The Medina Railway Tavern in Isle of Wight

Great food, drinks and ambience.

We just ate at the Artisan, originally the burgers came out without the cheese on them that we ordered, to which we said there was no cheese, they took these back straight away and a few minutes came back with cheese. Once our meal was over and we got the bill, they had given us our drinks for free because of the mistake with the cheese. Incredible service from the team and the food tasted great. We will definitely be back after this wonderful experience. Give those staff a pay rise they deserve it!

Great atmosphere and great food

What an amazing place to get to see where Mermaid Gin is actually distilled! As regulars to the IOW and the pub, in it's previous form being where my husband (as a child) stopped at for lunch after the ferry and en route to their campsite... It already held memories. So we popped in on our way home to pick up a bottle of gin... It was early so we were the only ones there. Immediately, we were greeted by a charming man who directed us to the shop and up popped Ebony from behind the counter. Full of smiles and simply a joy to talk to... So lovely! Came for a bottle of gin and ended up buying rum, salt vodka, a sea towel, bar slade, tote bag and a bar runner! Didn't get the chance to eat but the stunning interior and menu made me feel sad that we had a ferry to catch... Plus, we could have chatted with Ebony for ages given the chance! The bottles are now in, what used to be my utility but has somehow become, Gary's bar! Will definitely return to see Ebony and enjoy the sofa's, cushions and food! Thank you xx

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting The Plantation Room Cafe, which accommodated my gluten and dairy allergies exceptionally well. Graham, who assisted me, was not only attentive to my dietary requirements but also very personable. The salad was delightful—I could have easily gone back for more. The customer service provided by Graham was outstanding; he engaged us in conversation about the island and all the amenities the venue offers, clearly showcasing his passion for his work. Although we had already planned our day and were merely stopping by for a takeaway lunch, we are looking forward to returning to the Isle of Wight and visiting again.