Woodvale Hotel Restaurant in Isle of Wight

Had a meal today with my friend and we both had homemade seafood pie. It was interesting, it described it as having a creamy dill and parsley sauce. Obviously the sauce had split as it was like water and as for honey roast parsnips, no taste at all in fact think they were just boiled. Sad experience.

Visited 2 years ago and were worried about recent reviews The food was delicious - very tasty and well cooked Great service Definitely recommended

Fantastic week's stay at this hotel. Beautiful outlook over the solent and gorgeous sunsets. Rooms were lovely, comfy beds and good amenities We did intend to go out each evening for a meal but the food was so good and by the time we returned from our days out, we ate here every night. Good entertainment on Monday and Tuesday nights, Nathan organised both and they were very well done and great fun. Would highly recommend. Liam did ask for constructive criticism and the only thing I would say is WRITE THINGS DOWN, he'll know what I mean

We arrived late on Sunday at about 1.30, and were pleasantly suprised to find there were plenty of tables, even though the restaurant was busy. We had roast beef. It was nicely presented with a large yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, parsnips, and gravy. A side of red cabbage, brocoli and carrots. We splashed out extra for a bowl of very delicious cauliflower cheese. £16 for the roast and I recall about £4 for cauliflower cheese. It was very tasty and we will certainly visit again. My only small niggle is that the gravy was already on the plate. I prefer a jug of gravy. Service was fairly basic, but pleasant. The hotel is literally overlooking the sea and it looks like there's a nice walk to be had here. We were going on to a family occasion, and didn't have the time to explore, but we certainly will next time.

Lovely hotel right on the beach with beautiful views. Had an excellent breakfast, cooked to perfection with very attentive service.can recommend to all.

The Sunday Dinner was poor. Thin slices o over cooked roast beef and reheated roast potatoes. An inadequate serving of gravy. The roast puds were dry and crispy. All of that cost £16 for an adult and £12 for a child. On the plus side the London Pride was good and its a good location and view. There was a deal on the white wine. All in all we won't go again.

I have returned to the Woodvale as I love it so much! Fantastic location overlooking the Solent. Rooms are spacious, quiet and really clean with everything to need. Food is fabulous, breakfast freshly cooked. Staff really attentive and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. If you are looking for accommodation on the Isle of Wight I highly recommend the Woodvale

We stayed at the hotel for a couple of nights (separate review) whilst exploring the Isle of Wight and were going to eat in Newport the second night, but so enjoyed our meal on the first night that decided to return to the hotel for our evening meal. I particularly was appreciative of the vegetarian options. I occasionally eat fish when veg options are unappealing but no need for that in this hotel restaurant. First night I went for the Chinese Salt and Pepper tofu dish. Made me think there are definitely vegetarians on the staff to create a dish as interesting as this. Served with miso broccoli, sesame mangetout, red pepper and udon noodles this was a really tasty and unusual option. Second night I opted for the Roasted red pepper, chilli + vodka tagliatelle. Again an interesting tasty variation on a tagliatelle dish. No idea how much vodka was in it but I wasn’t about to be driving anywhere so didn’t matter.😀 Some nice local ales on cask to accompany food as well. Mrs Manxseasider, as a card-carrying carnivore, is easier to please and enjoyed her Coconut chicken curry and then Lamb and apricot pie next day.

Lovely food and a great view, particularly the sunset. Our waitress was very attentive but the meal out was ruined by a group of staff behind us swearing loudly throughout our dinner and being very affronted when customers came to the bar. Such a shame as we were so looking forward to it but ended up eating quickly and leaving early. Not very family friendly.

Great spot watching the sunset with a beer. Lots to choose from and great staff, great atmosphere. Good range of food but we went for the beer.

Recently refurbished pub in a splendid location for watching dinghy sailers, kiteboarders, windsurfers and summer sunsets. Good choice of local beers on tap alongside all the usual beers wines and spirits. New menu which should keep us popping in.

