The Steamer Inn

Monday: 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00
Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

About The Steamer Inn

The Steamer Inn stands in one of the finest waterfront locations on the Isle of Wight. Our kitchen has a growing reputation for excellent local produce with seafood a speciality. Why not come and meet our friendly staff and enjoy a drink and a meal.

The Steamer Inn Description

The Steamer Inn stands in one of the finest waterside locations on the Isle of Wight. With panoramic views across the English Channel and a superb, safe, sandy beach just a pebble's throw away, you would be hard pressed to find a better base for a holiday on the Island. Shanklin has for many years held the sunshine record for the United Kingdom. The town and the quaint Old Village are within easy walking distance via the cliff lift.

The Steamer offers excellent accommodation with eight rooms, all en-suite, four having balconies overlooking the sea where you can watch the sun rise over Culver Down. Our kitchen has a growing reputation for excellent local "nammit", including the world renowned Ventnor Bay crab and lobster. We are a free house offering a selection of traditional ales, lagers, wines and spirits. Why not sample our wares in the spacious bar with its large collection of seafaring memorabilia, or relax on the terrace and watch the world go by.

Reviews

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Why not pay us a visit this evening and treat yourself to a delicious meal? From burgers to seafood, vegetarian, gluten free and children's options there is something for everyone.

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Join us at The Steamer Inn this weekend for delicious food, a great selection of wine and real ale and not forgetting live music from talented local musicians including Black Daniels Duo, Sharpetones and Ric harris!

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Escape the football and swap it for an amazing front row seat to tomorrows Round the Island Race. Sit back and enjoy the view... we're open for breakfast too.

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Why not join us this Saturday (7th July 2018) to watch this year's Round the Island Race. The Steamer Inn is in the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful array of yatchs passing by whilst enjoying our delicious menu or selection of wines and real ales.

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Join us at The Steamer Inn this weekend to enjoy the gorgeous sunshine in the most enviable of locations. Be sure to check out our brand new food and wine menu and treat yourself to something truly delicious.

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It's another stunning day on Shanklin Seafront. Why not pop to The Steamer this afternoon and enjoy the beautiful weather from our terrace with a well deserved drink in hand?

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We were lucky enough to have Sergio from Kasabian visit us this afternoon, fresh from headlining the Isle of Wight festival last night. Thank you for coming to visit and we are glad you enjoyed your food! 🎸 🎤 🎶

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WE'RE HIRING!
We are looking for seasonal chefs and front of house staff to start immediately. Experience essential.
... Contact info@thesteamer.co.uk for more info and to send your CV
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Some family time is the perfect gift for Father's Day (17th June in case you forgot). Head to Shanklin for some fun and games at the arcade before heading down to The Steamer for amazing food, a great selection of drinks and live music.

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Have you registered for the Challenge Adventure Pier to Pier Night Walk (from The Steamer Inn to Sandown Pier and back) on Thursday 2nd August? Registration forms are available from behind the bar or by clicking https://www.challengeadventure.org.uk/… /…/pier-to-pier-2017/ Here are some pics from last years walk...

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We are hiring! We are looking for seasonal staff to be a part of The Steamer Inn team. Positions for both Front of House and Chefs are available. We can offer an immediate start. If you think you have what it takes to work at our seaside pub, please email a cv to Thesteamer@btconnect.com

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Thunder and lightning on the front

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Come and join us on Thursday 2nd August for the Challenge Adventure Pier to Pier Night Walk (from The Steamer Inn to Sandown Pier and back) Registration forms are available from behind the bar. All walkers will receive a medal and there's even a BBQ after the event. Don't miss out and register today!

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We have had our bar renovated ready for the summer! It provides a lovely place to proudly display our wide range of spirits and wines 🥃🍷

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Can you just picture yourself sat here enjoying a cold drink and admiring the sea view? We'll see you soon then!

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What are you doing this evening? How about dinner on our terrace with a refreshing drink looking out over the sea - See you soon!

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It’s a nice day here at The Steamer Inn! 🍽🍷☀️

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What an amazing place. The food was outstanding the staff couldn't do enough for us and we had the best holiday to date there. The breakfasts were stunning and the day and evening menu has a wide variety to choose from, and the portion sizes would satisfy the largest of appetites. I honestly cannot fault this place. You couldn't ask for better friendly staff and the rooms were spotless. We stayed in the family room which had a good size room with ensuite shower rooms and toilet room. Unfortunately the family room won't be available next year, but if it was we would have booked it for a longer stay next year. Fingers crossed that they change their minds and they did say they would keep in touch if they do.

