Based on 401 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 401 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 404 in 759 in Isle of Wight
Nº 113 of 176 Other cuisines in Isle of Wight
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Nice friendly pub, dog friendly with some good beers
Karen Wilkinson . 2024-10-09
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Excellent pub and quality ale. Will definitely be going back
mark wilkinson . 2024-10-08
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Looks lovely from the outside but inside has been stripped right back and lost it's soul. On the plus side the two cask beers on were in excellent condition.
Mary Durkan . 2024-10-06
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Superb welcoming wet led pub. Well kept ale. Great landlord. If I'm ever back on the Island I will return!
Andrew Hitchman . 2024-09-30
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Music good, dog friendly, we will be back
Lisa McMinnies . 2024-09-27
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Been drinking here on and off for years, always happy and friendly atmosphere
Mimì harden . 2024-09-25
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Great food great service will return again soon can't fault it this pubs great one in shankli thank you again,..........
gary w . 2024-09-21
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Not sure if food is available but very reasonably priced drinks!! Well worth seeking out!!
David Haskins . 2024-09-18
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A lovely welcome from our first visit so it quickly became our regular during our holiday. Ideal seating area outside if the weather allows but inside the pub was very clean and had a very relaxed atmosphere. Gav (the owner) and the 2 ladies that were behind the bar in the evening were very friendly as were the regular customers. A dog friendly pub which suited us as we have 2 who enjoyed the crisps and pork scratchings. Will definitely be back when we're next on the island. Worth a visit!!
Runsteady . 2024-09-15
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Called for an early evening drink. Good beer, very quick, efficient and friendly service. Good 'locals' type pub.
Jamie Ford . 2024-09-05
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Very friendly pub ,great juke box me and my hubby will definitely go back again, thank you
faye Kinman . 2024-08-26
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What a joy to walk into a proper old school drinking pub with no pretensions , to sit surrounded by customers,locals and holiday makers, actually having conversations . Not a plate of overpriced food in sight. The landlord was a very likeable and knowledgeable man full of great pub based anecdotes and stories. Interior design very welcoming and warm. Wife and I went in three nights in a row. On the third night we watched the single barlady give a brilliant display on how to serve a steady stream of customers with a professional performance I have never seen before and I have visited many a pub over the last fifty plus years. If you want a decent drink based pub in Shanklin this is the pub for you.
DaveBAmersham . 2024-08-24
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Very well kept immaculate pub you could eat in the toilet very clean 😇
Neil Rankin . 2024-08-01
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Excellent village pub Gavin the host as friendly as ever as well as his regulars great bunch , great pub for a hassle free pint and the place is immaculate Best cider ever 👍 Hope to see yous all again
Tam B . 2024-07-20
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A local pub - we were made welcome by the barman. Comfy chaurs/sofas inside and spotlessly clean.
Sheena Johnson . 2024-07-12
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This is a good old fashioned English boozer. It seems to be quite a “locals” pub, but even so it has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Two,cask ales were very well kept and were considerably cheaper than pubs in the old Village. If I lived nearby this would definitely be a regular haunt
RobBarber . 2024-07-08
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I love this pub, and I always feel welcome. So glad they got the Calsberg back on draft😜 Lovely little beer garden in the sun too.
Michelle Collins . 2024-06-30
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One of the worst pubs I've ever been in greeted by long haired unkept beard and no smile or friendliness no food no sandwiches just an empty place I think the manager is in the wrong profession
steve King . 2024-05-24
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Excellent service and spotlessly clean. Staff are always friendly and it’s great to have a child free drink at a decent price. We also love the log burner in the winter months.
Diane Setchell . 2024-05-20
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Really nice pub with proper beer.
Dave Baker . 2024-05-02
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As always a very warm welcome. No children which suits us nuts dog’s welcome. We lost our dog but have booked to go back with a new dog. Look forward to seeing them. The decorations are always done the toilets are excellent ( ladies).
