Carvery Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Excellent food and great service from all the staff especially Leanne from the bar. Staff friendly.

It's lucky we had a look at the food before we paid at the bar.... omg it was dreadful all dried up and burnt, no wonder it was empty in there !!

Checked with the Manager earlier on in the day, he said just turn up & I will get you in. Sure enough he did. When we got there they had just had a massive downpour & the cellar was flooded, so only bottled drinks were available. Ordered a Carvery, great food, all well cooked, you could put as much on your plate if you wanted. Good value for money.

Really bland and basic carvery not worth the price. No atmosphere. Staff rude and not appreciative of custom. Don't bother visiting.

We popped in here one evening by chance and just got served as there was a coach party that came in 10 minutes later. We made a great choice, we had the carvery, the food was perfect, the beef was excellent as was the rest of the meal, the stuffing was especially excellent as it contained sausage and bacon. The chef was entertainment all by himself, so funny and friendly, really refreshing. He was especially sympathetic towards vegetarian dishes. Great meal just a shame we were only there for 6 days else we would definately have gone back.

Walking by and saw carvery advertised on board at front door. There was a coach load in before us but managed to get a table for two. Lots of meat carved for us and able to choose vegetables. Good value and tasty.

I’d booked a table two weeks in advance as we were arriving on holiday that day and I wasn’t sure if we would get in due to Covid without a booking. We arrived just before our booking time and was told there would be a delay so to go to the bar and get a drink and we would be called. The tables were sticky as was the floor. We waited until 30 minutes after our booking time and as we’d been ignored, we asked how much longer it would be and was told another 25-30 more minutes. That’s when we left. We went to Thai Mukta just along the road and got perfect service and outstanding food. I’ve rated the food as average as it’s unfair to rate it anything else as we didn’t try it.

This place is to much up its own!!!!!!! we asked if they were participating in the eat out to help out scheme and apparently they don’t need to! why not help the public as it makes no difference to them? Appalling! will never go there again and hope they fail

We stayed here for a few days and the food was excellent , the carvery was cooked to perfection in every way and would definitely recommend it to anyone.

The food was excellent. The only criticism was that the yorkshire pud was too big and not very warm. Otherwise excellent.

Great value for money, wonderful carvery with lovely fresh veggies and great staff. Would definitely recommend and return.

Meat over cooked tough I really am considering going vegetarian after that experience staff lovely although food poor pudding a pound extra although came from Iceland where I could buy the whole cake not just a quarter feel really sad as I go out to have a good meal not a poor one the lively chap on the carvery really needs a lesson on cutting poor cuts of meat do it thinly and go across the grain I could leather my shoe with that joint

Arrived half an hour before the car very finished so we’re the only ones in the restaurant. The decor is basic, the staff friendly, the food choice limited but it filled a gap.The lounge is an odd mix of furniture and decor...it’s not for me.

We arrived rather dazed in the Old Village from a long afternoon walk, and immediately saw the blackboards outside advertising the carvery. In through the door and straight down to the dining room at the back, which was half full with a coach party, but not particularly noisy. I had the system explained to me by the lady serving meat: you pay at the neighbouring bar for a ticket, then go back to her and exchange the ticket for a plate on which she will carve you one or two of the three meats available, in our case beef, turkey and gammon, then you help yourself to veg. We had turkey and gammon, and gammon. The meat was good quality and plentiful. There was a good choice of veg, which was hot and fully-cooked. The gravy was rather sweet, clearly an onion gravy, but too sugary for me personally. The room was like most dining rooms in large hotels, but with few staff who often were passing by on the way to or from the kitchen or doubling at the bar. The neighbouring bar had an open fire, which was warm and cosy from where we sitting. Dinner was good; filling and very welcome in our tired state. Drinks were bought from the bar by the carvery, but some had to be served from the bar in the neighbouring room, so staff had to go and bring them to you, done fairly quickly. Puddings were at an extra charge: a choice of fruit cocktail, an egg custard, slices of lemon meringue pie, strawberry cheesecake, or a kind of caramel profiterole pie, taken from a refrigerated counter. Here the quality drops off: a very similar experience can be obtained from a trip to a supermarket freezer. Pouring cream was available in a jug. There may have been other options, as we were a little behind most of the coach party. If you want a carvery/roast dinner in Shanklin, this is the place to go, but we didn't go back during our week's stay,

Whilst on holiday in Shanklin we called in on speck at the Holliers having seen the carvery sign on a board outside.We could not have made a better choice for there was a good selection of both meats and vegetables available in the hotel restaurant,also a good choice of drinks all served by the friendly staff.As it is a hotel there are limited tables available for none residents so it would be advisable to book to avoid disappointment.There is limited parking at the hotel but it is only a short walk from the large carpark in the Old Village which is free after 6pm.

