David's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful views, take the chairlift up and fill containers with the different coloured sands
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The Needles
Beautiful views, take the chairlift up and fill containers with the different coloured sands
Stunning English Heritage castle, great to walk around the castle and grounds
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I-Carisbrooke Castle
Castle HillStunning English Heritage castle, great to walk around the castle and grounds
The summer house of Queen Victoria, it's worth taking a tour of the amazing house, the wonderful gardens and trying the fabulous restaurant (requires reservations)
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Osborne House Osborne House Estate
The summer house of Queen Victoria, it's worth taking a tour of the amazing house, the wonderful gardens and trying the fabulous restaurant (requires reservations)
Super cute little bay with a cafe and bar and some amazing home made crab pasties on offer for early birds (they sell out quickly). Walk from Ventnor for some fantastic views!
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Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadSuper cute little bay with a cafe and bar and some amazing home made crab pasties on offer for early birds (they sell out quickly). Walk from Ventnor for some fantastic views!
The nearest local beach, it's quiet and very tranquil. It's tidal, so is fully walkable only at low tide.
Woodside Beach
The nearest local beach, it's quiet and very tranquil. It's tidal, so is fully walkable only at low tide.
Food scene
A beautiful old converted farm with restaurant, shop and a lot of garlic!
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The Garlic Farm Shop And Restaurant
Mersley LaneA beautiful old converted farm with restaurant, shop and a lot of garlic!
Cibo
Lovely Italian restaurant within walking distance
Large local pub with beer garden overlooking the creek. Cheap and cheerful menu with large carvery and stone baked pizza. Also accessible by boat!
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The Sloop Inn
Large local pub with beer garden overlooking the creek. Cheap and cheerful menu with large carvery and stone baked pizza. Also accessible by boat!
Fantastic cafe and farm shop, the meat and vegetables on offer are amazing and the home made cheese and butter are a must! Try the breaded halloumi sticks in the cafe!
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Bluebells At Briddlesford
Briddlesford RoadFantastic cafe and farm shop, the meat and vegetables on offer are amazing and the home made cheese and butter are a must! Try the breaded halloumi sticks in the cafe!
Fantastic views, pub grub and pints, this is the perfect pairing with a trip to Steephill Cove. Views out over Ventnor beach and main street.
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The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeFantastic views, pub grub and pints, this is the perfect pairing with a trip to Steephill Cove. Views out over Ventnor beach and main street.
The Cow
Newport RoadBurger and fries in a cool space. Great for families!
Stunning views over the Yarmouth ferry port and some great wines and sharing plates for a sunset drink.
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The Terrace
Quay StreetStunning views over the Yarmouth ferry port and some great wines and sharing plates for a sunset drink.
Lovely position and great food with a well stocked bar. They even have a magnum of rosé on the menu for the adventurous! Booking is recommended.
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The Old Fort
EsplanadeLovely position and great food with a well stocked bar. They even have a magnum of rosé on the menu for the adventurous! Booking is recommended.
Family owned cafe and bar in the centre of Ryde with some fabulous meats and cheese platters, best paired with a large rosé! Also sell local produce and have some great themed cocktail evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Pickle & Dill
51 Union StFamily owned cafe and bar in the centre of Ryde with some fabulous meats and cheese platters, best paired with a large rosé! Also sell local produce and have some great themed cocktail evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The Hut is a very popular restaurant (booking is essential) with great local food and an Ibiza sundowner vibe. It's not cheap and the service can be slow, but there's no denying the fabulous views and great food, it's with the trip!
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The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadThe Hut is a very popular restaurant (booking is essential) with great local food and an Ibiza sundowner vibe. It's not cheap and the service can be slow, but there's no denying the fabulous views and great food, it's with the trip!
Authentic tapas and always a warm welcome and great service. One of the best tapas outside of Spain and a wonderful spot on Ryde seafront!
Paseo Tapas Restaurant
Authentic tapas and always a warm welcome and great service. One of the best tapas outside of Spain and a wonderful spot on Ryde seafront!
Brand new hot spot in Ryde run by Michelin starred restaurateur Robert Thompson, this place is epic for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and popular with the foodie crowd so booking is essential.
RT Café Grill
Brand new hot spot in Ryde run by Michelin starred restaurateur Robert Thompson, this place is epic for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday and popular with the foodie crowd so booking is essential.