HelenaHertfordshire . 2024-04-15
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We have been coming here with the dog and always very welcome. We don’t have the dog but was welcomed and the fire was going barman has been here for a long time. Very clean very tidy inside and outside would recommend.
HelenaHertfordshire . 2024-03-18
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Brill no kids allowed at all,just for adults
WILLIAM nickless . 2023-10-16
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Brilliant pub and great atmosphere 10 out of 10 .
Andrew Clinnick . 2023-10-11
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Didn't have any food hence no stars. Landlord very convivial, local people welcoming, chatty and friendly. A nice proper pub 🙂🙂🙂
Derek Stables . 2023-10-07
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Great place for a drink whenever I come to the island always go there great service and very welcoming would highly recommend A++
Seaside50875507753 . 2023-10-03
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Really nice pub, good selection of beers and a great landlord…. What more do you want? Also the best pub toilets I’ve come across in my 68 years!
Dave Lee . 2023-09-26
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Lovely pub. Friendly and warm welcome when we stayed for a couple of pints. Good beer and scratchings - what more does a pub need??
awayfromhome66 . 2023-09-25
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Really nice pub,good selection of beers and a great landlord…. What more do you want? Also the best pub toilets I’ve come across in my 68 years!
168davelee . 2023-09-21
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Great pub, great atmosphere and a good selection of beers 👍🏻
20 Green Fingers . 2023-08-28
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Not particularly welcoming to tourists (grockles) regulars sat round the bar reluctant to allow you to in to be served. On the plus side very clean toilet
Alan Mcguire . 2023-08-28
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One of the best value pubs on the island and one of my fairly regular 'watering holes'. Close to the town centre, it is easy enough to find, opposite the town Conservative Club. I am a keen walker and regularly walk the old railway track from Ventnor to Shanklin. I use The Plough and Barleycorn as a convenient stop-off before wending my way back home. I have never experienced anything but pleasant staff there, so am surprised to read any negative comments. In fact Gavin is nearly always behind the bar whenever I visit and he's a great bloke. The pub does not serve food, it is much more of a traditional town pub, serving drinks and 'packet snacks', so if you are looking for lunch, this is not for you.
Stephen G . 2023-08-17
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WAS Alright. A Shanklin Local Bar. It was Quiet this Time We Went in. Last Year It was Busier.
Paul Kerr . 2023-08-12
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No food available but excellent bar service and all area's clean.
Kevan Power . 2023-07-22
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Excellent clean friendly pub Spotless beer terrace out front and cleanest gents toilets I’ve seen Great service will be back next year
Tam B . 2023-07-21
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Pop in their every now and then especially when friends come over, a great selection of Beer and Lagers and the atmosphere is always good in there. The toilets are spotless just like the rest of the pub, a nice decking area outside in the summer or warm days and Evenings
Keith Brown . 2023-07-19
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Always enjoy the Plough and Barleycorn during our annual two weeks in Shanklin. Thanks Gav
Neil Bright . 2023-07-18
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Just went in here for a quiet drink.
Diana (Diddy Di Di) . 2023-06-21
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Made the trip from the Isle of Wight Festival to Shanklin to sample some nice beers in good company. If you're anywhere on the island I recommend you do the same. There was Ringwood Forty Niner and Fullers London Pride on hand pull, Fosters, Heineken, Red Stripe and other lagers on tap plus draught cider including Inch's Gavin the landlord has owned the P&B eight years now. During this time he's sympathetically restored this beautiful building with the toilets receiving the most recent upgrade.
AndyfromDerby1 . 2023-06-18
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Made the trip from the Isle of Wight Festival to Shanklin to sample some nice beers in good company. If you're anywhere on the island I recommend you do the same. There was Ringwood Forty Niner and Fullers London Pride on hand pull, Fosters, Heineken, Red Stripe and other lagers on tap plus draught cider including Inch's Gavin the landlord has owned the P&B eight years now. During this time he's sympathetically restored this beautiful building with the toilets receiving the most recent upgrade.
