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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Captain Pizza

Captain Pizza

Takeaways
Get set for delicious sourdough pizza to take away or delivered to your door (locally) Captain Pizza, located along Cowes High Street, creates authentic thin crust pizzas that have been hand stretched and are always made fresh to order. Everything is as fresh as fresh can be, with daily made dough, homemade sources and many...
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The Happy Haddock Shanklin

The Happy Haddock, Shanklin

Takeaways
Situated in The Old Village, Shanklin, The Happy Haddock is a great place to unwind after enjoying all that Shanklin has to offer and fill your tummies with some happy fish & chips.
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The Waterfront

The Waterfront

Pubs & Bars
The Waterfront at Totland Bay boasts one of the most enviable positions on the whole Isle of Wight. Set right above the crystal waters of Totland Bay, it is the perfect place to relax in the summer sun and in the winter, cosy up and watch the waves crash up against the large windowed wall....
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Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard

Pinkmead Estate & Vineyard

Local Producers
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Scarrots Lane Bakery Ryde

Scarrots Lane Bakery, Ryde

Local Producers
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Ventnor Butchers

Ventnor Butchers

Delis & Farm Shops
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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

£8.95

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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Events

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Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival

Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival

3 October
- 11 October 2026
Following the success and popularity of last year’s duo of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, there will again be two. The Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival takes place in October beneath a canopy of fiery, autumnal changing leaves, offering a chance to discover the best of the Island at this special time of...
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Powder Monkey Brewing Co

Oktoberfest at Powder Monkey Brewing Co

10 October 2026
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Powder Monkey Brewing Co on Saturday 10th October 2026 at the Explosion Museum in Gosport, beside the brewery’s taphouse. Choose from two sessions, 12pm-5pm or 6pm-11pm, and enjoy the brewery’s biggest event of the year, featuring live entertainment, delicious food and a fantastic festival atmosphere. Sample exclusive Powder Monkey beers brewed especially...
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Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Beer & Steam

Beer & Steam

10 October
- 11 October 2026
Head to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam. Choose from a huge selection of real ales; there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Yates’, Goddards and Island Brewery alongside ales from...
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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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Press Releases
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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