The Village Inn in Isle of Wight

Our walking group had a lovely evening meal here.

Visited in May 2025. The food was absolutely delicious—especially the brie garlic bread, which was a standout! Unfortunately, the service left something to be desired. Staff seemed disengaged, and the atmosphere felt a bit unwelcoming. We also had to reuse our cutlery from the starter for our main course, which was a disappointment . That said, the quality of the food alone makes me want to give this place another try. Hopefully next time the service will match the high standard of the kitchen - might get a smile next time?

Nice food and lovely atmosphere

Food was great, service as well but food took a long time. Place is a bit old and smelly.

A nice cosy traditional British pub, a little place, always full with good selecyion of beers, food and supplied with friendly service.

Superb food. You’ll struggle to beat the homemade food here. Everything is made fresh onsite. Big portions and flavour. Great menu selection too. Small cozy pub feel with fireplace. Beer and wine we had were fresh and nicely chilled. Can’t wait to return here.

Cracking experience on Mother’s Day. Great service. Attentive and lovely staff. Food was wonderful and fast. What a gem of a pub.

I came here with my partner last year and loved the food. The chicken in the Chicken Parmigiana was juicy and the tomato and basil sauce was delicious and plentiful. I was really looking forward to coming here again. However, after ordering the same dish here tonight, I was disappointed to find a very tough chicken breast and barely any sauce, on a bed of plain, oily pasta. The other two people who I dined with were really happy with their food, which made my disappointment even worse. Nice atmosphere and polite staff, shame about the food quality being so inconsistent.

Rustic good quality food, reasonably priced. Excellent service. Good atmosphere. Would recommend.

We visited on Monday and it was such a lovely experience that we went again Wednesday. The atmosphere and staff were wonderful and the food was exceptional, we went in the evening and the chef went out of his way when we asked if we could have an afternoon tea. I couldn’t recommend this lovely pub enough

Had a great meal for 11 people good service

Beautiful ambience but food was overcooked and flavourless, and staff was rude when providing feedback on the meal (despite not asking for any sort of refund).

Just a wonderful place for great food, excellent service, and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Beautiful venue, food gorgeous staff were great

First class as always very friendly service food second to none would highly recommend when visiting to iow. We have being coming hear for the last 5 years and will keep doing so with the service of excellence . Just two words thank you

Nice old authentic pub/restaurant. Great food and good portions. Been here 3-4 times and have never been let down.

very nice Sunday dinner for 2. plenty of food , too much for my wife really. dog friendly . very tasty and well recommended it .

Excellent. Food superb, good service. Comfortable. Good value. A complete contrast to the Crab over the road!

Fab place for Friday night relaxation.

We stopped in here for a refreshment after walking from Sandown Esplanade over to Shanklin via the beach. The place was very warm and welcoming to outsiders. Plenty of choices for drinks from drinks on tap to spirits etc.

A lovely pub and welcoming atmosphere aswell as very friendly staff particularly Joshua who looked after myself and my partner giving us both great customer service. We stopped off for lunch. The food was delicious. 😋

I had the mussel moulinierre, by far the best meal and value for money I have ever had. Combined with a decent pint of beer this was an amazing meal

Gorgeous place, bit expensive unless special occasion. Then perfect.

Had a l drink in their lovely garden, such a pretty place. Loved their cat too.

Old time pub in Shanklin. On holiday there and only called in for a quick beer so I'm unable to comment on the food myself but given the fact that it was packed full early on a Monday evening is in itself a five star rating.

Omg absolutely lovely roast..Was go have pud at start ,but to full up with main .Best roast ever xx

The Sunday roast was good , good value for the money. Lots of meat to choose from beef, turkey, pork.

An ok Roast dinner apart from tough roast pots,Yorkshire very flat,and a lot of Cinnamon in the swede and the apple sauce.Very pretty place but food didn't live up to surroundings.

Very disappointed as Kiev was burnt, it was replaced but barman was rude when we spoke about. Definitely not adhering to "the customer is always right!"

Pub food was fine. However, they claim they're dog friendly, but they push you to one side and make you feel unwelcome if you have a dog.

Lovely old building, food was good but for roasted potatoes seemed to be made quite awhile ago hard and inside not fluffy. My friend had a pavlova but instead of breaking up it was chewy and rubbery. A member of staff put s notice on our table for the next customer while we were eating and we had to ask for some utensils. Not recommended by me.

Was there for the scooter rally top pub

Old village inn, in the heart of old Shanklin. Great food, great choice and a lovely. Atmosphere. Reasonably price food. Must book in advance

Busy pub, book in advance. Food was good, including the deserts. Back garden was the only option, not very comfortable.

Try the burgers, sit upstairs the bartender is great, she is great to chat with and she makes great drinks. Wish I could have stayed longer and visited more of my birth place. KEVIN.

