The Pointer,Newchurch Isle of Wight in Isle of Wight

Great little find! Out for the day and really fancied Sunday lunch. Hit the jackpot here! Made so welcome by Lauren and her staff. Nothing too much trouble. "Of course, no problem" response to every question. Loved that serve 2 sizes of meals as we tend to waste so much nowadays. The roast was delicious, real food cooked well and served with a smile. They even provided me with a takeaway dessert as I had no room for it at the time. We highly recommend.

OMG, we were staying in the area and looked for a dog friendly pub for Sunday lunch. This pub was outstanding. We sat outside in a covered verander which was fine for any weather. The pork and beef were cooked so they melted in your mouth, the selection of vegetables was delightful, all very tasty. We were so full but had to get a dessert as the crumble was also 100%. Would defiantly recommend but make sure you book.

Lovely quiet restaurant seperate from the bar area. Good food and very attentive friendly staff. Already booked to go back.

Ok. Where does one start when you have got to give an establishment 10 stars out of five! Having been here a few days earlier whilst on holiday we decided to come back for a Sunday roast...and oh boy are we glad we did. One word of warning...if you are not a big eater don't order the large size - I did and struggled! But I did manage a desert. At last somewhere that serves up a decent size dessert not a titchy little ramekin dish. So as I say 10 stars out of 5!!

Fantastic atmosphere and setting. Food is 10/10, hearty and filling. Drink options are very good and staff are really attentive and caring.

I come here quite a lot with my friends (who I was with this time) or with my husband & also family. I have been coming here for around 30 years really with its various different owners & these ones have not let this pub down since they have been here. The reason that I come here so often is that it's a lovely cosy pub with a bar area you can also eat in if you wish & also a comfy closed off dining room area if you would rather eat in there. It also has a large garden with picnic tables dotted around it for when it's sunny or dry & there is also a covered open sided gazebo area with heaters in for the winter if you don't fancy being indoors. It's open all year round anyway so if it's raining or windy it's perfect to go in there. The pub is dog friendly & provides water outside & treats in the bar. There's a good sized car park too. The staff have always been really friendly & helpful if you ever have a query about anything. They cater for allergies (both my parents have serious nut allergies & my mum also is lactose intolerant & has other issues & this has never been a problem. Neither have ever been ill from eating here which is no small feat with all their issues! The food is really really tasty & good sized portions. They offer smaller appetite meals for some of the choices too which are a good size also. The puddings are to die for! Drinks are a bit pricey but they are in most places nowadays. Never just turn up here, always book as it gets extremely busy, especially at the weekends & throughout the summer months. You might be lucky for going outside though as usually there's a table free out there with no time limit on them. If I had to be fair & say of a negative here (apart from it barely has a functioning bus route lol) it would be that they do 'sittings' for every booked table (including the outdoors gazebo) so you can't just spend a whole evening or afternoon relaxing & socialising with who you come to eat or drink with. It can feel a little like a production line because of this. I guess because it gets so busy here it gives more people a chance to eat here with these 2 hour slots, but then it kind of ruins the ambience of relaxing with the people you are with as you are clock-watching after a while & it can make you feel rushed. That's the only negative I can think of though. If they're not busy & no ones booked after you, you can stay where you are, but that's not guaranteed. We have had to leave on quite a few occasions & go & carry on somewhere else as the next people are ready to come in & take our table for their own slot. So just bear that in mind for the kind of visit you will want to do when you come here. But it's a lovely place on the whole & well worth a visit whether you live here like me or are visiting. Definitely a pub not to miss & they do cracking roasts as well!

We were a party of five visiting between Christmas and New Year. The food was good and the resturaunt area was comfortable and cosy. Recommended.

We visited The Pointer Inn today as a stop off on a long walk, the sun was shining so we perched in the garden, the staff were great, they even gave our pointer a treat and the food was fabulous! Can highly recommend the chicken and bacon caesar salad, the best one we have ever had. Thank you for a lovely visit, it made our Easter weekend!

