The Spyglass Inn

Looking to enjoy a bracing walk along Ventnor Esplanade this weekend? Maybe you’re planning an adventure along to Steephill Cove? Come and visit us at The Spyglass Inn to grab a luscious lunch or a lovely hot drink to warm those chilly fingers? We also have a great lineup of live music to keep you entertained. See our website for a full lineup.

Don’t forget to take advantage of our dine and stay offer this January and February (2019). Stay with us here at The Spyglass Inn for two nights for just £170! This Includes a delicious breakfast hamper and 20% off food at The Spyglass Inn during your stay. Call us today on 01983 855338 for more details.

Planning an escape to the Isle of Wight this weekend? Head on down to the stunning Ventnor Esplanade and enjoy a delightful meal from our comprehensive menu or specials board. We even have live music from local musicians to keep you entertained all weekend.

Happy hump day everyone! Celebrate midweek with a well deserved drink at The Spyglass, we have a fantastic selection of real ales, spirits, wines and soft drinks waiting for you. With Live music by local band Scarecrow playing this evening there is no better place to relax and unwind

We have live music from talented local musicians playing most nights of the week here at The Spyglass. If you are joining us this weekend you can enjoy the likes of Roger Holmes, Nick Page and Wobbly Bob. We can’t wait to see you all.

Feeling Hungry? Why not pay a visit to The Spyglass and try one of our delicious rustic doorstep sandwiches? Enjoy the Ultimate fish finger sandwich with tomato, lettuce and tartare sauce. Or be tempted by our sausage, red onion and real ale chutney sandwich. We even have a vegetarian sausage alternative for the veggie’s among you.

Planning a visit to the stunning Isle of Wight this year? Why not come and stay with us right here at The Spyglass Inn on Ventnor Esplanade? Take advantage of our marvellous dine and stay deal throughout January & February 2019. Stay with us for two nights for just £170! You will receive a delicious breakfast hamper on arrival as well as 20% off food at The Spyglass during your stay. Give us a call on 01983 855338

Kicking off 2019 in style with a great lineup of live music for the month ahead! Join us to enjoy the likes of Scarecrow, The Sharptones, Spasm Band, Roger Holmes and much more.

Start 2019 off the right way with a visit to The Spyglass. Delicious food, live music, fantastic views and a marvelous atmosphere. We are open from 10am - 11pm today with food served from 12noon - 9:30pm.

Join us to welcome in the New Year! Open from 10am till late with food served from 12noon till 9:30pm. Enjoy afternoon entertainment from The Ventnor Darlings before waving goodbye to 2018 with Scarecrow for our New Year’s party plus a midnight sing-along with Roger Holmes.

Are you one of the brave ones (we actually mean crazy) who are taking part in today's Boxing Day Swim? Warm up at The Spyglass either after you take the plunge or while you spectate with a drink or two. We're open from 10am with the 'dippers' taking to the beach at 12noon!

Merry Christmas from all at The Spyglass. We're open from 12noon - 2pm today for drinks only and a few carols around the piano.

Hope you are all looking forward to Christmas day tomorrow? We are open across the festive period so be sure to pop in and say hello. We are open from 10am till late today, with live music from JC & Sol as well as Wobbly Bob.

We're getting in the festive spirit and our live music over the next couple of weeks will be sure to keep you entertained. Tomorrow we kick off with Nick Page and Roger Holmes.

Don’t forget to join us everyday over the festive period for a fantastic lineup of live music from a whole host of talented local musicians. Grab a drink and bop along whilst enjoying a hearty meal this festive season.

You just can’t beat a good steak. Why not try an exquisite IOW rump or sirloin steak at The Spyglass? Served with mushrooms, onion rings, chips and salad. Delicious!

Planning a lovely winter stroll along Ventnor Esplanade today? Why not come and warm your frosty hands with a well deserved hot beverage here at The Spyglass?

We always go to this pub when we come to the island as it's such a great location and the food is fantastic.



We came over for 1 night and decided to stay there this time, what a VERY wise idea that was, great little flat in the perfect location, we WILL be staying again soon.

The food was amazing. Decent portions and the Seafood Curry is worth a shout.

Most Gorgeous Garlicky&ButteryLobster!

Most succulently moist shrimps! The crispy chunky calamari was to die for!

Matched by just the perfect jug of PIMM’S on that sunny morning!

It’s like stealing a moment having a secret feast of seafood heaven inside a once-upon-a-time smuggler’s get-away!

Letting you all guys in a secret here!

Lovely old pub. Amazing food (although have to say the lobster seems to get smaller each time i go in there!). Still bloody lovely tho. Great atmosphere. Great location right on the sea.

It was extremely busy when we arrived however the queues moved quickly and the staff were efficient and friendly. The menu offered a good selection of reasonably priced options. Our meals were served promptly (Sirloin steak and tuna steak), were well presented and prepared, overall couldn’t fault anything and would highly recommend.

Great pub, right on the seafront with great selection of drinks and a menu for everyone. Staff are happy to serve, food is quick and there's live music most days. Love it!

Great pub, my social treat as we don't go as much as we'd like. Always great service and your left alone to enjoy your fantastic meal which is always cooked to a high standard. But vie on the island too. Love it.

