Inn on the Beach Restaurant in Havant

We ordered two Flat Iron Steak, two Fish’n Chips and one Pie of the day. The service was really friendly and the food came quickly and was absolutely delicious. Also the Treakle Pie and the Apple and Plumb with custard was an absolute treat! The view was great and we will recommend this Inn to everyone we know! We ordered two Steaks, two fish and chips and a pie “of the day”. The food arrived quickly and was delicious! The waiter was a very friendly guy and helped us with the menus and orders. The view from the restaurant is amazing, we will recommend this restaurant to everyone. We hatten das Steak, die Fish’n’Chips und eine Pastete. Das Essen kam schnell und war köstlich. Das Steak wurde je nach satiere personale Schmack. The view was very nice and the service was very helpful and nett. Very helpful!

Been here a few times now in the last 2 weeks and have very much enjoyed coming for the food. The place is ideally located next to the sea with some great views. The staff are very friendly and when the sun comes out it seems to get busy with diners.

Apparently changing ownership, but fine place with great coastal vistas!

Food amazing staff amazing and we will be back soon.

Fantastic spot on the beach, great terrace, cosy interior, while we didn't have food the plates served to other guests looked tasty and plentiful. Good service and drinks selection. Good spot to whine down, enjoy drinks and food with friends and family. Beautiful sunset

I did not enjoy the the food and service here.

Nice pub with great views. Has a large outside seeing area next to the sea so lovely to sit out there on a sunny day. Unfortunately was unable to get food as when I was there 2 large parties had arrived so they weren't serving for a while. Staff were very friendly and they had a nice selection of beer on tap

Lovely charming place, but the breakfast was over priced and very small.

DON’T BOTHER! Arrived at 11.25 am didn’t see a staff member for 20minutes Travelled over one hour drive for breakfast When asked for breakfast menu at 11.45 was told no food until 12 ‘we are getting ready for lunch’ Why does website say kitchen open from 9am and serving food until closing Also states breakfast served till 12! Staff member offhand when approaching re food service times We did have coffee which none of us enjoyed Burnt GO SOMEWHERE ELSE

We held a team day out in the conference area at Inn on the Beach and I would definitely recommend. The space was perfect to accommodate our group of 30, allowing us to break out into the different areas for our different activities. Dan was super accommodating ensuring we had everything we needed leading up and on the day, he also put on a lovely lunch for us. The venue also had a TV screen which was a great addition for our presentation.

Went on the spur of the moment, we sat in the conservatory.wonderful views out to sea.Served by attentive staff both at the bar and when ordering food.The food came quite quickly and was well worth the wait. Looking forward to our next visit

Splendid restaurant with delicious food and friendly staff. We always enjoy coming to this lovely spot, from which fine views out to the sea can be enjoyed. The staff were hospitable and went out of their way to help us. Our baby is still very young so it can be daunting taking her on days out, but the ginger bearded chap behind the bar put us at ease straight away. The Irish chef was friendly and cooked us two outstanding meals - a full English for me and a breakfast butty for my wife. Sorted us right out for the day! We can’t wait to come back.

Had a lovely couple of hours here Mon 24th Feb. The view was lovely so relaxing. I ordered fish and chips and my partner had the.smashed burger. The meal.came out very well.presented. we.were.really impressed wasn't expecting it to look so good. And.oh my goodness The best fish and chips ever. And my other half thoroughly enjoyed his burger and also commented on how good the chips were. Definitely coming back here again. First class.

Great service and better food! I had the cod with the chorizo stew and it was stunning. I could taste how fresh it was ( Almsot like they had just fished it out the sea) and the stew had such a high complexity of flavours. Me and my partner will be returning!

The location and view are great... Can't say what to food is like as we didn't get any. They forgot us and on a really quiet day so good luck if it's busy..

Was recommended this place after I found out one of my favourite Irish chefs have taken over been following him for a few years now his food is always top tier so I thought I’d bring my family down what a experience it was staff are amazing very nice run place. Food was amazing especially the puddings Definitely coming back 5 star Irish chefs for sure! What can’t the man do!

