St Albans House
3980Ventnor / Sleeps 8 + cot*
7 Nights from £1056
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearest pub
The Spyglass Inn (½ mile)
A busy sea front pub with live music most evenings and Sundays. Seafood is a speciality on the menu and there is also a daily specials board. Dogs and muddy boots are welcome.
Nearest beach
Ventnor Beach (½ mile)
The Victorian seaside town of Ventor has a traditional beach with sand and shingle protected by chalk cliffs. A real bucket and spade family beach, there are lots of facilities including a paddling pool, deck chair hire and amusements. A car park is close by and dogs are not allowed from May to the end of September. Lifeguards are on duty during high season.
Nearest walk
History of Ventnor Downs walk (1 mile)
Under two hours of discovering cold war bunkers and military secrets on a steep and difficult 2.6 mile challenge. The National Trust have put together a great free download to help.
Nearest town
Ventnor (¾ mile)
Ventnor is the place to go if you enjoy a vibrant arts scene or botanical gardens. It seems a little warmer here all year-round, hence the flora and plentiful fish make it a great spot for anglers. Most of the island crab comes from here.
Also nearby
The Old Fort Seaview (9 ¾ miles)
Offering views across the Solent, this bistro bar and restaurant has a wide ranging menu throughout the day. You can watch the world go by from the outdoor seating or enjoy the nautical interior inside. Dogs and children are welcome.
June 2022
Great food and atmosphere
Food
June 2022
Great pub
Excellent food and wine list, very helpful staff, not to be missed
June 2022
Amazing food and dog friendly
So nice we went twice for food and several times for a drink outside after a day on the beach!
Dog friendly and a lovely view.
Great menu and fab service
May 2022
Nice evening meal
Great atmosphere, nice staff, good food, reasonable pricing
February 2022
Excellent
Great service, food and view, visited a number of times during our stay and were never disappointed.
October 2021
Food great and great location
Lovely location on seafront and food was excellent. Staff friendly and attentive too.
September 2021
Lovely views, friendly staff, nice food
We visited a couple of times and enjoyed it. Great view!
September 2021
Excellent food and great staff
This is a great place to eat as it has some lovely dishes and has a specials board. We tried the sea bass which was so nice we returned for a second helping! Our party also tried the fish of the day which was a whole sea bream, again delicious. The shell on prawns, the fish and chips and the crab ramekin were also really nice and the bread served here was gorgeous and you get plenty of butter. The chocolate brownie dessert was a triumph too. All of this, plus it is dog friendly! Definitely recommended to try.
September 2021
The Old Fort
Great food, lovely staff and very welcoming
July 2021
Friday lunch
Two had ploughman's, one fish and chips, one sea bass. All excellent.
The new to the menu Lemon Posset was a delightful end to the meal.
June 2021
Good quality, well priced
Good quality, well priced and varied menu, with indoor and outdoor seating. We had a whole fresh plaice, and pulled pork burger, and both were excellent. Decent wine list as well
June 2021
Mrs Rachel Coleman
Our fish
February 2020
Excellent friendly service.
Lovely staff and food.
July 2019
Curry nights
We usually go to the weekly curry night when we are on holiday
July 2019
The Old Fort Seaview
Lovely seaside pub with outside sitting area. Enjoyed the food, but you do need to book ahead as they get very busy and its OK to sit outside if it is a balmy summer evening.
June 2019
Nice but....
We never got to actually eat in this pub. We did try several times but we were either too late or too early and they weren't serving food and then on our last evening there we were told no dogs after 6pm so we couldn't get a table. To be honest we did rather feel that sailing club members were given priority over holiday makers and that we were a bit of a nuisance that is tolerated rather than encouraged.
The Village Inn (2 ½ miles)
Pretty thatched pub in the located in the old village area. Food is traditional with a selection of real ales and good wine choice. Orders are cooked from scratch but worth the wait.
October 2021
Well worth a visit
Very welcoming, good food and atmospheres. Make sure you book ahead.
The Old Village Inn (8 ½ miles)
This pub is slap bang in the middle of Bembridge village and is popular with locals and visitors alike. Parking is fine on the roads nearby. The menu is created using food locally sourced in the village so expect seasonal, fresh produce. Specials change daily and include fish fresh from the local harbour. A pizza oven is the latest addition so freshly made pizza is also on the menu.
May 2022
Fabulous friendly staff
We used this pub several times as a large family group, with young children and baby. The landlord couldn’t have been more helpful and ensured everyone was happy. The chef was also willing to adapt meals to suit and the serving staff quick and efficient. A really great place to grab a meal.
March 2022
The Old Village Inn
Lovely atmosphere very welcoming and friendly, food was excellent perfect for us
August 2021
Old Village Inn
We visited this pub on our first night in Bembridge after booking in advance. Very friendly staff, child friendly menu, well located
July 2021
OVI
Staff really nice food is excellent but book in advance as it can get really busy
December 2019
Friendly local
Great friendly pub. Went a couple of times and the food was great, the staff were welcoming and the quiz was great fun. Really enjoyed our nights here and wish this was my local.
April 2019
Friendly, welcoming, something for everyone.
Fabulous find in the village centre. Wide and varied menu, catering for most dietary needs. Staff are incredible. We ate here twice in a row, but I have no doubt that if you were in the area for a week you wouldn't run out of options.
June 2017
Traditional village pub
I like it here. It's casual, frequented by locals (usually a good sign) and the food is pretty good for a village pub. The meat is from the local butchers and highly recommended.
The Taverners (3 miles)
A traditional country pub which uses local produce and even its own home grown herbs from a vegetable patch in the garden. There's a kids play area and a shop selling all sorts of local produce. Dogs are welcome.
July 2017
A warm welcome
We booked for a meal at The Taverners after first visiting there for a drink earlier in the week. We received a warm friendly welcome and the food was excellent, plenty of choice with daily specials and a bit different to the norm. . The service was excellent and very prompt. Their local brew was also good. I would definitely recommend this establishment and would visit again when I am next on the Isle.
Shanklin Beach (3 miles)
A safe and sandy beach with lots of nearby parking. A real traditional bucket and spade destination with amusements, crazy golf and go-carting nearby. With a high sea wall and pavement promenade this is an idea place for a stroll with views over the English Channel. Dogs are not allowed between May to the end of September. The beach has life guards during high season.
May 2022
The Beach
Fabulous beach to walk and spend the day on. Many attractions for all the family.
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