A small town on the eastern tip of the Island, which boasts a large and picturesque harbour. Unfortunately, modern developments have neither improved the town nor the harbour. Bembridge windmill is the last surviving example on the Island, and is open to the public.
List
of pubs
(click on pub name)
CRAB AND LOBSTER
PILOT BOAT INN
PROPELLER
INN
WINDMILL INN
YE OLDE VILLAGE INN
CRAB AND LOBSTER
Forelands Field Road
01983 872244
www.crabandlobsterinn.co.uk
email crab.lobster@bluebottle.com
Bus Route 1,12
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 GSB
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.
PILOT BOAT INN
Station Road
01983 872077
Bus Route 1,12
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.
PROPELLER INN
The Airport
01983 873611
Bus Route 1,12
On main Bembridge
Sandown road by Bembridge Airport
Weekdays 12 - 11
Sat 12 - 11
Sun
12 – 10.30
Badger Tanglefoot
Badger Best
A friendly pub with good beer and food. Closed for a while, but now under the same management as the Old Comical, Sandown. As
you would expect there is plenty of aircraft memorabilia. There is a restaurant,
and nearby, camp sites. Busy during the summer months when the runway seems rather
close at times. Stretching back to the beginning of flight, Bembridge Airport
now plays host to the Schneider Trophy event when the skies are filled with planes.
There is a small room to the side where a game of Pool can be played.
WINDMILL INN
1 Steyne Road
01983 872875
www.thewindmillhotel.co.uk
Bus Route 1,12
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.
YE OLDE VILLAGE INN
61 High Street
01983 872616
Bus Route 1,12
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.