Boat House Pub in Isle of Wight

This place is a real gem. Super location with great western Solent views, very warm welcome, flexibility on eg sandwich filling & very reasonable pricing. What's not to like! Adjacent parking & a very short walk to the Fort Victoria attractions. Several obviously regular locals there when we called. Dogs welcome.

Hidden Gem Found while exploring the island .Are going back for Brekkie on our last day . Went for coffee Ended up having bowl chips as well Friendly staff and the most dog friendly place we have been to Our 2 greyhounds loved the bowl of sausage treats ..Great value and atmoshphere .Licensed as well if you fancy a beer with your lunch .

Another lovely visit to the Boathouse. We sat in the garden and a very helpful mature gentleman who works there helped us by moving a table in the garden into the shade for us and our dogs. We had been earlier this summer and had a lovely time there sitting in their garden overlooking the sea, nice people, nice place and a real find.

Terrific views across the Solent with the New Forest opposite, we sat outside on one of the tables on the beach decking while our dog amused herself swimming. The owner was friendly and helpful as always. Excellent value.

Fabulous, would highly recommend, excellent staff, very friendly and welcoming, if you have a dog it is a great place Nothing to fault

Today I had an absolutely fantastic lunch me and the family come here regularly and it never disappoints. Food is very good and staff are all lovely.

Visited with another couple on a sunny late afternoon. There were no bar prices on display,I and a mate both had a good hunt around but found no prices....be warned. We took a punt and ordered a couple of local beers and small house wines. We needed a second mortgage to pay and couldn't believe what we'd just been told.It was a cafe after all. So queried the prices because they aren't visible anywhere. That's correct we got, £ 13 for two local weak beers, in a rustic cafe and without any table service. It had to be wrong, £12 for two small house wines served in warm glasses. Drew the line at that & asked for chilled glasses. We got a lot of huffing and puffing, rolling of eyes and loud sigh. Unpleasant service and unfriendly. We went outside with the drinks and sat on a wonky worn out old table. It was obvious very quickly that locals received a very different level of service etc than that of us tourists. It was a rip off but one that we definitely won't repeat. Bring your own chairs / drinks / snacks and save yourself a fortune. The view is free for anyone & everyone to enjoy!

After sunbathing/swimming along the beach for a while we decided to have lunch here on a table overlooking the sea. All food is on the blackboards inside and it was pretty busy for a Monday but didn't have to wait too long and all four lunches were excellent from the ribs to the fish and burgers. Decent drinks election too (bottles beers, ciders and spirits) and all staff were very helpful and friendly. Great spot we would definitely return to!

Ordered 2 salads and a pot of tea for 2. Took the tea to our table and waited an hour for our food. We asked for our money back because we hadn't been served which we got but were still charged £6 for the 2 cups of tea which was all the teapot held. The place was busy but most of the time it was selling ice creams. We had been recommended this place but we will never go again as we then had to find somewhere else .

Tasty hot chocolate & carrot/walnut cake on a blustery Sunday morning. Lovely outside seating area with views across the the sea and I was made to feel very welcome. It was nice to find it open despite it being November.

Absolutely fabulous place to visit for meal, for coffee and cake or just to meet the lovely people for a chat. They have a very varied menu from wonderful breakfasts, main meals, yummy desserts, sarnies, jackets and much more. Licensed. Food all fresh. The two girls work so hard ING with their family. Situated right on beach between yarmouth and Fort Victoria. Stunning situation. Very very dog friendly inside and out. Lovely light fire this time of year. Very prompt efficient service. Sunday roasts delicious. Really recommend

Lovely afternoon lunch on the Solent. Great food and lovely service, our dog received sausage and biscuits!! A passing seal joined us for lunch with a self caught, huge fish. Great ambience!

This place has a great atmosphere and is right on the beach with free parking---if you're quick. Always go there for breakfast as well as it's always very well cooked and presented.

Fried breakfast sausages under cooked pale raw , was unpleasant look terrible. Prices very expensive. Would not recommend.

Mega brekkie, excellently cooked, beautiful setting, and friendly staff ! What more can you ask ??!! Overall a great experience on this wonderful Island of ours. 10/10.

Best plentiful breakfast with good quality ingredients.lovely staff, very friendly and cheerful. Right by the sea, beautiful setting and frequented by lots of locals. Highly recommended.

£9.50 for a bacon baguette. Three rashers of bacon and a cheap white baguette nothing else. Very expensive and unappetising.