Andrew Brodniewski . 2023-06-18
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A proper 'town pub' with excellent value beverage prices. I have visited several times when in the area, and on each occasion found it to have a very friendly atmosphere, with plenty of locals in attendance. Top marks for the publican, who on my last visit noticed that one of the beers on my table was cloudy. He walked over to the table, said 'I'm not happy with that' and replaced it with one he had poured from a new barrel that he had just tapped. That kind of diligence and customer service is exceptional and should be commended. Pub was clean and was very comfortable on what was a cold day, due to the open fire. Your family pet will be welcomed too. Please note: The Plough and Barleycorn does not serve food.
Stephen Green . 2023-04-12
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Spotless pub and friendly Bar man
Denise Davies . 2023-03-29
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Lovely pub, awesome staff just a shame the women's loos (as I've been told) are nice but the mens are awful! 5 star review when the mens loos are sorted!
Steve H . 2023-02-08
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Mostly locals & cosy with a pool table & wood burner , and a great booze selection
Christopher Beard . 2023-01-28
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What a lovely pub! We're ashamed that we've overlooked it up to now. Friendly Landlord and nice welcome. Very competitively priced drinks. Unbelievably neat, tidy, and spotlessly clean. The décor is just lovely. Super comfy sofas set around a cosy log burner, or comfortable chairs around tables.
Lesley R . 2023-01-06
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Proper pub, great host, try it on ☺️
Mark Taskas . 2022-12-26
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Very nice service, however the pub seemed empty, not much furniture around and only a few regulars sitting by the bar. Some decent music in the background, overall a good experience.
Alex S . 2022-10-18
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My first ever visit to this pub. Went for a work leaving do on a weekday so quiet but friendly. Taught my friend to play pool for the first time. Drinks all good. They don't do food but they kindly allowed us to eat our takeaway burgers & chips from Rios (bogof on Tuesdays) outside on the picnic benches with our drinks- happy days. Bathroom was beautifully tiled & clean. Nice hooks behind the doors to hang your bag to keep it hygienic.
Sam Fosker . 2022-10-11
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Nice pub friendly staff and people
KAREN REDMAN . 2022-09-27
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This may well have been a nice place - we will never know. The bar person (female) was so rude that we left and went somewhere else instead. This person really should not be working in hospitality. We would recommend this place to absolutely no-one.
andreaandclive . 2022-09-13
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Picture doesn't do it justice! Lovely homely English pub with great beer and a courtyard garden. Very clean and comfortable.
Karen Pegg . 2022-09-09
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Nice pint of Belhaven Black stout, better than Guinness!
Marky Hp . 2022-08-14
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What an absolute grumpy are sole. Kids are banned from the property and the geezer behind the bar couldn't have been any more unwelcoming. Wouldn't give them my money, hope they go under Edit No mate you were rude from the off. First thing we asked was are you serving food.to which you replied she can't come in here and no were not doing food. Do you get many problems coming to your pub with no money? No I don't suppose you do as you wouldn't go for a meal if you didn't have any money. The fact that you are being argumentative speaks volumes . We walked for another 5 minutes and found a lovely spot that served the best fish platter I have had on the island yet. I fully recommend walking straight past this place amd into any other establishment for a warm welcome. I never give anyone a bad review unless they truly deserve it. Maybe look through my many reviews and see for yourself. Good luck in finding some manners, you need them
Nathan Taylor . 2022-07-27
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Lovely friendly local pub. Good prices and a friendly atmosphere. No TV or food, so go there to drink and chat with friends!
James Mould . 2022-07-03
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Nice chilled vibe with friendly bar staff
joe drew . 2022-06-03
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Nice pub great landlord, very friendly. If you're on the island in Shanklin you must have a drink here.
Stephen French . 2022-05-22
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Decent pint, nice barman and comfortable pub.