Absolutely superb Salmon fillet. Drizzled in a sublime sauce. New Potatoes as advertised. Only let down by the complete lack of sparklers on any of the ale pumps. But that's a southern/northern divide thing!! My mistake for not having a nice glass of Rosé or Chardonnay with my salmon.😏

We had the High Tea, £20 for 2. It was delicious and well worth the money. Only issue, tea not nice, water not hot enough, so have coffee!! Lovely place with gorgeous lamps. Staff very nice too.

Our group agree what a great place to eat

Had an amazing Sunday Roast here!

Lovely little village pub, and the food was delicious! The hospitality and service was fantastic. I would definitely recommend.

Was in on Tuesday 13th august loved it going back

Lovely pub, with good real ales on offer and a reasonably priced menu

Always great food and friendly service, a real pleasure to go there every time.

Just had an amazing dinner at the Village inn. The food, service and restaurant were outstanding and would recommend it. The portion sizes and quality of food are excellent.

Had a Sunday roast. For me it wasn't great. Unfortunately everything seemed to be over seasoned with black pepper which I don't like. The rest of my group loved the food though.

Great food, top service and fantastic guidance into what to see, we visited all sites, splendid.

Good bowl of Mussels and fish and chips

Lovely pub with a traditional feel. Great menu, lovely food, excellent service. Very popular advise booking Dog friendly Nice beer garden. You can get a cream Tea here ✅

Our Son has a nut allergy. They were not accomodating at all. Most places we visited in the Isle of wight have been amazing and make every effort to cook a meal safely notifying all the staff that they have someone with an allergy. When we ask for allergy menu they basically come straight out with, If he has an anaphylactic shock we won't be held responsible, are you carrying epi pens and it is air born you know. Very patronising. She then continued to say the chef will probably refuse to cook for him anyway. Just feel she could of addressed this very differently and just said we cannot guarantee no nuts in our food very sorry and left it at that.

Hands down our very favorite place in Shanklin to enjoy a good meal and few drinks with our family and friends. Great ambience, super friendly staff, and delicious drinks and food. I cannot wait to return.

The stake was great, thank you 😊

Small bar, awesome garden. Good choice of drinks, superb food, lovely staff. Best public house in Shankin 😍

We had a lovely dinner at the village inn in Shankly. Excellent service, Lisa the owner was so welcoming. I would thoroughly recommend, 5 stars

Went for a birthday meal. Booked for 7 people given 2 separate tables which we had to push together! Excellent menu. Very good fish choices Staff seemed busy and distracted but it didn't matter as we were celebrating a birthday

Good clean beer garden, but the food was just bang average. The poor waiter brought 2 different meals to our table before we got our order. The wine was nice but a bit pricey.

Absolutely superb food, service & staff. Highly recommended. Good value for money. Huge portions. Ribs are simply the best.

Lovely service, great food and music ❤️

Very cozy and authentic place. Huge portions, everything very tasty. The waiter is a pleasant woman. I recommend

I've just taken my wife Ann for a meal all I can say is wow wow wow it's a must. Thanks so much. The portion size is huge. We will definitely recommend this place

The food here is superb. They were busy, but they had so much seating available that we were able to get right in without a reservation.

Nice pub and the bar man with the dark hair and glasses was extremely friendly and welcoming. It appears you need to book a table in advance, they were all booked from 7ish. We came earlier so were able to nab one not booked until later. Lasagne and chips were lovely!

Mussels unbelievably delicious, order with plenty of bread to soak up the yummy broth. Got seated despite no reservation, reasonable prices, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Food was fantastic. But you have to book

Lovely little pub. Great atmosphere. Worth a visit 100%

Fantastic food , great staff , must visit for dinner if your in shanklin.

Fabulous meal. Staff were attentive and polite. Ambience great. Truly was an amazing meal. Will definitely return. 👍🏻

Good beer well kept, 10 percent discount for regulars.

Wonderful pub with great beer. Had roasts beef and pork. Beef totally overcooked, pork lots of fat and very chewy, carrots & parsnips overcooked and floppy, roast pots overcooked. Cauliflower & broccoli & yorkshire pub ok.

Cosy pub/restaurant with pretty good food

Short staffed so very slow service even to place the order at which point the server huffed and puffed that we were not in the pub just for a drink but actually required the kitchen to be involved. Cheese scones were fine but fruit scones were burnt and fell apart when cut. Tea tasted almost, but not quite, totally unlike tea. Avoid.

We just had drink, great place to drink in Shanklin old town. If you want to eat, book a table to avoid disappointment

Very good food. Pleasant atmosphere and service

Lovely pub, friendly staff and a good range of drinks. My partner and I were only here for a drink so can’t comment on the food but it smelt and looked nice.

Amazing food! Even better service Portion size is a lot for one person and the food is delicious Please do try Village In Garlic Bread! And thank you to the amazing staff!

Good atmosphere, good food and great staff. My number one destination on my next visit to Shanklin !

Fantastic pub, great food, lovely bar staff.

Fantastic local pub do not miss

Lovely cosy pub. Wonderful staff and fantastic food. Can't recommend highly enough.