I've been about four times now. Most recently with all the family for a late breakfast. Lovely food. Cheerful people. View across the Solent- and they have a telescope! Outside seating, and, best of all, dog-friendly.

Walking stop over with my dogs Comfy surroundings great view Lively service Food cooked with care Even sausage for the dogs Thank you

Good food, amazing views, suggest trying the seafood basket! 5/5 Free Parking Friendly Staff Highly recommend.

Wonderful location on the beach, but the interior is sorrowfully shabby and unloved. And the music playing outdoors was far too loud, we couldn’t even hold a conversation. Such a shame.

Lovely place. The staff are really friendly and the food is nice a reasonably priced!! Great little spot for a bite to eat and a walk!

Very glad we came here for lunch, very welcoming and dog friendly .. in fact so dog friendly ours got its own sausage to have ! The food was lovely we had the tuna and cheese panini and 2 iced latte followed by a cream tea, lovely food and a brand new fresh bowl of water was even brought for our little dog! All this while looking out over the Solent couldn’t have asked for more go here for good food, relaxed atmosphere and great service.

Beautiful location - very accommodating for seating a family of ten. The food was tasty and very well prepared, the owners were very lovely an all round lovely experience. Definitely will be back!

Lovely, freshly cooked food and hot. Fabulous view and friendly staff. Perfect start to our holiday. P.S Very clean toilets.

Thoroughly recommend this spot for lunch. Right on the water, staff were so welcoming and enthusiastic, very dog friendly, and the food was fabulous!! If I lived nearby I'd choose this every time!

What a lovely place to come for a coffee and a bit of breakfast! Fabulous view, paddling and stone skimming for the kids and incredibly helpful staff. We will be back!

We visited for coffee and the staff were friendly and the coffe good with a light and fluffy teacake.

We found this superb little place on the way to Fort Victoria and it was brilliant. Parking a little limited but the food was all freshly prepared and as the weather was sunny you could sit on the beach, in the garden or inside. View...

A little gem of a place in a beautiful location with well priced, tasty food and drink. The owners are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. As locals, it is our go to place when in Yarmouth. Look forward to visiting again soon.

Went to have a coffee and light bite on a warm Monday morning, together with our dog. We sat outside in the garden, and had a lovely time. The two members of staff were so welcoming, hard working and pleasant, we will return, so much...

Visited with friends on a beautiful warm day. The views are fab, this place is right on the beach. Basic menu but plenty of choice I thought. I had a jacket potato which was excellent. Prices reasonable and the staff extremely hard working and welcoming...

A warm welcome, very friendly service and great food. Highly recommended! Enjoy the view food and drink!

I wouldn’t call this a pub. It’s a cafe with a bar. Food is panini or jackets or toasties. Four of us with hit drinks about £10 a head. Friendly staff great location to eat outside on the beach in the summer or the conservatory...

Stumbled across this gem while out for a drive. Located right on the beach in a quiet road near fort Victoria. We were greeted by the friendly host and showed to our table. We ordered a mixed sea food platter to share. The food was...

We have been here many times when visiting the Isle of Wight , the owners are always friendly , they produce good and well cooked food, never disappointed. They’ve certainly got it right, food, prices and atmosphere. What a fabulous location. Well done.

We stopped here for lunch, excellent service, very friendly atmosphere, with excellent food. Recommended

Very helpful and friendly staff, lovely location and a great place to eat following a walk through the woods along the coastal path. A particular favourite of our terrier after he was given his own sausage chopped up in a little bowl. Having found this...

What a wonderful little cafe- we’ve had the most amazing breakfast here. 10 of us, celebrated my husbands birthday and had such a lovely time, the lovely waitresses even had birthday cake to add to the celebration !! Will definitely be back

Lovely little cafe/bar plenty of outside space. Pebble beach very close to waters edge. Great for a stop just away from the main Yarmouth busyness. Would defiantly recommend.

We came here as it offered more selection than some of the competition closer to the parking area. Prices were reasonable, and although the menu was simple the food was actually very nice. There was plenty of outdoor space to eat, and the staff were meticulous on their approach to social distancing, PPE, and in the general set up when ordering. Above all, I found the staff so friendly, and they really went over and above on their customer service.

My girlfriend and I came here on a lunch date and we absolutely loved it.Excellent food and not bad prices followed by lovely views.The staff are very friendly and catered to our needs without any problems.Will highly recommend this place to friends and family and 110% will be coming back.

Simple menu (paninis/baguettes) etc but all done well and coped happily with requests to adjust ingredients. Ideal for relaxed beach lunch.

