The Sun Inn in Isle of Wight

Long time since I've been to the Sun Inn. but on seeing that they were now under new leadership we went over for Lunch and had a really good meal. Choice was good, quality great, price reasonable and an excellent time was had. To be recommended.

Recently reopened with new owners, this beautiful thatched country pub has retained its charm which is complemented by a warm welcome from the helpful staff and excellent food. We booked Sunday lunch for a large table some with different dietary requirements, which were readily accommodated. They looked after us like we were royalty!

Myself, sister and mum went for lunch, the staff were very friendly and the young man who served us was excellent. The food was absolutely brilliant and great value. Will definitely be returning.

Really good lasagne' good value meal and a nice pint

We had heard good things about the The Sun Inn at Hulverstone and we certainly weren't disappointed. There is a reasonably sized car park with one disabled space. The car park is gravelled, which can be a little tricky with a wheelchair but it is worth the effort. The main entrance is reached by a concrete path, which is very accessible although on a slight slope. Once inside, there are accessible tables in the dining room on the right, along with a disabled toilet. I would say on booking if you have mobility issues as the other dining areas and bar are accessed via one step. The main dining rooms have lovely large windows with great views across the fields. We went for Sunday lunch and it certainly didn't disappoint. We had a choice of Beef, Pork, Turkey or vegetarian option. They all came with roast potatoes, broccoli, red cabbage, peas, carrots, cauliflower cheese, sage and onion stuffing, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. You could have a small or large. We went for large and at £13.95 each it was a big portion and great value for money. We both said it was the best roast we had for a long time and the closest to home cooked. It was delicious 😋. We followed this with the Hot Chocolate Fudge Sundae and oh my goodness, the brownies in this were the best, so fudgey and sticky, just great! Roasts seemed to be their main option on a Sunday. There was a light bite menu and children's menu also, but the roasts were the main options of the day. They had live music playing in the bar, which was great as you could hear it but it didn't stop us from talking comfortable in the dining area. We certainly recommend The Sun Inn and we will definitely be going back.

Went here for lunch and the food and service was amazing, a proper old school pub that you can go to for a quiet drink or a meal. Will definitely visit again when I next come to IOW.

We arrived for lunch today on the ‘off chance’ having not booked. We were welcomed in and offered a table. Then we were told: ‘by the way’ you can only have soft drinks … assume that’s ok because of our licence…’ ok fair enough but this was my first walk/pub lunch after nine months of post knee operation recuperation and the point of going to a pub was to have a celebratory drink as well as have something to eat. There was a look of surprise that we didn’t want just a ‘soft drink. Then my husband was offered the opportunity to buy a raffle ticket which weirdly would then enable him to help himself to a glass of beer from a barrel. He readily agreed but I was sensing that my much anticipated glass of wine may not be so straight forward and tried to extricate myself - politely - in order to go elsewhere. My husband asked if the raffle tickets would encompass a glass of wine to which the answer was that that would be more complicated.. At that point in exasperation I said that We were goi g elsewhere but we would return when their licence was sorted. All of that would have been put aside and I would have been happy to return in the future. However leaving my husband bringing up the rear the ‘delightful’ female member of staff commented to my husband words to the effect of ‘she’s a moody one … good luck with that…’ and patted him on the back! Needless to say we will lot be returning and nor will I be recommending my holiday cottage guests to go there.

So glad to see this place open again. Food is very good and well priced. Friendly and helpful staff and wonderful views inside and out. We're local and know the best places...this is one of them. It's now back on our list of places to eat.

We were regulars to the Sun for years, but as I posted we had a bad experiance a couple of years ago and did not go back. However, all has changed so we were told, so we went for lunch last week. I am pleased to say that it was very good. Real ale at a great price, food was tasty and good quality. Staff friendly and efficient. Nice to see a real fire again, to make things cosy. Anyone who has read my previous posts will know I do not hold back if things are poor, and say when things are good. I would recommend giving the Sun a go, as things there seem to be going in the right direction. So much so that we are back for lunch today!

New chef ... really good fish and chips (homemade tartar sauce and an excellent homemade vinaigrette on the salad) and the best sticky toffee pudding ever! And during the beer festival (from 1st Oct)... the IOW casque beers at an amazing price... And to cap it off, an open fire... Really happy with the new owners...