We popped in for a meal mid afternoon on a Thursday as they serve food all day. Nice welcome from the landlord who showed us to our table. Drinks all good. This is a fullers pub so reasonable choice. Good menu choices. Food was really tasty and good. Proper chicken, ham and leek pie which had lovely chunky bits of meat in it served with choice of potatoes. I had chips which were good. Others had a really decent macaroni cheese and garlic bread and a lovely Caesar salad. Great thing is the menu has a smaller portion for most things for those not so hungry. We didn't have pudding but saw others in pub who did they looked lush. Noted on menu a nice choice of lunch sandwiches etc. Great to see some locals in the pub enjoying a pint. Proper village pub with decent food. Recommend a visit.

Excellent. A rare find. The staff are very professional. The food was of a very high standard and lots of choices. We made another booking before we left. A jewel in Wight's crown.

Exceptional food and service. Such wonderful staff and the food was incredible. They fitted us in last minute on a busy Saturday and was well worth it! Really attentive and such a great atmosphere. Will be back!

THOROGHLY ENJOYED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE. STAFF WERE VERY ATTENTIVE AND KEPT GOOD CONVERSATION GOING WHILE THEY WORKED. THE RESTAURANT WAS BUSY AND THE STAFF WERE EVERYWHERE ALTHOUGH THERE WERE NOT MANY SERVERS. nO BODY WAS WAITING LONGER THAN A COUPLE OF MINUTES. tHE MENU CATERED FOR EVERYONE WHICH MADE A REFRESHING CHANGE.

My partner and I popped into The Pointer Inn on spec and were lucky enough to get a table that had been cancelled for lunch! The food was superb as were the staff. We will return.

Excellent service, brilliant food. All staff great with the children. An enjoyable meal on New Year’s Eve teatime. Thanks to all staff. C u next year.

We decided to visit Newchurch for Christmas and booked the Pointer a number of times during the week including Christmas Eve, Day and Boxing Day for the quiz, Mark and the team were very welcoming including all the locals we had a wonderful time, with great food, great atmosphere. We would certainly be returning in the summer a great pub

Friendly staff and great food at fair prices. In the summer there is a pet friendly beer garden. Would recommend

As locals we should use the old Saying use it or lose it sadly we have not been regulars due to poor experience with previous landlords,we thought we would try the set Christmas meal and give it another go,we are extremely pleased we did,the food was fabulous and the hospitality we received was also very good,once again the previous high standards have been reached and we hope Mark and his team have a long and successful stay.

I visited this week with friends for a birthday celebration. It was so good I booked for today - Sunday with my husband The midweek meals were amazing but today's roasts even topped them!

We received a warm welcome when arriving and the pub has a cosy traditional feel which we love. We arrived at 12.30 and there was no delay in service. I would recommend booking as all the tables had received boards on with atleast 2 sittings. My son has a dairy allergy which can make eating out a pain or he has the same food everywhere. It was a nice to see dairy free/vegan options available. He had a jacket potato with beans and cheese. It was a good size potato which was oven baked, loaded with beans and cheese severed with side salad. My partner had the homemade steak and ale pie with mash and veg, he said it was the best he has had for a very long time. I had roast and couldnt decided between lamb or beef so had both (pork and vegan nut roast are also an option). It was severed with roast potatoes, parsnips, mash potato, veg (carrots, broccoli, red cabbage and mashed swede) stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. My son had a pudding, which is a treat for him (due to allergy) he had vegan chocolate and caramel fudge cake served with dairy free chocolate ice cream. He said it was really good. All the portion are of good size, we all left feeling very full. We highly recommend and will visit again soon.

Hubby and I are over to visit family and we visited this lovely pub. We wasn’t disappointed a lovely welcome, shown to our table and the menu was full of lovely homemade dishes and best of all they offer smaller dishes for your main meal so you can fit 3 courses in or good if you are not a big eater. Plenty of variety and catered for allergies as well. The specials board was full of wonderful dishes too choose from. Hubby had the pie and I had gluten free burger with chilli con carne both were amazing, hubby also went for the butterscotch pudding and loved it. The owners and staff are friendly and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. Would highly recommend paying this lovely pub a visit and maybe book as was buzzing for a Thursday night. Thank you for a wonderful dinner and service x

Had an excellent meal, will be returning august 2021 all being well, I never return if I have a bad or bad service, so that says it all