Tony Holden . 2022-05-21
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Didn't feel welcome at all. We were met at the door by a gruff scruffy member of staff who demanded we moved our bikes in a very rude and abrupt way (that really weren't in the way at all on the wide path) It was very quiet so, it seemed unnecessary, especially in such an aggressive manor. Needless to say, we took our business elsewhere, their loss!
nick p . 2022-05-14
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Wonderful old fashioned pub a good pint, a roaring log fire, no music, no TV, able to talk to each other, no children heaven
peter brelsford . 2021-11-14
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Nice pub.great leather settees. Good beer.
Daz H . 2021-10-26
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Great pub excellent beer and decor.
Phillip Bailey . 2021-10-16
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First ever visit.Definately a 'blokes' pub on a Saturday afternoon.Good beer & friendly.Recommended.
Gordon . 2021-10-09
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Refurbished really nice x friendly staff
Nadine Parker . 2021-09-26
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A good selection of real ales and comfortable surroundings
Simon Collins . 2021-08-22
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Excellent pub. Immaculately clean, fresh throughout. Landlord very welcoming and very polite, attentive. Highly recommend!
Martin . 2021-08-12
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Lovely pub. Couldn't find fault there. Extremely welcoming, friendly. Landlord is a lovely bloke. Made us feel like on of his regulars. A real proper English pub. Thanks for a great evening. Can't wait to visit again when we're back for our next holiday. Julie and Jerry the couple sat on the bar stools.
Julie Mahoney . 2021-08-01
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A proper pub, friendly regular. Brilliant service. Landlord extremely friendly and welcoming. I would feel comfortable going in there without my husband. Thanks for a great evening. Julie and Jerry, the couple sat at the bar.
Tinkerbelljules . 2021-07-31
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Very friendly people good sun deck
Philip Polson 2 . 2021-07-21
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Great ale and service with a smile. A very nice pub.😁👍
adrian ward . 2021-07-15
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A very comfy friendly pub good bar prices usually does a crafted beer and a great Landlord.👍😁
Christine Ward . 2021-07-14
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Really nice pub. Beer prices good, very friendly bar man. Would highly recommend.
Adrian Ward . 2021-07-14
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Anyone thinking of going into this pub when you are not a local don't bother because they are so rude in there I don't have to wear a mask my mum had one on and he told us to leave and was really rude we find a great pub welcome us in did track and trace was talking to me and my mum the locals was talking they put music on we had a great night in there and we will be back in this week told us a drink is on the house because of the bad experience we had in this pub so thank you for being rude because we have find a lovely pub thank you THE TOWNHOUSE PUB
Maria H . 2021-07-12
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Came in here everyday of our break. Great pub, superb landlord and locals. We were made to feel at home, drinks are very fairly priced, spotlessly clean. The only downside I can see is when you sit in the leather sofas you just want to stay drinking there. (you've been warned 😊). If you like a proper pub this is for you, will always call in whenever we are in Shanklin again.
Torcoda1 . 2021-07-08
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Friendly service ran out of the stout i wanted though
julian gillard . 2021-07-08
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Lovely landlord. Lovely selection of drinks. Follows Covid rules and explains everything.
Tricia Nesbitt . 2021-07-07
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Sat outside for a couple of post walk drinks, Covid secure and service was fine. We didn't eat here as we had a table booked elsewhere, drinks were standard and the young lady who was waitressing was pleasant
foranmf . 2021-07-04
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Very helpful with good manners.
Andrew Turner . 2021-06-29
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Nice little bar at the end of the high street. Nicely lasted out inside with comfy seating. Outside space on a sunny terrace.
Dave Peadon . 2021-06-28
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Excellent pub and excellent service. Always visit the plough and barleycorn when ever we stay in shanklin . Gav the owner very friendly and always finds time to talk to his customers . Would recommend this pub to any one visiting shanklin
Rich Barber . 2021-06-22
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Great venue. Staff were excellent. Very friendly. Recommend for a fun night out
Clayton Knight . 2021-06-21
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Attempted to visit today for lunch. I was met with the most discrimination I have ever experienced throughout this pandemic, anywhere in the country. I was greeted by an unmasked member of staff who bluntly said, no mask, no entry. I explained that I’d been hospitalised with two collapsed lungs in recent years and I really struggled to wear one, and am therefore exempt! I would have been more than willing to sit outside but, was horrified by the lack of consideration given to me, especially considering I watched the gentleman walk through the pub unmasked himself. I was horrified to experience such hypocrisy and lack of empathy from this establishment. I certainly do not recommend!!