We’ve visited a few times now and this one certainly caters for all the family. Great place to chill out after sightseeing. A varied menu both for lunch and dinner. Very friendly service too. Will visit again the next time we are on the isle.

Very rarely can I say that everything about an evening was perfect but I can about our experience at The Woodvale. The staff could not have been more attentive, especially around the special dietary needs of two of the party. Later in the evening the owner was at the bar and bought us all a drink, a cracking guy called Simon (was the spitting image of Billy the electrician from DIY SOS) who really knows how to run a top class establishment. I highly recommend you visit if you can.

Had a fantastic evening at The Woodvale. The setting and views are always spectacular and matched by the service and quality of the food. I had the moules which were easily as good as anything I’ve had in France! The staff really looked after us and it was a great night. Will definitely return as soon as I’m back on the Isle of Wight!

Great location, lovely food, friendly and tentative staff. We’d not been before, although it had been recommended to us. We were made extremely welcome. We weren’t rushed and were able to enjoy our time there. Will certainly be back when we’re next on the island.

Poor menu, not alot of choice, burger very dry, fish and chips very poor, price has gone up and quality of food has gone down. Only good thing are the baguettes but stop serving them at 5pm, will give this place a miss

To start with they couldn’t do a flat white coffee so we had to make do with a normal coffee. Then we ordered food from the main menu which was three times goujons of fish. This was 1 pm in the afternoon and from the mains menu and they run out the place was empty so we had to make do with scampi for six pieces of scampi and chips we were offered Fish fingers !! When the food eventually arrived, only half the table had the food. The other dish was waiting in the kitchen for For some time I have to ask for it. Everything seem to be slapdash under inspiring and I’ve had a bit of food at a Wetherspoons. Extremely disappointing as this place was recommended by a friend who lives nearby.

What a find - fabulous food, fabulous service and a fabulous view. The Mussels and Fries were exceptional and my treacle tart and icecream was scrumptious.

Had the Mexican chill from the specials board, very well presented and tasty, portion size was fabulous, chocolate brownie for dessert and a very good portion of this, don't like icecream so asked for cream which they were very happy to do, service was excellent, wine was very reasonable priced, well worth a visit, will definitely be back

We have been visiting this restaurant for many years and I have to say with a heavy heart, after last night's dinner with friends it will be a long time before we go again. The decor has been given a face lift which is good. Sadly though, we waited well over an hour for our food which was well under par compared to previous visits. The gammon was dry and rubbery, and the roast dinners were over cooked and microwaved. We were so disappointed with the table staff's attitude and the quality of our meals, we paid and left without our usual deserts, coffees and additional drinks.

Stunning location to watch the sunset whilst tucking into excellent pub grub & good (draught) beers. We sat outside on one of the benches (just warm enough in April sunshine), all tables booked inside (on a Monday evening!!) but service was very good

Last minute booking, we arrived to a fantastic welcome and a large room with the most magnificent view. Lovely nights sleep followed by a great breakfast and again really great hospitality. Best hotel we have found on the Island, highly recommended

This restaurant is in a good location with fantastic views. The food is good. We were slightly disappointed that our plates were left for a long time after we had finished our meal. Two members of staff walked past and looked at our plates but...

Stopped off here today whilst walking the coast path from Cowes. Staff were welcoming and friendly also quick to take orders. We sat next to the open fire which gave it a great feel. The view from the restaurant was excellent across the solent. Food...

We were staying at the Woodvale but were not eating there in the evening so we decided to have lunch instead. The restaurant was very busy so that gave us an idea that it must be good. The menu was extensive and we were really...

The Woodvale was located close to our holiday cottage so ideal for an evening meal. The menu was ample plus there is a "Specials Board". The food was very good and there was plenty of it. i had the Green Thai curry from the specials...

Walked from Cowes to Egypt Point and then kept walking on a cold Saturday in December. Lovely bar, loads of space, the old slow lost looking barman was not up to sorting a G&T (put in lemon and tight on the ice) but apart from...

