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Waverley Inn

Waverley Inn

2 Clatterford Road, PO30 1PA, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Pub • Cheese • British • Breakfast


"Arrived with a couple of friends for a birthday one nighter. Although the hotel isn't signposted from the road as the bottom of the hotel is a pub also, once we located it, there was plenty of parking.Check in was painless and all done in a few moments. The room we had was a family room, 1 double and 3 singles (room number 1). We had our own bathroom, and the decor was immaculate and well looked after.The bar itself has a pool table and dartboard and jukebox which is all in an enclosed area which I thought was nice. The beer prices weren't overly expensive and there is plenty of choice and range.We decided to eat at the pub before we headed to town. I had the ribs, which although were a little chewy for my liking, were still delicious nonetheless and I ate the lot. Taxis into the centre of Newport were only 5 pounds, (use a company called alpha) and they're are plenty of eateries and bars and lively venues dotted all around.Breakfast the next morning was delicious, I had the smaller of the 2 breakfast options, but if you're feeling particularly hungry, try the larger breakfast which was basically double of everything. Only 2 very small quibbles. The stairwell leading to the rooms could do with a spot of decluttering. And as we're not from the area, we asked the barmaid where the best places were for a drink. While she was explaining where the best places were, a woman on her laptop in the bar (I'll assume this was the landlady) interrupted her and said something about the fact that she was 19 and we are 38-42 age range that we would perhaps not like those types of venue. It almost felt like she had inferred (perhaps not intentionally) that we were too old to frequent the places suggested!Neither of these quibbles would deter me from visiting Newport again, nor would it stop me from staying in a lovely, well run and friendly pub/hotel again for a return visit. Thank you waverley for your hospitality, until next time..."

Burr's

Burr's

Lugley Street, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, Isle of Wight

Steak • Vegan • Seafood • European


"we have booked this restaurant tonight as tasty bites while we are on vacation based on the reviews and trip advisor ranking. it was our special food to be so we really look forward to it. the first impressions were good. the restaurant is small, intimate...with beautiful decor. once our beverage order was taken and arrived a short time later. we chose the a la cart menu as there was more choice, but there is a set menu that seemed good. we got free bread, olive and oil, which is usually a good sign. but the dings began to get something wrong at this point. the first output was the fruit flies. they came, they circled, there were many sheikhs around my table at the end of the meal. we clinged together to end the annoying, but the personal never even asked if they could do anything or whether we want to move. our appetizers arrived very quickly after our brot was taken away (we still had our appetits drinks). they were very different sizes; my men black pudding and speck starter was very big compared to my egg and spade. it looked more like a main course. both were delicious and I feel that the ingredients were good. our main thing came very fast after our starters were taken away. both were delicious and we enjoyed them. we were never asked if we want a drink or if our food is in order. considering how fast the first 2 courses came out, we were left unattended for 30 minutes. my man finally managed to get the attention of the waitress and asked for another drink and if we could have dessert. we hired our order and although a cheese knife was not taken over a drink. about 15 minutes later no drink. in this time, the 2 waitresses asked other customers whether their meal was ok and whether they were black pfeffer (which they would then bring out in a huge pfeffer milk if the customer says yes) and then standing at the bar chatting. During the time, I continued to kill fertilizers and asked myself where they all came from. we finally decided to leave and quit our desserts and drinks. when I told the waitress what were the problems they apologised, but said and I quote: "we can't do anything about the flocks as it is the time of the year." I would suggest that there is a series of simple and effective ways to get rid of fruit flies. it just needs a little strategic cleaning and a few household supplies to make the fly fall. there are many articles online about how to do it. I was honest with many restaurants where there are no fruit flies. we were not offered a declaration for the lack of drinking, except just for short personal. I understand. but maybe they go away with great unnecessary pfeffer mill and focus on ensuring that customers have drinks when they are short workers? just one idea. the attempt to go was another ordeal, as their card machine did not work. we stayed 15 minutes outside while the boss/owner tried to fix it. at the end my man ran to a point of kiss so we could go. Maybe it was a night, but we were so disappointed."

The Bistro At Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat

The Bistro At Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat

Lower Woodside Road, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom, Isle of Wight

Pub • Bistro • Drinks • Seafood


"We visited the bistro on one of the nights of our stay at Woodside Lodge Retreat. It was a Sunday night and on arrival we were informed that the normal menu was not available and a Sunday roast menu was offered instead. This was fine with us, we had booked in advance and were quite surprised that we were the only diners in the restaurant, but pleased that our table was next to the window with nice views over the park and across the Solent. We ordered from the very limited menu (3 starters on the menu but only 2 available! , with a choice of roast, and nut roast veg option. Our meals arrived, and we were so disappointed, the meat was ok, the seasonal veg was a few overcooked carrots and parsnips, the roast potatoes were tasteless, but the worst thing about the meal was the extremely gloopy gravy, tasteless and thick, obviously gravy granules with not enough water added! Absolutely terrible. The nut roast was tasteless and just an unimaginative token vegetarian option. The waiting staff were obviously embarrassed at what they were serving up as they didn't make any eye contact while serving the food, or collecting the plates, and didn't ask if our meal was ok etc. We had intended to order dessert but after the poor quality of the main course, made a rapid exit! No wonder this restaurant has no customers, it doesn't even deservec1 star. I think they need to look for a new chef! If you are staying at the lodge resort, don't be drawn in by the nice setting, go elsewhere to eat out!"