MaD Island Guidebook 2024

David
MaD Island Guidebook 2024

MaD Favourite Restaurants

Heres a list of some of our favourites but they are continually changing as we are blessed with great cafes and restaurants
Just our favourite Cafe, Restaurant and Deli. Great menu, great service and a little difference in the menu with Austrian and other European influences
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Cantina
20 High St
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Just our favourite Cafe, Restaurant and Deli. Great menu, great service and a little difference in the menu with Austrian and other European influences
Andy and Jane have made the Bistro and great place to dine for that special occasion, varied menu with great home cooking and great service
19 helybéli ajánlásával
The Bistro
30 Pier St
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Andy and Jane have made the Bistro and great place to dine for that special occasion, varied menu with great home cooking and great service
Opened in 2018 and is the best Indian, Malaysian Restaurant on the island in our opinion. Great specials we have never had bad meal there and we choose something different each time
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Masala Bay
9-11 Pier St
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Opened in 2018 and is the best Indian, Malaysian Restaurant on the island in our opinion. Great specials we have never had bad meal there and we choose something different each time
Smoking Lobster is a fantastic Restaurant on Ventnor Beach Seafront, Adam and GM have been serving fantastic food for many years at Tramazzinis in the town and opened Smoking Lobster a couple of years ago to add to the reputation they deserved. Fantastic Seafood and local produce served overlooking the beach
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Smoking Lobster
Esplanade
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Smoking Lobster is a fantastic Restaurant on Ventnor Beach Seafront, Adam and GM have been serving fantastic food for many years at Tramazzinis in the town and opened Smoking Lobster a couple of years ago to add to the reputation they deserved. Fantastic Seafood and local produce served overlooking the beach
Simply the most friendly Pub in the town, Dave and Di host quiz nights, music , sport and parties no shortage of entertainment , craft beers , great value food what more can you ask for a real local
20 helybéli ajánlásával
The Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove Road
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Simply the most friendly Pub in the town, Dave and Di host quiz nights, music , sport and parties no shortage of entertainment , craft beers , great value food what more can you ask for a real local
Nowhere better to enjoy Steephill Cove , fresh crab tarts, salads and soups Andy plays the 'host with the most' just watch the sea and sand and wander back to Ventnor when the sun goes down
19 helybéli ajánlásával
The Beach Shack
Western Esplanade
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Nowhere better to enjoy Steephill Cove , fresh crab tarts, salads and soups Andy plays the 'host with the most' just watch the sea and sand and wander back to Ventnor when the sun goes down
Great food for all the family and a large selection to choose from
8 helybéli ajánlásával
White Horse Inn
High Street
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Great food for all the family and a large selection to choose from
Great place to relax after a country walk, great Pizzas from their Pizza oven and even better Sunday roasts, be sure to book as they do get busy
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Joe's Bar
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place to relax after a country walk, great Pizzas from their Pizza oven and even better Sunday roasts, be sure to book as they do get busy
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch Shute
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Always plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
7 helybéli ajánlásával
The Tea House
40 High St
7 helybéli ajánlásával
Always plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
The latest and greatest place to be seen and drink and dine in Ventnor, fantastic food, great service ...its a must but you have to book
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Drunken Lobster
2 Pier Street
10 helybéli ajánlásával
The latest and greatest place to be seen and drink and dine in Ventnor, fantastic food, great service ...its a must but you have to book
Great Gastro pub for family and couple meals, nice atmosphere
16 helybéli ajánlásával
The White Lion
High Street
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Great Gastro pub for family and couple meals, nice atmosphere
This pop up restaurant is fantastic dining in the summer , just a 15 minute drive from Ventnor. Great menu and great views
11 helybéli ajánlásával
Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven Lane
11 helybéli ajánlásával
This pop up restaurant is fantastic dining in the summer , just a 15 minute drive from Ventnor. Great menu and great views
No better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
9 helybéli ajánlásával
The Rex in Ventnor
23 Church St
9 helybéli ajánlásával
No better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Ventnor Butchers
23 High St
15 helybéli ajánlásával
12 helybéli ajánlásával
The True Food Kitchen
Castlehaven Lane
12 helybéli ajánlásával
The Terrace Rooms & Wine
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
6 helybéli ajánlásával
No64 Ryde
64 George St
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
Great place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
104 helybéli ajánlásával
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Tramezzini
14 High St
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Started in Ventnor but now has a larger sister restaurant in central Cowes. Booking essential
Smoking Lobster Cowes
Started in Ventnor but now has a larger sister restaurant in central Cowes. Booking essential
Smoking Lobster Cowes

Neighbourhoods

Quaint Village , lovely walk down through Undercliff Drive and then to Niton or use the coastal path
Saint Lawrence
Quaint Village , lovely walk down through Undercliff Drive and then to Niton or use the coastal path
Niton is our Village next door, a walk on the coastal path will bring you after about an hours walk to the little village of Niton and St Catherine’s Point with it’s Lighthouse. Well worth the walk and then a visit to Joes Bar or the White Horse or even The Buddle In
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Niton
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Niton is our Village next door, a walk on the coastal path will bring you after about an hours walk to the little village of Niton and St Catherine’s Point with it’s Lighthouse. Well worth the walk and then a visit to Joes Bar or the White Horse or even The Buddle In
Great walks down the Undercliff Road or along the Coastal Path . Small convenience store
Saint Lawrence
Great walks down the Undercliff Road or along the Coastal Path . Small convenience store
Lovely little hamlet with pond and walks on both coastal path and beaches
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Bonchurch
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely little hamlet with pond and walks on both coastal path and beaches
Shanklin Old Village always worth a visit , lots of pubs and shops
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Shanklin
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Shanklin Old Village always worth a visit , lots of pubs and shops
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
37 helybéli ajánlásával
Godshill
37 helybéli ajánlásával
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Ventnor Botanikus Kert
Undercliff Drive
87 helybéli ajánlásával

Food scene

The Taverners has been turning out fabulous cuisine for years and is probably the best food in the local area for lunch and dinner. Using and specialising in local seasonal produce it always proves very popular so book beforehand.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
The Taverners
High Street
36 helybéli ajánlásával
The Taverners has been turning out fabulous cuisine for years and is probably the best food in the local area for lunch and dinner. Using and specialising in local seasonal produce it always proves very popular so book beforehand.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Craft Vegan
9 Esplanade
The Bay - Vegan Deli
13 High Street
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
9 helybéli ajánlásával
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop
Briddlesford Road
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
15 helybéli ajánlásával
The Village Inn
Church Road
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
A short car ride or walk , great food and service
19 helybéli ajánlásával
Chequers Inn
Niton Road
19 helybéli ajánlásával
A short car ride or walk , great food and service
Great reputation and great service , book early
28 helybéli ajánlásával
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Great reputation and great service , book early
104 helybéli ajánlásával
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 helybéli ajánlásával
36 helybéli ajánlásával
The Taverners
High Street
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Highly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
33 helybéli ajánlásával
The George Hotel
Quay Street
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Highly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
Very very popular seasonal venue , service and food can be variable but the people watching is great 😊
104 helybéli ajánlásával
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Very very popular seasonal venue , service and food can be variable but the people watching is great 😊
Good food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season
28 helybéli ajánlásával
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Good food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season
69 helybéli ajánlásával
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters Hill
69 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place to watch the boats and enjoy a great pub menu
9 helybéli ajánlásával
The Lifeboat
Britannia Way
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place to watch the boats and enjoy a great pub menu

Attractions

Goddards Brewery Ltd