David's Guidebook

David
David's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Beautiful views, take the chairlift up and fill containers with the different coloured sands
54 locals recommend
The Needles
54 locals recommend
Beautiful views, take the chairlift up and fill containers with the different coloured sands
Stunning English Heritage castle, great to walk around the castle and grounds
133 locals recommend
Carisbrooke Castle
Castle Hill
133 locals recommend
Stunning English Heritage castle, great to walk around the castle and grounds
The summer house of Queen Victoria, it's worth taking a tour of the amazing house, the wonderful gardens and trying the fabulous restaurant (requires reservations)
124 locals recommend
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
124 locals recommend
The summer house of Queen Victoria, it's worth taking a tour of the amazing house, the wonderful gardens and trying the fabulous restaurant (requires reservations)
Super cute little bay with a cafe and bar and some amazing home made crab pasties on offer for early birds (they sell out quickly). Walk from Ventnor for some fantastic views!
69 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill Road
69 locals recommend
Super cute little bay with a cafe and bar and some amazing home made crab pasties on offer for early birds (they sell out quickly). Walk from Ventnor for some fantastic views!
The nearest local beach, it's quiet and very tranquil. It's tidal, so is fully walkable only at low tide.
Woodside Beach
The nearest local beach, it's quiet and very tranquil. It's tidal, so is fully walkable only at low tide.

Food scene

A beautiful old converted farm with restaurant, shop and a lot of garlic!
81 locals recommend
The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley Lane
81 locals recommend
A beautiful old converted farm with restaurant, shop and a lot of garlic!
Lovely Italian restaurant within walking distance
Cibo
Lovely Italian restaurant within walking distance
Large local pub with beer garden overlooking the creek. Cheap and cheerful menu with large carvery and stone baked pizza. Also accessible by boat!
8 locals recommend
The Sloop Inn
8 locals recommend
Large local pub with beer garden overlooking the creek. Cheap and cheerful menu with large carvery and stone baked pizza. Also accessible by boat!
Fantastic cafe and farm shop, the meat and vegetables on offer are amazing and the home made cheese and butter are a must! Try the breaded halloumi sticks in the cafe!
11 locals recommend
Bluebells At Briddlesford
Briddlesford Road
11 locals recommend
Fantastic cafe and farm shop, the meat and vegetables on offer are amazing and the home made cheese and butter are a must! Try the breaded halloumi sticks in the cafe!
Fantastic views, pub grub and pints, this is the perfect pairing with a trip to Steephill Cove. Views out over Ventnor beach and main street.
78 locals recommend
The Spyglass Inn
Esplanade
78 locals recommend
Fantastic views, pub grub and pints, this is the perfect pairing with a trip to Steephill Cove. Views out over Ventnor beach and main street.
Burger and fries in a cool space. Great for families!
21 locals recommend
The Cow
Newport Road
21 locals recommend
Burger and fries in a cool space. Great for families!
Stunning views over the Yarmouth ferry port and some great wines and sharing plates for a sunset drink.
28 locals recommend
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 locals recommend
Stunning views over the Yarmouth ferry port and some great wines and sharing plates for a sunset drink.
Lovely position and great food with a well stocked bar. They even have a magnum of rosé on the menu for the adventurous! Booking is recommended.
25 locals recommend
The Old Fort
Esplanade
25 locals recommend
Lovely position and great food with a well stocked bar. They even have a magnum of rosé on the menu for the adventurous! Booking is recommended.
Family owned cafe and bar in the centre of Ryde with some fabulous meats and cheese platters, best paired with a large rosé! Also sell local produce and have some great themed cocktail evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Pickle & Dill
51 Union St
Family owned cafe and bar in the centre of Ryde with some fabulous meats and cheese platters, best paired with a large rosé! Also sell local produce and have some great themed cocktail evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The Hut is a very popular restaurant (booking is essential) with great local food and an Ibiza sundowner vibe. It's not cheap and the service can be slow, but there's no denying the fabulous views and great food, it's with the trip!
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 locals recommend
The Hut is a very popular restaurant (booking is essential) with great local food and an Ibiza sundowner vibe. It's not cheap and the service can be slow, but there's no denying the fabulous views and great food, it's with the trip!