Food Scene
Its a pub but mainly a restaurant. Excellent food, lots of home made options and far beyond the proverbial pub chip menu. Look and the sister restaurant the Blacksmiths near Calbourne
25 locals recommend
The Pointer Inn
High StreetIts a pub but mainly a restaurant. Excellent food, lots of home made options and far beyond the proverbial pub chip menu. Look and the sister restaurant the Blacksmiths near Calbourne
Twinned with the Pointer Inn in Newchurch this pub offers fantastic food with spectacular views to the Solent. Not the proverbial chip menu here, homemade dishes.
27 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Calbourne RoadTwinned with the Pointer Inn in Newchurch this pub offers fantastic food with spectacular views to the Solent. Not the proverbial chip menu here, homemade dishes.
Ocean View Fish & Chips
1 Newport RdGood fish and chips 5 minutes away
An all day coffee shop, wine bar, and eatery offering pizza and pasta dishes. Lovely views over Ventnor sea front
17 locals recommend
The Met
EsplanadeAn all day coffee shop, wine bar, and eatery offering pizza and pasta dishes. Lovely views over Ventnor sea front
Good Indian in Ventnor town. Offering the proverbial Indian fare. Good quality
15 locals recommend
Masala Bay
9-11 Pier StGood Indian in Ventnor town. Offering the proverbial Indian fare. Good quality
Steephill Cove is a gem of a place right next to the sea and beach. This little place offers fantastic sea food, my favorite is the mackerel ciabatta and crab pasty (also to take away)
11 locals recommend
The Crab Shed
Steephill RoadSteephill Cove is a gem of a place right next to the sea and beach. This little place offers fantastic sea food, my favorite is the mackerel ciabatta and crab pasty (also to take away)
The Bistro
30 Pier StLovely little eatery in Ventnor town.
The Buddle Inn
Saint Catherine's RoadA good pub and restaurant with sea views
Top class hotel restaurant. Piano bar and bar with open fire. Classic Victoriana decor. High tea served inside and out on the patio. Simply classic
36 locals recommend
The Royal Hotel
Belgrave RoadTop class hotel restaurant. Piano bar and bar with open fire. Classic Victoriana decor. High tea served inside and out on the patio. Simply classic
Another decent eatery on Ventnor Esplanade. www.thealeandoyster.co.uk
10 locals recommend
Ale & Oyster
Another decent eatery on Ventnor Esplanade. www.thealeandoyster.co.uk
Pond Cafe
Bonchurch Village RoadVery posh nosh. https://www.facebook.com/Thepondcafe/
Drinks & Nightlife
A local pub offering good pub fare and views across the sea. Regular live music including my cousin!
78 locals recommend
The Spyglass Inn
EsplanadeA local pub offering good pub fare and views across the sea. Regular live music including my cousin!
The Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove RoadQuirky place and eatery. Live music on occasions.
Essentials
Tesco Express
52-58 High StVentnor Launderette
3 Spring HillLloyds Pharmacy
1 Albert StVentnor Medical Centre
3 Albert StreetEntertainment & Activities
Blackgang Chine
Great for families
Rescued donkeys worldwide..feed the donkey day!
38 locals recommend
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Rescued donkeys worldwide..feed the donkey day!
Cineworld Cinema
Coppins BridgeParks & Nature
St Catherine's Lighthouse
Gentle walk along the stunning coastline
Lovely Beach and eateries like the Crab Shed, Beach Shack. Walks to Ventnor along the coast
67 locals recommend
Steephill Cove Chalet
Steephill RoadLovely Beach and eateries like the Crab Shed, Beach Shack. Walks to Ventnor along the coast
St Boniface Down
Amazing steep climb to stunning views over the sea
Lovely large sandy beach. Great for the kids to play, sunbathe and watch the sea, boats and yachts go past. Plenty of eateries on your doorstep; The Spyglass Inn, The Met, Ocean Blue Quay and an array of small cafes.
6 locals recommend
Esplanade
EsplanadeLovely large sandy beach. Great for the kids to play, sunbathe and watch the sea, boats and yachts go past. Plenty of eateries on your doorstep; The Spyglass Inn, The Met, Ocean Blue Quay and an array of small cafes.
"Basking in the microclimate of The Undercliff, Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight is one of the great gardens of Britain. Our subtropical and exotic plant collection is unrivalled; plants that should be found in protected glasshouses thrive and naturalise out of doors. Our garden is an immersive landscape, transporting the visitor to experience Mediterranean regions from around the world. Our plants grow in association with each other as in the wild. We hope you enjoy this unique and wonderful garden (Curator says)
http://www.botanic.co.uk/
87 locals recommend
Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff Drive"Basking in the microclimate of The Undercliff, Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight is one of the great gardens of Britain. Our subtropical and exotic plant collection is unrivalled; plants that should be found in protected glasshouses thrive and naturalise out of doors. Our garden is an immersive landscape, transporting the visitor to experience Mediterranean regions from around the world. Our plants grow in association with each other as in the wild. We hope you enjoy this unique and wonderful garden (Curator says)
http://www.botanic.co.uk/
Stunning views across the sea while walking up and over the down. Continue onward to the National Trust Battery.
45 locals recommend
Tennyson Trail
Stunning views across the sea while walking up and over the down. Continue onward to the National Trust Battery.
Shanklin Chine
3 Chine AveDeep gorge ...picturesque walk...video about world war fuel line
Lovely beach, lots of bars and Restaurants, crazy golf, jungle Jims kids adventure playground, water sports and much more. Shanklin enjoys the most sunshine hours in Great Britain
35 locals recommend
Shanklin Beach
Luccombe RoadLovely beach, lots of bars and Restaurants, crazy golf, jungle Jims kids adventure playground, water sports and much more. Shanklin enjoys the most sunshine hours in Great Britain
Shopping
General stores including Tesco, Co-op, Boots, Hurst hardware shore, CH Central (was the Spar), Premiere Newsagent, Lots of parking,
37 locals recommend
Ventnor
General stores including Tesco, Co-op, Boots, Hurst hardware shore, CH Central (was the Spar), Premiere Newsagent, Lots of parking,
Next, M&S, Morrisons with Fuel, TK Max, Sainsburys, Banks, H&M, McDonalds, New Look, Mobile phones stores, Peacocks, Readers, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse, Blacks, Cinema Complex, KFC, B&Q, Currys, Dunhelm Mill etc
Newport
Next, M&S, Morrisons with Fuel, TK Max, Sainsburys, Banks, H&M, McDonalds, New Look, Mobile phones stores, Peacocks, Readers, Laura Ashley, Mountain Warehouse, Blacks, Cinema Complex, KFC, B&Q, Currys, Dunhelm Mill etc