A hidden gem. Don’t be fooled by the exterior, which sadly needs a lot of work and has been left to deteriorate. Inside this..."

Edward Myatt

"Ventnor Winter Gardens was the perfect escape from the rainy weather outside! Inside, it felt so cozy and welcoming, like we were stepping into a..."

Sinbad B

"This place has awesome views from the windows and outside space of Ventnor Bay!! We both had a Burger and chips which was very nice and filling while..."

Nicky White

"Stopped off for a nice cup of coffee served with a smile and friendly chat. Nice views across the sea and surrounding gardens and a great example of..."

Steve Bishop

"Attended The Winter Gardens for a wedding reception today. This venue has a great location looking out to sea. To outside terraces and one roof..."

Sarah-Jane Martin

"Was greeted by friendly attentive staff the moment I walked into the building, I ordered the calamari, and was probably one of the best I’ve had..."

Hannah Hudson

"Parked in the town and walked to the front good variety of shops and eateries. Nice walk along the front plenty of coffee shops and a good pub at..."

John S

"Nice location with lovely views of Ventnor. Popped in whilst walking the dog for a beer and sat in the sun enjoying the peace, warmth of the sun..."

G

"Top top top time!! The organizers were stellar! The friendliest people you could wish for the atmosphere was electric and of course the general..."

Bboy williams

"We were pleasantly surprised - delicious food with a 25 per cent discount. Bit of a wait but the fish cakes were home made and absolutely lovely...."

Sally Burlington

"Great play, lovely breakfast,..."

darren quantrill

"Great spot great staff and brilliant food and beautiful..."

Daniel Marshall

"Very pleasantly surprised on Saturday morning in the Winter Gardens. Very warm welcome and quick service despite having a few customers in front of..."

Stuart Anthony Woodward

"The cake and coffee for a fiver drew us in and we weren't disappointed. Mark made us feel so welcome and the views are amazing. Would highly..."

jacqueline wesson

"I had creamy garlic mushrooms with baguette. Everything was fresh and very..."

Monika Rozwarzewska

"Sunny terrace area and smart tables and chairs inside. Quick and efficient service. Pleasant atmosphere with lots of events going on...."

Christine Gale

"Popped in to try the pie of the day ( chicken and vegetables) which was enormous, wholesome and very tasty. Really good chips too. Just a bit sad..."

Helen Young

"Great place to call off, choice of food some gluten free and dog..."

Wass Family

Plantation Room

82/100 (1197 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Lunch

Mid-range

"Love walking round the gardens, amazing plants and wildlife, always see the lizards in the arid gardens. Just such a lovely place to sit and chill..."

Pete Hills

"One of my favourite places to visit and have a leisurely stroll around the gardens, sit an read a book and keep an eye out for the little lizards..."

Wendy Bayford

"Nice day out at the Botanic gardens. Started at the café, lovely mushroom omelette freshly cooked in front of our table with good tea & flat white..."

Lee 900

"The location is amazing. The history of how the place came to exist is very interesting. However the weeds were a bit overgrown in some parts and..."

Karen Avilez

"Really enjoyable visit to the gardens. I think there is an opportunity to be 'smarter' with places like this, putting QR codes to plants you like and..."

Tim Beech

"What a wonderful place to visit. The variety of plants is just off the scale, absolutely beautiful. Spent most of the day there, just..."

Claire Holland

"Nice place to walk around - so many interesting plants to look at. Particularly liked the Japanese terrace. Parking is free for visitors. Friendly..."

Lemony

"nearly put off visiting the garden having read all the controversy online, but so glad we didn't - really beautiful gardens with heavenly scents as..."

rickycowslip

"Never been to the botanical gardens before and I must admit, it wasn't high on my list of things to do whilst on the island. However, what a mistake..."

Alan Hodges

"Beautiful unique peaceful garden. Huge variety of exotic plants, lovely cafe with a view and a big..."

Youlie Mouzafiarova

"Lovely garden, very tranquil, varied plants, ample parking, friendly staff, loses a star as it is a bit expensive for what's on..."

James Wilkinson

"A great place for a peaceful walk around some beautiful plants. This place offers a wild variety of plants from around the world. The tropical house..."

Mark McCarthy

"Fascinating garden with geographically featured areas and diverse planting. Great for a stroll. Cafe is small and often very..."

Mike Tooley

"Wow what a little gem on the Isle of white. This place was amazing I highly enjoyed myself walking around all the wonderful gardens, the big white..."

Daniel Herd

"The gardens are magical. Well worth the cost. Sadly though the years have taken their toll. No lift or easy disabled access other than the slope of..."

Steve Davis

"We've just had a wonderful morning visiting Ventnor Botanic Gardens. Beautifully laid out and not overly manicured, the gardens are a medley of..."

Richard Lawton

"Beautiful gardens, clean toilets, and a lovely cafe and shop. But not..."

Barbara Hocking

Ventnor Haven Fishery Takeaway

71/100 (857 ratings)

Quick Bites

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Mid-range

"I've read the reviews and laughed to avoid crying. When a woman is assertive she gets abuse that would never be given to man behaving exactly the..."

Chris Wheal

"I would just like to say thank you to the Blake family for providing the local community with the best seafood available, at reasonable prices, all..."

