Island Life August/September 2018

The food guide
Food & Drink
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 seven
days a week, 9am - 5pm
every day. 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
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