A brief review for a brief visit. We called in here on a Thursday just after lunchtime to suss the place out as a potential Sunday lunch venue. We were met by two charming young ladies who went through Covid protocols with us before we sat down in the outside lean to / porch (not quite sure how to describe it but a large covered area, which was great from a Covid point of view as it was outside, but still sheltered enough to be pleasant on what was a chilly afternoon in October).We asked only for three starters (we just fancied a nibble) – so hardly a big food order but nonetheless served with the sort of grace you would expect if we had ordered a feast. And it was all very tasty. All in all a very pleasant experience – so we announced that as they had shown what a good hostelry this was, we would return for Sunday lunch.No chance! Fully booked. Well not a surprise on reflection. Next time we are on the Isle of Wight we will book well in advance – clearly the locals have formed the same view as us that this is a very good pub.

Having checked this Pub out on Tripadvisor we decided to book a table before travelling to the IOW. Great village Pub with friendly and attentive staff. Especially good to have options for the size of portions. We both thoroughly enjoyed our main course, the desserts were great too.

A charming countryside pub / restaurant set in a small village, the staff were very friendly and the Sunday lunch was excellent and very good value.

We enjoyed a really good evening meal here while staying on the island. We were given a good welcome on arrival and the staff were all friendly and helpful. The food we had was tasty and the portions sizes were good. The menu had a good selection of options. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Great service from all staff. Food was excellent, big portions especially the mixed grill and the minty lamb pie is excellent

Had a great meal here on a Sunday evening. The portions were massive and the quality was excellent. The Covid-19 precautions were well implemented and they even kept tables empty to ensure social distancing. Staff were really friendly and helpful thanks for a lovely meal.

Lovely Sunday lunch today just got booked in at 12pm as very busy. Lamb roast was very nice along with the bake well tart shared by two. Very polite and welcoming staff especially Hudson the boxer doorman. My only pet hate! Sticky tables and staff wearing their black aprons in the toilets! Other than that good meal out.

Our second visit to The pointer. We returned as on our first visit we really enjoyed it and they did a dessert with meringue, strawberries and chantilly cream which was amazing but they didn’t have it on the menu on our second visit which was very disappointing. The food we had was very nice and the serving staff were helpful and friendly, although the man that was outside and seating people seemed very stressed. It’s definitely worth a visit and they welcome people that have their dogs with them.

The food and one waitress was amazing and certainly got the ‘Covid’ advice, it seems others didn’t get the same message. Leaning in to speak over you whilst serving meals, giving condiments etc.

We dined out with our 2 young grandchildren in early August having booked before we left home. We were warmly welcomed by our hosts and by Hudson, a most adorable boxer dog, with whom our grandchildren fell in love!The outside seating was comfortably spaced and should we have needed it a heater was above our heads. The service was excellent and the food extremely good, | fully recommend the Minty Lamb Pie which was delicious. The childrens' menu represents great value for money which is rare today.We would have no hesitiation in returning and are under orders to take the grandchildren back to meet Hudson once again. Overall a most enjoyable experience and with the help of the Chancellor outstanding value for money!

Had high expectations or This gastro Pub but understand it has recently changes hands. The staff were wonderful charming and friendly. My starter scallops on creamed leeks was exceptional. My husband had the Chicken satay also excellent. We both had the highly rated pies he had steak and ale I had the minted lamb shank.Both pies huge pastry excellent but came with over thick gravy poured over it would have been much better with gray on the side. Great mash and veg .... but...Watched two tables empty and refill without being sanitised!!!!! Garden drinkers walked in to get refills instead of stay put for service. Only saw sanitizer on bar which we used on exit as worried who had previously been on our table. Menus not one use and bill served in plastic folder that I had no idea if sanitised or not.Shame not quite following the regulations need more training

Having been many times before, we chose to go to celebrate my sons birthday. Didn't realise it was under new ownership and what a disappointment. This is a pub that does food and yet our server didn't even know the difference between lager and cider. When our drinks arrived one was missing and had been forgotten about.Food prices are similar to other pubs in the area, but the food quality and sizes was well below standard. I ordered cottage pie which, when it came, looked like a plate of tinned meat with a spoonful of cheesy mash on top. None of our meals were worth the money. To make it worse, I woke during the night and was sick. Definitely would not recommend anymore, which is a shame, as it used to be a great place to eat.

