The Hungry Bear in Isle of Wight

Such a pretty old building on the High St Brading. Can't think why we never found it before but the welcome was warm , the staff were friendly and efficient and the food was superb! Difficult to get a Sunday roast just right but they nailed it ! From the meat to the veg and the giant Yorkshires everything was generous and perfectly cooked and just as a traditional home cooked meal should be.

2 couples visited on Sunday at 3 pm .The men had the beef roast which was excellent but the ladies ordered chilli which was a choice of only 2 alternative meal choices. The chilli meals consisted of very large lumps of tough beef on a bed of rice. Both ladies agreed that their meals,at £17 each, were the worst they had ever had in a restaurant with such a good reputation. We are Islanders and visit restaurants all over the island and reckon the roasts were the best yet but the chilli's really let it down. The service was really good.

My husband and I went to this restaurant purely because we were on holiday and found ourselves in the area. What a find! We had the most delicious meal, cooked beautifully and very generous portions. The staff were great, very friendly yet still respectful and Dean who was serving us was funny and efficient. We later spoke to the chef Stuart who again was very friendly. We were only on the island for a week but went back to the Hungry bear for Sunday lunch which was amazing, one of the best we have had, not only generous but every bit of it was cooked to perfection. If we lived on the island we would definitely be regulars here, even though it was a way from where we were staying, well worth the journey. We wholeheartedly recommend this place, relaxed and friendly with excellent food, what more could you want.