Overall it was great evening food was very nice and much better since it’s been taken over bar staff were not great it was a bit hard work trying to order out drinks and our food order was taken down wrong but was quickly sorted.

Island Hospitality should have online booking. We have eaten here recently and had a very good meal. We decided we would like to have Sunday lunch and on Sat morning tried to book, guess what, no online booking just phone and email. I emailed with...

Dined Friday 30th September and enjoyed a super meal. Hot food attentive staff and a warm cosy atmosphere. The sea food spaghetti was excellent. Definitely back again.

The roast is very average. Pork and crackling were tasty. Enjoyed the cauliflower cheese which was extra to the main meal. The parsnips, which again were extra, were absolutely awful. Hard inside, pappy outside and no where near the honey roast they were advertised as....

My wife and I booked a table for a meal on a night out. Menu for the food was good for a pub, specials board was very comprehensive and really good choice to suit every one, even had a vegetarian option on the specials board...

Staying on the island for a week and owners of our holiday house recommended the place for food. As last night though give it a try. Ordered drinks and food and the bar person was very rude and abrupt. Not quite sure why he’d want...

We have been regulars at the Woodvale for many years, we are so sad that the quality of the food has gone down since it has changed hands. The Fish and Chips was always our favourite but not any more, we were a group of...

Here with the extended family. Seven of us so we covered a fair amount of the menu. Everything was really good. The specials of the day, especially the steaks, were exceptional. Will definitely be back.

Very let down with the quality of food very medioca, beautiful location for beach access and sunsets, will not go again g

Recommended by hotel so walked along the Esplanade on a lovely summer evening. Pub busy but a table was found for us and we had a lovely meal watching the sunset over the solent. Well worth the walk down and back to our hotel. Staff...

Lovely location and view. Polite and friendly staff and good fish and chips. Unfortunately couldn’t stay for the quiz. Definitely worth a visit and will come back on my return to the island

We visited a number of times during our recent stay and each time found the Woodvale to bea busy bustling environment with very busy yet still friendly staff. The food was good and reasonably priced. We were extremely lucky to watch some amazing sunsets from...

The food used to be excellent, now… drab, boring, fried food…. And expensive with smaller portions. The staff used to go above and beyond but now seem like bored robots. The view will always be there but the ambience and love has been lost.

It is great to see a local pub thriving, my husband and I had the scampi and chips which was delivered very quickly and was hot. The drinks were reasonably priced and it was lovely to see happy staff. The views are amazing and it...

We/I come have come here most weeks - for many years now - as we are lucky to live close nearby within walking distance from our home. We both love going there together or with friends. It's always been one of our favourite places to...

At the Woodvale Gurnard Cowes Isle of Wight tonight. First visit since change of ownership. What can I say other than rude unhelpful and no time. We understand about price increase in these challenging times but come on. I may come back but you really...

We visited last Sat evening with friends who eat here regularly unfortunately we all thought the julienne chips were awful when you order scampi and chips or Classic fish and chips you expect decent chips not matchstick type or give a choice

This place needs an upgrade, new management, and friendlier service. Food’s ok for the price and they have specials that are ok. Beer often tastes dodgy and don’t go anywhere nearly as often as I should. Cannot wait for improvements as it has such potential

A pub surviving on ‘having good views across the Solent’ alone. The staffs default position seems to be that customers are an inconvenience, an attitude that often spills over into outright rudeness. It’s an attitude that seems to perpetuate from the top down - my...

Busy pub but we had reserved a table, we all had a vegetarian choice so cannot comment about other meals. Food tasted really nice and the service was good, Friendly waitress who was really cheerful and attentive without being in your face. Great view of...

We stayed in Gurnard and visited the beach a few times. Nearby was the Woodvale where we enjoyed food, drinks and the fantastic views. The food and staff were spot on with the added delight of watching the boats in the distance and smelling the...

