Shanklin Simple

Sandown's sister town is largely a pleasant Victorian seaside resort cantered on some attractive cliffs. The Old Village is of rather greater antiquity, and has adorned many a chocolate box. The Chine, reached from the Old Village, is an attractive tree-lined gorge, which leads down to the beach by Fisherman's Cottage, still may be seen remains of PLUTO, the “pipeline under the ocean” through which petrol was supplied to the troops after the Normandy Landings. The well-maintained Rylestone Gardens line one side of the Chine. Walkers might like to take the footpath, which leads from Shanklin through the leafy Undercliff to that part of Luccombe Village, which hasn't slipped into the sea, and on to Ventnor. A steep, narrow ravine, the Devil's Chimney gives access to the Landslip Gardens.
List of Pubs
(click on pub name)
CHINE INN
CLARENDON
CRAB INN
DAISH'S HOTEL
FALCON INN
FISHERMANS COTTAGE
HOLLIERS HOTEL
KING HARRYS BAR
LONGSHOREMAN
MAD COWS
PLOUGH AND BARLEYCORN
STEAMER INN
VERNON COTTAGE TAVERN
VILLAGE INN

MAD COWS
64 High Street
01983 867241
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Top end of High Street by the traffic lights.
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30

Formerly Billy Bunters and laterly "The Bank" now under new management.. More details when available.

CHINE INN
Chine Hill
01983 865880
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Far end of the esplanade and up the hill towards the Chine.
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Special SUMMER
Ventnor Gold
Guest Beers
This pub is a gem. Destined for oblivion or worse still to become a holiday home, this building, which has stood since 1621 must have some claim to being one of the oldest buildings with a license on the Island. After a succession of failed ventures, the present owner has put back plenty of the original charm for which it was well known when part of the old Ventnor Burt’s empire. Gone are the snugs and small rooms removed by the previous incumbent, but this has not spoilt the old world charm. On a rainy winters day it may just be another cosy refuge from the elements, but on a summers day when the sky is blue and the suns rays are dancing on Sandown Bay, there is no finer view in England than from here. There is an interesting and varied menu and no better place to rest before tackling the nearby Chine.

CLARENDON
DEMOLISHED

CRAB INN
94 High St
01983 862363
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Centre of the Old Village
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Goddard’s GSB
Flowers Original
Probably the most photographed pub in the country and one, which has adorned many a chocolate box, along with the surrounding Old Village. Although the exterior is largely unspoilt, a major refurbishment robbed the interior of much of its character.

DAISH'S HOTEL
81 High Street
01983 862274
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Shanklin old village
Weekdays 12–2.30, 5-11 Fri - Sat 12–2.30, 5-11 Sun 12 – 2.30, 5 -10.30
No Real Ale
Imposing 18C-coaching hotel. Music nightly, lots and tables and a stage, two bars, one of which is as a public bar with pool table, darts and games machine. Alas, no real ale at the moment

FALCON INN
Regent Street
01983 862893
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
At main cross roads in Regent Street
Weekdays 10.30 - 11 Sat 10.30 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Badger Tanglefoot
Flowers Original
Friendly large street corner local with separate poolroom. Occasional entertainment.

FISHERMANS COTTAGE
3 Esplanade
01983 863882
Bus Route Town 2,7,7A,7B, Front 43
At bottom of Shanklin Chine (at end of Esplanade)
Weekdays 11-3, 6.45 -11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
CLOSED DURING THE WINTER
Beers Vary
Picture postcard pub at the foot of Shanklin Chine. Single L shaped bar in former fisherman’s cottage of great character with flagstone floors and exposed beamed ceiling. Patio onto the beach. Maybe recognised as the ‘Whip and Kettle ‘ in the TV show, ‘Reach for the Moon’. Live music Friday.

HOLLIERS HOTEL
Old Village
01983 862764
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Times vary. Late license weekends.
No Real Ale
Very large Hotel at the centre of the Old Village.

KING HARRYS BAR
Glenbrooke Hotel,
Old Village
01983 863119
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
In the Old Village towards Ventnor
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Fullers London Pride
4 Guest Ales
Charming 19th century thatched property with car parking at front and rear. Having two established Tudor bars with decking, gardens and chine walk. Accommodation and restaurant. Long established Henry VIII Kitchen specialises in steaks and grills. Function facilities and entertainment. Well worth a visit for good beer and food.

LONGSHOREMAN

CLOSED

PLOUGH AND BARLEYCORN
4 North Road
01983 862882
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Weekdays 10.30 - 11 Sat 10.30 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
CURRENTLY CLOSED

Flowers IPA
Wadworth 6X
Large ivy clad two bar pub and the main road. Pleasant terrace and children’s play area at the back. Big screen TV and no smoking dining room.

STEAMER INN
Esplanade
01983 862641
www.bargemansrest.co.uk
Bus Route Town 2,7,7A,7B, Front 43
Near the end of the Esplanade
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
Special SUMMER
Badger Best
Badger Tanglefoot
Ventnor Gold
3 Guest
A newcomer to the Islands Pub scene and oasis to the erstwhile beer desert of Shanklin. The ‘Steamer’, previously the Lincoln Hotel, is one of the chain, which includes the ‘Bargeman’s’ at Newport, Dairyman’s Daughter at Arreton and ‘Spyglass’, Ventnor. Already earning a high reputation for its hospitality, real ale and food, it is a popular venue for locals and visitors looking for choice and quality. There are daily food specials and sea food is a speciality. An ever changing and interesting range of beers with the occasional beer festival runs in conjunction with the other group pubs. Frequent live music to entertain, from some of the Islands most popular groups.
all day summer

VERNON COTTAGE TAVERN
Eastcliffe Gardens
01983 863588
Bus Route 2,7,7A,7B,43
Top side of the car park in the old village
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
CURRENTLY NO REAL ALE
Very picturesque, heavily thatched building, at the entrance of the Old Village. Two beautiful gardens to the front and side. The main garden and outside eating area has a children’s adventure playground surrounded by a conveniently sized fence. Inside we will find, two cosy rooms, tables and a single bar. The Tavern although without its own car park is continently placed for the very large Old Village car and coach park.

VILLAGE INN
Old Village
01983 862514
Bus Route2,7,7A,7B,43
Shanklin Old Village
Weekdays 11 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 Sun 12 - 10.30
2 Real Ales - varies
Tastefully decorated pub in the old village with much memorabilia. Good play area for children. Additional car parking in the council park a short distance away.