We sat outside, in comfortable chairs, at a large round table socially distanced from those around us. Service was slow, but when food came, it was excellent. We had Barnsley Lamb chops (2 large chops each), boeuf bourguignonne, mackerel pate, scallops, chicken satay, bannoffee pie, sticky ginger and crumble of the day. We could find no fault with any of the food, which was fresh-cooked and delicious. We chose an oaked Australian Shiraz for our wine - unusual to oak Shiraz, but it was superb. A lovely meal. (If you sit out in summer, watch out for pesky wasps and flies!!)

Nice venue, however I will recommend to check the bill twice as they counted an extra lunch meal on our check. Limited Menu, pricey and extremely small portions.

Last day of our annual stay on the Island. My husband had Leek & cheese pie and I had vegetarian curry. We were both delighted with the food, friendly service, comfy feeling of the pub, I could go on. We will definitely make it our first stop next year. Highly recommended.

Coming out of the Covid-19 Apocalypse, we decided as a group of friends to journey across the Isle of Wight to have dinner together for the first time in over 6 months. We looked into the measures implemented by the management/landlord and decided to give them a go.Being a beautiful clear and sunny Thursday evening we decided to phone up and see if there were any spaces available for 3 persons having dinner. We were informed that the restaurant was very busy, however we were willing we could be able to eat around 8.30. Perfect for us as we needed time to arrange travel and get ready.We were greeted by the Owner/Landlord who was polite, and had a great sense of humour.We were sat inside due to the dwindling light and the cold of the evening starting to set, and were positioned by the bar. Our waiters and waitresses were very well trained, polite, very knowledgeable and were very willing to put up with my (what can come across as) very irksome questions. Top marks there!We ordered a starter and a main apiece as well as a few drinks.It is fair at this point to clarify that we like our food. 2 of us are chefs and can cook a good plate of food. What was served to us this evening was an absolute masterclass on how to cook and present a perfect plate of food. 2 of us ordered Scallops, which we have had before at other restaurants and charged a fair amount more for, but having them on creamed leeks and perfectly cooked and seasoned was a dream come true. The 3rd also assures me that the Bruchetta was of the top quality we were experiencing, (she wouldn't share).Mains consisted of 2 mixed grills. both cooked rare, and yet again, words nigh on fail me. I had the red wine sauce which was utterly divine. rich and deep flavour which married perfectly with the vast selection of meats on offer. We were impressed at the choices of sides and sauces on offer.What astounded us was the value for money, especially in comparison to other restaurants serving a comparative menu. Not only was the quality far exceeding the competition it was better value. £18 for a mixed grill here rather than one around 5 miles away (with a beach view admittedly) being priced at over £30!After feasting and enjoying the company of each other and staff, regrettably we did not have the appetite for a dessert, but rest assured, we will be coming back for more!

After my review on Monday regarding being asked to leave early by the waiter, i had a message straight away from the owner Shelley to call her. She was mortified that had happened and couldn't apologise enough. She asked if we would like to go back so she could rectify our complaint. Tonight we went for another amazing meal. The food was never the issue as it is always second to none there. Shelley gave us a huge discount which was lovely of her. I am so impressed with their swift reply and how they handled everything. I think its so important to place another review to let people know that this pub, are invested in their customers and that it is important to them that they go away happy. We will always go here for our luxury meals out on the island as the food really is divine. Try the steak with the garlic butter.

We spent a very pleasant evening with 4 friends having a meal in the covered area in the garden at the rear of this dog friendly pub. Staff were helpful and attentive, menu was good, varied and reasonably priced and the food was excellent.

We went here last night for a final meal of our holiday. Despite the strange time we live in the staff were kind and helpful. The food was nothing short of amazing from the Scallops , rice balls and bruschetta through the Barnsley Chop ( highly recommend) the pork loin and the fish through you lemon posset and crumble. We left full and satisfied

Looking for a place to eat on the island and found this amazingly friendly, warm place. The food was home made and fresh. Well presented and tasted amazing. The whole family enjoyed their meals which is unheard-of. Well priced, spacious, and fully in line with covid restrictions. London pride too. Thank you for a fabulous meal.