Went here not last weekend, but the weekend before. Had never heard of this place before, nor had I ever been to Hayling island. However, my partner and I just wanted to pop out and try somewhere new. So glad that we did! The day was gloomy and overcast, but even still the atmosphere in the pub was warm, welcoming, and cosy. With wide views out to the sea. We even noticed, as we strolled back from a walk later that evening, that the conservatories seemed to have adorable, fairy style lighting on the ceilings! Food wise, my partner and I were able to have drinks, starters, and mains all for £75 - a good price in the current climate! The food itself was also exquisite, I personally had the Scottish Mussels and what a treat! I can't wait to have them again, took me right back to childhood holidays having Moule in France! Seriously couldn't have been happier with the experience. Can't wait to go back!

Food good, however the lunch special portions were little small compared with we just came off a long walk on the beach

Great Sunday roast in a great location on the beach. Excellent value for money and great service. A must if visiting Hayling island.

A lovely place for food and drinks, and the location is beautiful! Dan and the team always give 5* service, would highly recommend to anyone!

A very friendly welcome and bar service.Food arrived in a timely manner and was delicious.Great value for lunch.This is our second time here and the staff and food are faultless.Thank you .

With pleasure I give this establishment a five star review. The service is excellent; all staff I have met are polite, friendly and when not busy bring coffees/teas over to our table. It is fairly priced in comparison to other establishments and has the best outlook of anywhere on the island (in my opinion). Dog friendly (in the conservatory area at least - not sure about main restaurant). It is always best to book at weekends as the restaurant can become very busy and whilst the staff will endeavour to accommodate it isn't always possible. Lovely coffee and generous pots of tea too!

We turned up without booking they were very busy but they managed to find us a table for two, the food was well cooked, well presented & delicious. The staff were very polite & welcoming. Would definitely recommend this place

I had the crispy chicken starter which was very good. Overall good experience. I was disappointed that there was hardly any fish on the menu considering the place is right on the beach. Parking situation is not clear

Nice coffee, and terrace, unfortunately we did not have time to eat, however, apparently it is very good...

Didn’t have food but love this pub for its great location and wonderful atmosphere. Great view of the beach and great staff.

Visited the beach which was beautiful

Such a lovely place to sit and watch the sea, surfers and the view of Portsmouth and Isle of Wight. The service is so friendly...one of the nedt things about it. Very dog friendly with water bowls and doggy biscuits available at the bar. Went on a very cold day so it was quiet and peaceful. Stays open until 6pm so can watch the sunset.

Drove here for a Sunday breakfast to be told we don't do it on a Sunday sign was up saying breakfast served till 12. Paid for carpark

lovely food, and great service.

No parking. Food is so so and it's overpriced. Decor is outdated. The whole place needs a touch up

many years drink and eat here,but in 2024 december everything was awfull...no beer,no whiskey but the menu was full with them.tha attitude of the personel 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮

We visited the Inn on the Beach on Boxing Day, hoping for a special post-Christmas treat. Sadly, it didn’t live up to expectations. The car park was a soggy mess, with large puddles making it difficult to find a dry path. Inside, the restaurant was festive but chaotic, with noisy diners, barking dogs, and cramped seating. Although we had a nice view of the Solent, one of our chairs was awkwardly placed in a doorway, which was uncomfortable. Service was slow, and the menu caused confusion. My mother, who booked in October, had been excited for the Christmas menu but was disappointed to find it wasn’t available for smaller groups—a fact that wasn’t communicated when booking. The regular menu was basic pub fare, and although there were options for vegetarians, gluten-free, and plant-based diets, there was very little choice for people with sensitive stomachs, like my elderly mother. When the one suitable starter (celeriac soup) was unavailable, we were left without a starter altogether. The mains were uninspiring but acceptable. My mother managed to get the last haddock and chips, while I settled for a chicken pie, though the menu incorrectly listed it as steak. Dessert was similarly disappointing; there was no crumble, so I went without, while my mother had a brownie she described as just "OK." The setting is lovely, and the staff were polite, but the disorganization, menu limitations, and lack of attention to customers with dietary needs made for a frustrating experience. It was a real shame, especially as my mother had been looking forward to this for weeks.

