The Sloop Inn in Isle of Wight

The carvery was amazing everything looked brilliant, meat was delicious veg was nicely cooked and the roast potatoes wow better than I can do at home so crispy and fluffy inside. Female chefs were very friendly

Older bar maid was absolutely miserable, practically threw my receipt at me, and made it seem like we weren't welcome there. I understand you might have had a long day but no need to take it out on customers. Won't be going back anytime soon.

Friendly staff, tasty starters, hot carvery, lovely desserts. Barman/waiter and pizza chef(who served our carvery) were very good and helpful. 3 course for £15-20 is good value. Will deffo return when we are back on the island.

We went for a carvery, one meat free. We hadn't been for a while and were surprised how few diners were eating there. Rather a long wait for anyone to take our order but when she appeared the member of staff apologised for the wait and was very efficient and pleasant. They do appear to be short staffed, not the staffs fault. I note there appear to be a lot of bad reviews re pizza so maybe that should come off the menu. The food on the carvery was good, plenty of it. It is what it is. Not fine dining, not fast food, but, a simple carvery. We live locally and we will go again...... for the carvery

brilliant friendly staff, jo was very helpful, she was checking to make sure everything ok with meal. food was lovely..

A great atmosphere and lovely food. We were a large group and really well looked after by Holly, Barbara and Lorraine! Thanks so much. Carvery was fab and old fashioned desserts hit the spot! We’ll be back

As per usual, a quality, lovely visit. Lovely location, good river views. Quality, efficient, friendly service from the front of house staff. Quality cooked food from the extremely hard working chefs. Well done to the entire team. Especially a male member of the front of house team. Tallish guy with dark hair and glasses, fantastic genuine friendly customer service. One of the best places on our Island.

This place just gets worse if you want a Cavery.... we had a family meal with approx. 10 people.... luckily I had Pizza which was very nice... but my word... Do not touch the Roast Potatoes and Vegetables, I think they started cooking them at 9am, we were eating at 6pm.... Just plain DISGUSTING, soggy and tasteless... Meat was Lovely though, well it would be slow roasted all day LOL. We were very polite and did not ask for refunds, but we should have, just means we won't be back any time soon, and I give them 1 star on here to add to the others. Manager, you need to up your game if you want a good reputation and return customers, the Island is a small place and people love a good natter about bad things.

Unfortunately a quick visit was turned in to a dilemma. Exceptionally attentive bar staff but the food wait was abominable so we asked for a refund as was looking for a quick lunch before other plans and ferry timetable. In the end we vowed for the tesco meal deal .. a property with such promise just very badly run Unfortunately. No floor staff circulating the restaurant. If informed there would be a 35 min wait after ordering a starter then we would have left . Such a pitty that a prime venue that offers good value was such a shambles!. If I do return again ( doubt it) I'll just have a pint and a packet of crisps.

Absolutely foul, do not eat here, table of 8 all food came out randomly my poor wife was just starting her starter the server threw at her whilst the rest of family were ordering desert. I gave up and refused my meal so I could get a refund for the disgusting experience. I should have cottoned on when our server (Chris) finally delivered my starter and spat all over me when he was talking. Whilst trying to complain the manager hid in the kitchen and only made an appearance when I stated doing the staffs job and letting the customers know there was a very long wait on the terrible food. Whilst waiting all the staff were laughing saying how awful the days service was

Just awful! Bland, Bland, Bland! Dry meat, black carrots, watery gravy! Grumpy chef! No roasts until a few of us asked! Getting the claggy stuffing off the tongues was like attempting an Olympic sport, in fact it almost ended up on someone in the queue. It’s not even like it’s a cheap meal anymore. Don’t bother…get a ready meal or go to the chippy! Should rename it The Slop!!!!

Lovely food and amazing service. I was on holiday and will deal come back here as it made my week great. Thank you to you and your team.

