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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Fisherman's Cottage Inn

Fisherman’s Cottage Inn

Pubs & Bars
Nestled just beneath Shanklin Chine in an enviable location at the far end of Shanklin Esplanade, you will find the Fisherman’s Cottage Inn, the Island’s original thatched dining pub on the beach, which has a rich heritage dating back to 1817. It was built by William Colenutt who made the original pathway for visitors through...
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The Bugle Coaching Inn

The Bugle Coaching Inn

Pubs & Bars
Located right in the centre of the beautiful town of Yarmouth, The Bugle Coaching Inn boasts the largest sun garden around, making it a great spot for your furry friends. This charming 16th-century hotel is located in Yarmouth’s market square, just a short walk from the sea, the harbour, and the Wightlink ferry terminal. From...
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Thai Mukda

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The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

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The Island Tea & Coffee Co.

The Island Tea & Coffee Co.

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The Water Mill, Calbourne

The Water Mill, Calbourne

Local Producers
For a healthy start to your day try the porridge oats from The Water Mill in Calbourne. Also available in some fantastic flavours, including; apple & cinnamon, blueberry, dark chocolate and apple & sultana. No added sugar or salt porridge is full of essential nutrients and the complex carbohydrates in oats release energy slowly to...
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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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Isle of Wight Speed Trials - Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint

Sandown Sprint

19 September
- 20 September 2026
Following the success of the previous events, Sandown Sprint returns for 2026, this time totally organised by the Isle of Wight Car Club, both on and off track. Harking back to the days before national speed limits on UK roads, the event evokes a sense of nostalgia as vehicles compete once again on Culver Parade,...
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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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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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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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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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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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