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 Royal Esplanade

By the water
he Royal Esplanade Hotel is a characterful Victorian Grade II Listed building that has been lovingly and sympathetically restored to ensure this beautiful hotel will continue to thrive for another 150 years! Providing just the package to suit your needs, from Bed and Breakfast, Half Board (includes Breakfast and Dinner) to Short Holiday Breaks. Dog...
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The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

The Farm Shop & No. 8 Café

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The Chequers Inn

The Chequers Inn

Pubs & Bars
The Chequers Inn is a traditional rural pub situated in the heart of the Isle of Wight within the beautiful countryside of Rookley. Dating back to the 1800s, it still retains its flagstone floors and is the perfect place to eat, sleep and drink or for just stopping by for a pint of traditional local...
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Yarmouth Deli

Yarmouth Deli

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Delysia Farm Shop

Delysia Farm Shop

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Isle of Wight Deer Farm

Isle of Wight Deer Farm

Local Producers
The Isle of Wight Deer Farm is the first professional deer farm in the Isle of Wight. They farm red and fallow deer with a clear focus on generating high-quality venison for both local and mainland markets, as well as good genetics for other farms to increase their genetic diversity. Their aim is simple: allow...
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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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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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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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