We have just eaten at the Sloop for mid week carvery and kids meals. Turkey on the carvery was delicious, vegetables and gravy were lovely too. Roast potatoes a bit over done and yorkshires were not the best I have to say but was happy with the price. I do think the staff are good but our drinks took such a long time to arrive at the table. The pub advertises they are dog friendly, we found that they were not too accepting of our terrier sadly. She barked a few times as the staff approached the table but was not aggressive in any way and stopped quickly. Whilst we were eating, a staff member approached us to say our dog was too noisy and we needed to calm her down. The pub was not busy at all and she was not out of control or aggressive by any means, just a little chatty at times as she is only young.I could completely understand it if she was continuously barking but she really wasn’t. I left before finishing my food or drink. We will not be returning to the Sloop. A shame.

The food, when we eventually got it, was lovely, but the service was very chaotic. My 4 year old granddaughter waited so patiently in line for her carvery, and just as she was about to step forward, the Chef carving said, young lady, I need to stop you there, I need to go and prepare the next gammon and pork joints, and off he went, leaving us to wait a further 15 minutes for the Turkey she was about to ask for, of which there was plenty. To be fair to them they were clearly short handed, but to make a little one wait that long was unnecessary, and by then the queue had built to around 30 people. So more staff to serve your delicious food would be great.

Nice place for a carvery. Lovely setting by the sea. Food good & it's nice that you can put on your plate the vegetables you like

Atmosphere was lovely, service was excellent, food was cooked promptly and arrived hot and fresh, gorgeous pub garden and dog friendly too! Very happy customers :)

DO NOT GO TO THE SLOOP INN!!!!! I have been a customer since 2011 for breakfast, dinner, and we have spent more than one Christmas Day there. I went on 3 May for breakfast... and have just received a PARKING CHARGE FROM EURO CAR PARKS for £100!!!!!! Until this dropped through the post box, I hadn't been made aware anything had changed at the Sloop re parking. There is NOWHERE ELSE TO PARK TO EAT AT THE SLOOP except the parking area outside! I am absolutely disgusted that, clearly, some cowboy parking charge company has been allowed to purchase the land to entrap people into fines. This will cost the Sloop their business, because now I, like others, will simply go somewhere else to eat!

My mother ‘an islander’ booked well in advance for a table of 9 for when we finished WALK THE WIGHT When we arrived we had to find our own table as no one seemed to know what was going on Not really an issue at this point We ordered drinks at the bar where the barmaid literally said this wasn’t her job and left the bar We ordered food and most of the group had carvery Unfortunately the carvery chef was the rudest person I’ve ever come across in hospitality The waitress to be fair was very pleasant and I felt sorry for her as getting all the agro from the customers Food was mediocre and tables filthy Won’t be returning

Went to this pub today 18th may 2024 around 4’ o’clock with husband and adult daughter and our female cockapoo dog . I ordered a carvery with some pigs in blankets and some drinks. My daughter ordered a margarita pizza and garlic bread and onion rings and chicken strips . The staff were very friendly , but the chef ( I didn’t get her name ) , was very very welcoming catered for every our need . She hand makes the pizzas and garlic bread fresh and was absolutely the friendliest chef I have ever met . Friendly and chatty while she made them. We were table 11 opposite the bar. We all enjoyed the food and it was such a nice relaxed atmosphere. We went here on the way back to the ferry . Highly recommend for a meal . Thanks very much

£5.00 carvery deal and half price pizza on today. It was very busy, but despite this staff were still very friendly. They had run out of turkey, but had beef and gammon left, meat was very nice, all fresh veg and roast potatoes and plenty of it. If I had to moan the stuffing was a little under done. Pizzas were big and very tasty. Cannot fault the food or staff. The staff were working really hard.

Went for Sunday Lunch ,booked several weeks ago for table of 10 with window view at the back. When we arrived the lady who greeted us tried to sit us at any table as it was a free for all. We got a table near to what we ordered and had to clean it are selves ,once we had done this we went to the bar to order a drink, once there we were greeted by a very rude lady who clearly did'nt want to be there and after serving us with 2 drinks said she was off as she didnt do the bar and went back to waitressing ,A replacement turned up and starting serving someone else and i pointed out we were next and eventually got served . We ordered food on the app as we wanted to avoid the bar as the que had become very long out of the door. Four of us had roasts and when Queuing for the carvery the meat run out, the very unpolite chef who was carving the meat said to us all in the line 15 mins as we have been rammed. My daughter who had got to the next stage and was choosing her veg was asked what she was still standing there for replied she was waiting as four of the veg trays were empty and she wanted cauliflower chees was told No more all gone now. I eventually got served some 20 min later with only have the things on offer it was cold and uncooked ,I wanted to see the manager to explain but there was some que to see him so never as we had a ferry to catch. Also when my daughter went to the toilet there was poo all over the floor. This place is terrible ,rude staff, and dirty with no organisation and should be avoided

