Sportsman's Rest in Isle of Wight

Fantastic place while we were on holiday. Definitely visit again

We had a great time and actually stayed in the carpark in our camper. The meal we all chose was chicken and leak pie and it was delicious. The staff were lovely all in all a success. Will definitely return. 😊

Small crowded pub, with limited tables, that were mix and matched which were too close for comfort. We sat at table for over 20 minutes with no menu and was ignored by the bar staff.. When we eventually received a menu there was a very limited basic choice of food, which was not the same as advertised on the pub Website which was very disappointing considering previous reviews. We left this pub very disappointed, and went to another pub nearby.. I would advise giving this place a wide berth if you're not a local!!

Lovely pub with great atmosphere and really friendly service. Beautiful village setting

Nice old pub with good food and beer,free parking and real ale . Pint and a wine for just over a tenner.

Nice friendly, welcoming staff. And a very nice ploughman's.

Beautiful pub. Fantastic food and drink. Really enjoyed our stay. The service was excellent. All the staff and locals are friendly and welcoming. Great walk opposite on a footpath down to a secluded beach. Finding this place really made our trip to the isle of wight memorable. 👌

Ate from the lunchtime menu. Was the best meal I had eaten while here on the isle of wight. £68 to feed a family of 5 and with drinks was really cheap. Wish we come here sooner but leave tomorrow.

Just had lovely lunch here.just a simple prawn sandwich came with the freshest salad well filled sandwich and acccompanied by vegetable crisps and lovely coleslaw.we asked for sausages for our dogs and they said two sausages may be quite expensive so they brought us some leftover meat from their Sunday lunch.!the exterior had beautifully well kept plants and indoors a vase of fresh flowers.this is a place that the owners obviously care about.we will be back

Where do I start!?! Nikki and her team are a dream, Nikki is a real gem, a genuine lovely lady who we only met by chance stopping at her lovely pub on Friday for a drink and toilet stop. While we were there our Ferry got cancelled and my oldest son went in and asked her if we could stay.... not only did she let us stay but she also let us stay for 2 nights while she moved out to her boyfriends. We were truly grateful. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal in the pub, we had a sharing platter and the kids had chicken and chips and also dirty fries. The puddings were lush too. We then went on an evening walk and walked to the local beach from the pub which some of the locals advised us to do. Not only did Nikki make us feel welcome so did all the locals, we felt like we fitted straight in and we really could move and stay here forever. What a wonderful place. THANK YOU Nikki, Miranda and team. Thank you for the breakfasts too you went above and beyond. Also thank you to all the locals making us feel so welcome. It's not very often you come across such a wonderful place where everyone is so nice and helpful. LOVED IT. We are already looking to when we can come and visit you again. Xxxx

Beautiful pub, great location, fab food

Excellent beer and a gorgeous scone. Really friendly staff.

Nice country pub, delicious food

Had driven past a number of times while on holiday. Called and booked in for Sunday dinner. Booking was taken with ease and the lady was very polite and helpful. Arrived in good time and was given a warm welcome. Easy selection of food and a good selection of beer, wine and other drinks. Plenty of room around table's and comfy seats. Food was excellent and portion size was great value. Well presented and very tasty. Good selection of desserts on the menu to round off the meal. 5 star service provided here.

A nice pub, clean,tidy and friendly

Lovely people good food. Lots of parking. Nice outside dining.

A nice small pub but food took 50 mins to arrive even though it was very quiet and we were the first to order

Highly recommend! delicious food,great atmosphere, impeccable bathrooms (they even have perfumes and creams - fancy!) we arrived late in the day, while a party was taking place. nevertheless, Lee was amazing and help us out. 5 ⭐

Super friendly service, grabbed a pint and a coffee. Cute garden with kids playarea. Loved the decs and seating inside. Lots of parking.

Very pleasant pub , we had the cream tea absolutely lovely' and very good value

Fantastic, as far as pubs go, they’re one of the best. Drinks are fair, food is good, portioning is perfect. All staff friendly and engaged with you personally. They overcharged on my order but fixed it without prompt. If you’re staying at Thorness, don’t bother with onsite food, go here.