Rang here to ask if we needed to book and was told yes of course but then watched as 6 non bookers were seated while we were there! Only 1 friendly smiling member of staff a lovely young lady, most of the others looked petrified...

Booked for evening meal, fantastic gammon, huge portions of fish and chips and scampi, all delivered hot and by kindly staff. IMHO better than the other pub in Gurnard!

Wow this is an amazing hotel and deserves more than 5 stars, the staff are really lovely and helpful the room was all newly done our room and huge and so clean lots of toiletries over looking the sea room no 1…..looking right over the...

For a one nights stop over we felt we’d landed in heaven. It was the last day of Cowes week and the island was very busy as was the hotel but my goodness the place was run like a well run machine. A comfortable, extremely...

A relaxing evening with the family in a lovley friendly atmosphere. The food was very good quality and the service was happy and welcoming. Me and my gf had steak of the day 16oz Ribeye with peppercorn sauce, and it came right to order with...

We arrived at 6 40 and didn't receive our main course until 9pm ! Which arrived by unpleasant staff basically throwing the food down and the sald split onto the table where the waitress picked it up and then put it back on my plate....

We went here on a lovely sunny evening and sat outside looking over the Solent. The food was very good. It is standard pub grub but well presented and tasty. The staff were all lovely. They were friendly and helpful but not over the top....

Great friendly pub, well organised, with ice cold beers and great food. Would definitely recommend a visit. Dog friendly too!

Nice location overlooking the sea, basic pub food, the deep fried calamari was forgettable & the burger wasn’t very good, on good, one out of the 4 enjoyed the salmon

Arrived at The Woodvale , our first meal out since lockdown. The service was excellent and the prawn sandwiches were the best, as always. Very attentive and quick to serve us . Perfect experience.

Stumbled on Gurnard today ..... absolutely beautiful little sea front . Had lunch at the pub ...... great menus ....... lovely staff & GREAT FOOD

We used to frequent this pub regularly when we lived on the island years ago, but hadn’t been back for 20 years. Not sure why as we holiday on the island several times a year. Anyway, we booked and the gentleman taking the booking was...

We really fancied fish and chips after a long walk and they didn’t disappoint. Huge portion of crispy battered fish. Lovely staff in a stunning location. Highly recommended.

This is a little gem. Magnificent views across the Solent. Lovely location. Good well presented food. Fish and chips enormous. Chicken piri piri was very tasty, served spatchcock style, so a little messy to eat. but lovely nevertheless. Will return.

This place is located in a great spot, we were actually recommended it by park dean resorts as we were staying in Thorness bay. You can do the coastal walk all the way from Thorness bay to this restaurant and it’s a very nice remote...

Firstly, definitely the best chips I have tasted in a long time. The menu was more restricted than pre-covid visits but I expected this. Not helped by a medical dietary requirement, but given all this The Woodvale staff pulled a great meal out of the...

Friends took me here for dinner during my recent trip. The service was excellent, the food first class. As a chef I think I’m qualified to judge the food. Excellent lasagne with the correct texture, depth of flavours and presentation. The homemade burger had an...

The Woodvale pub/restaurant is an absolute gem! Located near Cowes (at less than a 30 min walk on the beautiful Coastal path) it’s views from the garden of the Solent are superb. Add to that the above-average quality of it its (pub-) food and the...

We had walked from Cowes to Gurnard. We were lucky to get a table by the window. Food was lovely, I had lobster salad and my husband had steak. All nicely cooked. Would definitely visit again

Visited as part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme without knowing what to expect as I hadn't been here before having just moved here. Food was amazing, the staff and service could not be faulted, restaurant, bar and toilets were are clean and tidy. I had a 10oz rib eye steak which was cooked perfectly, I would definitely recommend that! My only negative was when it came to dessert - I had a syrup sponge pudding which I ordered with custard, but there was only just enough custard to cover the top of the pudding so I would have much preferred more of it....but I am being very picky as I can eat custard in large quantities haha!