Being a bank holiday decided to be lazy for lunch and go out. So decided to go for a drive first place we went by was the sloop, the car park was full so parked around the corner, even with a busy pub the food was amazing and all tasted fresh, all the staff amazing as always.

We wanted a nice meal and we were tempted of the idea of having a carvery …. Once we got there , the carvery looked dry and not fresh …. Not impressed…. so we decided to order individual meals….the fries were black, looked old and squishy….not impressed…. We ordered fajita burger , we were brought, I think , simple chicken burger … when we said something, the burger was taken away and brought back with added sauces but still no guacamole therefore not really a fajita burger as in the menu … we were told that the chef forgot to add the sauces … not impressed…. The apple pie was brought with custard even though we asked for ice cream … not impressed … the unlimited ice cream was tasteless , therefore what was the point for being unlimited?? Not impressed … So , unfortunately a disappointment for all of us … Sorry for being so harsh and I really hope things will improve!!!

We wanted a quick easy dinner and this restaurant was close to our holiday home so popped in. It was quiet and plenty of tables to chose from. Order at the bar once you decided. We had Calzones which were amazing fresh well cooked and good value for money. Bit thin on the ground for staff so the tables were a bit sticky and some of the beers on tap were not available. But good overall dinner experience.

Well I can honestly say it was that bad I didn't even no whether to eat it 🤣 potatoes were so dried up and hard, they would literally break your teeth. The gravy was so lumpy it was like having extra potatoes on your plate, the veg was dry and shriveled up. This was a Sunday afternoon 3pm so not that late in the day. When I asked about new potatoes and veg the lady chef questioned me on what's wrong with whats there with a roght attitude... my reply was are u seeing what I'm seeing? Apparently that was the norm. I'm really not that fussy actually but this was Possibly the worst food I've ever consumed and left over half of it. Complete and utter waste of money. The Pepsi was OK though 👍

Came up on Google that this was a toby carvery, carpark OK. Pub could do with a refurbishment. But oh my gosh, the carvery blinking gorgeous. Bought the large as was starving, not much meat on plate compared to other carveries, but hayho. The veg,...

Called in when passing on a Saturday evening, was very quiet, not a lot of atmosphere. Food had been under the heat lamps for too long and was very dry. A bit disappointing, needs some life!

All you can eat breakfast very tasty very hot. The only thing you only get one coffee then you have to pay for another. The service was friendly and quick, but you weren’t made to feel you needed to leave quickly

Popped in for lunch, i had the beef, horseradish sandwich and chips. Very good value, sat outside looking over to the boats. Really nice and friendly staff, nice very good priced food.. usd my bluelight discount code as well so bonus. Thank you and see...

A carvery that was dried and unappealing. The vegetables looked like they had been out for too long and the roast potatoes were black. There was only gammon which looked dry and turkey. The beef eventually came out and was OK. The staff all seemed...

Love The Sloop always have we popped in for 2 meat carverys and plant based one having had plant based in here before knew there would be wait as its cooked to order"not a problem"whenI waited allotted time popped to carvery and asked if it...

Attended here just for a quick stop for breakfast with some of the lads as a business trip which I must say it was lovely and would go back

Last minute dinner reservation booked, as recieved a email with £5.00 carvery voucher. So we had 2 half price pizzas and fiver carvery. Could not fault the service, staff work extra hard and so proffessional and friendly. Even though deals on food, no comprises with...

Popped down the Sloop for a Sunday breakfast and was well impressed, great range of sausages, bacon, eggs, hash browns and lots more, everything plus the service was great. Will be back soon.

