ABOUT THE AREA

A Victorian town with a Mediteranean feel, Ventnor is one of the sunniest spots on the Island.  It is home to the famous botanical gardens, a sheltered beach and a selection of excellent bars and restaurants, not forgetting the best fish & chips on the Island!  The eclectic mix of shops in the town rounds off a popular Island holiday destination.

The beach is a mix of mainly sand and shingle set between steep zig zag hills leading off to St Lawrence on one side and Bonchurch on the other.  For the more adventurous there is the hidden gem of the beach at Steephill Cove for a delightful day out.

our recommendations

The Smoking Lobster, offers modern contemporary seafood/ pan Asian restaurant serving great cocktails right in the heart of Ventnor Bay.  The Spy Glass, thespyglass.com welcoming pub at the end of Ventnor beach. Masala Bay, Masala Bay is a family-run Indian restaurant and takeaway service https://masalabayventnor.co.uk/ on Pier Street. The Beach Shack, http://www.thebeachshack-steephillcove.co.uk/ offers an array of fabulous food. Freshly caught Ventnor Bay crab is among the delicious treats at this rustic Beach Shack. The Two Cooks https://www.facebook.com/twocooksventnor/ offers delicious full english breakfast brunch and afternoon tea.  The Red Chilli, http://redchilliventnor.co.uk/ a great indian takeaway on the High Street. Cantina is a café restaurant, bakery and kitchen in the heart of sunny Ventnor, one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known towns for eating out. cantinaventnor.co.uk. The Bonchurch Inn, authentic Italian cuisine. www.bonchurch-inn.co.uk

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