We were on a coach trip so quite a few of us at meal times and as we were say in the older age bracket and it was carvery it was at the pace of the fittest or slowest, that said I have to say that we could not fault the food three different meats and lots of veg which was varied each night, I chose the beef and gammon, the beef was beautiful, moist tasty and very tender very enjoyable and as we are hoping to visit next year are looking forward to the carvery again.

We recently were staying in Shanklin for a few days on the Sunday we wanted a traditional Sunday roast it was early evening & most restaurants had stopped serving roasts we were told about the carvery so decided to give it a try so glad we did the roast was lovely plenty of meat & loads of veg left all fresh & hot we also had a dessert it was very good value for the money definitely made our Sunday thank you

I have to say this place hit the spot, the service was great it was nice and clean so well done guys we will be back with more of our family members

My partner and I were visiting the island for the weekend and fancied a carvery on Sunday.

Are here during our stay in Shankli n and can recommend the carvery The meat was melt in the mouth and good selection of veg ,potatoes etc and everything was piping hot.we didn't have a dessert as we were too full!

Although the restaurant looked "tired" at the end of a sunday afternoon and it was quite empty at 5pm, the meat and vegetables at this carvery were cooked well and the whole meal was very good value.Disappointing that we didn't discover this at the beginning of our stay as the front entrance isn't at all welcoming, it is dark and dirty and doesn't show clearly what the prices are and there are 2 types of restaurant.

We decided to go for a carvery on the Sunday while we was in the Isle of Wight.

Visited the other Sunday evening.

The food is cooked to perfection and very tasty, all meat is very tender and good sized portions given.

We had one of the worst meals in Shanklin in The Crab we looked at The menu at The Colliers a couple said who were coming out it is very good and we decided to go next night as we fancied fresh veg were not disappointed there a good selection veg and meat beef gammon pork turkey great value for money £9-95 & £8-95 Senior

cheap meats, lack of veg (no mash or stuffing), runny gravy, expensive drinks, avoid at all costs, poor selection of desserts!

Staying at the hotel so used the car very every evening. Good choice of meat, veg and sweets. Staff very helpful.

We arrived at the end of a busy Sunday lunchtime to very friendly staff. Food as you would expect for this type of place. Very limited parking on site, but a car park across the road costs £3 for 2 hours.

Brilliant carvery - excellent value for money in Shanklin and available in the evening. What more can you ask for

really good value for money. Choice of 2 out of 3 meats and plenty of it. Decor a bit dated but clean and tidy. Staff pleasant and helpful.

Went here for a Sunday roast during a recent trip to the IOW. I really enjoyed my turkey but my partner wasn’t as keen on his beef. Great value and good selection of vegetables. Young staff were very friendly and helpful. Venue had a slight holiday camp feel to it and looked rather tired. Definitely recommend for a cheap tasty dinner though.

Hot, well cooked (no mushy veg!) Good choice, would recommend & return. Lots of choice, they offered me a vegetarian option but I was happy to enjoy the veggies.

This was a carvery but was not impressed with the food. There was not a lot of choice in the vegetable side as to some carverys we have had. The desserts did not look appetising so we didn’t bother having one

Very reasonably priced so no wonder it is busy. Food was of an excellent quality. Choice of meat with a huge selection of various veg. Large Yorkshire puddings and the gravy was perfect. Staff were very accommodating on a rainy Sunday when we arrived late afternoon/early evening.

Great family run business with all staff very friendly and attentive. I go every year on August Bank Holiday weekend and they are always pleased to see me

We had an amazing sunday lunch here recently. The server was really friendly and pleasant despite the fact that it was a hot day and he was serving hot food. The portions were very filling, the choice of vegetables was more than adequate. You could add a desert for £1 extra per person for a choice of cheesecake, victoria sponge, eclair. Might have needed an extra pair of hands in the bar though. Fantastic well worth a visit

Nos alojamos en el hotel, así que aprovechamos de holliers al asador que ofrecía la ternera o pavo con todas las trimings. Para una libra extra, usted puede tener el desierto, pero sólo una mente!

Buscando una cena y noté Holliers estaban ofreciendo una parrilla, que siempre nos gusta. La carne era abundante, las verduras bien preparado y nos personal cuando nos instalamos en su barra delantera para ver algún espectáculo genial. Revisado por separado.

Visitado recientemente por un asador, excelente comida, excelente relación calidad-precio y el personal encantador. También una buena ubicación para llamar por una cerveza también tienen algo de entretenimiento por las noches de vez en cuando.

