Love Local: Entertainment And Leisure
Support local trades, restaurants, cafes and bars across the Island! Get in touch to add your business to our Love Local Business directory.
Appley Beach Cafe
Appley Lane, Ryde PO33 1ND
01983 812573
Located on the beautiful Appley beach in Ryde our family beach bar offers you the best in local produce.
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We serve breakfast until 12PM , then a range of burgers, fish and chips, hot dogs, sandwiches and cakes.
We have a huge range of Ice cream and also serve beer, wine and cocktails.
We are disabled friendly and cater for vegans.
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Please bring us dogs, we love dogs.
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Isle of Wight Distillery
Pondwell Hill, Ryde PO33 1PX
01983 613653
Founded by Xavier Baker and Conrad Gauntlett in 2014, the Isle of Wight Distillery is the island's first and only distillery and the home of Mermaid Gin.
Rooted in the natural landscape of our unique island, our small team distil spirits shaped by our stunning surroundings and the unique character of our island. Doing things differently, minimising waste and using ethically sourced and often local ingredients to craft a range of smooth, complex spirits.
PGL - Little Canada
Little Canada, New Rd, Wootton Bridge, Ryde PO33 4JP
0333 321 2100
www.pgl.co.uk/en-gb/group-residentials/brigades-and-cadets/centres/little-canada
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School Holiday Day Camps at PGL Little Canada
Looking to keep your young adventurer entertained during the holidays? This Summer, kids aged 8-13 can enjoy a Day Camp adventure to remember at PGL Little Canada. With four fun-filled activities and lunch included, all they need to do is turn up! Day Camps are available during selected dates in July and August, priced at £50 per child per day.
Ventnor Botanic Gardens
Undercliff Drive, Ventnor PO38 1UL
01983 855397
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Ventnor Botanic Garden lies in the remarkable microclimate at the heart of the famous ‘Undercliff.’ This unique garden is protected from the cold northerly winds by chalk downs. Indeed, it holds the warmth from its southerly aspect so well that, combined with the moderating influence of the sea, frost is rarely known. When frost does occur it is usually of short duration and not great severity.
The Garden is unrivalled for its collections of subtropical plants grown unprotected out of doors.
Wyld
Unit 1 Providence Corner, 37 Pyle Street, Newport PO30 1XB
01983 241232
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Wyld is the Isle of Wight’s all new cafe/bar/restaurant providing a dining experience like no other.
With a cheeky playful edge including our signature selfie ball pit, flower wall and sassy neon quotes paired with designer cocktails and a glittering food offering from pizzas to small places, afternoon teas and bottomless brunches, every visit to Wyld is guaranteed to be a new experience!
Catch Seafood & Grill
Appley Lane, Ryde PO33 1ND
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Our beautiful restaurant and terrace overlooking the golden sands of Appley Beach is the perfect setting for lunch, dinner or a casual drink. Our award winning chef will be serving a seasonal menu using the best Island produce alongside our freshly caught seafood.
Experience culinary excellence with our talented chef who expertly prepares fresh seafood and grill favourites. Indulge in succulent dishes crafted with passion and precision, each bite a symphony of of virant flavours and textures. Join us for a culinary journey that promises to delight your senses and leave you craving more.
Michelangelo Italian Restaurant
30 St Thomas' Street / 81 Union Street, Ryde PO33 2DL
01983 811966
www.ristorantemichelangelo.co.uk
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Named after one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.
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The Restaurant, established in 2000, offers authentic Italian food prepared by genuine Italian Chefs, presenting a menu with specialities such as pasta, pizza, veal, pork, duck, chicken, fish, seafood, as well as vegetarian dishes and homemade desserts
The Happy Chef
107 Monkton Street, Ryde PO33 1JN
01983 568820
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Family run cafe serving full English breakfasts, lunches, daily specials, Sunday lunch, tea, coffee and cakes.
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Victoria Tavern
The Victoria Tavern, Clarence Road,
East Cowes PO32 6ET
01983 296472
thevictoriatavern-eastcowes.co.uk
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A local family run pub offering a wide range of lagers, ales and spirits including an exciting gin shelf. The kitchen is now open offering a modern, locally sourced menu full or flavour covering cuisines from around the world that caters for all in this small sailing town. A warming local feel to the pub that invites everyone from families, sailors, locals and dogs. Live music every weekend from the Island's best bands and a cosy courtyard where you can enjoy the sunshine throughout the day.
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Folly Inn
Folly Lane, East Cowes PO32 6NB
01983 297171
www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/isle-of-wight/folly
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The Folly Inn is an open plan, rustic pub perched on the banks of the River Medina, just up the river from Cowes in Whippingham.
We attract a large number of both yachtsman and motor boat people along with tourists and visitors to nearby Osborne House.
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Northwood House & Park
Ward Avenue, Cowes PO31 8AZ
01983 293642
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Where the Island has come to celebrate for over 175 years.
Iconic Northwood House is set in beautiful Northwood Park in the heart of Cowes. The Estate has a rich history of hosting events and celebrations of all kinds.
The Northwood House team prides itself in making sure your event or celebration is one to remember, with top class service that’s second to none on the Island, so come and talk to us.
The Simeon Arms
21 Simeon Street, Ryde PO33 1JG
01983 616279
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Local and friendly backstreet pub offering local and guest ales. Large beer garden and function room available for hire. Free WI-FI, BT Sport, Darts, Pool, Petanque & Pub Games. Regular Quizzes and Live Music every weekend!
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Friendly local pub, serving local Isle of Wight ales, with live music every weekend, newly renovated sun trap beer garden, showing TNT Sports, regular quiz nights, darts, pool, petanque and other pub games.
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White Hart Inn
Main Road, Havenstreet, Ryde
PO33 4DP
01983 883485
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The White Hart Inn is a traditional, family run village pub just a short distance from the centre of Ryde offering a very warm welcome with excellent food and drink in relaxed surroundings. We are conveniently located near to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Full of character and a cosy atmosphere, our traditional bar and separate dining room provide the ideal setting in which to enjoy quality home cooking or your favourite tipple. For the warmer summer months our patio area and beer garden are perfect for al fresco drinking and dining.