Guidebook for Ventnor
Food Scene
Great locally sourced food and seasonal menu. The garden has a great little kids play area. In the winter, the bar is traditional and the fire is warm!
36 locals recommend
The Taverners
High StreetGreat locally sourced food and seasonal menu. The garden has a great little kids play area. In the winter, the bar is traditional and the fire is warm!
Generous portions of pub food, with some homemade options and lots and lots of chips! Not exactly kid friendly, but it can't be beaten for views over the bay.
78 locals recommend
The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeGenerous portions of pub food, with some homemade options and lots and lots of chips! Not exactly kid friendly, but it can't be beaten for views over the bay.
The best English breakfast in Ventnor. Has the added benefit of being next to the paddling pool so the kids can splash around while you enjoy an afternoon drink.
14 locals recommend
Besty & Spinkys
Eastern EsplanadeThe best English breakfast in Ventnor. Has the added benefit of being next to the paddling pool so the kids can splash around while you enjoy an afternoon drink.
It does the best crab pasties around (they land the crab a matter of feet away) and it's on the beach. Simple and brilliant.
11 locals recommend
The Crab Shed
It does the best crab pasties around (they land the crab a matter of feet away) and it's on the beach. Simple and brilliant.
Very highly regarded young chef that can't be far away from regaining the Michelin star he held at the Hamborough
12 locals recommend
Thompson's Restaurant
11 Town LnVery highly regarded young chef that can't be far away from regaining the Michelin star he held at the Hamborough
Entertainment & Activities
It does great cakes. It has pottery painting and it has a pottery and toy shop. Great, but not cheap (even for those acclimatised to London prices).
17 locals recommend
Chessell Pottery Cafe
Brook RoadIt does great cakes. It has pottery painting and it has a pottery and toy shop. Great, but not cheap (even for those acclimatised to London prices).
Getting Around
Fishbourne
This is where the car ferry comes in from Portsmouth