Visitamos aquí asadas 4 adultos y 2 niños. La comida era terrible patatas asadas estaban negras y goteo con grasa se notaba que había sido recalentados como nada, en medio de ellos. La carne ni siquiera se podía cortar. Sólo había 3 verduras diferentes para elegir, no hace falta decir que es dinero ya casi no comieron nada definitivamente no volver

La carne estaba deliciosa, con una gran variedad de verduras, puré de papas, asado y relleno era increíble con bacon y salchichas. Salsa era tan bueno! Los postres sólo cuesta 1

We had an evening Sunday meal at the carvery which had been recommended to us by a local restaurant (which unfortunately was closed for evening meals). The food at The Carvery was lukewarm/cold but was thankfully reheated in a microwave for us. Whilst it was towards the end of the servery, the meal was a great disappointment: tough beef, soggy vegetables and accompaniments. The saving grace was the friendliness of the staff!

Great choice of meats, variety of vegetables.Large slection of desserts.Staff very pleasant and on hand to help.

We went in here for the Carvery. It was excellent and very good value for money. Very good service and friendly. After our meal we went into the Piano bar where they had entertainment which was very good

Having spent over an hour looking for two different Carvery's that actually were either closed or shut for refurbs, we stumbled across this place on the way backWhat a result that was !Food was hot and tasty, the portions were very good, and the service was great. Sometimes carveries skimp on the meat, but not this place, and it tasted wonderfulHighly recommended

Excellent food and lots to choose from the meat was lovely and tender and the vegetables were nice and fresh would not hesitate in going back 10 out of 10

No need to come out still hungry, I had pork and it was very tasty, plenty of choice of veg and a sweet for a £1.

The meat was amazing, fresh hot and tender with choice of beef turkey and pork. The accompaniments also were tasty and fresh, and constantly restocked. There was lots of choice, plenty to eat and they also have a wide variety of desserts for just £1! When I was going along the line I did feel that the roasts were a bit underroasted for my tastes, and then *poof* out of the kitchen came a container of fresh, hot, very crispy roasties! Result! The carvery was £8.95 and £3.50 for wee ones, and I felt it was totally worth the price. If I had to nitpick I'd say that only being able to have 2/3 meats is a bit silly, why not just give you slightly less meat but let you have all three? That aside, I cannot fault The Holliers carvery, and will definitely return soon!!

This place doesn't pack any thrills but if you just need a good filling meal with fast service it's ideal. £8.50 gets you a huge portion of meat and then help yourself to veg and potatoes. Nice gravy as well. Probably the best value meal in the village .

Stayed with mum 8th Aug to 12th Aug. Lovely welcome pleased with hotel very quaint. If you want modern don't go. If you want to get away from it all book it. Great location to shops and restaurants and tea rooms. We had a lovely corner room therefore nice big room. Tv was small but didn't come away to really watch it. Cases were taken to room as no lift. Breakfast was good help yourself something for everyone. Carvery really good value they do a child's portion too. Even takeaway!!. Staff fantastic very helpful. Would go back again

Lovely weekend at Holliers Hotel, the Carvery is very tasty and they do a "take-away" service if you are staying close by and want to try the Carvery

Quite affordable, very tasty roast meal. It also offers a good view of a river(?) lined with boats. This place seems to be popular with the locals, and is family-friendly.

Nice carvery we also do a take away carvery for £5.95 so you can even take it to the beach with you. Children only £3.50 amazing value

Visited today and noticed the lack of parking with one side saying coach only. As no coach was there we asked could we park anywhere and told yes, did so and when a coach arrived there was much to do and raised voices about people moving their cars! In the end only our car and not even the other car with our party needed moved. 1 female member of staff even shouted across the bar "turn it off please, I need to go out to sort out this old woman,". My mother in law is very slightly for her age thank you. On presenting to the carvery, we were asked for our tickets, we were not given any, just receipts! The food was generous portions for the meat and the stuffing was lovely but average in every other way I'm afraid.

Food was very nice and hot,Plenty of meat was given with a choice of 3 meats we will be back again for sure.

Excellent food with a good choice of meats and vegetables, staff were very helpful and obliging, nothing was too much trouble, good value for money

Visited Carvery Wednesday very committed staff Food excellentCarvary plenty of it wish I ha found earlier in vistert

Have been here before and its ideal as a base for economy break you don't usually get a pool and jacuzzi for this price!!

excellent value for money well cooked, a lot of choice, no waiting walk in and enjoy, you wont regret it,

Brilliant hot food and plenty of it and tasted just like you wanted it too.We were served by the owners wife and she was really friendlyAnd helpful. We will definitely be going back, but could do with someHeating on but not a deal breaker.