Exploration564840 . 2021-05-23
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Always a great welcome from Gav and the locals during our annual couple of weeks
Neil Bright . 2021-03-27
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We arrived in Shanklin on a Saturday night and not knowing the area headed for the tourist pubs in the old village, after being turned away from all of them (apparently all full!) we had seen the Plough on our drive in. Well this was our gain, if you want a good pint in a friendly proper pub this the place to go. They made a couple of Northern people feel very welcome and civid safe our only regret was that we wasted time trying all the others so that we missed out having more than a couple of beers. We loved the place so much we visited for the next two nights of our stay and would be our first point of call on a return visit. Proper pub with real people would recommend this to anyone.
Machalas . 2020-10-21
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Nice local pub and whilst make us very welcome the regime made us feel very secure.
roger lynch . 2020-10-18
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A local's pub but don't let that put you off. Very friendly, warm fire & the one real ale, Courage Directors, was in excellent condition.
Rich W . 2020-10-14
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We called in here for a drink or too on a few occasions while staying in Shanklin. Clearly following covid regulations, very friendly.
Justine A . 2020-10-09
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Very nice place to go very good service
Jack Leach . 2020-10-08
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What great hospitality under such difficult times. We went to The Plough and a table was found for us. We were served by friendly helpful staff made our visit a joy.
JSCross . 2020-10-07
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Nice beer.... very much a locals pub in in all the best ways...
Ian hudson . 2020-10-04
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So we turned up at this pub the tables inside were full there was 3 tables outside empty to which we were told we couldn’t sit outside because it was raining surely this should of been our choice !! Because In actual fact it wasn’t raining as you can see by the picture!!! Quite possible the worse service we have received ever!!
MrsKing18 . 2020-10-03
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First pub in Isle of Wight I have visited for a year with all the problems we have had as we live on the mainland. I was impressed at the excellent way they handled the correct and safe way of coming in and enjoying. Despite the restrictions still provided a friendly approach. Nice to feel safe and enable one to get some life.
malcolm holmes . 2020-09-30
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If you only use one pub on the Isle of Wight this is the pub.Superb beer,spotless pub,friendly atmosphere,landlord chilled and sociable.Ten outta ten
richard knight . 2020-09-15
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The best service and the best and fresh beer in the area...never had 3 beers in row in the same pub
Radu Fratila . 2020-09-08
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Warm friendly pub, and well worth a visit if you are visiting Shanklin.Gav the landlord and the locals made us and our two border collies feel very welcome especially the dog treats.The venue is clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated and dog friendly. Please note that this is an adult pub only and children under the age of 18 are not permitted. There was a good selection of beers and lagers with very reasonable price. Please also note that this venue does not serve food.If your visiting Shanklin it is well worth a visit.
petem946 . 2020-09-07
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Great beer and friendly place to go .
David Hyde . 2020-09-05
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Great proper traditional adults and drinks only pub. Great range of lagers and ciders plus two real ales that are all well kept. Friendly staff
Michael Wilson . 2020-08-29
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Stopped here two evenings on our way back to our hotel just for a quick drink. More of a locals pub but we were made to feel welcome.
mjacobsbros . 2020-08-17
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The service and hospitality by the barman/owner was second to none. Might seem like a locals local but we were made to feel very welcome.
AlanWard2000 . 2020-07-31
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Lovely place,very clean, good beer,great owner!
Veronica Simmonds . 2020-07-17
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Excellent atmosphere, great food
Mark Wrighton . 2020-02-21
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