Is bliss to sit in the beer garden as the sun drops, whilst cold pints are being brought over surprisingly swift by the walking dead staff. Have had good meals here before in the past and I especially like the calamari... However this meal could have been better...The steak and ale dry of the day, swimming in a pool of bisto gravy to try moisten it up. Saved by the crispy and fluffy triple cooked chips with creamy garden mushy peas.

As good as always, good selection of food and generous portion sizes. Burgers are excellent and the beer is well kept. Can’t beat the view either.... Will definitely be back as a regular place for us to eat when on the Island

We have always enjoyed eating at the Woodvale over the last few years and had the opportunity yesterday of trying their takeaway service following the Government Covid 19 shutdown of pubs etc.We had the fish and chips and scampi and chips, both of which were excellent and up to their usual standard. We didn't have a long wait before we could go and collect and it was still hot when we got it back home. They will also deliver to the local area (Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood) We're really looking forward to using the service again during these difficult times

Absolutely superb supper last night at the Woodvale. First time we’ve eaten there and I have to say how impressive it was. I don’t need to harp on about the location. It’s views are amazing. It’s the food we came for and so glad we did. So many pubs on the Island fill plates with chips and greenery to make it look as if you are getting bang for your buck, but the Woodvale is different. Excellent food, a well thought out and imaginative menu and top notch staff.

Perfect pub by the sea that sells good food for a reasonable price. Allows dogs and has books and colouring for kids

We visited Cowes for the weekend to watch SailGP racing. Not having been to Cowes before, we looked up hotels in the area and found The Woodvale. As this was Cowes Week we realised that space would be a premium so booked our stay, not knowing anything about the hotel. However, we were pleasantly surprised with the hotel, staff and accommodation. The rooms were of a good size with all the extras you would want, including a sea view. However, the stairs to the second floor were a bit of a challenge as they were steep and narrow. A lift would have been perfect, although space would inhibit this I think. The breakfasts were excellent, with a varied menu cooked to order, the food and coffee was very fresh and tasty.We loved the bar/restaurant as it had the feel of a local rustic pub which was very comfortable and overlooked the sea. The main downside for us was the distance into Cowes, it was walkable and we enjoyed the walk there, with wind assistance, although the walk back was a challenge almost too much to bear, thank goodness for the various benches to take a rest. The wind was so strong that all Saturday racing had to be cancelled. If you want a hotel away from the hustle and bustle of central Cowes, this is perfect. I would certainly recommend a stay here.

Booked for a table of 6, three of whom were 75+, and everyone said how nice their meals were. My burger was superb - lovely meat and grilled cheese with onions running through it, delicious! The place was packed when we got there, including 2 fairly large parties, but the food still came out within 2 minutes. Good service too, cant fault anything.

Not been here for years but prebooked a window seat for six in the hope of the usual fabulous sunset and was not disappointed.Staff were friendly and helpful, food and drinks were all excellent. I had a steak and salad and found the meat to be of the highest quality. Two of the party had the mackerel which they said was beautifully cooked fresh and tasty. Great family location, will definitely be going again if I return to the Isle of White with or without youngsters!

Managed to get an inside table by the windows, so had a fantastic view of the Solent over the heads of the people outside. The place has a good relaxed atmosphere, despite being very busy. We had burgers, which were chunky and moist - don't think there's any dignified way to eat them, unless you dismember them as there''s so much filling, but they're delicious - just get an extra napkin or two. Excellent chips too.

Just had a meal here with my hubby my son and his gf. Great service and amazing food.Will definitely be returning. Top marks

Sit in the garden, or inside, and you’ll enjoy one of the world’s greatest views, especially at sunset. Eat the steak in green pepper sauce, with fat chips and a pint and you’ll be very happy indeed. Big portions, reasonable prices. Few frills.