Went for a Christmas meal. Beautifully decorated and felt very festive. Bar staff were great and poured a great pint of ale!

Family of 18 for Christmas lunch. Have to say the best we have had- the downstairs area was opened as we had both wheelchair and wheeled walker users with us. The staff were attentive and food great! will be making our go to for every year.

Ghastly. Felt uwanted / an inconvenience despite booking ahead. Food ordinary at best. No table service and struggled to find anyone to take our order. Should have walked out in hindsight.

Thank you to a great team, your enthusiastic, attentive & helpful service meant we have been able to give mum the best family Christmas gathering! you were absolutely fabulous in every way!

We had fish and chips at this inn yesterday. The fish was seriously overcooked. Beneath a very crispy batter the fish was hard and dry. So disappointing. We gave this feedback to the waiter, who said it was impossible. An apology would have been more appropriate.

Absolutely wonderful meal, went to celebrate my husband's special birthday. Manager and all staff couldn't do enough so rare these days to find a restaurant so friendly and helpful to make the occasion special nothing to much trouble. Roast dinner was lovely good value wished we lived closer, will definitely visit when back in the area can't wait.

Friendly welcome to this pub, which is 1 of only 2 if you're at the outer reaches of Hayling Island on foot. Just popped in for a drink, beer was good, and the veiw would have been lovely from the terrace had the weather been nicer. Pay and display municipal car park if needed.

God awful food am sorry got the steak it was so disappointing

Beautiful sea views, good food too

Great views but that is where it ends. Felt like in needed a good clean and refurbish

First time visit to Hayling visiting my brother who has moved here, we had Sunday lunch today, what a view just amazing. Shame we had to wait nearly an hour for our roast, luckily it was delicious so worth the wait . Toilets really need some tlc, overflowing bins and quite grubby.

Sorry folks but this is just not good enough ! We came so we could run the dog on the beach and went for lunch. Despite enjoying many meals here this was so disappointing Have you changed all the staff ? Need to do a lot better.

We had a lovely dinner on Friday night! Amazing location, great food (the steak and wine deal was excellent - perfectly cooked) and brilliant service!! Will definitely be back.

We had a lovely dinner on Friday night! Amazing location, great food (the steak and wine deal was excellent - perfectly cooked) and brilliant service!! Will definitely be back.

What a wonderful experience, views are amazing, food is very good, friendly atmosphere, will definitely be returning 😀

Roast potatoes were hard not crisp Parsnips were soggy not crispy, belly pork was the toughest piece of meat I have ever had, and crackling I could not even cut,like a piece of leather. A very disappointing meal. We also waited 20 minutes for our sweet so in the end cancelled

My wife and I have lived just a couple of hundred yards from the Inn since 1992 and have been there numerous times. Not surprisingly, we have always wanted it to be an excellent local bar/restaurant on our doorstep. It has changed hands a number of times over the years and it has been fairly good, fairly bad and frequently very indifferent food and service. We had not been for some time and went with no great expectations. The barman (sorry, didn't get his name but impressive tattoo sleeves) was very friendly and welcoming. Our waiter Ben, could not have been more attentive and helpful (give him a pay rise...) The menu is quite limited, just nine main dishes, (so docked a point) but arguably better to do a limited menu very well, rather than offer dozens of options done fairly well. We shared Korean chicken bites as a starter, excellent. I had the classic haddock and chips. About the size of a small whale, the fish was larger than the plate, the batter was perfect, chunky chips (triple cooked?) were just as chunky chips should be. Sadly, I could not finish the whole plate. My wife had the flat iron steak, medium rare, spot on. We thought thst it was a shame that on a perfect evening in early October, in such a setting, the place should have been full, but it was fairly quiet.

Really gone downhill since the pandemic. Doesn't help that the breach is disappearing but still.... Food espec poor. If you can't make calamari you may as well give up

The view was stunning. Could watch the ships going in and out of the solent. Amazing view of the isle of wight. Food was great. I had flat Iron steak with chips and garlic butter with a glass of wine included. (Asked for steak to be cooked medium rare 🤗) Husband and friend had fish and chips. All was absolutely delicious. Barman/waiter was very professional. Downside was car park in process of being done, so many potholes, but we got our parking taken off the final bill. So for drinks before and meal total bill came to £69.30 for th 3 of us. Bargain. Wel! Done inn on the beach. And will recommend. Thank you

Very disappointing Sunday lunch. Waited 50 minutes for main course. Pork tough and soggy. No crackling as advertised. Potatoes probably cooked 2 days ago and reheated. Yorkshire pudding was just a large crunch. Desert never arrived and we left after 40 minutes.