The food here never disappoints, they also do a lighter bite which we found to be enough for us, all the veg taste fresh and the puddings home made, will be happy when we can go again

Been meaning to visit for a while as the pub had god reviews and was down as "dog friendly". Arrived for a late lunch. Friendly greeting and easy service. Food was excellent and we were stuck for choice! Did not have our dog with us for this visit but were assured it would be OK as dogs are allowed in the bar area.

Food is to die for! Me and my partner visited twice last year and twice this year on a short break to the IoW. On our first trip this year I had the pork belly special which was incredibly tender, my partner had the Mixed Grill which was very impressive! Second visit we both had the fish pie which was very delicious. Staff very helpful and nice, would definitely recommend.

A sizeable village pub with a large car park and outside seating with great views. There is a restaurant area with about 20 covers and plenty of further seating in the bar area. We enjoyed scallops and ham,egg and chips; the London Pride was on top form too. Service was friendly and efficient and this a venue worthy of a visit.

The Pointer Inn was a very welcome stop off for a family early evening meal. Two of us had the a la carte options whilst the other has the Specials.The main courses we had were the Mariners Pie, Crisp salt beef and off the Special board Slow roast pork with an amazing crackling.The food overall was top class as was the service.It would seem to be a rather well used food destination. I would therefore advise booking ahead of time.A great visit and we would repeat this.

We’ve been promising ourselves that when we had the opportunity a visit to the highly recommended Pointer Inn was needed. We booked and turned up 30 min early with a view not to be seated early, but to have a drink before our lunch. The barmaid said “who’s next?” The bar was full. I pointed to the other people before me at the end of the bar. She replied “they’re just waiting for their tables” I said we were booked for 2pm. She then disappeared. She came back with it looks like a diary. She then disappeared again. She came back. I said could we have a drink while we waited. She said she wouldn’t be a minute and disappeared again. She walked up the bar, back down the bar. She then got a glass of water. She then had a load of cutlery and disappeared again and I can only presume laid up a table. She then came back with the diary again, this time with another member of staff. They were talking about another colleague making reservations and not knowing where we were going to sit. I was completely being ignored with no eye contact or any form of good service. At this point I was getting wound up. The barmaid then said to her colleague could he serve and he asked the customer who had just approached the bar next to me! It wasn’t his fault or the other member of staffs fault either. She then said ‘we can squeeze you in!” I’d rather been told they had made a mistake. She was still blaming who ever made the booking, muttering under her breath rather than dealing with the situation in hand. The staff were stretched, not enough of them. The pub was heaving and queues for the bar we’re getting bigger and being ignored and I got the impression by her poor customer service that I was the issue....!That was it I’d had enough and we walked out. If they had said. We have made an error but if you bare with us we will get you seated as soon as possible. Now what would you like to drink? It’s not hard..... The Portland Inn Gurnard to the rescue...

The Pointer is a great place for either a quiet drink or a good meal.Previously we ate here in September while on holiday; during the holiday season you will need to book if you want to eat. But now in early January it is quiet and mainly frequented by locals. You will find the locals happy to have a chat at the bar with you.There is a new manager, Ben, he is only a few weeks in the job but very professional and clearly will carry on a great Pointer tradition.The food is very good and prepared with care by the kitchen team. Portions can be very large so beware! Desserts are excellent.We chose to have a winter break in IOW in Newchurch because of the Pointer Inn.

Great food at a reasonable price. Offer smaller meals for smaller appetites. Highly recommended. Will visit again soon

Had several meals here while staying nearby would go back to the isle of white just for this pub.Food is all fresh and homemade absolutely exceptional food and service loved it.Portion sizes very good (go hungry is all I can say)Had a nice chat to landlady’s daughter she was very helpful and friendly. Will be back

Every request met. Mixed Grill deserves a special mention, great service, great beer and an all round good atmosphere. We’ve been coming to the IoW for many years, glad we made it to the Pointer in the end and enjoyed what we’ve heard! Well done.

What was once a superb establishment with excellent food, great service and reasonable prices has lost the reputation it had. Without the owners on site, the Pointers is no longer in the hands of management or staff who care about the standards of food, service or hygiene. Very sad indeed.

Amazing food, fantastic welcoming service. What more can you want? I went for the spinach and feta tart with pine nuts. Honestly ca my fault it. Delicious, home cooked quality food. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to return!

