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
Lifeboat
Britannia
Way
01983 292711
Follow the signs from the Ferry
Weekdays 11-11
Sat 11-11 Sun 12-10.30
Wadworth 6X
Guest Ale (Summer Only)
Contemporary waterfront pub, part of the Brewers Fayre restaurant chain, in the
heart of East Cowes Marina. The decked patio has a superb view over the river
and marina activities and is surrounded by stylish contemporary buildings.
Prince of Wales
York
Avenue
01983 299024
Opposite gates to Osborne House
Weekdays 11-11
Sat 11-11 Sun 12-10.30
Flowers Original,
Boddingtons Best
Ventnor
Golden
Osborne House was Queen Victoria's favourite residence and this
large pub was built in 1850 as a hostel for her coachmen. It has a pleasant renovated
interior, with areas for kids and eating. Landlord picks his favourite from the
Enterprise portfolio and some guests. Extensive live music.
Ship and Castle
21
Castle Street
01983 280967
Castle Street near Red Funnel ferry
Weekdays
11-11 Sat 11-11 Sun 12-10.30
London Pride
2 Guests
(currently Everard's
Tiger and Brain's SA)
Splendid friendly town pub adorned with seafaring
memorabilia. Recently taken over by a Real Ale enthusiast. Well worth a visit.
Victora Tavern
Clarence
Road
01983 295961
Far end of Clarence Road close to East Cowes marina
Weekdays 11-11 Sat 11-11 Sun 12-10.30
Beer Range Varies
Modernised early Victorian town local built in 1860, close to the marina and yacht
club. Unusual clinker built boat bar. 1867 pub sign in the bar.
White Hart Inn
Dover Road
01983 280230
Opposite ferry terminal
Weekdays 11-11 Sat 11-11 Sun
12-10.30
Gales HSB
Guest Beer
Two bar town local with friendly
atmosphere. Conveniently placed for the first or last drink on the Island (the
ferry is only 30 metres away). Good selection of country wines, but keep an eye
open for the alleged ghost in the lounge bar. 6A summer only,8,11,13
East Cowes
Small industrial town across the river from West Cowes, whose most notable feature is the huge Union Jack on the G.K.N. Hanger, and the ferry terminal. It has its own marina up the river and several local pubs. Osborne House, once the home of Queen Victoria is open to the public during the summer.
