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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Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange

Pubs & Bars
More than just a bar, at the Ventnor Exchange you will find a dynamic, creative hub and welcoming hangout. Combining a theatre, craft beer bar and independent record store. Ventnor Exchange boasts one of the largest craft beer menus on the Island, with around 50 rotating beers at any one time. Specialising in Belgian and...
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The Seaview Hotel

The Seaview Hotel

Restaurants
Good food coupled with relaxed informal dining is at the heart of The Seaview Hotel. They try to keep their food offering as ‘local’ as possible and work with a multitude of Island suppliers. The style is very modern British with its own regional Isle of Wight twist. The Restaurant has been awarded 2 AA...
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The Pointer Inn

The Pointer Inn

Pubs & Bars
Known for its amazing food, the award-winning Pointer Inn is situated in the pretty village of Newchurch. One of the oldest and most historic pubs on the Isle of Wight, The Pointer Inn is known for serving outstanding beer and mouthwatering locally sourced food. Local produce is the focal point of the menu, with most...
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Adgestone Vineyard

Adgestone Vineyard

Local Producers
Open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday (10am to 4.30pm) and Sunday (11am to 4.30pm), Adgestone Vineyard is the oldest continuously operating vineyard in the UK and the UK’s only producer of a vibrant blue sparkling wine: “Something Blue”, what every bride wants! During your visit to Adgestone Vineyard you can take an audio...
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The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

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The Fruit Bowl

The Fruit Bowl

Local Producers
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Taste of the Wight - Isle of Wight Recipe Book

Isle of Wight Recipe Book

£6.95

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

£8.95

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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The Spyglass Inn - Beaujolais Breakfast

Beaujolais Breakfast at The Spyglass Inn

19 November 2026
The Island’s favourite boozy breakfast is back! Join The Spyglass Inn for its popular Beaujolais Breakfast, combining a hearty Full English breakfast with a bottle of Beaujolais wine, live music and plenty of French-inspired fun. Get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in your best French-themed fancy dress, with prizes up for...
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Christmas at The Garlic Farm

Christmas Mezze & Music Nights at The Garlic Farm

28 November - 19 December 2026
Celebrate the festive season at The Garlic Farm with Christmas Mezze & Music Nights, taking place on selected Saturday evenings in November and December. Enjoy a delicious selection of Christmas-inspired tapas, including turkey spring rolls, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets and crispy sprouts with cranberry dipping sauce, alongside blue cheese parsnip dip and gravy. Soak...
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Walk the Wight

Walk the Wight

9 May 2027
Discover the Isle of Wight’s beautiful countryside with Walk the Wight, a popular annual event raising vital funds for Mountbatten, the Island’s hospice charity. With four routes to choose from, including the challenging 26.5 mile walk from Bembridge to The Needles, there’s an option to suit a range of ages and abilities. Enjoy breathtaking coastal...
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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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New Island Foodie Collective Invites Visitors to Explore the Isle of Wight’s thriving Food & Drink Scene

6 July 2026
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Press Releases
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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Events
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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