We have to go as often as we can just so that my wife can have some Strawberry pavlova. Its not the easiest place to get into with a wheelchair but there are always offers to help.My wife only had the scallops starter so she had plenty of room for the dessert and I had Lasagne. Spot on as usual but I would like to add that the owner Rob has a signature dish of his local meat pie. I think he should have a joint signature dish of his chips. They were the best chips by far of ANY that I have eaten in a shop, pub, restaurant or even at home and believe me I am the biggest critic of chips that I know. Reading this again, it seems rather sad that of all the wonderful food this establishment produces that I should harp on about chips. However it has to be said that if I could have taken them home with me, they would have replaced the sticks of rock souvenirs.

This place was busy & the guy who served us did so with a friendly attentive manner. My husband had the mixed grill. He thoroughly enjoyed it. Albeit too much for him to eat but done well all the same. Sadly I had the Mariners pie. All I can say is I’ve had better. Bits of salmon skin, a lot of potato. The sauce lacked flavour. We had a homemade fish pie on the day before we came on holiday & it was much nicer. I still recommend you try this place for yourself. It’s also dog friendly.

Disappointing visit to the Pointers last night, which I am sad to write, as we have not had a bad experience before. Was busy as always, and we were a group of 11 which can be a test obviously. The young lady who served us was great, really attentive and friendly. Issues we had were regarding the pork belly which myself and one other of us had. I had noted before ordering the dish that it has been changed to include scallops and no longer has black pudding, but was disappointed to find the portion size seems to have reduced, and at £16 this dish was not one of the cheapest on the menu. Badly needed some fresh veg with it in my view. Worse still the crackling that came nicely perched atop the dish was so hard I could have knocked someone out with it...! We brought this to the attention of one of the waiting staff, who then reported it to a manager, all of whom, strangely, didn’t seem to know how to handle a complaint.. we got a sorry from the manager and the offer of some pork scratching s from the bar initially, which I thought was an unusual resolution...! One of us did get some replacement crackling, so fair enough as far as that goes, it just didn’t feel to me like our complaint was handled in the right way, and this from a customer who tends not to complain. In summary, the visit fell well short of expectations and I would be reluctant to visit again based on this experience. Would hope this is an isolated incident.

Was taken here told about the pie so had that after a pate stater it was delicious but I was so full no room for pud. Nice Pub busy but wed booked and it was a Wednesday evening. Waitress's all very nice and if this is your local you are very lucky.

Village pub with a busy restaurant - in summer you need to book. That is because the food is excellent and prices very reasonable. Small portions available and perhaps advisable unless you have a big appetite.

Booked this lunch 2 weeks before we arrived in IOW. This place is out of the way but well worth going to. Asked for a seat in the veranda area. It was a beautiful sunny Sunday. They were extremely busy but we were served drinks given menus and told our table was named and ready for us. We ordered our food and it was served within 5 to 10 minutes. Presentation, quality and quantity is excellent. We also had desserts which we don’t normally have but again excellent quality and presentation. Would definitely recommend and will be going back mid week for their famous meat pit, can’t wait.

Lovely atmosphere, very good, friendly service. Delicious food. Good to have a choice of small or large portions for most dishes. Will definitely go back on our next visit to the isle.

Great pub. Service was excellent and food was piping hot on two occasions we visited the pub. Lovely atmosphere inside and everybody very friendly

An excellent village pub serving excellent home made food, We went twice as part of two differnt family groups. THe food was excellent as was the service. We will definitely be visiting again when I am home.

All we can say is this is the best pub grub on the whole of the IOW. A credit to the chef and all of the staff.

We came here a week ago and had a lovely meal the staff were really attentive and the food and service was impeccable

Yet again they dont disappoint Lunch perfect sweet perfect. Staff polite. A must if visiting the isle of Wight. Best fish and chips on the Island

We use to love place the food quality was not up a good standard had the fish pie just full of peas and had the ham Ploughed bread looked stale and taste that too the pudding wasn't that good however hubby said the beer was good. Dirty Garden table dirty and took over a hour to clean them up need a good shake up

Drove here from Shanklin for our evening meal. It didn't disappoint. The food, Ales, Wine and service were all excellent. Not too pricey either. Definitely recommend it, but you do need to book in advance to guarantee a seat.

