The Highdown Inn and B&B is a beautiful example of a traditional country pub, set in outstanding natural Isle of Wight surroundings, and complimented by a rich history across the West of the Isle of Wight. As one of the best rated pubs on the Isle of Wight, we are well known for our charm, charisma and idyllic positioning which certainly makes your visit one to be remembered.
Socialize with the locals in our friendly bar, whilst selecting your meal from from our daily blackboard specials, or take a seat in our newly refurbished restaurant. We are noted for our delicious and locally sourced seafood and shellfish, and why not compliment your meal with a wine from our extensive wine list, or perhaps a cold beer or real ale from our award winning selection.
Socialize with the locals in our friendly bar, whilst selecting your meal from from our daily blackboard specials, or take a seat in our newly refurbished restaurant. We are noted for our delicious and locally sourced seafood and shellfish, and why not compliment your meal with a wine from our extensive wine list, or perhaps a cold beer or real ale from our award winning selection.
Services
In each room you'll find tea and coffee making facilities, fresh towels & dressing gowns, a hairdryer, a television and WiFi available. We have two double rooms with ensuites and one twin room with a separate bathroom. All rooms are available from 30 per night per person. Special rates for 3 nights or more are available and special weekly rates are available on request.
We run a selection of daily specials including seasonal local game and seafood. We use the freshest finest ingredients, locally caught shellfish and seafood and local produce to present a menu that has unrivalled reputation, outstanding value and mouth watering quality. Our Seafood Platters are our speciality, including freshly caught local crab and lobster, prawns, crayfish and smoked mackerel and halibut.
Our Tennyson Tea Rooms are open all day. Our Tea Rooms have a fabulous selection of speciality loose-teas to choose from, which can be enjoyed with two-tier tray of sumptuous home-made treats. The Rooms overlook the vibrant surrounding fields which are complimented with any weather, even the rain! We offer Cream Teas for those with a sweet tooth - with plain or fruit scones to choose from with clotted cream and Karen's home-made preserve.
Reviews (11)
Robert Holyoake
Jan 08, 2022
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Sandy Capon
Dec 26, 2021
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Graham McNeilly
Sep 28, 2021
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We went for lunch in the middle of a day’s walking along the coast. First of all, the real ale selection is excellent. We sat in the new covered area in the garden. It has comfortable chairs and tables worth of a classy restaurant. The food is very good but quite expensive. My Goan fish curry cost £21, restaurant price, but was good value. My only whinge is that the Wi-fi does not reach the garden, in fact I couldn’t get a signal anywhere outside. Disappointing, but I would still recommend for the food, drink, service and ambience.
Frederique Orgill
Sep 23, 2021
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Lovely pub, amazing food and service. You need to book. We saw they did a seafood platter which needed to be pre ordered but the waitress kindly enquired in the kitchen to see if we could get one and they were able to accommodate us. You can't quite see on the picture but there was crab, crayfish, prawns, lobster, mussels, anchovies, different flavoured mayonnaise, bread and butter and Marie Rose sauce, crudités, I am probably missing some others... There's a play area for children and a lovely outside eating area too.
Anant Mathur
Sep 10, 2021
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Jon Cass
Sep 10, 2021
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Perfect place to eat quality food in an perfect location.
Easy access to gorgeous walks , plus a fab quality camp site opposite.
The staff are really helpful and lovely to chat and answer any questions about the area.
The building maybe small, but the outside is big and comfortable.
Definitely put this place on your radar to stop and eat.
Highly recommend coffee and walnut cake , perfect mid walk booster.
Easy access to gorgeous walks , plus a fab quality camp site opposite.
The staff are really helpful and lovely to chat and answer any questions about the area.
The building maybe small, but the outside is big and comfortable.
Definitely put this place on your radar to stop and eat.
Highly recommend coffee and walnut cake , perfect mid walk booster.
G. L. Wall
Sep 09, 2021
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Mike Beck
Aug 25, 2021
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Megan Carter
Aug 14, 2021
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Caroline Sky
Jul 09, 2021
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Had a nice drink here. Barmaid didn't have a good knowledge of the real ales being sold. The one I tried was from North Wales and has travelled well!
The restaurant/garden was busy despite it being a mid week evening and unfortunately because I hadn't booked they could even fit in one extra person. A pity as the menu looked good and one of the locals told me how good the food is, although a bit pricey, but most places are on the Isle of Wight because of the tourists.
If I had eaten here and the food was as good as I am led to believe, I may have given the pub an extra star. I recommend you book
The restaurant/garden was busy despite it being a mid week evening and unfortunately because I hadn't booked they could even fit in one extra person. A pity as the menu looked good and one of the locals told me how good the food is, although a bit pricey, but most places are on the Isle of Wight because of the tourists.
If I had eaten here and the food was as good as I am led to believe, I may have given the pub an extra star. I recommend you book
Dick M.
Apr 10, 2018
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Well worth seeking out! - We were recommended to the Highdown Inn by the staff at Alum Bay Glass. Weren't we glad we followed their advice. We ordered half pints of prawns and they were the most tasty prawns we have ever had! Public an & staff were very attentive & friendly. Good atmosphere of a 'local's pub'. Separate restaurant & tea room. Outside seating. Dogs welcome. The other dishes we saw served looked delicious.
