Fabtastic food, the ultimate burger sure lives up to its name. The service is absolutely brilliant,…read morethere was a very friendly young waitress called scarlett who had a constant smile on her face. Lovely location, lots of seating inside and outside and a beautiful view looking out to sea.

I love this pub. I lived in the Isle of Wight for 7 months and out of all the places I tried (and I…read moretried many - research, of course) this was my favourite. I ran a B&B and would often send my guests here to sample their food while overlooking the beautiful countryside that surrounds this gem. The food isn't exquisite but it's reasonably priced for what you get and it's usually well cooked. The staff are friendly and there's plenty of seating both inside and out on the patio overlooking the sea should it be a nice enough day. There's plenty to entertain the kids with an indoor play area in the garden and some swings. If you're in the Isle of Wight I highly recommend you visit Chale. The scenery is stark and beautiful with the rolling hills complimented by the cliffs and sea for as far as the eye can see. Driving along the coast you can regularly see all kinds of birds of prey including hard-to-find Merlins. If birds don't take your fancy, keep your eye out for the kite surfers which can occasionally be seen out to sea. Great fun to watch, particularly if they're show offs and perform all their best tricks, which most of them do. All in all, this is a great day out no matter your age or interests. I hope to return soon.

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.

This is a fair-sized pub located just off a busy road, quite near Arreton Barn Craft Village. The…read moremain event seems to be the 'All you can eat' Curry Night which is held every week and is always fully booked. It actually took a few tries before we could even get in to try this as it was so busy and there was absolutely nowhere to sit. We actually found the Curry Night to be rather disappointing, as being people who usually enjoy good curries, we found the trays of provided food to be extremely bland and mainly just sauce. It tasted like it was pre-packed just straight out of a jar, heat and serve. Given the difficulty in getting in here we had high expectations and so we left genuinely disappointed with the Curry Night. It's not a bad pub the rest of the week, and delivers exactly what you'd expect from a local traditional public house, it's just a shame the Curry Night was a let down. It must really appeal to some less adventurous people though.

Excellent pub grub: home cooked and large menu with daily specials. Curry nights on Wednesdays very…read morepopular with locals. Traditonal pub setting -food available in restaurant and bar areas.

Great place for a pub lunch. Love the character of this place as it's family friendly. Lovely place…read morefor a Guinness.

This is the oldest pub in Newport, Isle of White. It is licensed since 1550. Some of their walls…read moreare build around 1300, and still standing! We wanted to have a nice quiet drink and why not in such an old, historic building? You could easily feel the vibe of centuries gone past and their fire place is something else. It is massive and has huge highland coo horns adorning it. We sat in their backyard and it is quite the sun trap. I read up on their history and was actually very pleased to have visited this place. Enjoying a pint of Applewood Cider on the same spot were pirates and kings had their belly filled and their whistles wetted, makes one feel special. Recommended to all! (oh it has some ghosts too, apparently)

Friendly and welcoming bar staff, best local pub in Carisbrooke. Sells Guinness on tap which may…read moreseem trivial but the other pub in the village The Eight Bells does not. Food is traditional pup food decently cooked and well priced. They offer the full value munch which is a quality decent sized pub dinner for prices under a fiver. This is where the locals in the know go for good company and good beer. This is a real pub, not a fancy affair, however anyone looking for simple good pub food and decent beer will enjoy. Been my local for years and my dad too. Love it. Live music is present on some nights as are most football matches and rugby etc. There is a pool table and juke box also with a garden area for anyone looking for a beer in the sun. Good family friendly pub with great prices for honest pub food. You can't go wrong. Order the foot of onion rings.

Excellent pre-stay service here good communications and key left outside for a late arrival. £25 a…read morenight room-only in clearly recently redecorated en-suite single was a good price to pay. £3.75 for a Guinness struck me as a bit steep though but then transport to the island is maybe a factor there. The bar downstairs is pretty cosy with well sited tellys and the beer garden areas catch the sun for most of the day. Vehicle noise may be an issue for light sleepers in rooms facing either of the passing roads but I slept soundly.

Walked in the rain from our hotel for dinner, but they were out of food by 4:30 pm a Sunday night .read more

Been to Southampton 4 times and don't know how I missed this place before this year. Great…read moreambience, great food and plenty of craft beers. Definitely a must go when in Southampton!

If you're down in this part of Dorset, everyone's going to tell you to go to the Square and…read moreCompass. Which you should do. It's old and lovely and a fantastic destination pub. But you should make a point of heading to this place as well. Perhaps the friendliest landlord I've seen in an age. Serving a wide selection of very well-kept local ales, with his thoughts on the condition of each. And really fab food. There's a very standard pub grub menu, but we ordered the specials. I was fabulously full but he said "try the Shepherd's Pie". Which I did. And it was, quite honestly, the best shepherd's pie I have ever eaten. I am still, 24 hours later, recovering. Fabulous food, service, beer, etc. This is a local pub for all sorts of people-- local or not. It's unknown but it shouldn't be.

ATTACKED BY MEMBER OF STAFF After a verbal argument with an…read more18yr old immature barmaid, i was sitting down at the table and was attacked from behind receiving numerous injuries to my head and face, resulting in going to court being found that the employee was wrong and I was acting in self defence after I defended myself, the landlord is yet to accept this as why would he want to as it would do his business harm. Obviously his small minded opinion is beyond a court of law, Beware!!! Your entering a goldfish bowl area here... DO NOT COMPLAIN.... To many young immature self conceited teens work here. Her sister then entered the property i was staying at and tried to stab me whilst I was asleep, I was lucky to wake up and suffered injury as I caught the knife as it was thrust down towards my neck, she is awaiting sentencing. Please see this link below to see the injuries I recieved from a barmaid and the letter of decision from the court. Ask your self do you want to go to a place like this. What a lovely place!!! photo link below http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardconnor/sets/72157626035112166/

Great place, super location; super menu local style food- fresh and very well prepared; well…read morepriced; service super; Worth a visit - had lunch there; live music Sunday evenings!

3 stars for the food, 1/2 star for the space/location, 1/2 star for the view! superb meal of lamb…read morewith gnocchi, peas, fine beans and lamb jus - gorgeous gorgeous pieces of lamb, perfectly cooked and accompanied with sautéed gnocchi and veg with their light and delicate flavors shining bright (peas never tasted so good). absolutely dreamy view of countryside at sunset. definitely would have you given a rare 5 star if not for the casual level of service - certainly not terrible or even bad, very easy going and friendly, perfect for small town.