I visit with a young person who has autism and complex needs. The staff are always accommodating. He is free to be himself and safe napping in the window and even offered pillows to keep him comfy. Thank you so much for being a safe place for us. Blooming delicious chips too!

Absolutely wonderful location! Would definitely only recommend having a drink. We were given a menu, and saw they were doing a roast dinner, and decided to go for this option. I had the vegetarian and husband had the pork. There was also a side option 3 for £12, which included cauliflower cheese, stuffing, and pigs in blankets. So we decided to get that as well. Waited an hour for probably the worst roast dinner I have ever had! We had already heard the waiter apologise for the slow service on the table behind us, and was debating going. I think the waiter could tell we eventually had enough, as he apologised and said they were plating it up. He said it was due to a large group. There was a large group, but the place was not full at all, so I was unsure why this would affect making the food, and it was not my problem at all. We waited as they said they said they were bringing it out, but I wish we had left before it arrived. We had waited an hour, so I was just happy something arrived, and the word I would describe it as was edible. Good job, we had the sides, as it wasn't very big. There was no flavour what's so ever. The roast potatoes were diabolical, as if they had been frozen and reheated. Minimal vegetables, and this Wellington thing, not really sure what was going on. Our sides, one of the worst cauliflower cheeses I've had, I mean how can you muck up cauliflower cheese? Stuffing wasn't even cooked properly and fell apart. Husband said pork was so dry and chewy. Didn't even give him a proper knife to cut it. Left the Yorkshire pudding as it was oily. Pigs in blankets were big sausages, but he said it was the best out of a bad bunch. No one asked us how our food was during or asked us if we needed any sauces, which might have made it taste better. We should of left, but after an hour, we just wanted to eat it, as already waisted an hour and carry on with our day. Waited with a card in my hand, waiting for someone to clear our plates and ask for the bill. But ended up having to get up and ask for the bill. The girl asked how the food was, and we said it was ok, you could tell we was not happy, but she did not ask further. Will not be returning for food ever again. A drink at the very most as a fantastic location. The paying for parking to is crazy, thank god we put 2 hours on. I actually don't know how you can not get one single aspect of a roast dinner correct? Like there was not a single bit of flavour, just bland. After waiting an hour we was expecting something great, and we got edible. Maybe a cookbook for roast dinners before Christmas arrives.

It's been some years since I have visited Inn on the Beach, although I am a frequent visitor to the island. We normally stay at an hotel there. This time though we were in our own time and so a visit. It's was quiet, 24th September but the member of staff was just as attentive as the staff had been in my earlier days there. The meals were excellent. Both my haddock and chips, and my partners king prawns were cooked and presented beautifully. Sadly it may be a while before we return but I suspect the standard will still be just as high. Beautiful views down the beach the restaurant lives up to its name.

As the name of the venue declares this pub and restaurant sits directly on the West Beach, south side of Hayling Island, overlooking the Isle of Wight and whatever comes next across the Atlantic, heading south. Great location. Parking, is controlled by the local Council and is basically Pay and Display. Once inside (or outside on the spacious decking), the bar is well stocked. The Fish and Chips, on this visit, was huge and delicious. The table service was polite and friendly. It was perfect for a pub lunch whilst visiting the Portsmouth area

As the name of the venue declares this pub and restaurant sits directly on the West Beach, south side of Hayling Island, overlooking the Isle of Wight and whatever comes next across the Atlantic, heading south. Great location. Parking, is controlled by the local Council and is basically Pay and Display. Once inside (or outside on the spacious decking), the bar is well stocked. The Fish and Chips, on this visit, was huge and delicious. The table service was youthfully enthusiastic, polite and friendly. It was perfect for a pub lunch whilst visiting the Portsmouth area

We called in here just for hot chocolates and a Guiness. Lovely atmosphere and although an overcast day it was lovely overlooking the water. Can imagine on a Sunday day it would be amazing.

