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
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Cantina
20 High St
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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
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The Bistro
30 Pier St
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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
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Masala Bay
9-11 Pier St
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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
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Smoking Lobster
Esplanade
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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
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The Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove Road
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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
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The Beach Shack
Western Esplanade
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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
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White Horse Inn
High Street
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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
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Joe's Bar
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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
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Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch Shute
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Always plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
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The Tea House
40 High St
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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
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Drunken Lobster
2 Pier Street
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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
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The White Lion
High Street
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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
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Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven Lane
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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
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The Rex in Ventnor
23 Church St
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No better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
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Ventnor Butchers
23 High St
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The True Food Kitchen
Castlehaven Lane
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The Terrace Rooms & Wine
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
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No64 Ryde
64 George St
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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
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The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
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Great place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
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Tramezzini
14 High St
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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

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
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Niton
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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
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Bonchurch
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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
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Shanklin
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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
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Godshill
37 místní doporučují
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
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Ventnor Botanic Garden
Undercliff Drive
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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.
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The Taverners
High Street
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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.
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Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
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Craft Vegan
9 Esplanade
The Bay - Vegan Deli
13 High Street
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Tansy's Pantry
Church Hollow
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Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop
Briddlesford Road
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Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
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The Village Inn
Church Road
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Nice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
A short car ride or walk , great food and service
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Chequers Inn
Niton Road
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A short car ride or walk , great food and service
Great reputation and great service , book early
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The Terrace
Quay Street
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Great reputation and great service , book early
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The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
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The Taverners
High Street
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Highly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
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The George Hotel
Quay Street
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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 místní doporučují
The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
104 místní doporučují
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 místní doporučují
The Terrace
Quay Street
28 místní doporučují
Good food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season

Attractions

Goddards Brewery Ltd