Food and drink
The food guide
Your brief guide to a variety of places
to eat and drink on the Island
The White Lion
At the heart of the village of
Arreton for over 200 years.
Our experienced chefs create
a wide variety of home-cooked
dishes, including vegetarian
& gluten-free options, using
quality ingredients. We can
cater for specific dietary
requirements on request.
Extensive menu can be viewed
on our website. Table service
is provided. The full menu is
available 12 - 9pm daily. Family
friendly with a children’s menu.
Our pub is surrounded by
beautiful countryside. We
love dogs and enjoy meeting
them in our foyer & bar areas. The Bandstand
The Bandstand Restaurant was
lovingly restored two years ago
and is situated in one of the
best positions on the Island
with stunning views over
Sandown Bay.
Open every day throughout
the year. In summer the full
height windows slide back.
Equally good is to watch waves
rolling in on stormy winter days.
A daily specials board
is available in addition to
brunch, lunch and evening
dinner menus, or you can just
pop in for coffee and cake. The Aqua
The Brasserie is the restaurant
within The Aqua on Shanklin
seafront and is open to the
public. Individual tables in a
modern New England themed
design with cooling overhead
fans and large picture windows
overlooking the seafront.
A varied menu has the
benefit of an extra daily
specials board for more choice.
We take great pride in the
quality of the ingredients
which are purchased locally
whenever possible, and waiting
staff always endeavour to
provide the style and comfort
of a first class service. The Seaview Bistro
The Seaview Bistro features
live music, cosy corners and
intimate dining experience
with a mixture of both
French and English cuisine
mixed with some innovative
dishes from around
the world, prepared by our
Head Chef Luke Turvey.
The Seaview Bistro has a
unique ambiance that mirrors
its 1920s look of glamour and
extravagance. This theme is
continued through the menu
and extensive wine list.
The White Lion, Main Road,
Arreton, PO30 3AA
Tel: 01983 528479
www.whitelionarreton.com The Bandstand, Culver Parade,
Sandown, PO36 8AT
Tel: 01983 406875
www.thebandstandsandown.co.uk The Aqua, 17 The Esplanade,
Shanklin, PO37 6BN
Tel: 01983 863024
www.aquahotel.co.uk The Seaview Bistro, High
Street, Seaview, PO34 5ES
Tel: 01983 563588
www.theseaviewbistro.co.uk
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Vernon Cottage
Beautiful Vernon Cottage in Old Shanklin is
renowned for its ‘fabulous home-made food’.
Delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes
using fresh local produce - including its
signature ‘Old Shanklin Pie’ made with
succulent slowly roasted Lamb – plus lovely
light bites, baked potatoes and baguettes.
Enjoy its scrumptious unique ‘Isle of Wight
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Shaped Scones’ freshly made daily and
gorgeous home-made cakes. Or relax with
a coffee, glass of wine or share a jug of
Pimms in the lovely sunny ‘Wight In Bloom’
Award winning Tea and Beer Gardens.
Vernon Cottage, 1 Eastcliff Rd, Shanklin, PO37 6AA
Tel: 01983 865411
www.vernoncottage.co.uk
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www. visitilife.com
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