Unpretentious and popular little spot for breakfast/brunch. We visited 3 times over the course of a week and the food and service were consistently good. Great views, friendly staff, we will definitely be back!

We called in as a family of 5 and the grand parents were feeling the cold so they set a table inside for us. Food and drinks were lovely and staff were friendly and helpful- thanks

We stayed in the apartments at the Boathouse and this little haven next door is wonderful. We had a delicious scampi meal on the first night. A regular morning coffee often accompanied by some delicious cake, which also came with a welcome sausage for our dog, Bailey. Lisa & Hayley were so friendly and very welcoming, if you come to along this stretch of coast, which I highly recommend you do, this is a great place to stop, relax and enjoy some local cuisine.

The food was fine and the location fabulous. The service could have been better though. The pub was very quiet as it was a Tuesday so no reason for service not to be 100%

We arrived soaked through and freezing cold to friendly welcome and a log burning fire. We sat on a table with a fantastic view over the beach and sea. The hot chocolates were great as were the bowls of chips! There looked like there was a good selection on the menu.

We were larking about looking for somewhere to stop that didn't charge us for parking the car there (like the Waterfront) when we happened upon this little spot up by the sea. With a log burner nestled in the corner and a conservatory overlooking the sea, there were extensive menus on the wall offering a plethora of things from paninis to hot offerings and is licenced too. Opens out to a gravel beach and has access for the wobblers who can't do the steps to get in & free WiFi for those that can't live without. You can pay on card or cash & we felt very welcome. Fully recommend coming here.#travelDave

Visited here as the Sunday roast carvery was highly recommended and not disappointed. Choice of turkey or beef. Plenty of veg choices including cauliflower cheese as well as roast potatoes. All washed down with 2 pints of lovely local brew Ale of Wight. We didn't book but got a table albeit outside which we actually preferred as you sat almost on the beach with amazing view of the Solent. Probably best to book to avoid disappointment as carvery extremely popular.The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch up to 5pm.

Only found this last year and plan to come again each future holiday. Food is tasty and very fresh, staff very friendly and patio adjoins the shingle beach. Perfect on a hot day, unfortunately we didn’t have one!

We stopped off here while visiting Fort Victoria for a bit of lunch. Menu was really varied and we went for paninis and baguettes and enjoyed them outside. Food was made fresh and was really tasty, really hit the spot! Service was perfect. Also very dog friendly, ours was lucky and got given some little treats which he loved! A lovely little find on the beach

I found this place after looking on TripAdvisor for our summer hols in the IOW. Wow, what a fabulous place with the most tranquil views! We stopped for a beer whilst our children had ice creams (13, 10 & 7). We realised after taking a stroll along the waters edge that we came to Fort Victoria 9 years ago!

Wanted somewhere for a cuppa with my elderly parents and found this place. It was only 20 minutes before closing but we were made to feel so welcome. We sat in the conservatory area where we could look out over The Solent and watch the ferry. Our drinks were brought to us by such a lovely lady. Some people were eating and the food looked very good - there is quite a bit of seating outside too. Would recommend.

Been here several times and the menu and service is personal and good. They always try to please and are really friendly and helpful. It is normally busy which is always good sign so probably wise to book. Really worth a visit.

As the title says I had a good Breakfast in the Boat House, and to sit outside in the Sun overlooking the Solent was an added benefit.I had their ‘Large Breakfast’ which was the usual two of everything but for some bizarre reason only one Egg. Everything else was fine but the Breakfast together with a hot drink came to over £11, which I thought was a shade expensive for what we had. All in all a pleasant Breakfast and a good time had, and well worth visiting again.

We came across the Boat House by chance, although had heard about it, stopped off for lunch and we were not disappointed, sat on the beach having lunch it was stunning. Lovely staff, food was extremely good, surroundings overlooking the sea, and its dog friendly, we will be back with our four legged friends.

We was recommend to go the The Boat House by our friend, we was greeted with such a friendly welcome, staff polite & helpful. The food was amazing & the prices are good too. We sat having our lunch looking out to sea in beautiful weather. This pub is dog friendly as well.

Very busy but very good food and friendly staff need to book as otherwise won't get in views over the Solent amazing we caught the Lymington to Yarmouth ferry and walked there very pleasant

I highly recommend visiting this little cafe, it has a perfect location and most importantly hardworking and wonderful staff whose attention to detail is second to none. Thank you for looking after us!