Made very welcome and had a great view over the bay from our table both the young waiter and the bar man seemed very obliging and the ale very well kept . Food was fresh tasty and plentiful and very reasonable. Can't fault it , two hours well spent before the bus home as the sun set - a perfect afternoon.

Very spacious welcoming pub and restaurant with a superb view over the bay , a great selection of ales and food fresh tasty and plentiful. The bar chap (owner I presume) and young waiter were both helpful and genuinely pleasant . Full marks and with a bus to the door (12) we had time for another drink before heading home .

Bar staff were super friendly and the roast dinner was amazing. Will definately recommend to friends and go back again.

Good Sunday lunch, friendly staff, live music in the background giving a lovely atmosphere. Sensibly priced drinks and a good range of non alcoholic drinks.

Saturday night - restaurant part of pub nearly empty, cold and food was not up to standard. Tasteless vegetables (only broccoli presented) fish and chips had to be sent back because of serious overcooking. Salmon also dry and overcooked. We weren’t offered a pudding. Staff gave fish and chip friend a free drink and barman was good

Sunday Lunch was poor and disappointing. Broccoli overcooked, carrots bordering on raw, turkey tasteless, stuffing dry, roast potatoes bland and unseasoned, gravy thin, Yorkshire pudding flaky crisp (but not in a good way). Ordinary menu not available, so couldn't choose/change for anything else.

Great food at reasonable prices , friendly welcome with good level of service

The Sun Inn is a little gem. Really lovely food and great views from the garden plus super dog friendly. We will be back

Lovely location with stunning views and a fab outdoor space for little ones to play. Great food, atmosphere and all staff are so welcoming. My 96 year old grandad thoroughly enjoyed his meal with compliments to the chef. Extremely generous portions of high quality freshly cooked food, and even better that they have priced everything so reasonably unlike most other places on the Island! Great to see the new owners restoring the Sun to a lovely, welcoming village pub.

Great food with a fantastic view over the fields towards the sea. Particularly impressed and grateful for how they dealt with a nut allergy. The chef wanted to know how severe it was and then made sure they were really careful when preparing the food. Would recommend to anyone in the area

Great food and pleasant staff! One of the best burgers I have had in a long while. Apparently they have only been opened for around 5 weeks and they should do very well. Worth a visit!

Lovely place good food and great views

We always visit The Sun when staying at Brook Farm Cottages, so we're relieved when we heard it had new management and was reopened. Had dinner last night and Sunday lunch today, which was absolutely lovely. The biggest plus was the lovely, well mannered and well organised young man. What an absolute credit he is to the pub, keeping the front of house ticking over and arranging the waiting staff. Huge well.done to the team for taking on the challenge and we wish you all the success to keep going xx

We had a really lovely lunch here today, the food was absolutely delicious and really good value - we had the lasagne, tuna and steak dirty fries and everything was great! The service was also excellent. A fantastic pub, would definetely recommend!

A super country pub with sheep in a nearby field & the sea on the horizon! Deceptively big, the menu was standard pub food but excellent price point. Two burgers were ordered & there was a fairly long wait it has to be said, but wow, the burgers were HUGE! Home-made with ground beef they were probably one of the best I’ve had in a long time. It’s clear a fair bit of money had been spent on crockery etc. Service was very friendly, but I got the feeling it was a new team & there’s work to be done to make it that bit smoother - but the potential for this pub is phenomenal. If you’re looking for a traditional pub, friendly & comfortable The Sun at Hulverstone is the place to go.

Nice location. Food was ok nothing special, but you get what you pay for

Very quick service, friendly staff

Visited with an idea to sit in the garden with the views down to the sea. However the weather had other ideas! Well worth the visit. Food was excellent and the log fire helped dry us out a bit. On a dry sunny day it would be superb to sit in the garden and while the afternoon away.

We had an absolutely wicked lunch; our server was wonderful, the food service was prompt, all fresh, hot and delicious. Would highly recommend for anyone in the area. Especially would recommend the garlic and herb chicken breast for anyone who loves garlic, it was a definite highlight.

The most smily and welcome staff since I landed the Isle of Wight!!

