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Reviews on Pub food in Sandown, England, United Kingdom. Sandown is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England, which neighbours the town of Shanklin to the south, with the village of Lake in between the two settlements. Sandown Bay is the name of the bay off the English Channel which both towns share, and it is notable for its long stretch of easily accessible golden sandy beach. It is the site of the lost Sandown Castle. Whilst undergoing construction, this was attacked by a French force which had fought its way over Culver Down from Whitecliff Bay, resulting in the French being repulsed. It was built too far into the sea and constantly suffered erosion, until now reduced to a pile of rocks. Later forts in the town include the Diamond Fort (named after its plan), built inshore to replace the castle and which fought off a minor attack from privateers (probably French) in 1788, and the present "Granite Fort" at Yaverland, which is now the zoo. Together with Shanklin, Sandown forms a built up area of 21,374 inhabitants.
Things to do in Sandown
10. The Old Village Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 409 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Bembridgeâs old high street, this quirky traditional styled building is reputed to have been serving pints since 1787. These days, the Landlordâs are the Chapman family (Fellow Associate of the BII) are continuing this fine traditi
Reviewed By Honestreview666
We ate here whilst on holiday and were warmly welcomed. The choice of drinks and food are good as was the service .The food was delicious and hot. The lemon cheesecake for desert was especially heavenly !Thank you for your review. Lemon cheesecake is gluten free too like 97% of our menu. See you soon.
9. The Village Inn Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1233 reviews
Independent family run free house Traditional thatched pub in the centre of Shanklin old village, serving real ales,good home made food and locally caught crab and lobster in a warm and cosy atmosphere,Pretty enclosed courtyard garden to the rearLive easy
Reviewed By Steve6244
Lovely looking pub. But smaller on the inside than you expect. Though I think there was an upstairs dining area too. A somewhat typical decor inside, warming log burners, comfy seats, but tables all fairly close to each other.However food was well worth it. Crab and lobster soup was superb, prawn cocktail was full of tasty prawn. Duck in blackberry and port sauce was excellent. Burger was one of the best I've tasted. Thick tasty fresh meat. Excellent crispy chips. Portions huge! Recommend this place. And suggest you book a table in advance. We were lucky but it was a wet Monday night.
8. Merrie Garden
Overall Ratings
3 based on 929 reviews
The Merrie Garden is a wonderful place to get real pub food on the Isle of Wight and not just any pub food, with restaurant-style service in an informal pub setting, we offer the best of both worlds; fresh, ethically-sourced ingredients and modern takes o
Reviewed By Fairnessandjustice1
Went here with my daughter and grandson, who are both vegans. The vegan range is extensive compared to most places on the island (it's easier to use the online menu to find vegan options) with a selection of vegan options for babies and children. Even the £5 lunch deal has a vegan option :I opted for the vegan pie and chips, which was very good value, but be aware the gravy is only vegetarian, which seems a bit odd. The service was good with very friendly staff and this helps create a cosy atmosphere in the pub. There's a small but sufficient play area both inside and outside.Will definitely return.Dear Fairnessandjustice1,Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad you enjoy our vegan range and i will be sure to pass the feedback to our kitchen manager about getting vegan gravy. i will be sure to sure to pass on your lovely words about our staff. We hope you come and see it again soon. Kind Regards, Joanna -Supervisor
7. White lion pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 515 reviews
Village Pub providing exceptional food using fresh local produce. All of our delicious desserts are homemade. We provide table service and pride ourselves on making your visit special. We have a courtyard in which you can enjoy the sunshine and admire the
Reviewed By KeithG266
Whilst on holiday on the Isle of Wight we called into the White Lion (PO30 3AA) for dinner. Having been disappointed with other dining venues we were delighted to find a pleasant atmosphere, great service and a good, reasonably priced menu.A great find ... thoroughly recommend.Thank you for your great review, much appreciated. Glad you all enjoyed your meals . Best wishes Gary & Lou
6. The Caulkheads
Overall Ratings
4 based on 506 reviews
Open 7 days a week for great home cooked food and drink. With great facilities for children including indoor ball pit and outdoor play area including a pirate ship and bouncy castles (weather permitting). Lots of space for large parties and buffets catere
Reviewed By Machert
This is a really good pub with a large garden including lovely CLEAN equipment for toddlers and an activity type playground for older kids. Silent cinema and an ice cream factory ( few more toppings please) food is typical pub grub but service was quick even when really busy. Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Our garden is certainly a hit with kids of all ages, and the silent cinema inside is also very popular! It's lovely to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
What to do and see in Sandown, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
5. The Pointer,Newchurch Isle of Wight
Overall Ratings
4 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By SANDRAT142
Booked this lunch 2 weeks before we arrived in IOW. This place is out of the way but well worth going to. Asked for a seat in the veranda area. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday. They were extremely busy but we were served drinks given menus and told our table was named and ready for us. We ordered our food and it was served within 5 to 10 minutes. Presentation, quality and quantity is excellent. We also had desserts which we donât normally have but again excellent quality and presentation. Would definitely recommend and will be going back mid week for their famous meat pit, canât wait.
4. Kynges Well
Overall Ratings
4 based on 340 reviews
Kynges Well is a family run pub situated in the historic town of brading, on the Isle of Wight. We serve fresh, homemade meals daily - using all local produce and our specials board is updated daily with a traditional roast dinner available on Sundays. Li
Reviewed By HarryY344
The modest frontage hides a large dining area, and though the car park is small there is more parking not far uphill. Interesting menu with a good gluten free selection served by genuinely helpful, interested and engaging staff. Big portions so you may not need a starter or dessert! Almost merits five stars but the food was a bit cold and my fish slightly over cooked ( though there was a sudden rush of people just as we arrived) and there is stiff competition on the island in god pub food. Donât let my rating put you off as weâd certainly go again.
3. Flanagan's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
For a family-friendly restaurant and bar with real ale, freshly ground coffee and an outside eating area with a spectacular view of the beach and Sandown Bay, you can't do better than come to Flanagan's on Pier Street. Try one of our fantastic burgers mad
Reviewed By John P
Located on a corner over looking the sea and tables outside as well as in.called for dinner and ordered sandwiches,they arrived well presented with salad as well,very nice.thinging of going in for dinner 1night this week.
2. Culver Haven Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 500 reviews
We think that the Culver Haven Inn has some of the best views on the Isle of Wight. We also think it has delicious pub food, friendly bar staff and a cosy atmosphere. Well, we would wouldn't we? Why not come and check it for yourself? Don't forget, we are
Reviewed By Linda4663
A beautiful walk over Culver Down followed up by lunch in the pubHe had a fish burger, which looked a substantial portion, and came with chips and side salad. I had the small gammon, egg and chips, which was the amount I would normally give myself for dinner!All with two mugs of proper latte, came to a reasonable £23Very friendly staff, the dog enjoyed her stroke and bonio
1. Pointer Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1403 reviews
A warm welcome awaits at The Pointer, where Landlord and Lady, Rob and Rachel, invite you to join them in one of the Islands oldest, most historic pubs.
Reviewed By sookeico1
Stopped here on a Monday lunchtime for some refreshment after a 20 minutes ride from the ferry at East Cowes. Good beer as youâd expect from Fullers. Friendly and helpful staff in a lovely cosy bar. Food was delicious and beautifully presented, especially the ploughmans lunch.
