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 Member of local branch scheme to promote good real ale at the point of sale

Albion Hotel

Gate Lane
01983 755755
www.albionhotel.info
Waterside at Freshwater Bay
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12-10.30
Bass
Flowers Original
With a history stretching back 300 years the "Cabin" as the local smuggling trade knew it is now part of the Albion Hotel. Situated at the waters edge with good views of the surrounding cliffs and English Channel across Freshwater Bay.

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Fat Cat Bar

Sandpipers Hotel, Coastguard Lane
01983 758500
www.fatcattrading.co.uk
Through main Bay car park, clearly visible
Weekdays 11 - 3, 6 - 11 Sat 11 - 3, 6 - 11 Sun 12 - 3, 6 - 10.30

Range varies, usually 4
A real gem, tucked away within the Sandpipers Hotel and situated between Freshwater Bay and the Aft on Nature Reserve. There is an ever-changing range of well-kept ales and a stunning array of past beers from the smaller breweries, all served in convivial surroundings, well frequented by young and old alike. If you choose to stay and book ahead, you may well be able to choose your favourite tipple for that home from home feeling. Comfortable chairs add to the relaxing atmosphere and the friendly welcome is a joy. For the children, there is an adventure playground and for the adults, a choice of patio or garden area for outside drinking. The traditional public bar has been replaced by a games area with pool table, darts and the like, well used by the locals. The adjoining hotel offers a full range of accommodation and a comprehensive menu.

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Prince of Wales

Princes Road
01983 753535
300 yards off Tot land-Freshwater road as you enter Freshwater
Weekdays 11-11 Sat 11-11 Sun 12-10.30
Tetley's Mild
Boddingtons Bitter
Wadworth 6X
Greene King Abbot
Once part of the Whitbread estate and now in the free trade, this fine, unspoilt Town Pub is run by possibly the longest serving landlord on the Isle of Wight. There is a strong games section that adds to the lively atmosphere. Situated just off the main Freshwater shopping centre, there is a large garden to relax in during the hot summer days and a pleasant snug bar to sample the well-kept ales during the winter. Now keeps a barrel of Cider out the back. Should you have one too many of an evening, no need to phone for a taxi - the landlord has one!

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Red Lion

Church Place
01983 754925
Up the hill leaving Co-Op on RHS
Weekdays 11.30 - 3, 5.30 - 11 Sat 11.30 - 3, 5.30 - 11 Sun 12 - 3, 7 - 10.30 Fullers London Pride
Flowers Original
Goddard's GSB
Guest
Former 3 bar coaching inn dating back to the 11th century, now converted to one large bar but still retaining much of its character. Situated in the most picture postcard area of Freshwater in the church square and by the Causeway from which can be had splendid views up the River Yar towards Yarmouth. The pub has been voted Isle of Wight dining pub of the year by the Good Pub Guide and is also recommended by Egon Ronay, all whilst the present landlord was the incumbent. This is unashamedly a traditional English country pub, good food and no music. The bar is comfortably furnished with settles and chairs around scrubbed pine tables. The log fire burns all the winter. A recent innovation is the 'Dome' in the garden and it has been hugely popular for private lunches and suppers for up to 40 people.

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Vine Inn

School Green Road
01983 752959
Centre town opposite Lloyds bank
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Gales Best
Gales HSB
Splendid George Gale public house with a warm atmosphere and two real ales always in tip top condition. There is a pleasant garden to the front with a patio under the actual vine. Good reputation for food with an interesting selection on the specials board. Occasional live music.

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