Our guide to the best restaurants on the Island

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Love fine dining? We’ve got that covered. The Isle of Wight foodie scene has exploded in recent years – you’re rarely ten minutes from somewhere selling fabulous food.

Fine dining on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Where to eat

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If you scratch beneath the Isle of Wight surface, you'll find a treasure trove of fantastic producers and artisans which make the Island a hidden gem for foodies. Until now

The growing foodie scene on the Isle of Wight

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Vegan Pizza, Isle of Wight

Vegan burger in a bun and bowl of chips from Peach, Isle of Wight

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A vegan sausage roll and pumpkins at Tansy's Pantry on the Isle of Wight

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Tansy's Pantry, Isle of Wight (1)

Inside Healthy Indulgence shop, Cowes, Isle of Wight (4)

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Healthy Indulgence, Cowes, Isle of Wight (4)

A vegan dish made with Isle of Wight Tomatoes

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Vegan Tapas Platter, Isle of Wight

To celebrate World Vegan Month throughout November and World Vegan Day on 1st November, we present to you the top five plant-based food experiences to complement a "green" trip to the Isle of Wight on board our hybrid energy flagship, Victoria of Wight.

Top tips for world vegan month on the Isle of Wight

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It’s not all about the food. For a real taste of the Isle of Wight, you’ll want to sample some of the Island’s fine liquid fare while you’re here.

Local Isle of Wight tipples

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The Buddle Inn at Niton, Isle of Wight

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Ventnor-Botanic-Gardens

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We’re very dog-friendly here on the Isle of Wight, so there’s no need to leave the pooch behind when you go out for something to eat.

Places to eat with your pooch

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The secret is out – the Isle of Wight is a foodie’s paradise through and through. Whether it’s amazing produce, eateries in stunning locations, olde worlde pubs or beach-front cafés, you will find a slice of paradise right here…

Get your fill...

An escape for history and literature fans

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Keats-Cottage-3

Enjoy a Valentine’s feast with locally sourced ingredients

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Stay in a coastal retreat hotel with stunning views

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Explore the Island’s natural beauty with a romantic stroll

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Have a grape to glass experience at Adgestone Vineyard

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Adgestone-vineyard-pinot-noir

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The Isle of Wight is one of the most romantic places to visit in the UK at any time of the year, but particularly in the colder months as the Island is much quieter and more tranquil, making it the perfect location for those seeking a truly ‘get away from it all’ (but not too far from home) Valentine’s break.

‘Love is in the Solent air!’  Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Places to stay

Things to do

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Beat the gloom this Blue Monday with the perfect antidote to the post-Christmas season: a trip to the idyllic Isle of Wight with Wightlink.

Trade the January Blues for seaside views with Wightlink

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The-Garlic-Farm

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Delysia-Farm-Shop

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Brighstone-Village-Shop

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Food is never too far from our minds (and bellies) at this time of year. Warming, hearty comfort food and festive treats are top of the list. Thankfully, the Island is home to an array of artisan producers, makers, farmers and fishermen, all stocking our farm shops to the rafters with their goods.

Eat local this Christmas

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Whether it’s from our farms, in our restaurants or in the kitchens, there’s something about the Isle of Wight that results in food and drink of the highest quality.

Quirky places to eat on the Isle of Wight

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The-Garlic-Farm-entrance

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tea and cake at royal hotel ventnor

The Cow Co. Restaurant Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

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The West Wight Alpaca Farm, Wellow – Yarmouth

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Baywatch-on-the-Beach

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When you for a cycle ride on the Isle of Wight, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stop off and refuel. Cycling expert Tim Wiggins rounds up his favourite cafes.

Top cycling cafes on the Isle of Wight

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Crave (at The Ventnorian, 5 Spring Hill, Ventnor)

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Is an Isle of Wight summer holiday complete without an ice cream? With so many scrumptious, freshly made ice creams available, we round up some of our favourites.

Ice cream delights on the Isle of Wight

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Find travel inspiration, what’s on guides and things to on the Isle of Wight and across the south coast.

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Wightlink’s Isle of Wight blog

The real Isle of Wight

Fine dining on the Isle of Wight

The growing foodie scene on the Isle of Wight

Enjoy World Vegan Month on the Isle of Wight

Local Isle of Wight tipples

Places to eat with your pooch

Get your fill…

‘Love is in the Solent air!’ Enjoy a romantic break on the Isle of Wight with Wightlink

Trade the January Blues for seaside views with Wightlink

Eat local this Christmas

Quirky places to eat on the Isle of Wight

Top cycling cafés on the Isle of Wight

Ice cream delights on the Isle of Wight

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