Lovely carvery all cooked fresh.. Lots of veg, all members of the Holliers team are a joy to talk to and they can cater from one person to 250 people.

Choice of 3 meats, 2 potatoes and numerous veg as well as a free dessert! Lovely thick gravy and giant Yorkshires, what more could you want?

Choice of roasts cooked fresh, although buffet style the food is first class, .Enjoyed all the meals and wouldn't hesitate eating there again

Lovely food and the staff were great.Would go again if we goback.Three meats and the gardens were lovely as well youcould seat outside if needed.

We ate here 'on spec' and it was fantastic. For around £8 for the carvery and a dessert you can't go wrong. We were offered 2 meats from the 4 available and were given very generous amounts of each. The beef we had was outstanding. The person who served us could have been a bit more friendly. When directed to our table we were told to 'sit there'. All in all excellent and recommended.

Lovely food could have done with a bigger plate tho as once the meat has been put on plate there isn't room for anything else

On a very wet night in late July we ventured from our guest house and decided wherever we chose to eat would be local. Our landlady had recommended the Carvery and we thought it close enough to avoid being totally drenched before the meal.The carvery was not busy but the food was piping hot and the portions of meat were generous. The carvery was buffet style. It was inexpensive and even included a dessert. A veryu good value meal with friendly and polite service.

Again a very good carvery and excellent prices. good choice of vej and meat and cakes for an extra pound.can't be bad

This carvery was so good I tried it twice, generous slices of well cooked meat and plenty of different vegetables to accompany it, tasty and wholesome.

Went on a thursday evening there is a 2 restaraunts one a sizzling grill which does a varied and good choice of meals and the other a carvery.We opted for the carvery which if i remember was £7.95 a head which also includes a desert.Plenty of food i can assure you all.This place seems popular with the locals and people who visit time and time again.Worth a visit if you like your carvery.We then went into the bar area as they had a evening entertainment on which was a singer from the island which i might add he was very entertaining.Good eveing out i believe the bar has varied nights of entertainment on different nights,so somewhere to remember for a eveing of singing and enjoying yourself.

Our tour group enjoyed dinner in the carvery every night of our stay. The quality of the food was really quite good. Lovely selection of steamed veggies and special items like Brussel sprouts. Good quality meat, freshly prepared Yorkshire pudding which turns out to be a very decent meal at a fair price – what else does one need? Nice dessert selection to top it all off! The restaurant was always packed for dinner.…with our group plus tourists and guests from other hotels in the area. Clearly very popular spot for dining. If you’re looking for an easy, quick, no-fuss, delicious, traditional meal then you’ve got to try the Carvery restaurant during your visit to Shanklin. We’d happily return for dinner there on any return visit.

the food was axcellent always three meats to choose from and a good selection of fresh vegetables every day.

Great food, fantastic price, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone and would revisit if in the area again.

We were on holiday recently in Shanklin with 3 of our 4 children and we love carverys, went along to this one on Sunday afternoon. Dining area is nothing to write home about and the staff looked bored, sitting at tables on netbook/phone and reading newspapers, that said, the food was really lovely, gammon, beef and turkey were available, nice hot veg, lovely potatoes and proper gravy plus a small pudding each for an extra £1.

Maybe we went on a bad day....but service was dire. The place seemed to have no atmosphere or originality. Waitress pretty much ignored us during the entire evening...took forever to clean our table, no smile, just grumbled and complained. Food itself was nice, although the turkey was slightly undercooked and pink. Huge portions, food value for money.Did not enjoy our meal though due to the rubbish service! Shame, because we really looked forward to our evening meal in the picturesque town of Shanklin.

We went tonight for the Carvery. We could not park in the car park by the Carvery, so as I am disabled my friend dropped me off and then had to go and park in the larger car park near the Vernon Cottage. I went inside and asked if there was a table for two as it looked packed, and there was a very nice young man who showed me to a table for two by the window. That was a relief as my friend had a way to walk back to the Holliers, but the young man said there was another car park round the back, so will try to park in one of them next time. We ordered at the bar and I had a tea, the Carvery was excellent, Two large thick slices of meat from a choice of three meats, yorkshire pudding and sauces, and then help yourself to the vegetables. There were lots of vegetables and lovely crispy Roast Potatoes, and gravy. It was delicious. Then there was a free dessert and quite a few to choose from. We enjoyed it and will definitely come back soon.

visitedfood visited today 05/09/13 had carvery excellant value and a dessert also would visit again.

Warm welcome, good food, meal included a selection of desserts. Service excellent ... Nice atmosphere, thoroughly enjoyed our stop here.