Guidebook for the Isle of Wight
Food scene
Great for dinner but also try booking for breakfasts too.
69 locals recommend
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillGreat for dinner but also try booking for breakfasts too.
Portland Inn
2 Worsley RdGreat pub grub, just a short walk away
Great comfort food, plus now offering online ordering of food for collection
9 locals recommend
Harbour Kitchen
117 High StGreat comfort food, plus now offering online ordering of food for collection
Little French Franks
5 The ArcadeGreat choice for baguettes, sandwiches, wraps, salads and coffees
Bliss Ice Cream Parlour
12 Bath RdThe Woodvale Hotel
1 Prince's EsplanadeGreat pub grub
Graces Bakery Cowes
31 High StLovely local bakery, delivery service to Gurnard available when pre-booked
Gastronomy Cowes
High StreetSet in an old railway station, great venue and right along a cycle track to walk off your food afterwards.
46 locals recommend
Off The Rails
Station RoadSet in an old railway station, great venue and right along a cycle track to walk off your food afterwards.
On The Rocks
Bridge RoadA great stone steak restaurant
Great views over the Island towards Portsmouth. The Spinnaker Tower can be seen on a clear day.
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Calbourne RoadGreat views over the Island towards Portsmouth. The Spinnaker Tower can be seen on a clear day.
Caffe Isola
85A St James' StLove this cafe
Bluebells At Briddlesford
Briddlesford RoadGreat farm shop and cafe
Brownrigg's Farm Shop and Cafe
Newport RoadBus Stop Cafe
A bit of an experience for bus enthusiasts
Great local cafe with a good selection of different food. Recent addition of online ordering of pizzas, puddings and coffees for collection.
10 locals recommend
Gurnard Press
31 Worsley RdGreat local cafe with a good selection of different food. Recent addition of online ordering of pizzas, puddings and coffees for collection.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moocow
55 Cross StA real treat, but make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
104 locals recommend
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadA real treat, but make sure you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillThe Anchor Inn
1-3 High StLive entertainment
Pier View
25 High StGreat pub, great food at excellent prices
Shopping
If you love Christmas, you need to visit this truly magical shop. Open all year round for all things Christmas related. Pre-booking required due to covid.
The Christmas Imaginarium
4 Cross StIf you love Christmas, you need to visit this truly magical shop. Open all year round for all things Christmas related. Pre-booking required due to covid.
Gurnard Press
31 Worsley RdGreat for gifts and stylish souvenirs
Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for local art, stylish gifts and a great selection of ethical soaps and cosmetics
Shorelines of Cowes
109 High StDefinitely worth a stop if you are looking for local art, stylish gifts and a great selection of ethical soaps and cosmetics
Live Like This
42 High StBuff of Cowes
57 High StGift shop
Pocket Full of Pebbles
84 High StGreat for gifts for children
Bayliss & Booth
Lushington HillStylish shop for home interiors
Busy Bee Garden Centre
Brading RoadGreat at Christmas time
M&S Cowes Simply Food
Terminus RoadSainsbury's
129-130 High StEntertainment & Activities
Tackt-Isle Adventures
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadGurnard Pines
Cockleton LaneSwimming pool, gym and fitness activities open for visitors
Northwood House
Great gardens and tennis courts
A great local cinema if you want a truly classic cinema experience.
11 locals recommend
Commodore Cinema
2 Star StA great local cinema if you want a truly classic cinema experience.
Adventure Activities
Island Riding Centre
Staplers RoadParks & Nature
Breathtaking, great walks around this National Trust area, but dogs will (mostly) need to be kept on leads
13 locals recommend
Newtown
Breathtaking, great walks around this National Trust area, but dogs will (mostly) need to be kept on leads
Parkhurst Forest
Great for a dog walk
Compton
The Duver
Colwell Bay
Tapnell Farm Park
Newport RoadFarm park, Childrens entertainment
Freshwater Bay
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff DriveCompton Beach
Ventnor Beach
Ryde Beach
EsplanadeSteephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadShanklin Chine
3 Chine AveSeagrove Bay
Sightseeing
Yarmouth
The Needles
Prince's Esplanade
Prince's EsplanadeBeach
Tennyson Trail
Gurnard
Amazing sunsets
A great walk on a warm sunny day, you will be rewarded with beautiful views from the Monument back over the Island
46 locals recommend
Tennyson Trail
A great walk on a warm sunny day, you will be rewarded with beautiful views from the Monument back over the Island
Getting Around
Red Funnel Red Jet
Southern Vectis Ltd
Nelson RoadTJ Taxi Services Cowes Isle of Wight
Town QuayCowes Taxis
Terminus RoadTwo Elements
10 Bath RdBike and SUP hire, walking distance from Red Jet terminal