All in all it was a brilliant holiday and was so sad to leave.

Thank you steamer and all your staff. You have made our holiday amazing.

User

What a wonderful family pub with great dinning,amazing food and plenty of it,great atmosphere and good all round pub �

User

We will deffinetly be going back here, I highly recomend checking it out!

Food was fantastic! I had the pie of the day, which that day was chicken and mushroom. Large succulent peices of chicken, good ratio of chicken to mushroom, nice creamy sauce and perfect pastry, loads of really nice and perfectly cooked vedge and an amazing gravy. My partner had the fish pie which similarly had large chunks of fish and she really enjoyed her meal too.

Prices were reasonable and the quality and service was second to none.

They had a great selection of Beers & Ales including local ones!

Nautical decor inside was great and nice and warm and great atmosphere.

There is a roofed terrace out front with room for several tables and chairs with heat lamps for cold evenings and there is with a fantastic sea view as is located yards from Shanklin beach.

All the staff where really friendly and welcoming.

We were also told they have great live music often and the rooms upstairs are nice and it makes a great base for long weekend. We will deffinetly be going back here, I highly recomend checking it out!

User

We had a lovely evening staff were lovely helpful in all a great place to go for the night

User

We come and eat at the steamer every time we come over. We come over 6 or more times a year have eaten there twice this week already

Shame can't book in the summer through but we live the food so come early

User

Was on holiday on the island September 2017 and must of eaten here most of the time. Absolutely fantastic food and great service

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Thoroughly enjoyed 2 visits this week. Friendly, motivated, hard working staff - great food and drink with a fantastic view. Highly recommended.

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One of my favourite places to eat on the island. My family and I go there every time we visit the island

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My husband & I spent 2 nights here as we live on the Island & are planning on going abroad in a couple of months. We stayed in room 2 & had a balcony & lovely views. The breakfasts were fantastic & we ate our evening meals there too. The staff were fantastic & nothing was too much trouble. We loved taking drinks up to our room & chilling out on the balcony enjoying the music. The room & bathroom was lovely & clean. We plan on returning to have a cheeky night away & have fun in the local arcades :)

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Lovely and friendly place,met at the door by a very pleasant and happy young lady, bar staff were very cheerful and staff serving food were excellent.

The food is excellent , there’s a vast menu to choose from, I have to follow a gluten free diet and there was plenty to choose from, the portions are very generous , Would definitely go the again.

User

Just had yet another gorgeous meal at the Steamer Inn. I love this place and visit every time we come over to the Isle of Wight.

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Great food. The chicken and tarragon pie was delicious and so were the four different types of vegetables. All cooked to perfection! We will certainly be back.

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Great food. Really helpful and friendly staff. Great surroundings. We wouldn't hesitate to go back if we're ever in the area again.

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Excellent food. Fish and chips was huge and delicious and the pie of the day came with a variety of wonderfully fresh veg. Ok so you have to go and place your own order and wait a short while for a table. But definitely well worth it.

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Great location right on the sea front . Big choice not always a good thing in my opinion. Peppered steak pie and vegetable pie ordered , pastry too thick and undercooked . Fish stew okay . The toilets could also do with a makeover .

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Very disappointed with the sharing platters; Vegetarian Mezze and Baked Camembert.

Only a few sticks of veg with tiny sized dips and oddly wraps (nothing to put in them?). The camembert was hugely overpriced for the size of it particular as a sharer? Usually love the food here.

User

I had burger the bun was stale, fish & chips the fish was watery, liver & bacon the liver was powdery, gammon was ok, haven’t eaten in there for a while thought we’d go went with family who were down from mainland with us, won’t be going again

User

Food was really good, but music far to loud ,my ears were ringing, music was good but not suitable for dining, couldn't chat over meal , more like shouting, ate food and left before pudding .

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Barred for speaking too loudly at 7.30 on a Friday night. Jog on...

User

What an amazing place. The food was outstanding the staff couldn't do enough for us and we had the best holiday to date there. The breakfasts were stunning and the day and evening menu has a wide variety to choose from, and the portion sizes would satisfy the largest of appetites. I honestly cannot fault this place. You couldn't ask for better friendly staff and the rooms were spotless. We stayed in the family room which had a good size room with ensuite shower rooms and toilet room. Unfortunately the family room won't be available next year, but if it was we would have booked it for a longer stay next year. Fingers crossed that they change their minds and they did say they would keep in touch if they do.

