Isle of Wight Pubs

Pubs we have visited and reviewed, plus local guides

Island pubs split fairly neatly into two kinds: the town pubs in Newport, Ryde and Cowes, and the village and coastal inns you drive out to. Both are covered here. Every write-up below is somewhere we have actually been.

Pubs

Individual pubs, reviewed.

The Castle Inn, Newport: The Town's Oldest Pub (Review)

The Castle Inn has been licensed since 1550, making it Newport's oldest pub. Our review covers its history, the Charles I tunnel legend, food, beer and dogs.

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The Crown Inn, Shorwell: Review, Food & Trout Stream Garden

Our review of The Crown Inn, Shorwell: huge pies, a garden with a trout stream you can feed, a play area, food times, the bus there and dogs.

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Pub Guides

Round-ups and answers about drinking on the island.

Wetherspoons on the Isle of Wight: Both Pubs Listed

There are two Wetherspoons on the Isle of Wight: The Man in the Moon in Newport and S. Fowler & Co in Ryde. Addresses, opening hours and how to get there.

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Pubs by Town

Our picks town by town.

Best Pubs in Newport, Isle of Wight: A Local's Guide

The best pubs in Newport, Isle of Wight, picked by a local: the oldest pub, real ale, sport, live music, family pubs, Sunday lunch and the cheapest pint.

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