This village pub is well worth the 10 minutes drive from Shanklin, Ryde or Sandown. Although busy, the comfortable outdoor seating adds to their capacity and we were never turned away.

The pub is local to a friend who we visit. We never fail to take her to the Pointer as the food is superb. This time was no exception and I convinced her to have a 'Bordeaux Burger' which was beef, bacon, brie and caramelised onion in a lovely soft bun with amazing chips. Not for small appetites or calorie counters but great none the less. I had one too and managed to follow it with a stunning pudding, as did we all. They keep a nice pint and the service is excellent. The prices are very reasonable for such great quality food. Keep it up, I can't wait to get back.

We lunched with friends and their lovely dog. This excellent family run Fullers Pub serves excellent freshly cooked food. Staff very friendly and helpful. We would certainly recommend you visit.

I really like this pub. Terrific bar service even when busy. I decided to have a meal there and chose the hamburger with the works. Huge thing came - I am always puzzled how to eat these towers. I did manage it even if I did sneak a piece or two to my dog under the table. Ah, the table, costs them one star. No excuse for rickety tables that spill your lager because they are so wobbly.

Because we were staying in Newchurch it made sense to check out the local pub, so glad we did, it’s recommended that you book because the food is very good, fish pie for my wife Jo on this occasion, fish and chips for me, (huge btw ) and it’s popular with locals being in a small village, bar area really nice, great friendly service, we chose to sit in the garden to the rear of the pub which is also nice, undercover area too - we can fully recommend the Pointer Inn, when on the island again we’d definitely visit again - well done all

8 of us had 7 different mains - all were extremely well done. Also, "proper" chips! Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. Very reasonable prices.

We stayed locally while at the festival and went for dinner on the Wednesday evening. Nice little village pub with a good choice of beer, food and wine. Fish and Chips was very good. I think it is a Fullers Pub and they rarely disappoint - this was no exception with good attentive service too.

Stayed farily close to this restaurant on a mini break and booked in advance of arriving on the island. Everything was good here. The staff are professional and friendly. Made a fuss of our 2 year old grandson who can be a challenge! Food was excellent, plenty of delicious dishes on offer. I had the pie which was really tasty. All in all this was my favourite restaurant of our 4 days on the island.

lovely meal and will definitely return to this pub when we are next on the island. The fish and chips were lovely and the ploughman’s was massive. All meals seemed very reasonably priced.

I booked a table for 6 - Fresh real ale (HSB) was placed on tap which delighted my dad, 6 amazingly freshly preped meals arrived quickly then the puds were ordered - when they arrived they were beautifully presented - a great time was had by all - definately recommend - busy so book up first!

The signature lamb pie is fantastic,tasty and succulent. There is a option of a small or large portion of pie- the large is large! The meal was above pub grub, great potatoes and vegetables. Excellent friendly service.

We visited the Pointer Inn on recommendation by some friends and weren’t disappointed. The traditional pub had a great atmosphere and staff were friendly and welcoming. We had and excellent meal, food was delicious. Unfortunately the signature pie was 40 minutes wait so with two children with us I opted for the steak and ale pie and was not disappointed. I went for the smaller portion and it was a perfect size! Will definitely return when we are next in the Isle of Wight.

A decent roast. Used to be my most favourite place to eat on the island but the menu never ever changes which discourages repeat visits!

Not a casserole with a puff pastry lid but a sealed, shortcrust, PERFECTLY executed pie. The house signature, lamb shank braised meat pie would give Tom Kerridge a run for his money. An excellent pub grub menu including varied and exciting specials. The bao buns with Cajun chicken were awesome. Side vegetables cooked perfectly. Friendly, non intrusive service. Can’t fault it and all at a very good price.

A friends and family lunch. Booked up for this date 3 weeks beforehand as it is a very popular place to get a table. Our roast came with a huge Yorkshire pudding and separate vegetables. Unless you have a huge appetite ask for a small portion, as servings are very generous. Two of us asked for a mini pudding for dessert which again are very generous. Asked for a doggy bag for the left meat.

