Guidebook for Cowes and the Isle of Wight
Places to Eat
These are some of our favourite spots to eat and some which have come recommended to us. Please visit their websites to find out more.
Consistently dependable - Very good food, attentive service from the start, lovely atmosphere and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The Coast Bar & Dining Room
14-15 Shooters HillConsistently dependable - Very good food, attentive service from the start, lovely atmosphere and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Great setting with a terrace looking out to sea and very good food. Service can sometimes be a bit slow during peak hours.
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The George Hotel
Quay StreetGreat setting with a terrace looking out to sea and very good food. Service can sometimes be a bit slow during peak hours.
Absolutely outstanding food, a great vibe and super service. We highly recommend a meal out here.
Smoking Lobster Cowes
Absolutely outstanding food, a great vibe and super service. We highly recommend a meal out here.
A great special occasion restaurants with stunning views, very good food (not cheap!), a great buzz - be sure to book well ahead as very difficult to get a last-minute booking during peak season.
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The Hut
Colwell Chine RoadA great special occasion restaurants with stunning views, very good food (not cheap!), a great buzz - be sure to book well ahead as very difficult to get a last-minute booking during peak season.
The Nook
Newly opened in February 2024, taking the place of the old Mojac's Restaurant.
The restaurant has already been recommended by MICHELIN in the 2024 guide. Mediterranean influences and seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced seafood and freshly made pasta. You can enjoy lunch and dinner in the restaurant, bar, and on the terrace.
Opening Times
Friday and Saturday
Lunch 12 - 2:30pm
Dinner 6 - 9:30pm
Sunday
Lunch 12 - 5:00pm
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, i-Germany
The restaurant has already been recommended by MICHELIN in the 2024 guide. Mediterranean influences and seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced seafood and freshly made pasta. You can enjoy lunch and dinner in the restaurant, bar, and on the terrace.
Opening Times
Friday and Saturday
Lunch 12 - 2:30pm
Dinner 6 - 9:30pm
Sunday
Lunch 12 - 5:00pm
Spice Central
107 High StDelicious, genuine cooking from India in the heart of Cowes.
Call It What You Want
11 High StCreole Cajun cuisine - is very highly rated for food, service and atmosphere.
Excellent reviews online for this modern contemporary restaurant on the High Street - it has a sister restaurant in Ryde too. Awarded 2 AA rosettes.
Heron Cowes
Excellent reviews online for this modern contemporary restaurant on the High Street - it has a sister restaurant in Ryde too. Awarded 2 AA rosettes.
Very good hot stone steakhouse in Yarmouth. Offers a bottomless brunch too and live music once a month.
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On The Rocks
Bridge RoadVery good hot stone steakhouse in Yarmouth. Offers a bottomless brunch too and live music once a month.
Sightseeing
Iconic landmark which can be seen either by boat or from land. We like to walk the Tennyson Downs and reach here on foot.
The Needles Lighthouse
Iconic landmark which can be seen either by boat or from land. We like to walk the Tennyson Downs and reach here on foot.
Food Shopping and Groceries
Handy supermarket on the High Street.
Opening times
Monday to Saturday 7am to 10pm
Sunday 10:30am to 4:40pm
Bank Holidays 8am to 8pm
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Sainsbury's
129-130 High StHandy supermarket on the High Street.
Opening times
Monday to Saturday 7am to 10pm
Sunday 10:30am to 4:40pm
Bank Holidays 8am to 8pm
An excellent selection of more upmarket food, wines, snacks, etc.
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 08:30-20:00
Sunday 10:00-16:00
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M&S Cowes Simply Food
Terminus RoadAn excellent selection of more upmarket food, wines, snacks, etc.
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 08:30-20:00
Sunday 10:00-16:00
A traditional artisan bakery using only the finest ingredients. Opening Times Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday & Monday CLOSED
The Lost Mill Bakery
A traditional artisan bakery using only the finest ingredients. Opening Times Tuesday - Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday & Monday CLOSED
Entertainment & Activities
Wight Karting
Brading RoadArts & Culture
Osborne House Osborne House Estate
The Great Outdoors - Walking and Cycling
The Isle of Wight is riddled with spectacular views and nature, accessible via some of the 500 miles of award-winning footpaths, bridleways and tracks throughout the landscape.
Very Scenic Hike - An invigorating downland walk, with a splendid view of the iconic Needles, a 19th-century fort, a Cold War rocket test site and a monument to a Victorian poet laureate.
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Tennyson Trail
Very Scenic Hike - An invigorating downland walk, with a splendid view of the iconic Needles, a 19th-century fort, a Cold War rocket test site and a monument to a Victorian poet laureate.
Getting Around
Wightlink Ferries
Gunwharf RoadFerry Transport
Red Funnel Ferries
Town QuayFerry Transport