We called in on a Saturday teatime, we were really hungry as we walked from Thorness. We ordered starters, chilli nachos and halloumi fries. Oh my goodness! The chilli nachos portion size was enormous, both starters so tasty, hot, and reasonably priced. We then had chicken curry and a burger for our mains, there was so much chicken in the curry, which was homemade and delicious, as was the burger. You must eat here! The staff are so nice and the atmosphere is just what a country pub should be!

cool place good lemon drizzle cake would recommend if you need a break whilst on a bike round the island

Excellent food and service. Well priced.

Really good place to stop for a drink and something to eat. I've never been disappointed.

Friendly and welcoming. Good food. Definitely would recommend a visit

When I heard there had been a change of owners I went back to find it is now much better. Food, drink and service all better, the wait for food was a little long. Well done ladies.

We popped in our walk. A welcome sight for a refreshing drink.

Perfect spot for a delicious bite to eat with great and friendly service. Food was very tasty, great portions and beautifully presented. Large outside area which is ideal for the coming summer months. Can't wait to go back and spend some time outside in such idealic setting with such lovely and attentive hosts.

What a lovely pub. First time visiting and what a treat to be greeted with such a lovely atmosphere and great food. Bar staff were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back and would recommend this place to anyone visiting the island!

Had an amazing meal great atmosphere and made to feel very welcome. Definitely worth a visit. Will be back for sure.

Thank you for opening especially for the noisy party walking the coast path who just appeared unexpectedly. We were very appreciative of the coffee and biscuits. Proper old fashioned service with a smile

Great pub with a range of good value, tasty lunch options. Smallish bar area, but restaurant attached. Outdoor seating.

Excellent now the new owners have taken over, very welcoming, dog friendly. A very cosy little pub with good food.

We had an afternoon tea given to us as a gift and it was absolutely delicious. Very generous portions of a variety of sandwiches, cakes scones and jam and clotted cream. Tea or coffee too. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff and owners.

Very friendly, service good. Will be visiting again.

Nice pub staff who work there lovely people carnt do enough to help you.sunday roast realy nice highly recomend this place to all my friends and anybody else who is looking for a nice pub nice people and the food is excellent from ed and sam

Booked a table on Friday for 1 pm actually asked if fish & chips was available this was confirmed. Arrived ordered and was told no fish & chips even though i had confirmed 3 hours before. Looked at very limited menu not as stated on web site ordered curry only to be told no curry. Not much left to chose left in disgust. This establishment will not be open long if it treats locals like this. Proprietor was person that took my call and confirmed F & C available. I will not return and will warn others about this disgusting establishment. Mr M R Hopper

Fantastic old English cosy pub with super friendly and personable staff and delicious food with an abundance of drinks choices. I would highly recommend visiting the Sportsman’s Rest and can’t wait to visit again!

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff! Great service will come again 😁👍

No food on offer on a Monday so no stars - 👍 Great to see this pub open again with Nicky and her daughter, early days for them but a nice range of beers and a passion to do well with their Sunday lunches (sounds great) we’ll be back to eat soon as it’s so local and is a great little pub in a lovely village

Lovely traditional English pub, great Ham, egg and chips. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

Great pub, good food, very welcoming, well worth the stop.

Great atmosphere friendly folks

What a gem of a place tucked away great food fantastic service and the best pint of shipyard my husband had in a long while!

Wonderful well maintained traditional pub, good beer and excellent food. Would recommend

Wonderful food and great service

The staff were friendly. Toilets clean. Dog friendly.

I was charged 4.9 for a half a pint and was quite shocked at how expensive it is... That is more than what a half pint costs in London.

Really nice pub, recently taken over by a mother and daughter, hope it does well, please give it a try👍

Good cheese & onion toastie - with salad and crisps. Very friendly.

Pub is closed until further notice

Fantastic food and very friendly staff

Very nice stop off for a drink. Nice quiet spot 🍻

A gem of small county pub with lovely food, good people and tables outside in the sunshine.

