Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2018 | Page 102

Your brief guide to a variety of places to eat and drink on the Island

Food & Drink

The food guide

Your brief guide to a variety of places to eat and drink on the Island
The Old Fort The Old Fort in the small sailing village of Seaview is located in an enviable position overlooking the Solent . Family owned they have recently undergone a major renovation which has had fantastic customer feedback . A full varied menu using locally sourced produce and meat is offered . Full bar with a wide range . Also serving Lavazza Coffee , a selection of teas and hot chocolate . Family friendly establishment providing free WiFi and outside dining . The Old Fort crew look forward to welcoming you !
Baywatch on the Beach Situated at the waters edge on an unspoilt beach with spectacular views of the Solent and English Channel from both the sun terrace and restaurant , Baywatch specialises in fresh seafood , steaks and gourmet burgers . There ’ s also breakfast , great coffee , car parking , free mooring buoys and Wi-fi . Listed by Condé Nast Traveller magazine as one of Britain ’ s top 40 alfresco tables ; 10 best cafés by the beach - Telegraph . Come down and see for yourself , you can be sure of a warm welcome and great food ! Open 9am till late daily .
The Aqua The Brasserie Restaurant offers diners a delightful New England style setting with comfortable seating , modern tabling , cooling ceiling fans and lovely wide aspect windows allowing views of the sea . Our waiting staff provide full table service with complimentary chilled water & pre-dinner nibbles and we have a varied menu to suit all tastes together with a daily specials board for even more choice . We take great pride in the quality of our menu ingredients and always endeavour to give first class service .
The Salix You can enjoy a warm welcome at The Salix , the licensed beachside café in Shanklin . Named after a willow tree , The Salix is a cosy location to enjoy freshly cooked food and Island roasted coffee . Need a break while walking your dog ? Pop in for a tasty treat for both yourself and your canine friend . The Salix is open six days a week , 9am - 4pm Wednesday to Monday . You can also hire The Salix for private parties , they are licensed for alcohol until midnight and have no neighbours to annoy !
The Old Fort , Esplanade , Seaview , PO34 5HB Tel : 01983 612363 www . theoldfort . co . uk
Baywatch on the Beach , Duver Road , St Helens , PO33 1XZ Tel : 01983 873259
The Aqua , 17 The Esplanade , Shanklin , PO37 6BN Tel : 01983 863024 www . aquahotel . co . uk
The Salix , Small Hope Beach , Shanklin , PO37 6BQ Tel : 07772 056204 www . thessalixcafe . 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
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 / Vernon-Cottage-Tavern
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