Quite a trek, near Cowes. Amazing food and really clean and crisp interior, just slightly loud.read more

I don't often use such adjectives to describe an eating experience, but our visit to the Portland…read moreInn was truly exceptional. My husband had the steak and ale pie, and I had the summer salad which included chicken and scampi in sweet chili sauce. Both dishes were absolutely outstanding, and we've been traveling for more than a week in England and have been to England before. Had to be right up at the top if not the top meal we've had in England! On top of that, we were late to an attraction, and as we walked down the street after leaving the pub, the owner Mark pulled up alongside of us and insisted on giving us a ride to the ferry so we'd have plenty of time to see Osborne House! Of course we came back and visited a couple of additional times, and were never disappointed by the coffee, the Ale, the food, or the company. We would highly recommend this pub to all comers!

We came here on the recommendation of my aunt, as I was in search of an authentically English…read morepubbing experience to kick off my trip. This place did not disappoint. Inside it is cozy and dark, and the back room boasts a pool table and TV. Outdoor seating is available; we opted to sit inside where it was warmer. Crisps packets are available for purchase and the menu of 'pub grub' fare looked promising. Live music is featured on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, for those who are looking for some entertainment (apart from just people-watching) with their pints.

Arguably the best pub in Cowes. The staff are very friendly and stock a very full bar, whilst in…read morethe backroom Live Acts can be heard most nights of the week. However, I was disappoint when I last went there on St. Patrick's Day 08 the whole place lacked the atmosphere you'd expect on such a night!

The warm and inviting Pier View is a nice ale house with a decent menu to boot…read more Decor is sailor bar standard, varnished wood and boating supplies bolted liberally to the ceilings. Warm and friendly with great seating it's hard to find fault. The drinks menu is broad, but the ales are the star of the show. The meal menu is a little less broad, but what it lacks in endeavour it makes up in imagination. I've yet to try something that wasn't delicious.

Great little pub right in the middle of the high street ... possibly the best of the many pubs in…read moreCowes. Doubled in size when the smoking ban came into force, and now has large pavement area with tables too. Very popular with yachties, and scrummy food. Specials board is usually pretty good, but the mega burger is stunning. Gets very busy on summer weekend, so if you want a seat get here early or book. Highly recommend

Just a little pub, but great. We both had the Seafood Chowder and it was fantastic! My friend also…read morehad the Raspberry and Strawberry Cheesecake and it was good too. Reasonable prices and good service. Very highly recommended!

First class real ale pub! There's normally 4 beers on and you can take curries in from the…read moreexcellent Indian restaurant opposite.

Went there by chance after visiting Waitrose for their curry offer (2 mains, one veggy side dish,…read moreplus pilau rice for £8.00)) during a tide stop. This pub is small, clean, charming and FRIENDLY. Sorry we were only there for a short time. We wish the young owners every success. SEAHORSE IV

Only went there for coffee and a cheesecake. Friendly staff, good coffee and a wonderful…read morecheesecake, surrounded by yachts in the beautiful marina.

The Lifeboat is situated so close to the water that you almost have to paddle whilst you eat! It…read moreoverlooks the marina in East Cowes and provides a large seating area both inside and out. Being a little jaded by the normal 'pub grub' fare, we opted for the Vegetable Stir-fry Sizzle served with Herb Rice - which was absolutely delicious. Will definitely look for a reason to go back for more!

It's a fairly poor wine bar with no atmosphere that get's re-branded every 6 months, it's not…read morelonger the Slate bar. Avoid

Now under new management and known as Morgans. A kind of bistro/wine bar, with sofas and a sunny…read morebut small garden. Service a bit hit and miss!

IMPORTANT: Please note that previous reviews on Yelp relate to earlier owners, not the current…read moreones. This review is as the result of two visits to the Folly Inn. My wife, who is American, and I, visited the Island for the first time in twelve years and chose the Folly Inn for lunch. I grew up in East Cowes and have fond memories of family picnics down by the river there. I've revisited the Inn many times over the years and it has continuously improved over the past decade or so. We had a great experience last time that we visited and weren't disappointed this time. The improvements are very noticeable. We chose different starters and main courses and every one of them was perfect. They were tasty, beautifully cooked and presented and good value. We even stretched our appetites to a dessert that was equally good. The selection of drinks and wines was great too. It's nice that they have the best local beers and the Island's own Mermaid spirits, for instance. The service and staff were wonderful (That's something that I don't often have the pleasure of saying) - informative, attentive, friendly and timely without being intrusive. The location is beautiful, of course, and the Inn is in perfect condition, clean, inviting, spacious and tastefully decorated. We spent time looking at the many little features on our way out. Things don't always go as well on subsequent visits to places that you visit on your travels, but this was an exception. Having looked at a few other places by the sea and in the countryside, we decided to go back to the Folly Inn. It was the right decision. We enjoyed a perfectly balanced seafood "sharing" plate. The nicely presented combination of smoked salmon, shellfish, squid (calamari) and whitebait was excellent, as was the dessert, which we also shared. I've had inferior dishes in places with Michelin Stars. We heartily recommend the Folly Inn for everything from a "pub lunch", to a special occasion. It will be our first meal venue next time that we visit the Island and we recommended it to relatives on the Island. A place that was once a slightly weary hangout for the locals and a few mariners is now well and truly on the map. Thank You to the Folly Inn team for adding some extra lustre to our trip.

Have some great memories in this island. Nice meals, lovely service and the views are great. Visit…read morewith confidence and enjoy. We sure did.

Great place fantastic service lovely food and great choice of beers what a great place to visit and…read moreuse