Fantastic view, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Especially the landlady who loved our little puppy olive

The new owners are getting it all right. The whole place was clean, they were friendly, the food was lovely but above all…….they are really happy to put themselves out if a customer has mobility issues. We both felt very comfortable back at The Sun Inn and we will frequent it often!! 😊

So good to see this pub open again

Fantastic service was amazing I only eat meat and veg and they did a great job for me on the Sunday roast dinner Dog loved the Sun inn

Motorcycle friendly atmosphere , nice food and friendly staff. What else should I ask for. Will defo visit again when back to Isle of Wight

Staff were friendly and helpful; food was freshly cooked but still came quickly; good range of beers on tap - one priced less than £5 a pint!! We had the lasagne, scampi and fish and chips - traditional pub food at a reasonable price - sensible sized portions. Definitely worth a visit - westerly views across the fields to the sea, are gorgeous in the sunshine.

Fantastic from start to finish Proper pub food reasonably priced and executed to perfection. Drinks prices were great too, we visited whilst on holiday and will be calling in again the next time we are over. Staff we friendly and nice to talk to, honestly can’t recommend it enough. Highly recommended if you are craving some well cooked pub favourites at a price that won’t break the bank.

Fantastic pub, the staff are brilliant the food is very good highly recommend

Beautiful location, attentive and friendly service. The whitebait was perfectly cooked, scampi and chips served with excellent homemade tartar sauce and the liver was cooked to perfection. Generous helpings too. Great value! Well done Sun Inn! A must visit destination in West Wight

One of the best meals I've had in a pub. cheerful staff, clean and tidy an all round lovely looking pub

Hooray the Sun Inn is open again and so much better than before! Been coming to this pub for years, it originally was great but got ruined when taken over by a big chain. Thank goodness for the new owners. Delicious food, have had lunch and dinner both excellent and reasonably priced too. Lovely welcoming staff too. Thanks for having us 😁

Had a great afternoon here. Such a nice atmosphere and lovely friendly service. Very good Sunday roast - great value for money. Looking forward to coming back. Might just have found our new local 🤩.

Excellent pub. Visited while on holiday. Friendly staff. Good beer. The pub had only been reopened for a week. Done good job inside. Outdoor area needs a bit of love and care, but views are lovely over fields.

Nestled in the charming countryside near Newport, The Sun Inn offers a delightful experience, perfect for a relaxing Sunday outing. We visited for a Sunday roast and were thoroughly impressed. Opting for the turkey, we found it to be perfectly cooked, succulent, and complemented by all the classic trimmings—crispy roast potatoes, rich gravy, and a variety of seasonal vegetables. It was exactly what we needed for a comforting Sunday meal. The kids' menu was also a highlight, offering a good selection that catered well to our little ones. It’s always a relief when you find a place that keeps the kids happy and satisfied. The staff at The Sun Inn were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the welcoming atmosphere of the pub. They were helpful throughout our visit, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, The Sun Inn is a great spot near Newport, ideal for families or anyone looking to enjoy a delicious Sunday roast in a warm and friendly environment. We’ll definitely be returning!

We as a family had the absolute pleasure of visiting this beautiful family run pub , with a lovely rustic feel to the place , the staff where fast and efficient, and the pub and restaurant where immaculate, then we get to the food , all I can say is all are praises to the chef ,the food was beautiful, grilled chicken burger was huge with a beautiful brioche bun chips and a side of salad and slaw , The stake was cooked exactly how we asked and was juicy and tender , The children's meals were very generous sizes and come with fruitshoots and ice-cream, this was absolutely value for money , no only for the views and atmosphere but the food was second to none , thankyou sun inn

The place itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the young woman who served us was polite and accommodating. Unfortunately the food was very underwhelming. The garlic and herb chicken was juicy, but if I had not ordered it, I would not have realised it was meant to be garlic and herb. The chunky chips tended to be more hard than fluffy inside, and the peas were far from the best.

Lovely old inn, watched a beautiful sunset and the food was delicious.

Lovely meal again as usual. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful.

A perfect location with a sea view. Plenty of outside seating, and beautiful indoor areas too. Nice selection of light lunches, and very nicely prepared. Staff were welcoming and helpful. One member of staff, though trying hard, seemed to turn each conversation in a downbeat direction, which was such a shame. Hopefully we managed to cheer her up a bit. I wonder it it's worth staff checking the table sunshades in the outside area before customers arrive? People were resorting to do-it-yourself adjustments which is not always the best of plans...