All in all it was a brilliant holiday and was so sad to leave.

Thank you steamer and all your staff. You have made our holiday amazing.

User

What a wonderful family pub with great dinning,amazing food and plenty of it,great atmosphere and good all round pub �

User

We will deffinetly be going back here, I highly recomend checking it out!

Food was fantastic! I had the pie of the day, which that day was chicken and mushroom. Large succulent peices of chicken, good ratio of chicken to mushroom, nice creamy sauce and perfect pastry, loads of really nice and perfectly cooked vedge and an amazing gravy. My partner had the fish pie which similarly had large chunks of fish and she really enjoyed her meal too.

Prices were reasonable and the quality and service was second to none.

They had a great selection of Beers & Ales including local ones!

Nautical decor inside was great and nice and warm and great atmosphere.

There is a roofed terrace out front with room for several tables and chairs with heat lamps for cold evenings and there is with a fantastic sea view as is located yards from Shanklin beach.

All the staff where really friendly and welcoming.

We were also told they have great live music often and the rooms upstairs are nice and it makes a great base for long weekend. We will deffinetly be going back here, I highly recomend checking it out!

User

We had a lovely evening staff were lovely helpful in all a great place to go for the night

User

We come and eat at the steamer every time we come over. We come over 6 or more times a year have eaten there twice this week already

Shame can't book in the summer through but we live the food so come early

User

Was on holiday on the island September 2017 and must of eaten here most of the time. Absolutely fantastic food and great service

User

Thoroughly enjoyed 2 visits this week. Friendly, motivated, hard working staff - great food and drink with a fantastic view. Highly recommended.

User

One of my favourite places to eat on the island. My family and I go there every time we visit the island

User

My husband & I spent 2 nights here as we live on the Island & are planning on going abroad in a couple of months. We stayed in room 2 & had a balcony & lovely views. The breakfasts were fantastic & we ate our evening meals there too. The staff were fantastic & nothing was too much trouble. We loved taking drinks up to our room & chilling out on the balcony enjoying the music. The room & bathroom was lovely & clean. We plan on returning to have a cheeky night away & have fun in the local arcades :)

User

Lovely and friendly place,met at the door by a very pleasant and happy young lady, bar staff were very cheerful and staff serving food were excellent.

The food is excellent , there’s a vast menu to choose from, I have to follow a gluten free diet and there was plenty to choose from, the portions are very generous , Would definitely go the again.

User

Just had yet another gorgeous meal at the Steamer Inn. I love this place and visit every time we come over to the Isle of Wight.

User

Great food. The chicken and tarragon pie was delicious and so were the four different types of vegetables. All cooked to perfection! We will certainly be back.

User

Great food. Really helpful and friendly staff. Great surroundings. We wouldn't hesitate to go back if we're ever in the area again.

User

Excellent food. Fish and chips was huge and delicious and the pie of the day came with a variety of wonderfully fresh veg. Ok so you have to go and place your own order and wait a short while for a table. But definitely well worth it.

User

Great location right on the sea front . Big choice not always a good thing in my opinion. Peppered steak pie and vegetable pie ordered , pastry too thick and undercooked . Fish stew okay . The toilets could also do with a makeover .

User

Very disappointed with the sharing platters; Vegetarian Mezze and Baked Camembert.

Only a few sticks of veg with tiny sized dips and oddly wraps (nothing to put in them?). The camembert was hugely overpriced for the size of it particular as a sharer? Usually love the food here.

User

I had burger the bun was stale, fish & chips the fish was watery, liver & bacon the liver was powdery, gammon was ok, haven’t eaten in there for a while thought we’d go went with family who were down from mainland with us, won’t be going again

User

Food was really good, but music far to loud ,my ears were ringing, music was good but not suitable for dining, couldn't chat over meal , more like shouting, ate food and left before pudding .

User

Barred for speaking too loudly at 7.30 on a Friday night. Jog on...

More about The Steamer Inn

The Steamer Inn is located at 18 Esplanade, PO37 6BS Shanklin
01983 862641
Monday: 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00
Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00
http://www.thesteamer.co.uk