Absolutely stunning. I highly recommend the pork belly with potato dauphinoise. Will definitely be returning when visiting the island next.

Friendly welcome, tasty food and a cosy atmosphere.

This is our favourite pub. I make sure to come here every time I come to England, and I am never disappointed. At different visits to the pub during this stay, I tried the fish & chips, the cheesy cauliflower broccoli soup, the lamb shank, the cheesy garlic toast, and the fried fish sandwich, all of which were absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is calm, warm, rich, and inviting, and the staff are absolutely fabulous. They know when to offer assistance and when to respect one's privacy, as well as being very friendly. I wanted to try something new to drink and the bartender not only created a new drink but seemed to instinctively know what I would like. We love everything about this place, we will definitely be returning, and we urge you to experience The Village Inn for yourself!

Lovely cosy, warm, family friendly pub/restaurant. Dogs are welcome. Can't rate it high enough. Price of food looks expensive but believe me you get more than your moneys worth!

So, my husband and I decided to stop for a drink at all the eateries in the area before deciding where to eat. This was the first atmospheric place on our journey. Menu and staff were fantastic!! We had a quick drink, then went to other places on the area and ended up here again! The food was fabulous, ambiance amazing and the staff were extremely welcoming (except for the feet comments) LOL. Solely because of the experience we had tonight, we’re planning to come back again soon!

Really nice iconic pub in Isle of wright

The ambiance here is cozy and inviting. The charming fireplace and wooden benches create a warm atmosphere, while the mosaic-style lights add a unique blend of rustic and art deco vibes.

Had the fish burger with chips and coleslaw And the lasagne with salad and garlic bread. All I can say was it was absolutely incredible, one of the best fish burgers and lasagne I've ever had. Being someone that lives in London and tries alot, this was not only the best I've had in the UK but the best I've had internationally (even the lasagne was so much better than the ones I've had in Italy!) Even the garlic bread is stunning, fresh garlic butter with parsley and the bread is brilliant, soft and melt in your mouth on the instead and the perfect crisp crunch crust. Honestly hats off to the chef. We loved it so much that we've sat here waiting for space to open up in our tummies to go ahead and eat more! I've never given a full five stars, but everything here was amazing, from the wonderful service, so friendly and attentive, to the beautiful food and the great atmosphere. Wish we were staying in isle of Wight longer, so we could come back here! Would've loved to try their lunch options including the cream tea made fresh by their Baker in house. Hope to come back soon again!

Custom a bit sparce at the time of our visit (out of season) but a lovely, old, quaint Village pub with coal fires, thatched roof + lots of history to see, just looks inviting. Pleased we decided to eat here, good wholesome food at reasonable prices + good portions too !! Would certainly make a bee line when return to IoW

I had one of the most delicious fish burger ever! Also, i ordered beef lasagna and it was stunning! I had my last dinner in Isle of Wight here and this place made it unforgettable. Will defo come back in summer!

Nice place to while away a chilly February afternoon

Without hesitation, the best restaurant in Shanklin... and one of the very best on the Isle of Wight. Very friendly welcome, impeccable service, very polite and available staff, friendly atmosphere, the best one you could wish for. I had dinner there several times and I recommend without any hesitation the mussels marinière (my favorite dish at the moment), but also the lamb shank, excellent, and the salmon tagliatelle. It's "homemade" and the cooking is perfect, the vegetables that accompany the dishes are varied and cooked to perfection. For Sunday I recommend the Sunday roast lunch with turkey (perfectly cooked), and for the drinks, you have the choice between some very good beers, and I recommend the Sauvignon blanc, excellent. An address to remember... and where to return without hesitation as many times as possible.

We visited the Village Inn while staying at a local hotel and had delicious meals. The menu was great and there were also specials to choose from. Unlike a previous reviewer I thought the mushroom stroganoff was really tasty and my husband enjoyed the salmon. We were too full for pudding! The pub was really pretty, with 2 open fires and lovely lighting, perfect atmosphere for a cold winter's evening. The staff were efficient and really friendly. We would definitely return next time we visit the island and heartily recommend.

We enjoyed our meal and would definitely return.

A proper village pub. Well dressed, real heritage from the thatched roof, stone walls, small doors and historic character to the collectables that add character & familiar warmth to the two fireplace with a long central bar & plenty of corners & comfortable spaces to hide & relax in a variety of comfort.

Best Sunday roast on the island!!

A tad expensive , overhead a customer being told " we have no Guinness on Draught as we would have to charge £9 a pint !" As we are a free house " hmm 🤔

Great time of year to visit this very Festive pub, with open fire place and warm surroundings.

Only went for a beer, a nice pub.

Absolutely disgusting Sunday roast today. Swimming in gravy. Left most of it. Definitely not worth £14.50! Coffee was cold, cup half filled and weak. Service was very bad. As a local, wouldn't recommend it.

Great food and drink, really accommodating staff, and a lovely cosy space. Would recommend the roast!

Excellent food and welcoming atmosphere.