Great food!

Wonderful location.

Super service.

We will be back!

Friendly and relaxing place to be service is great and great view with old fashioned music definitely worth coming to after a hike along the sea and to the Vernot gardens

First time here in Ventnor. Loved this place so friendly food lovely and location idyllic. Can’t wait to come back.

Excellent in every way service super fast for a bank holiday - food way above expectations- service with a smile an d location to die for - what more can I say - other then see you soon

An excellent all round dining experience. Good service, wonderful setting & great value tasty food. Large portions & varied menu. Great for whole family.

Absolutely gorgeous. The fish pie was amazing. And the view is beautiful.

A beautiful setting and we have always had good food here! I can’t really fault it! Views are sublime xx

Great location situated above Ventnor Beach on the Isle of White. Food was okay was for lunch. The beer prices and variety of beer pretty good.

Food looked great although we'd eaten already so just had a dessert to share! Music every night, a bit of life in an otherwise pretty lifeless town after 6pm.

Nice place to eat. Great location. Food is filling , pretty standard nothing special just decent pub food.

Unfortunately the last time we ate there we had hair in 4 of our dishes , all separate courses , which put us off .

My partner and I went there for some food yesterday, lady clearing the tables was very bolshy and offish!!! Needs customer service training, and my pint of Starboard appeared flat and no head so returned it to the bar and the bartender said we have had no complaints, what’s wrong with it??? Instead of saying sorry sir will change it! Food was good Though and came out quickly.

Been coming here for years for location and seafood. However to spend £85 on food and be penalised by asking to pay an additional surcharge when your partner is Gluten free for medical reasons isn’t very PC in this day and age, particularly when the dish was advertised as G/F.

Think it’s time to start choosing an alternative seafront seafood restaurant, what a shame! Caring about your customers should be at the forefront of the hospitality business, feel quite disappointed � in the attitude!

We always go to this pub when we come to the island as it's such a great location and the food is fantastic.



We came over for 1 night and decided to stay there this time, what a VERY wise idea that was, great little flat in the perfect location, we WILL be staying again soon.

The food was amazing. Decent portions and the Seafood Curry is worth a shout.

Most Gorgeous Garlicky&ButteryLobster!

Most succulently moist shrimps! The crispy chunky calamari was to die for!

Matched by just the perfect jug of PIMM’S on that sunny morning!

It’s like stealing a moment having a secret feast of seafood heaven inside a once-upon-a-time smuggler’s get-away!

Letting you all guys in a secret here!

Lovely old pub. Amazing food (although have to say the lobster seems to get smaller each time i go in there!). Still bloody lovely tho. Great atmosphere. Great location right on the sea.

It was extremely busy when we arrived however the queues moved quickly and the staff were efficient and friendly. The menu offered a good selection of reasonably priced options. Our meals were served promptly (Sirloin steak and tuna steak), were well presented and prepared, overall couldn’t fault anything and would highly recommend.

Great pub, right on the seafront with great selection of drinks and a menu for everyone. Staff are happy to serve, food is quick and there's live music most days. Love it!

Great pub, my social treat as we don't go as much as we'd like. Always great service and your left alone to enjoy your fantastic meal which is always cooked to a high standard. But vie on the island too. Love it.

Great food!

Wonderful location.

Super service.

We will be back!

Friendly and relaxing place to be service is great and great view with old fashioned music definitely worth coming to after a hike along the sea and to the Vernot gardens

First time here in Ventnor. Loved this place so friendly food lovely and location idyllic. Can’t wait to come back.

Excellent in every way service super fast for a bank holiday - food way above expectations- service with a smile an d location to die for - what more can I say - other then see you soon

An excellent all round dining experience. Good service, wonderful setting & great value tasty food. Large portions & varied menu. Great for whole family.

Absolutely gorgeous. The fish pie was amazing. And the view is beautiful.

A beautiful setting and we have always had good food here! I can’t really fault it! Views are sublime xx

Great location situated above Ventnor Beach on the Isle of White. Food was okay was for lunch. The beer prices and variety of beer pretty good.

Food looked great although we'd eaten already so just had a dessert to share! Music every night, a bit of life in an otherwise pretty lifeless town after 6pm.

Nice place to eat. Great location. Food is filling , pretty standard nothing special just decent pub food.

Unfortunately the last time we ate there we had hair in 4 of our dishes , all separate courses , which put us off .

My partner and I went there for some food yesterday, lady clearing the tables was very bolshy and offish!!! Needs customer service training, and my pint of Starboard appeared flat and no head so returned it to the bar and the bartender said we have had no complaints, what’s wrong with it??? Instead of saying sorry sir will change it! Food was good Though and came out quickly.

Been coming here for years for location and seafood. However to spend £85 on food and be penalised by asking to pay an additional surcharge when your partner is Gluten free for medical reasons isn’t very PC in this day and age, particularly when the dish was advertised as G/F.

Think it’s time to start choosing an alternative seafront seafood restaurant, what a shame! Caring about your customers should be at the forefront of the hospitality business, feel quite disappointed � in the attitude!