Your Local Guide to Food and Drink on the Isle of Wight
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Taste of the Wight, Your Local Guide to Food & Drink on the Isle of Wight

Your Local Guide to Food & Drink on the Isle of Wight

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Find restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars on the Isle of Wight…

Discover the best Isle of Wight food and drink with our handy guide to the Island’s fantastic local pubs, bars, restaurants, farm shops, producers and growers.

From delicious locally produced food and drink to independent businesses serving up the best of the Isle of Wight, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore our guide and discover your own Taste of the Wight, while supporting the local businesses, producers and growers that make the Isle of Wight such a special place for food and drink.

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The Vectis Tavern

Pubs & Bars
Established in 1757, The Vectis Tavern is a one bar pub with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere with a good beer selection. It is an ancient town centre hostelry, which due to its location, used to flood regularly during spring tides. The sea has been known to come up through the floorboards. It gets...
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Bonchurch Inn

Bonchurch Inn

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South East Beach Cafe

South East Beach Cafe

Cafés & Tearooms
Situated right on the beach at the bottom of Hope Hill, South East Beach Cafe is your one-stop for freshly prepared food on one of the Island’s best-loved beaches. Serving food all year round and fully licensed. With both indoor and outdoor seating and an open kitchen allowing you to watch your meal being prepared,...
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W.W. Woodford & Son

W.W. Woodford & Son

Delis & Farm Shops
At W.W. Woodford & Son they strive to provide our customers with the best quality meats on the Isle of Wight. Having built their reputation for more than 110 years by supplying first class meat and game to the people of Bembridge. Needing a steak pie for your family dinner or even a bite size...
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The I.O.W Espresso Co.

The I.O.W Espresso Co.

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The I.O.W Espresso Co. is the wholesale side of Island Roasted. They are the Island’s leading supplier of commercial espresso machines, hand-roasted artisan coffee, barista training and coffee ancillaries. This family business was born from a lack of support for the speciality coffee industry when they started in event catering in the late 90s. So...
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Grace's Bakery Shanklin

Grace’s Bakery, Shanklin

Cafés & Tearooms
Grace’s Bakery has grown over the years with shops in Shanklin, Newport High Street, Newport Pyle Street, Ryde, and Yarmouth. You can also enjoy a whole range of products in shops, restaurants, and pubs across the Island. Grace’s Bakery – voted ‘The Island’s best bakery’ – is named after the owner’s grandmother. Priding itself on...
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Taste of the Wight - Isle of Wight Recipe Book

Isle of Wight Recipe Book

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The Isle of Wight Recipe Book celebrates Island produce as well as Island people, famous faces and local residents alike.
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Zoe Sadler Tea Towel

Zoe Sadler Tea Towel

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Isle of Wight inspired tea towel hand-drawn by Island-based artist Zoe Sadler, inspired by local and seasonal produce.
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Katy Rose Tea Towel

Katy Rose Tea Towel

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Isle of Wight inspired tea towel hand-drawn by Island-based artist Katy Rose Design, inspired by local and seasonal produce.
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Oktoberfest 2026 at The Steamer Inn

Oktoberfest at The Steamer Inn

17 - 31 October 2026
Raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest at The Steamer Inn from 17th to 31st October! Bringing a taste of Germany to the Isle of Wight, this two-week celebration features delicious German-inspired food, traditional music and plenty of festive cheer. Enjoy Oktoberfest-themed decorations, savour German-inspired dishes and raise a glass of German beer as you soak...
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The Garlic Farm - Halloween Themed Family Supper with Magical Entertainment

Halloween Half Term at The Garlic Farm

17 October - 1 November 2026
Looking for spooky family fun this half term? Head to The Garlic Farm from 17th October to 1st November for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure packed with seasonal activities, quirky surprises and plenty of garlic-inspired protection! Follow the popular Spooky Halloween Trail through the farm and woodlands, discovering ghosts, witches, graveyards, pumpkin heads and other...
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Oktoberfest Portsmouth

Oktoberfest Portsmouth

31 October 2026
Get ready for a taste of Bavaria as Oktoberfest Portsmouth returns in 2026 for a weekend of traditional German-inspired celebrations. Step inside the huge Bier tent, raise an authentic Oktoberfest stein and soak up the lively atmosphere as Portsmouth embraces Bavarian culture. Whether you’re a fan of German beer, festive celebrations, or simply looking for...
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Tom Axford, Head Chef at The Royal Hotel

Well-Known Isle of Wight Chef Tom Axford Takes the Helm at The Royal Hotel

27 August 2026
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One of the Isle of Wight’s best-established destinations for food lovers across the Island is beginning a fresh culinary chapter. The Royal Hotel in Ventnor welcomes new Head Chef Tom Axford to lead its restaurant and wider dining experience. Tom is already a familiar name to many Island diners, with a career spanning some of...
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Island Foodie Collective - Harvey Browns

New Island Foodie Collective Invites Visitors to Explore the Isle of Wight’s thriving Food & Drink Scene

6 July 2026
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For the first time, 10 of the best-known Isle of Wight food and drink producers have joined forces to launch a new initiative, the Island Foodie Collective, aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to explore the Island’s thriving culinary scene. The newly formed Island Foodie Collective brings together independent businesses that not only produce their...
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Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Festival 2026: Our Guide to Food & Drink in Newport

15 June 2026
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Discover Food & Drink During the Isle of Wight Festival 2026 Food and drink are a huge part of the Isle of Wight Festival experience, and the 2026 festival promises an incredible selection of flavours from around the world. Whether you’re craving street food, traditional festival favourites, artisan coffee, or a refreshing pint, you’ll find...
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