Great traditional pub. Freshly cooked food, lovely taste and efficient staff.

Great pub with fantastic food - the burgers are amazing! Friendly staff, clean and tidy pub. Dog friendly which is a bonus too

Really nice friendly pub dogs welcome First time stopping here

All full meals no light bites which was a shame, but Dogs are allowed

Unfriendly staff, felt uncomfortable just walking in. Not made to feel welcome.

Excellent food and generous portion.booked to go for sunday lunch in a few days x

Blindingly good food and service, an absolute gem

Village pub, friendly with good food. Tucked away need to find it.

Excellent service great food too biggest fish ever

Very small but charming Pub. The staff were very accommodating to a large group for a Sunday roast. The food and drink were great. The outside play area needs some TLC, but overall we had a great time.

Always call in and have a meal when on holiday in the iow, never disappointed and food and service is fantastic such friendly locals chatting and making you feel welcome.

Lovely Sunday roast, Islander beer, friendly staff; what more do you want. Definitely comi g back.

'The Sportsmans Rest' is situated a bit off the beaten track in porchfield, it's a nice old pub with car parking & garden seating + a small playground for the little ones. I often pass on my way home & I've vowed to visit for ages, finally visited for sunday lunch - nice roast dinner for just over a tenner + 'islander' beer 😋 - I'll certainly return!

Great evening spent at The Sportsman's Rest. Fun atmosphere, the most amazing burger and brilliant live music. Must be the islands best kept secret.

Bit cramped, not very friendly staff.

Went there with the family august 2022, and a great place. Food reasonably priced, and very tasty. Generous portions aswell. Highly recommend this place.

Excellent Sunday Roast together with the Hopportunity Ale. The staff also helpfully allowed us to stow our cycles overnight, as part of our round-the-island tour.

Great garden gig with the Pact.

Really nice and friendly staff, lovely garden area with seating and a small play area for the children 🤗

Cheap interior. Sterile envious

Only had time to stop for a pint but worth the stop ✋️

Great food and great hosts nice snug place typical country pub went second time for farther day the food not great this time tough meat frozen veg not fresh and spuds not quite done

Food we had was good but the choice very poor, first 3 items wanted were no longer available.

Went there on Sunday for the first time and was not disappointed, staff are very friendly the food was absolutely amazing, definitely going back, would highly recommend to anyone. AWESOME

Very good overall. Hadnt been before and was very surprised. Ate at 2pm but portions great size, good prices and in our opinion hidden gem.

What a great place, welcoming and the sunday roast was excellent. Will be returning to the Sportman's Rest.

Good to see the pub in Porchfield open again. Beer was good, and food prices good too. A smile goes a long way!

Amazing food, great prices, really nice welcoming and helpfull staff.

A proper old fashioned boozer. Not trying to be anything other than it is - a small village pub with no airs or graces. Lovely staff, a good setting and a decent menu.

Nothing better than a pint and a fire after a good walk. A proper friendly pub.

Great little pub with good food Always pleasant and welcoming

Lovely little pub to have a beer after exploring Newtown

Nice and relaxing pub, beautiful area

Beautiful country pub with a very warm welcome.

Great food, beer and service. In a lovely country pub. I am so happy that it is open again as it would be a real shame to the community to lose it. One of my favourite pubs on the island. Great walks start from here too.

Great food excellent service make everyone feel at home. The staff go out of their way to help. We recommend it as one of the best pubs on the island

Quality food worth the visit very pleasant staff

Good food and a good price. Well done Highly recommended

Lovely Sunday lunch. Birthday treat

Nice little pub . Good selection of food. Very friendly staff. Shame about the global warming devices outside

Fantastic 😊 food highly recommended going again 5/1 .

Fantastic food and ambiance!! Will definitely be back.

Fabulous food. We had a traditional Sunday roast, and a vegan Sunday roast and the food was delicious, and served with a smile. Highly recommended.

Lovley pub highly recommend 👌 👍

Great to see it up and running again. Nicely refurbished, good food at a reasonable price.