Good food and a lovely friendly pub

Lovely pub in a picturesque location. Food and service were good. Nice range of dishes on the menu. Would definitely consider returning next time we're around.

I went out for dinner tonight with four other friends. The Sun Inn really impressed me. The staff took a great deal of time to make sure we enjoyed our meal, impeccable service, friendly and highly professional. The mussels starter was delicious, I would highly recommend. We enjoyed all the meals and starters. Too full for pudding. I would definitely return here and highly recommend it. I would also like to add the decor was spot on and appreciated the open doors onto the garden area. This was the most enjoyable meal that I have had on the Isle of Wight.

Lovely food and fabulous views from the garden.

Great place nice staff and food

Dropped into this place for a drink and decided to have some dinner. Staff friendly, but the food was expensive and underwhelming - to top it off we were both very unwell overnight and the next day unfortunately.

Food was brilliant, service also wonderful excluding what I can only assume was the manager wearing non uniform, breasts completely on show and downright rude to customers and staff very openly. Very disappointing. The views are lovely though and the food was brilliant as stated before.

Great food and a good choice of drinks. Lovely atmosphere inside. We had a great time.

Lovely food. Lovely view. Great service.

I had a wonderful time at this charming country pub! The staff was warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. The added bonus of a small play area for kids kept the little ones entertained, making it a great spot for families. A perfect blend of good food, friendly service, and a kid-friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Stopped by on our way round the island and we couldn't have picked better. Lovely location, pleasant staff and great food.

Great family meal at the Sun Inn. They catered really well for some challenging food allergies, the food was excellent and the portions were huge. The dining room is bright and airy with amazing views to the sea. Well recommended!

Lovely thatched roof pub with views over fields to the English channel, great food and friendly staff. Would go again if ever on the Isle of Wight in the future.

A great pub with good food, and an excellent view particularly at sunset.

Nice pub, friendly staff. Didn't feel rushed. Good vegan options. Small issue with the crumble which came out cold, however it was sorted quickly and a full replacement and taken off the bill without asking. Good customer service. Vegan burger was nice, and the other meat eating guests liked their food too.

Lovely food. Great vegan options

Been looking forward to dining here for over a year but, on arrival was very disappointed. Bar service left much to be desired. The bartender was struggling with unexpected multi customers but sadly also lacked customer service skills. Delay in being seated, despite table prebooked buuut, once seated can't fault the service at all. The waiter was friendly and attentive and the food was exemplary. Can't fault quality or presentation. Will certainly eat there again.

Excellent all round. Very friendly and efficient staff, a good selection of well kept real ales and lovely food. I had mackerel pate to start, followed by mussels and then homemade crumble.

Great food and ales. Fast efficient service and an excellent specials menu. Lovely location and open all day. Outside seating too, with a small play area.

Great bright local real ale. Vegan burger is good, which is important for us.

Stopped here for dinner on a rainy afternoon. It was very busy but the staff still managed to find us a table. The food was amazing and large portions. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely original pub food was great and great price, plus great for families 👍

We stopped off to see how the food was, and wasn't disappointed. This is not a gastro pub, but serves good honest pub food. The service was excellent, but the place was quiet when we arrived. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Very busy on the Sunday. Table was booked. Inside or outside dining. Lovely amount of space between tables for private conversations. Menu good. My veggie/plant burger tasty & chips crispy. Dessert choices varied & tasty. My absolute favourite part of our visit was the brilliant guitarist/singer who was performing- in the background sadly-& woefully underappreciated by most diners! He should have taken centre stage as he made this a wonderful lunch time experience. (2nd July-my mums' 86th birthday lunch!)

Food was good. Sharon became Destiny. They were very busy and service was 95 % Would definately return...

Lovely pub, good selection of beers, nice menu and lovely staff, we were in a large group of cyclists riding round the island but they looked after us all very well, definitely go back.

Tried this pub for a lunch. 3 three adults and a toddler. The toddler meal of a burger, chips and baked beans was not good. Returned the toddlers chips as so much salt applied, and fair to them they did replace. The toddler burger was over cooked, very thin and not nice. The baked beans had been so over heated in a microwave. Adults meals were ok. Once again salt had been apples to the chi-s in the kitchen. Have had better for the same price. The food was hot.

