The best pub food I have ever eaten. We attended with 7 friends all had large portion sizes and…read morelovely service.

Quick glance: + generous portion…read more + well plated and looked appetizing + friendly staff The pub is located in the heart of Shanklin and offers decent pub food. It's not the best pub food in the world, but at least they made the effort with plating and fresh ingredients.

This unique thatched pub nestles on the beach at the foot of the picturesque Shanklin Chine, and…read moredates back to 1817. They have regular live entertainment throughout the season. It is the ideal place to bring the family - dogs and children are welcome - relax and sample the varied menu and their range of good real ales. Open: Mar - Oct, times vary throughout the season.

Charming and quiet, with boaty beach side tables. Inside a bit odd; like you've just walked into…read moresomeones house only to discover they have put a small bar in the living room.

Great location but often closed. Interior needs some work. The distressed marine theme looks dated…read moreand is uncomfortable.

Beer OK, view of the Chine & shore great. Returned the same Sept Saturday evening where a band was…read moreplaying - I just wasn't in the mood. Worth visiting though.

Stopped here after a day on the beach, good friendly, receptive staff. Whole place has a nautical…read moredesign, inside and outside eating areas with views across the sea. Food was nicely cooked as well as tasty, would happily go back.

Nautical style pub serving food. It has a large outside seating area which was ideal the day we…read morewere there as it was warm and sunny. We were able to just sit and watch the world go by. The food was scrumpious and very well priced. They seem to serve lots of local products. The staff were friendly and helpful.

We stopped in Godshill for dinner after an afternoon sightseeing (Orborne house and grounds, and…read morethen the Brading Roman Villa), because I'd seen it recommended on Yelp. We parked down the street and walked here, and it was pretty busy around 4pm. I'd wanted to try some local cheeses while in the UK, so I ordered a cheese platter (6.95 pounds) as an appetizer and the Duck platter for my main. The cheese plate included crackers, some fruit paste, apple slices, and three local cheeses. I wasn't a huge fan of the crackers, which reminded me sort of like communion wafers in taste. The cheese was tasty, but I neglected to write down which cheeses we ate, so I can't really remember those. The Duck plate... Holy cow! Delicious! It came with gravy, on a bed of (red?) cabbage. I remember the way the salty, tender meat went together SO WELL with the gravy, combining the savory with the mild tang of the cabbage. As I was eating it, I was actually surprised by how flavorful the meal was. I can't say I eat duck a lot, but the way they'd prepared it really brought out the salty, savory taste. PROS: -Delicious, hearty pub fare. -Lots of locally sourced ingredients, from the meat and cheese, to the vegetables. -Cozy atmosphere, with a lot of exposed bricks and wood. CONS: -I wasn't a huge fan of the provided crackers... they reminded me of communion wafers, though I imagine there's some specific reason for that lack of flavor (to really highlight the taste of the cheese, perhaps?). -Small parking lot; I could see this place easily getting packed. THE VERDICT: This was the perfect place to stop for a meal after our long day. We arrived hungry, and left satisfied. The food proved to be delicious, simple fare, made from local ingredients and seasoned oh-so-perfectly. A fairly happening spot when we were there, I would definitely consider coming back here again if I was ever in the area.

After a day out sightseeing and driving around the countryside, we decided to stop into The…read moreTaverners to partake of happy hour. The interior is welcoming with a definite quaint, homelike feel, from the rustic beams to the uneven floor (fear not: cardboard coasters are provided with the express purpose of steadying any wobbly tables or errant chair legs). An interesting feature is the large blackboard on the wall indicating via colored dots what is at the peak of its taste and freshness (meat/fish/fowl) according to the season. There is a lot to see here, including pet-owners bringing their dogs to this pup-friendly pub (note: there is a container of dog biscuits at the ready). It seems like this pub also has an international following, as at one point I heard a group of tourists speaking English (but not quite) at a neighboring table. I later found out that they were visiting from Canada. Surprisingly for a pub, the wine list is comprehensive, even rivaling that of some restaurants. As happy hour was quickly morphing into the dinner hour, we decided to take a look at the menu. I appreciated that the offerings were accessible and local/seasonal in nature as it is often tricky navigating a menu in an unfamiliar country. After some deliberation, I decided on the dover sole (excellent and very moist with the bone still in) and my Aunt had the roast with seasonal vegetables. This was a leisurely meal, with none of the rushed feeling or hovering that often evidences itself in dining establishments. I wish that I could magically transport The Taverners to a corner near me so that it could become a new favorite watering hole, especially as the cold winter months approach. For now, I will just have to content myself with filing it away as a quality eating and drinking option for the next time I am in England.

Basic, noisy pub but very popular with locals. Avoid, unless you are into the footy or pool.read more

Changed management has led to a dissapointing change in marketing proposition - menu is now…read moreformulaic with lack of choice - no salads says it all? Shanklin desperately needs decent pub grub. I will not be returning.

From the owner: Traditional wet led pub where you will always receive a warm welcome. Come and enjoy the sun on our…read moredeck and watch the world go by with a cold beer.

Popular high street boozer. A little basic but probably authentic. Not recommended for a first…read moredate but if you want a quick pint you could do worse.

Great Pub! Very friendly, Good beer, fantastic Band nights! Loud!!! Book a taxi for after though!read more

Visiting the Spyglass Inn on a quiet Monday night in September I was able to appreciate its…read morebrilliant nautical-themed interior that somehow manages to be not entirely kitsch. They don't have the greatest range of ales and wines are inelegantly served in glasses where the 175/250 ml mark is right up by the rim, but it's all pretty decent and we stayed on two extra rounds to enjoy the live music which astonishingly showed up even on an off-season weekday. If you are there in the day/good weather there is a very substantial outdoor area with great sea views. I did not try the food and based on other reviews I would suggest you avoid it if you want anything more than very standard pub grub - there is a fancy restaurant right across the road and renowned fish and chips at the other end of the seafront, plus lots of other options.

A themed pub with a difference. Everywhere you look there are nautical artifacts to peruse, an…read moreeclectic collection of items purchased over decades like an overgrown hobby. The beer is lovely but they also sell hot drinks. On a warm day theres lots of outdoor seating but quite simply the best thing about the Spyglass is its views in stormy weather. Ringside seats to the best mother nature has to offer from the enclosed porch which gives you a fabulous and uninterupted view of the ocean. The chips are great and the portions huge. If its cold wet and blustery then the Spyglass is the place to warm your cockles.