When u phone to book and they know what u want and write it down without asking they just know when u give your name!! Only go there once or twice a year now that is SERVICE! The best ever Newchurch Pie and mini pavlova were served by friendly staff, hubby had cod and chips it was HUGE ... we left very happy!!! Love everything about it!!!

This is a family run pub, and is probably one of the best pub's on the Island for food, the variety of food on offer is excellent, with good service, and quality fresh food served is the order of the day. Our main course's were first class and the sweets were to die for. Highly recommende but you need to book.

Sensational dinner at this pretty pub. Their signature dish of lamb shank pie was gorgeous. Great service friendly staff and locals. Will go back again but will be sure to book a table as very popular

This place rocks ... the staff are so friendly... the food so fresh ... the portions are very generous We all had the traditional roasts each one cooked to perfection we will be back again and again

We were recommended to come here and we weren’t disappointed! Huge portions. Amazing food. Friendly staff.

Went to celebrate my daughters birthday. The food was home made, very tasty, and definitely plentiful, found out after you can order a smaller version. To ensure you get a table book in advance, thereby you won't be disappointed. The staff are vey friendly and helpful

My girlfriend and I were renting a holiday cottage in Newchurch and The Pointer became our local pub for the weekend.

Best food on the Isle of Wight !! Service is excellent even when busy- food is amazing attention to quality flavour and on many visits ( over years) consistent

The pub is set in lovely quiet village, and offers something for both the person wanting a good pint or excellent wine, and those wishing to dine. My wife and I have enjoyed both whether a quick visit or a leisurely meal with friends. The menu is extensive and there is also a good specials board. One recommendation is their own Newchurch Pie . The staff including Holly, Nicola, Justine, and George are really friendly and very efficient . Definitely a place to visit for both locals and visitors.

My partner and I visited the Pointer whilst staying nearby. We were advised to book and were glad we did as the pub is extremely popular with the locals.

Always good food and good service. Great that smaller portions are available too. A late lunch booking meant it was a little quieter which was fine by us.

We ate here on Saturday 16th March ,a group of 4 who all said it was amazing food and great service,2 of us had the tempura crab starter from the specials menu which was brilliant,all 4 of us had the surf and turf also from the specials menu again this was cooked to perfection and faultless a couple of cheese boards to finish all washed down with a few bottles of vino,great food great service and good value.

We were recommended to come here and it was absolutely fantastic they are dog friendly all home-made food and the sweets were just adorable we had a beautiful Sunday lunch with a home-made Yorkshire pudding and it was just fabulous.

Never been here before, so went with friends who live on the island. Fantastic food & service, and great value. Booking is essential as the pub was really busy & with the quality of food served, I can see why. Oh & dogs are welcome too . Can’t wait to come back for another visit.

This is my favourite pub/restaurant on the Island, so I booked my milestone birthday celebration here at lunchtime on Saturday 23rd Feb. There were 23 guests and staff provided us with exclusive use of the dining room area, which - for privacy - can be closed off from the main bar area via double doors. Staff were very well organised and served all guests at the same time - no-one was left waiting for their food to arrive. Everyone said how great the food and service was. Staff were happy to accommodate our requirements - we arranged to have the area decorated with balloons etc., in advance. We weren't at all rushed and the service was well-paced. My birthday celebrations went without a hitch and it was a truly memorable day - not just for me, but all of my guests. Thank you to everyone at The Pointer Inn!

We have been going here for many years, but although the food is unfailingly fine, changing the wine list a couple of years ago was, from our point of view, a disaster. Today, at lunch, we had a bottle of decent Rioja Reserva, though with no trace of oak or vanillin, but paid £28.00 for it. Several good wines were available on the previous list for less than this. As always, all four courses were highly enjoyable and service was efficient. A visit to Brading (more of a journey for us) will yield better wines and food of comparable standard at The Yarbridge, for a similar price. Change your wine list back - please, Pointer!!

I visited this restaurant for the second time ,while on holiday in Shanklin,with a friend and again the meals were to die for,well cooked and well presented by very friendly helpful staff.If you cannot eat a big meal ask for the smaller portions which are more than enough.The lamb pie is really good.

We came here last Sunday for a roast dinner it was absolutely perfect we loved it we had a great young waitress served quickly very friendly great kids menu for our little girl our only downside is how far ahead you have to book to get in here otherwise we’d come a lot more often