The Vine Inn in the quiet seaside village of St Helen's on the Isle of Wight represents all that's…read moregreat about the traditional English pub. This is because of the following reasons: - It overlooks a cricket pitch - It has a pool table - It has a darts board - The food is home cooked and hearty - The drinks aren't too pricey - You get service with a smile, even when you ask for a pint of 'forty ninner' instead of 'forty niner' I'll be back.

The Pilot Boat in is a wonderful oldy worldy pub in Bembridge the Isle Of Wight and I heartily…read morerecommend it to anyone taking a holiday in the Isle Of Wight, it's well worth visiting even if you're not staying nearby, jump in a cab and enjoy a great night out. The pub is the only pub in the harbour and has a large carpark so access is very easy. Using a wheelchair is not a problem as the doors are large and the interior is spacious, however upon my last visit there were no disabled toilets but the normal toilets were adequate and they allow a carer to go in with you. The pub itself is decorated inside with a wonderful warm almost mexciana feel, there are warm burnt oranges next to cool blues and the welcome you receive is very warm and friendly even from the locals and other drinkers visiting. It is a family friendly pub with children allowed in right up until closing time, however don't let this put you off it's not a rowdy noisy place with kids running about it's just a good old family atmosphere. There is a small outdoor area with a few tables which has some old ships memorablilia and is wonderful on a summers evening. There is a darts board and the whole pub is full of wonderful old heavy wood tables like you'd of found in a good old English pub of the last centuries. The bar is extensive with something to make every drinker happy and there is a good food menu which will surely fill you up and all reasonably priced. Go there you won't regret it.

A real locals' pub but always friendly, the Pilot Boat is as nice for a quiet afternoon drink with…read morethe paper as it is for a long evening with friends. I don't know if they serve food anymore but when I last ate there it was excellent. Definitely one of the nicest places to drink in Bembridge and far less likely than most to be empty come winter.

Great friendly pub right on the seafront at Seaview overlooking the Solent, Portsmouth and the…read moreForts. You can sit inside, or across the road right by the sea. Great local real ales, and really good food, definitely more than a cut above your normal pub grub. Highly recommend ... and spend a lot of summer evening here after a swim ;)

Pub with just the best view on the Isle of Wight. Very friendly service, popular so recommend…read morebooking! Pub food and bar snack. Tip: grab a picnic table or bench outside and watch the boats up close

If you are looking for a quiet pub off the main strip with friendly people and good beer, then…read moredon't miss this one! We took the hovercraft over then set about selecting the pubs we had to visit. One of the more seasoned members of our party told us that a good pub would have either an animal or a body part in the name, and if it had both- then all the better. So...Simeon...sounds close enough to Simian, and not one arm, but two arms - criteria met! We went in for a quick pint, but ended up staying. The people were friendly and full of humor, and we really felt at home. One warning, the GPS told us it was at the end of the block- walk down the block into a residential area and you'll find this gem.

Very nice pub with a camping site attached to it, there is long wait for your food but when it…read morearrives its yummy, serves traditional foods and has a special boards as well, I believe they give discounts for those staying on the campsite

Let me get started the food was Devine they serve a large amount of gin wine and beer all staff…read morewere very friendly and service was very fast would definitely visit here again

I grew up in Seaview, so this is one of my regular watering holes…read more Two bars, the smarter front bar with lots of tables outside, and the cosy "sunshine bar" further in serve good local beers, and good pub grub. The hot crab ramekins are especially recommended. The restaurant is smart, with an older front room and a newer "notting hill" rear dining area. Food is good, and professionally served. Wine is good, but priced high. During the summer this is one of "the" places in Seaview. Come on in for a drink, or a Pimms... don't mind if I do ;)

I'm very surprised this hasn't been reviewed before. I lived on the Island for 7 months and as part…read moreof my research (!) as manager of a 5* B&B I tried out a lot of the restaurants and pubs to see which were worthy of my recommendation to our guests. This was always the first place that sprang to mind. The food is wonderful here - beautifully prepared with good quality fresh ingredients. The surroundings are warm and welcoming and the staff are professional and friendly. Parking can be very difficult if you arrive during a busy period, so keep that in mind. You should also book ahead, particularly if you want to sample their lovely sunday dinners which is very popular and often booked up way in advance. It's not cheap here but it also doesn't require a second mortgage. If you want a treat during your time on the Isle of Wight, head here.

This place is excellent! Don't listen to that one person who have it a single star, she is just…read moretrying to damage it's reputation because she couldn't find it. As for not being accessible for disabled people, that's just a right out lie, my good friend had a stroke and still continues to go to The Crab & Lobster on a constant basis. Yes, it's out in the middle of nowhere, but that's part of the charm. The food is brilliant, which is to be expected since it's fresh caught right off the coast daily. It's a pricey but that's also to be expected. The interior is beautiful and homely with the feel of a good old fashioned wooden harbor pub. I really don't understand that ladies 1 star. Give this place a shot and you won't be disappointed, it's amazing and the staff and good natured and friendly. Cheers!

We loved this place. Lovely room, the Culver Suite, and the food is really good. Staff are very…read morefriendly and laid back. We took lovely walks on the beach and chatted with friendly locals who gave us a lot of local background. We drove into the village of Bembridge and visited the church and the shops...lots more friendly people met along the way. Dinner was amazing. We reserved for 7pm (recommended) and were blown away by the lovely staff and excellent food. We had a crab appetizer to start and then I had steak and onion pie with fries and peas and my wife had the lobster dumplings. Sampled the local beer, Fuggel de dum, and just had a lovely evening. In the morn we had the place to ourselves for a wonderful cooked breakfast. My wife had the Mate's brekkie (full English) and I had egg and sausage breakfast sandwich. All served by the manager who regaled us with stories and local lore. We would like to come back here in the future and stay longer. Very relaxing and quiet spot.