Recently moved near The Hawthorn and after my first trip was sad I had never tried it sooner. I…read morehave been making my way through the best restaurants on the island but the Hawthorn never seemed to be in the picture. My meal today left my wife and I wondering why. We started with some onion rings. They were crispy, not too greasy and full of onion (rather than primarily breading). They also came with a great garlic aioli and a sweet and sour sauce (the type served with egg rolls at a Chinese restaurant). The star of the meal was the Sunday roast. I was recently disappointed in one down the road and even the best I had on the island was just good. This one was great. The lamb was tender and felt freshly cooked. The Yorkshire was huge. The roasted potatoes were clearly made fresh and made properly. The mash was also clearly home made. Even the carrots and green beans tasted like they were just made. Overall, a great meal and I plan to return.

Excellent tapas. We ordered the local scallops, meatballs, mushrooms with blue cheese and roasted…read morevegetables. Everything was delicious. The local scallops or Queenies are the tenderest and tastiest bites and pair well with the pancetta sauce. The mushrooms aren't stuffed but are sautéed and floating in a sauce of blue cheese. Get an order of focaccia to dip in ALL of the sauces. The gin fizz was very good - not to sweet. The staff was very polite and efficient and they were constantly buzzing around cleaning and organizing. Very good spot.

I was taken here by a friend and was very pleasantly surprised. Its a beautiful looking pub. Very…read morenice staff and loads of tv's for watching sport without being overly intrusive so you can still talk to friends. They also have a cool shuffleboard table which looks good fun. There are some really great beers here. I had a pint of Cascade which was a vey light ale and my friend had a pint of Coco which was a more bitter pint. Both were great and very reasonably at a total of £6.70. They don't do food yet but this will be happening fairly soon as they have a brand new kitchen just built. This is a pub to experience and I look forward to coming back and trying the food. If they do the food to the same high standard they will do well indeed!

Might be a fine place to grab a beer and watch a game, but adding food would be a HUGE…read moreimprovement...

Brendan O'Donnell is a firm favourite Irish bar that has stood the test of time and I imagine will…read morebe there in 500 years time when it's surrounded by skyscrapers and space towers... In fact it's home to one of my dodgy student days finest moments when I went with 3 of my much older colleagues (who should have known better... ;-)) from a well known office (I was summer temping) and we managed to get through 4 pints of Guinness each in 80 mins and still be back in the office in time for an afternoon's work...well how much work was done is debatable... Regular live music, regular craic on most nights

Traditional Manx pub in Douglas. The ambience is pure old pub. Just what ya need on a rainy day.read more

We popped into the Thirsty Pigeon while over in the IOM to visit family for Christmas and I was on…read morea night out with some mates - I'd heard good things from everyone and having found a lot of town centre pubs were shutting on the Tues at 11pm (WTF...) we found this place open until 2am - bonus! A good selection of beers were on tap from home and away, plus they serve the excellent Manx Cider Co cider on tap - well worth having if you're popping by and are a real cider fan. The clientele was a mixed bunch (aren't they always when everywhere else is shutting) - we're all beer hounds in this together! A good place to hit on a night out if maybe not the cosiest pub type of place. The excellent Bath and Bottle down the road is also open late if you're looking for a couple of bars to hit once the traditional boozers are closing up for the evening.

A nice friendly back street pub with an Upper Bar and Lower Bar. We favored the tiny Lower Bar and…read morethere is a fire for winter. Pablo had the Titanic plum porter which is from Stoke on Trent, not Liverpool as one might expect. It was delicious and now Pablo's go to. He continues his quest for the best Odin half a mild and it was good but not the best of the tour. Super friendly bartender.

'The Whitey' is a proper Peel pub - that means it's down some back street that you think nothing…read morewent on in, you wander through the door and before you know it have a pint of beer in your hand. It's basically like wandering into someone's front room - but one that sells great beer from local Okells and guest pints from across the water. There's a small lounge which is my favourite of them all (prob seats about 20 peeps) with a roaring fire and a great place to get snuggled in for the evening - I bet some stories have been told in there over the years! There's also much bigger bars to the back which make this place seem quite the hidden gem if you're looking to hang out with a larger group of mates. Like most neighbourhood bars in the the IOM, the beers are cheap and 2 pints of Okells MPA (Manx Pale Ale) and a half of imported cider was £8 - bargain!

