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The Tide Mill
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Family-friendly venue for breakfast, roasts and pub food classics, with regular quiz nights.
Best Bars in Isle of Wight
The best bars in Isle of Wight, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Whether you're after a sundowner with sea views or a cosy pub tucked into one of the island's charming villages, the Isle of Wight has a drinking scene worth exploring. We've rounded up the best bars the island has to offer, from Cowes to Ventnor.
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The Fighting Cocks
££
Comfort food and real ales in a traditional, bare-beamed pub, plus big garden with kids' play area.
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The Dairyman's Daughter
££
Welcoming countryside pub serving great food and local ales.
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The Man In The Moon
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Traditional pub grub, real ale and craft beer in a laid-back pub in an old renovated church.
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Chequers Inn
££
Bright rooms in an 18th-century property with free Wi-Fi and breakfast, plus a bar and a restaurant.
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The Vine Inn
££
Classic Isle of Wight pub serving locals and visitors alike.
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The Castle Inn
££
Pub with flagstone floors, oak beams and a hidden staircase to the castle Charles I was held in.
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Hogshead, Newport
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Classic ale house in Newport's historic heart.
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