You probably wouldn’t know this was here unless you were to walk past it. Great views, right on the beach and we’ve had friendly helpful service on the four or five occasions we’ve visited. Food has always been better than we’d have expected from the outward appearance. Seating both indoors and outside.

We went there 21.5.19 as we were strolling through Victoria Country Park and we were not disappointed. You can’t go wrong with jacket potato and chilli: their service was friendly ad portions generous. The Chicken stack special was good too, and ice creams to take away as we walked on were exactly what we wanted. The fact that the views are to die for (you can actually sit on a picnic bench on the beach) make it all really worth the trip so we hope to return for more food soon!

The Boat House has been neighbours to Fred my dog & I for a week. They have been brilliant with the both of us.

Lovely establishment excellent staff and great customer services would highly recommended and great value for money

Always a favourite place of mine to visit when on the island. The views are wonderful, food wholesome and staff even better. We always plan a walk with dogs to end there at lunchtime and never had less than excellnet food, wine and service. Great value too!

We had the Carvery,Beef was great,new potatoes hardish.Waited a long time for our drinks after ordering.Waitress did not know what beers they had.

Staying nearby we called in to the Boat Hose for a cup of tea (and piece of cake)! The owner was very friendly. When we found that they served cooked breakfast we said we would come back on Sunday morning, which was would have been OK only we were told that as they serve a full Sunday roast carvery they stop serving breakfast earlier. So we had a light self made breakfast and went for the carvery. The food was fresh and cooked well and the meat, a choice of beef or pork was delicious.

Bit of a late review but really this place needs a little more recognition. It must surely have one of the loveliest locations of any dining establishment on the island. I had a delicious veggie breakfast here which I enjoyed as much as the view from my table!

This is a lovely cafe virtually on the beach and overlooking the sea. Staff are friendly and helpful and the coffee and ice cream are good. Have yet to eat here.

Came here due to Tripadvisor reviews after a lovely walk round Fort Victoria. Great food, really lovely friendly service

We often pop in here as it is a real little gem.

We visit the boathouse for coffee on a regular basis. The coffee is good and the view over the Solent to the New Forest is exceptional.

We found the boat house on trip advisor, we had breakfast here twice during our weeks stay on the island

I don't like queueing for my food. Booked, we sat for half an hour after the booked time (to avoid the queue), but walk-ins meant the queue never got less than 13. Sorry, that reminds me of a canteen. Shame 'cos the food is worth waiting for. Also, no real ale on tap, just bottles of stuff. So sad, as lovely owners, lovely spot and great food.

Here you will have the best welcome, and delicious food, perfectly placed right by the water. During our week on the island we came here for Sunday carvery- very good, also breakfast, afternoon tea and coffee. Staying nearby, the Boat House was an absolute gem. Our dog was also made most welcome- on our last visit he was given his own takeaway! This has never happened anywhere else.

Nestled on the coast of the solent just off the coastal path and directly on the shingle beach. This lovely & very friendly cafe/pub has been a gem for us, staying nearby we've popped in a few times for breakfasts or afternoon tea. Very friendly, very welcoming even with my rambunctious children. Service was superb each time. We never had the chance to try the Sunday roast as.it was booked out, but I think that says something. Worth popping in if you're in the Yarmouth or Fort Victoria area on the isle of Wight. Great food, superb views across to Hurst Spit & Lymington (weather visibility permitting)

Good welcoming cafe with great views. Excellent mussels and chips washed down with a tasty milkshake. Log fire for the chilly days.

We had a lovely, freshly cooked breakfast before setting off on the ferry home. The small breakfast was plenty and kept us going all day, and it was all hot. We were made to feel very welcome. The place was clean and bright with a relaxing view across the sea, and we could even take the dog in with us. We will be back again. Thanks

Bardzo ładne wnętrze, ciekawe menu z niewygórowanymi cenami i smaczne jedzenie. Do tego przemiła obsługa i cudowna lokalizacja sprawia, że do tego miejsca można wracać każdego dnia! Już dawno nie czułam tak wspaniałego klimatu jeżeli chodzi o angielskie restauracje. Ta jest zdecydowanie najlepsza na Isle of Wight :)

This was right next door to the apartment we stayed in. Run by 2 lovely sisters Hayley & Lisa who look after their customers well. They remember returning holidaymakers to the apartments. Had a lunch snack, and a good breakfast on our last day

We went for breakfast here after not being able to get in Off The Rails because of no parking. We're so glad we did! Had a small full English and scrambled eggs on toast. We all thought the food was beautifully cooked. And we sat outside looking at the wonderful sea views and enjoying the sun. The staff were friendly and even brought treats out for our dog. This little visit was a real highlight of our stay.