Both times this week we were lucky and able to sit outside. Kippers, queenies, and crab salads…read morewere all good and the portions more than adequate per person. There is something for everyone on the menu. Place your order at the bar and it will be delivered a short while later. Reasonably priced and has a nice view of the Harbour but not the Castle.

The Creek Inn was definitely my favourite pub on my recent visit to the Isle of Man. Situated in…read morePeel, right next the the harbour, I imagine the outside tables would be a fabulous place to sit while sipping a pint during the summer. However, on this late November afternoon, escaping the wind and the rain, the cosy insides of The Creek were just what the doctor ordered! The pub had a reasonably large seating area, but designed in such a way as to feel comfortable and intimate, We positioned ourselves next to the fire (artificial but comforting none the less) and were quickly brought the specials menu by one of the bar staff. The normal menu is already extensive, and the specials board contained approximately 10 further dishes, so much choice! I decided on The Creek Burger - a beef burger with cheese, tomato and onion. This was served with fries, coleslaw and a huge side salad. Unfortunately, the burger was slightly overcooked for my likely, in fact it was a little char grilled, and my preference is rare. My friend ordered the Loughton Lamb burger which he said was delicious. This pub obviously specialises in real ale which straight away wins it bonus points in my eyes. A selection of eight ales and ciders on taps, on top of your usual lagers, wines etc. I chose a pint of Autumn Gold which was perfect in the cold November weather. Bar staff were friendly, atmosphere was warm and food was good. They have WiFi available, just ask for the password at the bar. A perfect four stars in my book.

First-off, let me say that Honda UK paid for my entire visit to Mines Tavern, so don't let that…read morebias my opinion (it does actually). Honda had the whole tavern roped off in a private party with JOHN McGUINNESS who actually tried the burger bearing his name. The food was amazing, and the selection of beers was good enough for our American palettes. Keep in mind that the entire visit was no-charge, so I cannot comment of the pricing, but the service was excellent, and the live music set the moment after the great meal. I will return once I get to visit the island again.

Broccoli in a roasted vegetable lasagna? Well, OK, fine I guess you can roast any vegetable, but…read morehonestly people, LAY OFF THE DAMN BROCCOLI. It makes me puke don't you know, and I don't expect it in mediterranean cooking to be honest. However, big thumbs up for the spicy tomato soup - that was deliciousness in itself and a good way to get some warmth back in us after an afternoon spent up the mountain. Otherwise, tasty enough meal in a pretty relaxed surrounding. And I won a t-shirt, so you know, hurrah!

A great wee placeif you ever happen to be passing this area, this is a must for something tasty to…read moreeat. The staff.all locals are friendly and chatty. The food is fresh and very tasty with good size portions.

From the owner: We have taken on The Ship Inn which has been closed for several years.read more

We did not eat but there was a lamb stew on the menu and it sounded delicious. Pub space divided…read moreinto a dining room, drinking room and a games room. There was an outdoor beer garden. Staff and patrons were friendly. wifi reached outside. Plenty of car parking space. Pablo had an Odin's Mild that was in perfect condition. There were 8 cask ales on tap ranging from local to international.

Large pub right next to the railway station in Castletown, with a reputation for serving the…read morelargest selection of real ales on the island. The interior of the pub consists of two large rooms, one with a bar. It's not especially atmospheric, but then the main event here is the beer, served by knowledgeable and friendly staff. There's also an excellent beer garden at the back, with excellent views of the trains, and so great for children. They also serve food here (12 noon-2pm only), as well as generously filled baps out of serving hours. Recommended.

Interesting night at this pub, got the local bear crafted in Braddan believe it is called Bushys…read more It was excellent. The pub had a back performance space where a punk rock band was performing live. Great pub vibes. Also if you love the smell of beer this is the spot for you!

New management team = new ideas!? As of this month, Jan…read more2026, the new pub hours are CLOSED all Sunday, and CLOSED at 7pm on a weeknight - but still open until Midnight on Friday & Saturday. This place WAS once a normal "local" pub - no idea what direction it's heading in - but it's not gonna sell much beer if it's closed...!! Maybe the brewery are after selling it off as a non-runner?? The new manager seems to have had a personality bypass and is definitely NOT very suited to running a real pub; based on the recent changes!