Always stop here when over in the isle of wight lovely place and great views while having a drink

First class lunch -service was warm, friendly and super efficient. They welcomed our dog and gave us a lovely table even though it was Sunday lunch time and we hadn’t booked. We had a chicken curry and the roast belly of pork both of which were delicious. Highly recommend the Sun Inn

After some time we thought we would re-try the sun..... worst mistake. No improvement whatsoever, the presumed manager was rude yet again. We just don't understand how what was once a very well run pub with friendly staff and good food, has gone so down hill. Very sad to watch.

Walked to The Sun at Hulverstone through beautiful countryside. Arrived early, pre official opening time, but staff welcomed us warmly. Enjoyed a delicious, well cooked, Roast Sunday lunch of mixed roast meats, all tender and tasty with good selection of accompaning vegetables. The service was efficient and very friendly. Very much enjoyed listening to a young woman sing solo. Just the right vide for a relaxing sunny afternoon. Didn't have a beer as still had a long walk back along the Costal path but appeared to have a good selection so we will be back.

We booked Sunday lunch here as friends had recommended it. We chose the lamb and were really disappointed. The lamb was reheated and the vegetables cold. Mediocre would be complementary. I would be embarrassed to serve that to anyone. The chef should be ashamed of sending it out of the kitchen. We left after a single course. Having provided feedback we were given a discount but we will not be returning. The live music was good but I needed good food as well!!!

The Sunday lunch was mediocre. Music was good and staff very pleasant

We only stopped by for a drink, lovely views from the garden, food did look nice

Beautiful country pub. Great beer garden, great food. This is the spot.

It’s long wait for food but they apologised and give us free drinks. Thanks to all staff for nice meals

All lovely. Gorgeous views, beautiful weather.

Fab pub with a great Sunday roast, lovely garden and live chilled music. Will be back.

Thank you for a lovely Sunday afternoon in your garden. The food and service was great despite you being really busy. We’ll definitely be back!

Very nice food, clean bathroom. Nice service, little slow

Came here for a light lunch. Both ordered the lamb koftas & they were just right! Our meals were missing the hummus part of the dish, but I hadn't noticed by the time we were checked back on & didn't think to mention it, sure it would've been rectified if I had. Lovely beer garden, a solid favourite pub.

Amazing food Very friendly staff

The location and service was great, but only one vegetarian option and that was burger, which isn't very inspired. Disappointed.

Stumbled across this pub on the way out for the evening and we were so glad we stopped.. An amazing pub, in a beautiful setting with stunning views. Litterally every member of staff were so friendly welcoming and cheerful professional.. We had the squid, island...

Thank you so much to Sammy and Morgan for helping me to surprise my sister on her birthday. When I unexpectedly couldn't join the family for her birthday lunch, I called The Sun Inn and asked if there was anyway they could help with a (very) last minute surprise. Sammy was amazing, pulling out all the stops to help. My sister was surprised with a delicious cheesecake with a happy birthday message and prosecco! Thank you ever so much Sammy and Morgan for taking the time to make both mine and my sister's day. You're wonderful!

One of the best pubs on the Isle of Wight for views, beer, food, peace! Still amazing May 2023...

Excellent all round at this price point. Beautifully located and presented - a quintessential country pub with wonderful coastal views. Good value pub food with some ecclectic choices, such as Isle of Wight lamb kofta - decent portions and friendly staff make for a great overall experience. Recommended.

We were welcomed by the lovely Elisha having stopped off for a drink on our walk. There was really good singer playing great 70’s and 80’s songs and we therefore decided to stay for lunch. Whilst it was only snacks it was tasty and all...

Nice atmosphere in the bar area. Standard pub grub nicely served. Pleasant staff. Dog friendly. All spoilt by the most intrusive music, the sort that goes right through you.

One of the best pubs I have ever been to. Amazing location, lovely views, great food, great staff, easy parking, local ale .. I could go on but it’s easier just to say 10/10.

Lovely country pub with a coal fire. Very dog friendly, staff brought a water bowl for our dog. Food was OK, live music on Fridays, a good size car park and gardens with a nice outlook over fields.