The fact this was the only place we tried, that still had tables on a Sunday evening, should’ve made me wary, but the reviews were good, so we tried it. 4 of us had the roast beef, none of us finished it, veg was very over cooked to the point of being mushy, spuds were solid and either been kept warm for too long or microwaved, meat was ok, nothing special, quite fatty. Overall it was disappointing and i ended up having to feed my kids again when we got home.

Have been dining here for many years. Excellent lunches and evening meals. It is in an excellent spot where in summer you can sit on the terrace and watch the yachts and big liners that sail the Solent.

Called here 11th July 2019 after a visit to Isle of Wight. Guy behind the bar possibly manager , landlord was welcoming and took our food and drinks order. 2 cheese , pickle sandwiches with side salad dressing and sml but tasty portion of chunky chips along with 2 beers came to around £23 (I think ) fast service too and really tasty . All in All well worth a visit and we will be back again for sure. It's a great walk from the red jet ferry along the seafront to this place and for those interested it's around 2km walk too but on a nice day it's totally worth it .

Had my food here for 2 weeks and very good it was too Kevin Is just amazing nothing too much. I would say my fav food was ham egg and chips. And good pudding

Had a lovely walk along Gurnard beach and some bracing fresh air before enjoying a lovely roast beef dinner here

Me and my boyfriend have visited the restaurant quite a few times now and we have never had a bad meal here!

The food was tasty. I had tuna steak. The sunset was beautiful and so it is definitely worth a visit to see this!

Lovely cycle ride in the winter sunshine from Cowes. Then a perfect sized lunch. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and £35 for 2 adults and 2 kids very reasonable too. Together with a great view.

Dropped in here for coffee whilst walking from Cowes to Gurrnard. Great tasting coffee and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Lovely sea views from the rooms and breakfast room. Cozy bar and good food. Great sunsets from this location. Free on road parking. Not suitable for disabled guests due to stairs to second floor bedrooms.

At the end of a long we needed food. Arrived just after 5 pm but were advised that food was not available until six. Not an issue was a lovely evening so sat and had a drink on the terrace Overlooking the sea and watching the sunset.

It was our last night staying in Gurnard so we decided to eat at the Woodvale.

I visited here on the recommendation of a local and was sadly disappointed. I will start with the positive and that was the speed with which my starter of crab and gruyere tart arrived. It was tasty and enjoyable. I had chosen to have a starter with some chips as wasn’t very hungry.

This is a great pub, down the hill from us, and a regular haunt. Live music by some good local musicians, excellent beers and friendly (mostly) service, I would recommend this to anyone. I love the nachos (quite “American style” with large portions of cheese and chilli) and the burgers, but they have favourite English dishes too, including a fish and chips made with Gurnard, a local fish. If the weather is good, the large terrace is a beautiful spot.

Chose small lasagne and that's what I got. It was ok. Nothing to rave about. Perhaps a bit flavourless

Stumbled across this place unexpectedly,glad we did staff were very helpful and friendly.Food was lovely sat in garden over looking the sea it was a great way to spend our sons birthday lunch.Will defiantly return again soon.Thanks guys.

My wife and I decided to have our wedding reception at the Solent Suite at the Woodvale. Kevin and his team promised a lot but not only did they deliver but more than exceeded all our expectations. The setting was just right for us as a place which was formal enough for what we wanted but relaxed enough that we could all let our hair down after the meal and have a disco with the sun setting over the Solent.

We had lunch here, booked last minute. The food and service were great. The burger and waffle were lovely. We booked last minute and were accommodated. Would definitely go back. The views were great too.

This place has the best drinking view of the solent in my opinion. Sunset is particularly lovely. However, this was a sunday lunch visit.

Went here on a hot, sunny Sunday around midday. Unsurprisingly a lot of the indoor tables were reserved but a few were available. We sat outdoors where there is a nice selection of both covered and uncovered seating across multiple levels.

Popped in for lunch on a lovely sunny Saturday.