The good things about the Boat House are its location right by the Solent with great views across to the Lymington area, and its crab sandwiches. But on they day we were there service was painfully slow. But it may have been an off-day. Well worth visiting for the views alone.

Had a lovely lunch with friends at the Boat House ,with views out to sea .Then sat outside and was serenaded by lady next door with a harp a perfect summer afternoon

I have often stopped here for a drink when walking between Yarmouth & Fort Victoria. Great location to sit & watch the activity on the Solent.

Sunday Roast very good with generous portions of meat ( usually 2 different kinds) and help yourself to a great choice of vegetables.

This is a great little place; it does serve drink, though its more of a 'beach bistro' than a pub really.

Encantador por dentro, comida fuera y encantadoras.

Llegamos a otras palabras el año pasado en el boathouse y cada vez es nuestra primera parada desde el puerto de ferry yarmouth. Usted puede incluso tomar el desayuno en la playa, lo cual es una ventaja, el personal fantástico, ambiente agradable.

Fuimos a 2 lugares en 2 días. La langosta barco impactó este pub. Sólo un tipo de conjuntos. Está bien para los turistas que no saben todo lo que el Cabo y Massachusetts tiene para ofrecer. Esto sería en el fondo de nuestra lista.

Apart from the magnificent views, our Roast Beef Sunday Lunch was blessed with an array of fresh vegetables and traditional roast potatoes. Very fair price and great quality. Views, Quality, Family Business giving great service.

What a fantastic place! After a very hot walk from Yarmouth Village we found The Boat House and what a find! Charming café/pub right on the beachfront with trees in the garden for shade. Excellent food served by Lisa's sister, nothing was too much trouble.

We had walked past the Boat House several times on our recent trips to the Isle of Wight, and finally went down there this week for the first time.Of course, the location speaks for itself - right on the sea front, either seating on the beach or on raised decking. Often the case with these places is that the location is so good that the food and service aren't the best because people keep coming back for the views anyway. However, this is not the case here.The food was really tasty with generous portions (and they went out of their way to provide something for my son that wasn't on the menu and making it seem like no trouble), so the reason we kept coming back really was the staff. All of the staff we met were so friendly, even on busier days - they took the time to pay a lot of attention to both my son and my mum's dog, so everyone was happy!!!!We were also really impressed that they remembered us... although it was only a couple of days since we had last been in, they must get a lot of passing trade, but they even remembered specific drink orders which were out of the ordinary.A real gem - a lovely friendly family run business that is a real rarity these days.

Great carvery-style Sunday lunch, just like homemade but without the washing up. Friendly, good value.

The best ham, egg and chips I've had for a long time. Home made quiche was really good too. Very friendly service.

Visited the Boathouse on Easter Monday. Service was slow even though it was quiet and food was disappointing. I ordered Ham, Egg and Chips and was shocked when it was delivered with 4 slices of processed plastic looking ham. I was expecting I nice piece of gammon or some home cooked ham. The Boathouse is in a beautiful location and staff are friendly.

A wonderfully welcoming, relaxing and friendly place with great food and service - fatastic view. We watched the tides come in and the ships go by...

Really friendly staff, lovely fresh Sunday roast, homecooked with a huge choice of fresh veg. The cook checked my meal was hot enough ( it was a carvery set up) generally felt very welcome - this was extended to the dog I had with me , who was given some scraps from the roast joint ! Lovely view over the sea and very reasonably priced food. Will definitely be back !

Absolutely delicious! Best roast in isle of Wight. Lovely beef and Turkey today and so many different fresh vegetables - carrots, cabbage, Swede, cauliflower cheese, broccoli, peas, roast potatoes - all fresh and beautifully cooked. Lovely staff. Need to book as so popular.beautiful setting on water edge. Licensed. Really worth a visit

Came down to have breakfast & watch the speedboats. Very impressed with the breakfast excellent value for money. Staff very hospitable & welcoming. Definitely will come back again .

My husband had a £10 'boathouse burger'. It came with some oven chips from frozen and tasted like a burger van burger. My daughter had a kid's chicken burger - £5.95. It was a bap with a reconstituted 'chicken' burger that would have had no more than 40% chicken meat, probably costing 10p or less to buy. Same sad chips, not a shadow of salad in sight. I had a panini with bacon, brie and mushroom. It was fine. I guess not much could go wrong there. Only less than half of the panini had mushrooms in though.I guess we paid for the location.