Very nice place with a good view, very friendly staff and a big food and drinks variety Highly recommended

Wow what a gorgeous place to eat on a warm and sunny September day. We came for lunch yesterday and sat outside on the upper deck with our dog. We had the haddock and chips and a couple of beers and a rose wine. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and peaceful location

I am afraid my experience was rather different from the general opinion expressed here. I have lunched here twice and enjoyed the food on both occasions (most recently dressed crab, a tasty salad with apples, excellent skin on fries and a good chocolate sundae for dessert). However the room where I was seated was shabby and not overly clean and the service on my latest visit painfully slow for no apparent reason. (The staff though were pleasant to deal with). The family group on an adjacent table left most of their food and refused to pay the bill. I like the view from the restaurant photographs of which are on this site.

Lovely food, cheerful staff and lovely atmosphere

Sat outside on the platform over looking the beach. Weather was a big plus as it was very sunny and not too windy. Had a great time drinking a couple of pints with a mate whilst watching the world go by. Of particular interest was watching the beach renovation work being carried out down the beach by these huge construction trucks making safe the shingle beach by adding even more shingle.

Great food, dog friendly and great waitress service by Izzy.

They hosted a drinks and nibbles party of 30 for us from 6:30-9:30 in the conservatory. Lovely venue for those not used to Hayling Island. Ben looked after us, we had pre-ordered from their menu of buffet options and he had the prosecco waiting for the guests arrival. Dan was the chef. Very smooth operation. This is the second time we have used this venue and will use it again I'm sure.

Ww had fish and chips , they took a while to do the fish but the live bands was fun and was a nice sit and view for lunch

One of the best places to hang out / go for a meal on the south coast, amazing fish n chips, we have been coming for over ten years and it never disappoints!

Great spot for a drink but the menu could be expanded.

Really nice pub, didn't have food but does look good, fantastic location

Looks tired sorry guys but where it is great location

Great meal for friend's birthday today. Reasonably priced and lovely food. Dan very helpful in seating us where we preferred to sit. Lovely staff

Been quite a few years since I visited here. It was a shame to return this time and find it looking worn out and grubby. There were some questionable railings outside that did not appear safe as well. Looking at the food others had purchased put me off of buying any myself (appeared to be very costly for what was being served) It's a shame to have seen it like this.

Nice place to drop in for a coffee, a little wait for service local parking

We spontaneously decided to have my birthday dinner here whilst on holiday as we’d travelled to the beach here and happened upon the Inn on the beach by accident. Booked a table for convenience more than anything and so glad we did!!! The view was stunning, the food incredible and the staff were polite, relaxed and happy.

Slow service but otherwise nothing bad to say about our visit.

This pub had a fantastic location... Great views of the sea, windsurfers, and other water users... The food is lovely and the staff are always friendly

Great place,right on the beach,staff couldnt have been more helpful,they even did an impromtu happy birthday song! We forgot something and they took the time to call first thing to let us know ,really good quality service. Food was good too ! I had fish and chips!!

Difficult parking here especially at the weekend… council run parking now…

food was good, fish and chips and crad dressed salad were up to what we expected

What a lovely pub by the beach - great atmosphere and so happy to be able to have our dogs with us for a meal . Service very fast and delicious food . Great menu for all appetites . We will be back very soon 😁😁🐶

A really great beach bar/restaurant. We just had a quick Saturday night dinner here. I had Seafood Linguini and J had Seabass. Both were delicious. The staff were super helpful. This place is really a level above the typical British pub.

A day on the beach. A couple of takeaway Lattes, cheesey chips and ok parking.

We arrived and all ordered the seafood pasta, it was shocking, no flavour and swimming in a watery liquid, complained that it was awful only to be offered a free desert, we declined and had one meal out of four refunded, be aware ……

Wow, what a view!!! Perfect place for a pint and to watch the kite surfers. Amazing terrace. Korean chicken was a hit. Dog and baby friendly, although there are lots of stairs to the indoor tables so not that pram friendly inside.

