The Garlic Farm is a classic Isle of Wight experience (albeit I don't think much garlic is actually…read moregrown on the farm or even the island) which is consistently enjoyable. A couple of times I've even got to watch red squirrels eat while I dined. The chowder is really good - huge mussels and I recommend the smoked garlic bulb to start it's a real mix of flavours. Chicken caesar salad also goes down well. My son ate his whole meal (garlic sausage and wedges with baked beans) with real enjoyment. The bloody mary with black garlic vodka is sweeter than my preference but they brought out the vampire slayer hot sauve which balanced thar out and gave a massive kick! Some horseradish would make it even better. Children will enjoy the play equipment and fancy chickens and it's also fun to try all the samples in the farm shop. I'm a big fan of the garlic mayo.

I can still smell the garlic. And guess what - its not a bad thing ;)…read more So we biked up a long road to get there - uphill on a very sunny day and in the back of mind amidst the sweat I thought - this had better be worth it. And I have to say - it was! You are introduced to a variety of garlic spiced flavours, garlic horseradish, garlic mustard, garlic mayo, garlic pickles - you get the idea! They grow some of the most intriguing garlic you will ever see, white , brown and even black. We tried the famous black garlic ice cream and it wasn't bad ! There was also a young gent selling garlic flavoured corn on the cob which was equally if not more delicious. You can pick up some great gifts here and most friends am sure would love garlic seasoned jars or sauces :) they can last a while and quite inexpensive. Anyone visiting the Isle of Wight this is a must go !!

This is one of the best delis in the area and is now in the finals for the Sussex food and drink…read moreawards which is not bad going at all in their first year of trading. The produce here is excellent, all hand made and really high quality stuff. I always grab some of their scones for the weekend of if we're going on a picnic, its worth stocking up on of their pre-packed selections including dips, nibbles and crudities all the way through to tartlets and other fresh gourmet foods. They run an excellent outdoor catering service which I'm looking into for an up and coming birthday party!

Went to a Butlins 80s revival weekend last month with two fellow 80s fanatics. To break things up…read moreand have a change of scenery, we ate in place. If you want a little break from the Butlins, it is about 15 minutes walk. It is located in a quiet street just off the main road parallel to the seaside. We all ordered fish and shared bottle of white wine. We would have liked dessert which looked very good but was too full from the large portions of accompanying veg and potatoes. The food was fresh, tasty and fairly priced. It was owned by a friendly brother and sister. Service was friendly and efficient.

I found this place on yelp. This is our first time here. It was great. The food was good. Service…read morewas also great. Nice location is hot.

Service- outstanding and so friendly. Ambience- a cool vibe and eclectic eatery. Chai latte and…read morecrumpets delish. A must visit for breakfast or brunch!!

This farmers market is on the 3rd saturday of every month and is great fun with some great stalls…read more Especially look out for the Women's Institute stand whose cakes are a great taste of what real cooking is about ! However as regulars will know it is best to arrive early for the best cakes as they have many contributors and the cakes from the best ones sell out quickly. There is also a great seller of fish, another person who sells watercress they have grown themselves and lots of other great stands. Some are better than others, but that is like all these things and you quickly see who is best by how busy they are with regular repeat customers. Real food from real people, not bargain basement cheap but worth it for really good food.

A really good, local produce market set at the foot of a castle right on the river Arun. Some of…read morethe food and drink on offer is so tasty and worth paying that little bit extra for. I would recommend the cheese stall and the lady who sells the marinated cloves of garlic, onions, sun dried tomatoes etc. Absolutely no question that this market is 5 stars!!!

Beef and Liberty evening 3/2/18. Scallops excellent, Chateaubriand absolutely first class, cooked…read moreto perfection. A truly posh nosh, top class separate courses of 'surf and turf'. Will definitely return sooner rather than later JP .

I don't write reviews but I just had to say how much I love this place. It's the best restaurant in…read morea pretty big radius and has a super deli and farmshop area. We've been a number of times both in the evenings and during the daytime, absolutely great both for a place to have a more serious meal (the chef has trained in Paris apparently) and a place to take the kids- they have a pets area with farm animals etc. really good, worth a visit

The environment of the restaurant was comfy, liked staying at home for gathering!…read moreI liked the cafe latte much more. The food was in a big quantity and high quality, was very nice!

