This has to be in the top 5 best pubs in the UK!…read more Truly exceptional drink, food and service. I would be going here more often if I lived more local to it. It's a little tricky to get to, narrow country roads, etc, but we'll worth it. If you wanting to eat I would advise booking and this place gets busy from the second it opens. Caters to all, especially families and has a wonderful garden and patio. Tim Gray is the landlord of this gem and is hands-on and welcoming. You will not regret visit this amazing pub.

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.

Reasonable prices and very nice bartenders. I went to this bar a few times during my week long…read morevisit to Isle of Wight.. I was going through some things and the bartender was very consoling... Great bar to visit while in Sandown...

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 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.

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 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

Very pleasant atmosphere, very warm and welcoming staff. Great food…read more Starters we ate the scallops and black pudding scotch egg. Delicious.

great pub ,extensive menu, excellent range of beers, situated in alovely quiet part of dorsetread more