We came on Sunday for a roast, we all had roast beef, service was slow but they were bust, when we got our roast the parsnip was not roasted and not cooked as was hard, veg was cold as well as the Yorkshire pudding. When we said something about it they took them back and was given another oner roast bit yet again parsnip was worse then the first one, veg a little warm then before but not hot.

The Imn on the Beach ,as allways, gives great customer service..warm welcome and scrumyy coffee/ hot chocolate! Very welcome after a long sea swim!

Came on a grey day and the restaurant had plenty of room. Great rolling sea views. The service was very friendly and efficient but the highlight was the delicious food. Greatly exceeded our expectations.

Bar staff really friendly, nice beers. Unfortunately let down by some of the food. Calamari starter deep fried to death, dark brown batter. Beef burger main was burnt on one side and dry in the middle, bun and chips ok. My wife and son enjoyed their food. Looking at the other reviews it might just depend on who's in the kitchen.

Superb pub great food friendly staff good sized car park and fantastic sea views 👌 Highly recommended

have been twice, first time was seated and not informed of any items not being available. We came to order and they did not have the flat iron steak so then asked for the pasta which they said they had none of the items such as chorizo to go in it. Then came to dessert and again had nothing left. We ate and it was nice but obviously not what we expected. We then revisited having booked a table for 14 of us, arrived a little late as the parking was horrendous (but sent someone in on time to let them know) We arrived and were told to wait and someone wanted to speak to us, he then came over and informed us that we had booked for 7:00 so our table was no longer available, we corrected him politely and said it was booked for 7:30 and he apologised but said he couldn’t serve us as he read the time wrong, thought we were late and so closed the kitchen and therefore could offer us salads or a burger to eat. We didn’t stay so went someone else who were very accommodating of our last minute booking :(

Would have been 5 but asked if chilli on squid and told no. It was.....and ladies loo closed and had to use one in car park.

So looking forward to having dinner at the Inn. Service was shocking, food was even worse. Only 1 of 4 meals really met expectations. My brother returned 2 meals and gate up. My meal was bearly warm and I'm not sure about the mussels, tomorrow we'll know. We've been to the island many times and I've always wanted to have dinner overlooking the beach. Frankly am most disappointed and won't be returning.

Watched Holland-England game there, no crowds, great food and views!

Service was a bit slapdash. Firm believe flows down from the top from management. Chips were top notch, fish batter on the greasy side and mushy peas dry. Location superb.

We visited on Friday 26th July 2024 on a family holiday. Very disappointing, for various reasons. Main reason was length of service, it took 20 mins for our drinks to arrive, then 40 mins for our food to arrive. The place was almost empty with only 2-3 other tables on the place so wasn’t like they were rushed off their feet. The waiter put his fingers inside the glasses before correcting himself and putting the glasses on the table. We asked the waiter if the chicken starter was spicy he said it was sweet, so we ordered it but it was very spicy so had to send it back. My sister had given up at this point so just ate her cheesy chips. This was probably our error as everyone has different preferences of spicy. I then ordered the prawns in garlic instead, it didn’t state on the menu that they were in their shells and maybe I should have asked, but I wouldn’t have ordered if I’d known so didn’t eat them. Our family member who was 18, was served a larger at the bar. The second time he went to the bar he was refused as he didn’t have his ID on him, fair enough but we then had a waitress watching our table to make sure he didn’t drink anything, which was very obvious and made the already awful experience more annoying. We were there nearly two hours but not by choice. Positives were, lovely views & venue. Waiter & staff were pleasant. Family members who had the Fish & chips and the Steak said it was lovely. We wouldn’t go back but I hope this review helps you improve your service.

Location right on the beach is perfect. I not go inside because have job to do outside of the Inn of the Beach. Customer car locked car keys in the car and i come to rescue family of 3. Parking space can be nicer, a lot of water and mud all around

Great pub in a great location. Service was great and effortless. Food was decent and the location is amazing.

Saw a big dog - think of a dog, double it

Really enjoyed this, my wife and I had a sharing plate of nachos followed by the fish and chips - both highly recommended! We went during a quiet time and it was still quite busy.