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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cantina
20 High StJust 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Bistro
30 Pier StAndy 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Masala Bay
9-11 Pier StOpened 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Smoking Lobster
EsplanadeSmoking 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Crab & Lobster Tap
Grove RoadSimply 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Beach Shack
Western EsplanadeNowhere 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
White Horse Inn
High StreetGreat 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Joe's Bar
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
Bonchurch Inn
Bonchurch ShuteAlways plenty to choose from any time of day , open from breakfast through to dinner at the weekends
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Tea House
40 High StAlways 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Drunken Lobster
2 Pier StreetThe 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The White Lion
High StreetGreat 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Castlehaven Retreat and Beach Café
Castlehaven LaneThis 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Rex in Ventnor
23 Church StNo better place than Abdels Balcony overlooking Ventnor to enjoy the 🌅 sunset and nice meal and drinks
Ventnor Butchers
23 High StThe True Food Kitchen
Castlehaven LaneThe Terrace Rooms & Wine
Just the best breakfasts and brunches in the area , great service nice vibe
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
No64 Ryde
64 George StJust 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadGreat place to people watch and enjoy the view. Very busy so make sure you book early
Tramezzini
14 High StStarted 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
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Niton
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bonchurch
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shanklin
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Godshill
Lovely small village about 15 minute drive from Ventnor, tea houses, pubs and restaurants. Historic Church and Village
Jardín Botánico de Ventnor
Undercliff DriveFood 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Taverners
High StreetThe 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.
Tansy's Pantry
Church HollowCraft Vegan
9 EsplanadeThe Bay - Vegan Deli
13 High StreetTansy's Pantry
Church HollowBriddlesford Lodge Farm Shop
Briddlesford RoadNice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Village Inn
Church RoadNice local pub with a great menu and live music at the weekends
Chequers Inn
Niton RoadA short car ride or walk , great food and service
The Terrace
Quay StreetGreat reputation and great service , book early
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadThe Taverners
High StreetHighly recommended and great reviews, haven’t been but it’s on the list
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The George Hotel
Quay StreetHighly 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadVery 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Terrace
Quay StreetGood food , great location , highly recommended but gets very busy in season
Attractions
Goddards Brewery Ltd