What a great experience. Wasn’t sure about the sloop had read mixed reviews. But shouldn’t have worried. We were greeted warmly by Craig. Nothing was too much trouble. We were a mixed group from toddler to great grand parents. The service we received was nothing...

There are no words to the amazing team today… they are running around faster than Mo Farey. I appreciate they were short staffed, and queues everywhere, But they handled it amazingly and we had a lovely carvery, as well. Please give them a medal for...

Called in and was surprised that the car park and the Pub itself were fairly empty for a 9.30 Breakfast. Presumably the Sloop were hoping for more custom as the food was already sat in piles with no takers. I realise that some items need...

This review is not about food but furniture, went to sit down but found filthy dirty stained chairs, Sloop, its 2024 and you simply cannot leave dirty grotty chairs out in this condition, you need to spend some money, pronto!

We’ve used the Sloop Inn many times and we have never been disappointed the carvery is always first class you can get 3 meal sizes small,medium,large depending on the price you pay if you go for Medium or Large you can have a choice of...

Called in for breakfast, all went well but wife left bank card in the machine, Chelsea found it and searched amongst the customers until she found us and returned the card to my wife so thank you Chelsea, it was very kind of you, top...

We use Sloop often Visited today for first time this summer. Place was not too busy. All staff looked new (as usual) . Lined up for large carvery . Watched as carver, who couldn’t smile, carved the meat, not in to slices but into shreds...

Went to the Sloop Inn pub/restaurant in Wootton Bridge, near Ryde on Monday 8th July 2019 for a carvery. After being told in a rather blunt and disrespectful way by the ‘carver’ that; “No, there’s no turkey mate”, and after noting that the accompanying vegetables...

it's been 3 years since we last came here. good to see the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. food was still of a high quality, my fish was cooked fresh to order. only criticism was the stuffing was a little hard. probably the time...

We always call here when we are on holiday and again we were not dissapointed. The carvery was very good and hot. We always have a small carvery, and the price for this is very reasonable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

We went to the sloop yesterday my husband and I were put off before we even got our food! A guy came out from the kitchen into the serving area with food all around his mouth...While still chewing whatever was left of it! The food...

We had a late lunch here before getting the ferry back to Portsmouth. We used our vouchercloud deal and lunch was even better value. Great place for a quick bite at excellent price.

We had a late lunch here before catching the ferry back to Portsmouth. The staff were very helpful and friendly and we sat in the garden having lunch. The food was good and great value. We used a Vouchercloud deal and lunch for three of...

I visited this place 3 times.. the 1st time was pleasant enough but noticed there were a lot of dirty tables. I put it down to perhaps being busy before we arrived although I didn't see anyone rushing to clean up. 2nd visit was next...

Had a meal here with a friend and although we found the service a little slower than we would have wished for the food was worth waiting for. The pub had changed managers that day so we put the service down to teething problems. However...

Visiting family and ate here last year. So impressed and enjoyed that we decided to eat twice here on this year’s visit. Not so enjoyable this time. We booked for Friday (family member's birthday) and today (Sunday) and on both occasions no beef. It clearly...

A must visit for all hungry breakfast campers. The a la carte breakfast is always a joy & no matter what the waether cant fail to start the day well. Lovely when the river is up - gets busy in season.

Think the staff at the Sloop are excellent because it's such good value for money it gets at times incredibly busy , yet even when under a lot of pressure they remain really friendly and polite , well done guys .

We use this Carvery every time we visit the island. Good food and service. Yesterday we had a meal booked for 16.45. Upon arriving at the sloop inn it was clear there was a problem, empty car park. Another car arrived at same time as...

So Recommended. Raging Bull burger and carvery so so nice and fab value for money. You have to order food and get a buzzer.l then pick it up at the bar, no table service but waitresses clearing tables were really friendly. Recommend sitting in conservatory...

Just a couple of minutes drive from Woodside coastal nay retreat and a great cooked breakfast for a bargain price, not the most luxurious surroundings but food was lovely and even catered for dog indoors

Visited this pub last night just before 6pm. The place was heaving and hard to find a table as so many were reserved. We purchased our carvery tickets and joined a long queue. When it got to our turn they had run out of beef...

