An ancient town near Sandown, once of some significance. Granted a royal charter, it once returned two MPs. The tiny town hall houses a museum, and underneath are the stocks and the old town lock-up. Turn left by the wax museum opposite for a walk across the marshes, originally a natural lagoon with its entrance at Bembridge until reclaimed in the 19th century. Other buildings of note are Morton Manor and Nunwell House, both open to the public, and the remains of a Roman villa. The stake in the village centre, or Bull Ring, was originally used to tether bulls.
List of Pubs
(click on pub name)
BUGLE INN
DARK HORSE
WHEATSHEAF
INN
YARBRIDGE INN
BUGLE INN
55 High Street 01983 407359
Bus Route 7,7A,7B
In village centre
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Bass
Castle Eden Bitter
Trophy Bitter
Brakespear Bitter
Marstons Pedigree
Bass
Large food orientated pub with an extensive menu, which includes a hugely popular Sunday carvery. Friday night is curry night when you can eat all you want. The local trade has not been forgotten, and to one end of the building are facilities for pub games with a traditional public bar feeling. Good outdoor facilities for children and the addition of an indoor play area makes a welcome retreat for families on inclement days. An ever-changing beer range will find three ales rotating monthly, in tip-top condition. An enthusiastic young team guaranties that this pub continues to thrive and can offer ever-changing delicacies for the early and late breaks as well as high season top quality.
DARK HORSE
(Formerly The Smart Fox, Formerly The Snooty Fox, Formerly The Red Lion)
01983 407895
Now run by acclaimed chef Jerry Mallon, this pub is already gaining a great reputation for good food and hospitality.
More details soon
WHEATSHEAF INN
56 High Street 01983 407325
Bus Route 7,7A,7B
Opposite Bull Ring
Weekdays 11 3, 7 - 11 Sat 11 3, 7 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Ushers Best
After a complete refurbishment in late 1996, this friendly street corner local has still retained its public bar, complete with darts board and pool table. If its a jukebox you like, and some people do, stay in the public bar, but for a comfortable background music only atmosphere, try the lounge. Large car park and patio area.
YARBRIDGE INN
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Yarbridge
telephone number currently unknown
Bus Route 7,7A,7B
Turn left at traffic lights main Brading to Sandown road
Weekdays 12 3, 6 - 11 Sat 12 3, 6 - 11 Sun 12-10.30
The Yarbridge Inn reopened on 24th December 2010.
More details to follow.