David Champion

"Love ventnor so nice but always breezy on sea..."

sharon nicholls

"Picked up some super fresh seafood after a quick call last night. Couldn’t be..."

wendy marsden

"Yes!!! At last!!! Fresh!!! Fish is bought at the harbour cooked in the restaurant on the other side of the road! It's amazing .... The UK is a..."

Just1 Dude

"Bought fresh fish from here no more than being 4/5 hours from the sea to the table. I’ve travelled the world and have caught and cooked fish..."

Todai Imappy (Todai Imappy)

"A convenient and picturesque fish shop built on a pier, possibly sourced locally, friendly sales..."

Star Creek & Josh Creek

"This is The best tastiest crab I’ve ever had ♥️ Served by none other than the now famous lady who is getting bad reviews by city tourists from..."

Mother and Son Diary UK

"I have to say I've always found the lady polite and very helpful I love going over to buy lots of whelks not had any in for a while hopefully soon! ..."

Kim Noyes

"I have reflected on the other reviews of this place, and considered my own experiences before setting down this review. I like this place. The..."

Richard Burniston

The Ventnor Winter Gardens

70/100 (1684 ratings)

Beer Battered Cod & Chips Peas & Tartar

Homemade Chicken Kiev

Cider

Sandwiches

Chicken and Vegetable Pie

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Loin

Wheelchair Accessible

"came out for a meal the food was fabulous homemade burgers and isle of wight beef the staff were very polite and friendly would recommend if u..."

Paula Duff

"Incredible food . Amazing value. All staff were very friendly and accommodating. And price was cheaper than I would have thought. Not to mention the..."

Jordan Wade

"Went there for Mothers Day and had a delicious meal. The poor staff were rushing around and still smiling. Lovely atmosphere, the food and service..."

Debbie Hill

"Their weak bitter shandy are amazing and the atmosphere in there is fantastic definitely recommend for weddings and any..."

Emily Orr

"Had a great night. Staff friendly and welcoming. Lovely cocktails. Fully..."

Emma Alice Goodwin

"Lovely views, great food and beer. Friendly staff..."

Michelle Chase

"We filmed here in May for our teaser of T.I.M (This Is Me) lovely people greate service...."

Philip Lee Moore

"My favourite! Amazing view! Amazing atmosphere! Amazing..."

Lidia Majewski

"Just lovely for a coffee and light Saturday lunch - beautiful setting, food fresh and beautifully presented and excellent prompt service - thanks..."

Melodie Hicks

"Great service. We especially love the kids parties such as the Valentine's Ball and Halloween parties! Such hard work put in to..."

Tara Barnes

"Superb sunday lunch, tasted just like home. Will definately be returning..."

Sally Sprooles

"Fantastic venue, love what they've done to it. Fabulous views, great food, lovely..."

Maatje Lobbezoo

"So pleased we managed to catch the final performance of Cats. What a stunning show; beautifully choreographed with an immensely talented cast and a..."

Chris Elizabeth Turvey

"Great place for a relaxed coffee, chat and..."

Malcolm Young

"This place is great! A hidden gem. Don’t be fooled by the exterior, which sadly needs a lot of work and has been left to deteriorate. Inside this..."

Edward Myatt

"Ventnor Winter Gardens was the perfect escape from the rainy weather outside! Inside, it felt so cozy and welcoming, like we were stepping into a..."

Sinbad B

"This place has awesome views from the windows and outside space of Ventnor Bay!! We both had a Burger and chips which was very nice and filling while..."

Nicky White

"Stopped off for a nice cup of coffee served with a smile and friendly chat. Nice views across the sea and surrounding gardens and a great example of..."

Steve Bishop

"Attended The Winter Gardens for a wedding reception today. This venue has a great location looking out to sea. To outside terraces and one roof..."

Sarah-Jane Martin

"Was greeted by friendly attentive staff the moment I walked into the building, I ordered the calamari, and was probably one of the best I’ve had..."

Hannah Hudson

"Parked in the town and walked to the front good variety of shops and eateries. Nice walk along the front plenty of coffee shops and a good pub at..."

John S

"Nice location with lovely views of Ventnor. Popped in whilst walking the dog for a beer and sat in the sun enjoying the peace, warmth of the sun..."

G

"Top top top time!! The organizers were stellar! The friendliest people you could wish for the atmosphere was electric and of course the general..."

Bboy williams

"We were pleasantly surprised - delicious food with a 25 per cent discount. Bit of a wait but the fish cakes were home made and absolutely lovely...."

Sally Burlington

"Great play, lovely breakfast,..."

darren quantrill

"Great spot great staff and brilliant food and beautiful..."

Daniel Marshall

"Very pleasantly surprised on Saturday morning in the Winter Gardens. Very warm welcome and quick service despite having a few customers in front of..."

Stuart Anthony Woodward

"The cake and coffee for a fiver drew us in and we weren't disappointed. Mark made us feel so welcome and the views are amazing. Would highly..."

jacqueline wesson

"I had creamy garlic mushrooms with baguette. Everything was fresh and very..."

Monika Rozwarzewska

"Sunny terrace area and smart tables and chairs inside. Quick and efficient service. Pleasant atmosphere with lots of events going on...."

Christine Gale

"Popped in to try the pie of the day ( chicken and vegetables) which was enormous, wholesome and very tasty. Really good chips too. Just a bit sad..."

Helen Young

"Great place to call off, choice of food some gluten free and dog..."

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