On our annual holiday we always call in to the Sloop for a Carvery before head home. Bonus if you can get a window seat as you get a view up the estery. Staff are friendly & now the added bonus is now they do...

My wife and I have holidayed on the Isle of Wight for threeconsecutive years, and we have tried this Stonehouse pub twice, May '19 and and last year. Both times were dreadful, last year we had awful quality carvery food. This time I decided that...

We have visited many times before and genuinely thought it had improved. It was quiet today which you would assume would guarantee good service. The food was good and excellent value. We ordered a dessert but nearly 40 minutes later, there was still no dessert....

Having been going here for years and watched it continually go downhill we will sadly not be returning again. £7 to stand and wait for your meat to be weighed out on a pair of scales, so including dried up scrag ends lying about.. Refusal...

I feel I should still write this review, despite being unable to actually eat within the restaurant. We were a group of 5 who booked a table online at last minute, unfortunately we had an issue at our holiday lodge which meant we were unable...

We were on holiday in IOW to celebrate my birthday. As it was on a Sunday we fancied a roast and this Carvery was very close to our accommodation. I booked online and received an acknowledgment. We arrived slightly early and spoke to a member...

We decided to try the sloop based on reviews from trip advisor unfortunately the experience wasn’t great for ourselves. Booking a table was easy and I’d recommend doing this prior to visiting. We found the bar staff did not serve the people at the bar...

We went to the Sloop Inn at Wooten Bridge, for an evening meal. As we were staying locally, we didn't have far to travel. The menu choice was very good. Everything that you would expect on a pub menu, plus there was a carvery choice...

We were thrilled when found this place as it had basically all the meals we would want, it sounded great on the website and intended on using it several times during our holiday. but following our visit we will not be returning. When ordering ,...

Having passed this restaurant many times over the years on the way to and from the ferry we decided to try the Sunday roast. It was busy but tables were being cleared and cleaned as soon as they were empty. I was served quickly at...

Called in for a hearty brekky before getting the ferry to Portsmouth, veggie sausages available on request with a cooked breakfast, toast & jam. Fruit/yogurts and juice (like Brewers Fayre) would be a nice addition but the price reflects this.

We came here to visit friends and was a easy midway point for us. We arrived to notice it was a carvery, we opted from the menu though and for the price was really reasonable. If going for the carvery it is really good value...

They serve very nice food and you can go back for more. Great for children who love the fact they can get ice cream and choose their own toppings!! We arrived too late for food but they made an effort to find us something which...

I had booked 20 for breakfast on Sunday morning and was a bit nervous that it would work out, but I need not have worried! A number of tables had been pushed together and we all sat together. Even though we all arrived together there...

Waited over 40 minutes for a wrap and baguette - complained, waited another 20. Eventually asked for money back. Unhappy miserable staff. Place was not clean.

So glad we decided to meet friends for breakfast here whilst visiting family on IOW, with family dog in tow. The all-you-can-eat breakfast was good value, the staff polite and helpful and we had the relative luxury of being able to eat indoors (bar area...

Visited here with my family whilst on the IOW. We found it to be a great place, friendly. helpful staff and great food. They do a carvery all week, its £6.49 for the standard carvery or for an extra £1.75 you get a giant Yorkshire...

A busy eatery particularly early in the evening. We chose nachos to share followed by a pizza each. You are provided with a pager which buzzes when your mains are ready. All worked well and starters served relatively quickly. Our pager went off as expected...

We go to the Sloop regularly but this last visit was an awful experience.we had a dirty table with no cutlery. Only had two choice of meat the vegetables were cold When asked about gravy chef said it's over there I told him it was...

I have always had a lovely carvery at The Sloop, but not last Monday. I was given two scraggy bits of gammon, the roast potatoes, usually the highlight, were soft and barely edible, the vegetables were tired and tasteless and where were the lovely onions...

We stopped here for a roast carvery on Saturday and it was busy however we did not wait too long and the food taste good . Staff served fast at the bar and were polite. I do agree with some reviews some staff were a...

