Ye Olde Village Inn

61 High Street
01983 872616
12 Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Greene King Abbot
Greene King IPA
Courage Directors
Single bar village pub with regular guest ales. Ye Olde Village Inn is a well-established traditional public house dating back to 1787. An historical feature has recently been found in the form of a water reservoir dating back to the pubs brewing days.

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Windmill Inn

1 Steyne Road
01983 872875
www.thewindmillhotel.co.uk
On junction of road leading to Forelands
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Goddard's Fuggle de Dum
Bass
Fullers London Pride
Imposing hotel at the entrance to the village, a blaze of colour throughout the summer, from the many huge hanging baskets. Once inside, you will find that the present owner of the Hotel has tastefully rebuilt the whole of the downstairs into one large bar. Formerly known as the 'Birdham', the ground floor, including the bar and restaurant, are run by the Islands foremost outside caterers, Five Star, and under the personal supervision of Gill and Paul Rogers. There are interesting aviation and shipping photographs throughout. Music for relaxing, are played at the piano on Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime, with a guitar on Tuesday. An added attraction is that the hotel is licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and available for private parties.

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Pilot Boat Inn

Station Road
01983 872077
Town end of harbour on corner of unmade road
Weekdays 11- 3, 6 - 11 Sat 11-11 Sun 12 -10.30
Fullers London Pride
Worthington 1744
Old Speckled Hen
Guest Ale in the summer
One bar pub that is best known for its exterior, converted to resemble a ship in 1935, hence its name. Thanks to its lively and enthusiastic staff, it is now a thriving community pub with customers giving it a buzz. The menu is very impressive, and the courtyard is a real suntrap. The extensive menu has a lot to offer, being very interesting and imaginative with daily specials. Friday evening has a happy hour with live music Saturdays. There is a quiz on Wednesday evening.

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Crab and Lobster

Forelands Field Road
01983 872244
www.crabandlobsterinn.co.uk
email crab.lobster@bluebottle.com
Hard to find. Take Lane End road, turn right past arcade of shops, and follow Brown Signs
Weekdays 11 - 3, 6 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12-10.30
Flowers Original
Goddard's Fuggle Dee Dum
Greene King IPA
A tortuous wind through the Village of Bembridge is well rewarded, when the sea is reached and the only building left is the Coastguard Lookout Station. You will now have arrived at the Crab and Lobster, renowned over the years for its seafood, and in spite of numerous refurbishments still retains much of its charm. With wild views over the English Channel and the notorious Bembridge Ledge it is no wonder that just around the headland is the Islands second Lifeboat Station. There are four en-suite double bedrooms available for B & B accommodation and a family room.

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Real fire during winter months At least one quiet bar
Family friendly Garden or outdoor drinking area Accommodation
Lunchtime menu Evening Menu Food all day
Public Bar Facilities for the disabled Camping nearby
Ferry port or railwaystaion nearby Traditional Games
Real draught cider Car Park No Smoking area Local Ales