Spyglass Inn

Voted Wightlink Best Pub 2005 by our customers.

The famous Spyglass Inn sits at the western end of Ventnor Esplanade, in a superb position overlooking the English Channel.

As you approach the Inn, which was built around 1830, you can't help but be impressed by its unique location. "The Back of the Wight" was for centuries the haunt of smugglers, landing their contraband from the French coast, only a few hours sail away.

The Inn boasts a massive collection of seafaring memorabilia accumulated by the owners, and you will find it difficult to drag yourself away from the fascinating items on display to inspect the equally fascinating menu!

The Spyglass is well known among the Islanders, as well as visitors from all over the world for the excellent Ventnor Bay lobsters and crabs, and many other mouth-watering delights on offer throughout the year. The well-stocked bar offers nightly entertainment to suit all tastes.

Food Served: 12:00 - 21:30 everyday.

IWT Award Quality Assured 2007

Opening

All Year
10:30 - 23:00 everyday.

Assessment Awards

• IWT Award - Quality Assured 2008

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3020 to Shanklin, at Whiteley Bank turn right for B3327 to Ventnor.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Totland, A3055 to Freshwater, A3055 to Ventnor.

Public Transport Directions

From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No.1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 3
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 3
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to 3.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.