Visited here many times and it is always a great experience. The help yourself carvery and breakfasts are delicious and great value. There are a good variety of deserts available and the pizzas are also very tasty. Will continue to visit again and again.

We ordered 2 pizzas off of the Stonehouse app..Firstly, they need to have words with their graphic designer as I tired to order a vegetarian pizza but at checkout, it would change to a "vegan" pizza. Vegans and vegetarians have seperate dietary requirements. I specifically...

Always been here for our Sunday dinners, but today we have booked an table for three people and for 2pm. When we arrived the member staff said the table was actually book at 7pm I was very disappointed that there was lack of communication between...

Wow wot can I say very very rude manger on shift we had table booked for 20 people so spent a lot of money for the service to be rubbish waited long time for chicken nuggets to be cooked no one come to check if...

We have been several times, however I will not be going again. The tables are not always clean or cleared promptly. The same cloth is used to clean ice cream area, salad bar and tables. The language from residents visiting bar area and another group...

Booked a table for a birthday lunch, arrived and had to queue at what is now a small bar to find out where we were seated, no signs or obvious station to report to for a reservation. Ordered 2 x calamari for starter, mains were...

Visited 3 times now. Would highly recommend the breakfast buffet!! Always plenty on offer and of good quality. Pizza is cooked fresh to order. Download the app to use the great offers.

Always get a lovely meal, crispy potatoes and great portion sizes. It’s clean & got friendly staff. Good atmosphere too.

Been to a few different places recently for carvey and not been too impressed. However was pleasantly surprised. We booked and it was very well organised. Food was very well presented, serving area was clean and food looked inviting and fresh. It tasted lovely too....

Great meal as usual, but such a shame to see a set of digital scales being used to weigh meat portions at the Carvery. The weighing operation naturally increased the serving time, which in turn increased the overall queuing time. Sort of changed the whole...

Great selection of food and nice atmosphere with views. Also the desserts are amazing so make sure you save some room

I normally look forward to my breakfast here and my last few visits have left me dissapointed . Someone really needs to learn how to cook an egg, i know everyone likes their eggs different but cooked would be a good start, it was raw...

The Sloop could do with a few changes to improve and what a shame. Great location but disappointing service. Took me 5 whole minutes to find a staff member who would speak to me about lunch. Staff complained to us about each other as we...

I found the veg dry and not very warm also the roast potatoes were full of fat and not very warm either. It is obvious that whatever is trying to keep them warm is not working

Normally a decent place for a cheap meal and a normally great environment. Had a huge let down the two past times I’ve visited as children were being allowed to drink alchohol. The teenager with said children kept ordering at the bar and giving the...

For an excellent Carvery this is the place. Would I visit again, most definitely. Advisable to make a reservation especially at weekends.

Friendly staff but not much else to make a trip for. If you’re enjoy good beer, not much here , good pizza, nothing much to talk about. Not quite sure what the pitch is, cheap food ? Not sure , shame

Carvery was very nice and hot as always, with a good selection to choose from. Only thing that annoys me is that you have taken away the onions in gravy, why??? Now you do the roasted onions, first time I had them they were swimming...

I visited this nicely located pub next to Wootton creek recently for a birthday meal the food was good quality and the prices are very reasonable too. You need to book though to guarantee a table as is very popular and there is unfortunately limited...

We had family over for the day and we thought we would go for a carvery . Booked for 1pm . The carvery was lovely and didn’t have to wait too long. Meat was lovely as were the veg etc. We enjoyed our meal ....

Average joe place really , I’ve used it in the past for a quick roast dinner. It used to be quite cheap but I’m sure it’s gone up in price after it’s been refurbished. We stopped going recently after a friend of mine worked there...

Carvery OK, but as often happens, food was not very hot and there was a lack of finesse (eg. salad side dishes included cucumber and tomato each cut into large uneven chunks). Other dishes available, but 'roast ham sandwich' amounted to be given a bun...

Visited again whilst on holiday after going in previous years, never fails to disappoint,7.99 for a large carvery absolute bargain,all fresh,and kept topped up regularly,can't believe other people on here moaning about it,been here twice this week as it's so good,kids had pizza which is...