This is a really nice friendly place to take the family to. Its not going to win any Michelin stars…read morebut what they do cook is excellent and very tasty indeed. The portions are huge which is great after a nice long walk around the town. The chicken and ham pie here is fantastic and realy filling. I literally felt like I was going to have to be rolled home. If you leave enough room for a pudding, my wife had the death by chocolate and said it was fantastic. It is a little old fashioned here but has a lovely feel about the place.

We visited veranda for my partner's birthday…read more We were seated upstairs and offered drinks straight away. They arrived swiftly. There were 6 other tables which were spaced out but gave a cozy atmosphere. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the dishes and made some lovely recommendations. The food was brilliant and the flavours were spot on. Everyone had a great time and the waiters made the birthday guest feel special.

Right.... Straight to the point with a brief intro…read more. Was stopping in at the Marriot a few miles down the road in Shedfield and I asked the receptionist if she could advise on any GOOD Indian restaurants near by.. She suggested the Veranda in Wickam So as I arrived, it appeared nice, looked good from outside and inside was ok, friendly staff etc, all the usual to expect when someone is charging you a buck. So here to the nibbly bits, the stuff we crave for, GOOD Quality food with flavours pouring out that make you want to lick your lips a hundred times, before and after the meal. So my orders, Sheik Kebab - Tasteless all I could taste was Gee Yuck.. Who uses gee in kebabs? Chicken Jalfrazy - Probably the worse in flavour and taste iv ever had... once again, over whelming stench of gee, who uses gee in a chicken Jalfrazy Mutter Paneer... Probably then worse "looking" iv ever seen, had to send it back as they put in cheddar instead of paneer... the chef probably didn't realise I was an Indian customer.... Once again, although I didn't taste it the Gee was oozing with aroma, and not in a good way. They did happily replace this with another dish potatoe curry (no charge) . So got to give credit were its due. Sagg chicken- the worse iv defiantly had, it was like eating chicken wrapped with soggy leaves iv just pulled from my garden, and yes you guessed it, Gee was on the agenda again. The chef must get this stuff for free, it's the only assumption I can make at this moment in time. Anyway, cut a long story short the food as in taste was the worse iv been to. The reason why this place does well and has good reviews by locals or even fills seats is because people don't know real Indian food and how it should taste, I mean writing was on the wall when I got served cheddar in my paneer dish.. Any real Indian restaurant wouldn't even dare to try this, as they know this is like trying to serve a English man a pork stake opposed to a beef stake, beef is beef. Get my point. Don't think il be visiting again any time soon..

A few years ago, I began working at the Bridge Patisserie before I became a loving customer. Not…read moreonly is it a fantastic place for a Fairtrade coffee, a tasty sandwich and a delicious fruit-covered frangipan, but it is a lively hub of art, music and culture. A French patisserie located not five minutes from the bustling Winchester high street, this little cake and sweet shop is modest and even a little bit nostalgic of that excitement as a child over delicious treats and sweets. Although the shop itself is tiny and some products are a tad pricey, it is a great place to catch up with friends in a cosy, friendly atmosphere. The staff are very aware of decoration, atmosphere and art and they are all extremely hard-working. The shop is cash and cheque only, which to some may be inconvenient. However, I find it nice to get away from modern day technologies and be taken back to simpler times with a hot drink, a cake and a book. Enjoy!

This wonderful café makes tasty sandwiches (bacon and brie, for example), savoury quiches, and lots…read moreand lots of desserts. Fruit flans, cakes, chocolates, and many other concoctions both chocolate-y and pastry. It's a friendly neighbourhood spot with a couple of stools with high tables and a few more tables in an attached room. It's a great spot to visit for a coffee and a sweet treat after wandering through Winchester Cathedral. Part of my "day out in Winchester" cathedral-pub-dessert guide (http://www.qype.co.uk/lists/215291-Day-trip-from-London-Pub-Cathedral-and-Dessert-in-Winchester) .