Food was extraordinary and quickly served. Wish there would be more options in the menu for the…read morenext time we visit.

The interior of this place is really lovely with what appears to be just thrown together furniture…read moreand pictures picked up at various jumble sales. It's a fun and relaxed place to be. Of course, my friend who took me warned me not to be fooled as in their other locations the exact same seemingly random furniture can be found in the exact same place. I think Britain is a little late to the brunch party and looking at the menu it's clear that this place has gone about it the American way. There was cinnamon French toast and pancakes for example which you'll usually struggle to find on this side of the pond. I had the lounge eggs which is essentially eggs Benedict but with British bacon. It was delicious and the coffee I had with it was also really nice. Service was prompt and friendly without being overbearing, and on a boiling hot day the place was cool and comfortable. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking or brunch in the area. I'm told they're also a really good bar at night

The best castle in the World and I have seen a lot of castles in my life. The Queen was at the…read morecastle based on the flag that was flying over one of the towers. Unfortunately inside pictures are not allowed but this castle has the most elegant chandeliers made of crystal and gold or either one. Beautiful furniture and paintings, an ivory throne, lots of history and very thankful that it is open to the public.

really not a good pub, ignorant bar staff. only busy night is Friday, which only brings in people…read morewho want to fight and cause trouble! seriously needs bringing into the 21st century with its old seats and worn out dated curtains. wouldn't recommend this place to anyone!!!

Great location with amazing seating possibilities, three pool tables, a safe selection of beers,…read moregood music (sometimes even a DJ playing). But it does need to clean up, and also expand its open hours as it closes at 11pm Friday's and Saturdays.

Student Heaven! This pub gets very busy at the weekends and…read morestudents are the normal clientelle, with this in mind though the drinks are fairly cheap and the atmosphere is lively. The decor is a bit scruffy, but the staff are quick and there is a good choice of drinks.

I was taken here for a belated birthday lunch today. It is a pleasant pub with some booths and also…read morean open space with tables. It was slightly dark in there, but not unpleasantly so. I had the fish chowder, which I thoroughly recommend. It was completely scrummy and came with doorsteps of brown bread! It was warming and ooh, nourishing! The landlord's Mum was helping out, bless, and she couldn't use the till. I think her son could have given her more information, poor woman. She did her best bravely. So I can't tell you what the usual staff are like. A very pleasant experience, but not a must do. I would have the chowder again, certainly and happily. Worth visiting, if you're in the area.

Nice pub and friendly staff. Also often some live singer and musicians.read more

We visited this delightful pub on a beautiful afternoon, and it quickly became a standout…read moreexperience. While the food was undeniably good, the service was what truly made the visit memorable. Logan, our server, went above and beyond--something that rarely happens enough for me to remember a server's name. As first-time guests, Logan guided us through the menu with care, helping us choose dishes we'd enjoy. He checked in to make sure we were happy with our selections and even served us the most incredible lemonade I've ever had at a pub. It was refreshing and perfectly balanced--a highlight of the meal! The pub itself is full of charm, housed in a historic building steeped in character. Adding to the experience were the many Charles Dickens decorations adorning the walls--a fun nod to the famed author, who hails from this town. The literary touches tied everything together, giving the space a distinct and playful personality. We shared a variety of dishes, including the fish and chips, chicken schnitzel, and a BBQ kebab. Each dish was flavorful, generously portioned, and perfect for sharing. Between the welcoming ambiance, delicious food, exceptional service, and the literary flair, this visit was a delight from start to finish. I live too far away to be back, but I for sure will tell others to check it out.

I've come here before had had great service so not sure what happened today. 1 hour between the…read moretime we ordered and our food arrived. 2 roast dinner with turkey. Which seems unreasonable given they are dip items. No explanation or apology for the wait. Great food, good portion size. Just astonishing it took an hour at 3pm on a Sunday

Horrible service. If you are pressed for time or even only have 3 hours. Don't order foodread more

Visited here with a couple of friends and was greeted with kindness and casual service…read more My friends ordered the fish and chips which they liked, and the portions were grand! My favorite part was the bar and the employees. I felt very comfortable and at ease casually enjoying our food and drinks. I'm not sure if they still have it, but there was a pear cider, and a tequila beer called desperado. I really enjoyed those. Might I add the bar scene is quite lively after dark, and I recommend this place for all times of the day!

We stopped in Godshill for dinner after an afternoon sightseeing (Orborne house and grounds, and…read morethen the Brading Roman Villa), because I'd seen it recommended on Yelp. We parked down the street and walked here, and it was pretty busy around 4pm. I'd wanted to try some local cheeses while in the UK, so I ordered a cheese platter (6.95 pounds) as an appetizer and the Duck platter for my main. The cheese plate included crackers, some fruit paste, apple slices, and three local cheeses. I wasn't a huge fan of the crackers, which reminded me sort of like communion wafers in taste. The cheese was tasty, but I neglected to write down which cheeses we ate, so I can't really remember those. The Duck plate... Holy cow! Delicious! It came with gravy, on a bed of (red?) cabbage. I remember the way the salty, tender meat went together SO WELL with the gravy, combining the savory with the mild tang of the cabbage. As I was eating it, I was actually surprised by how flavorful the meal was. I can't say I eat duck a lot, but the way they'd prepared it really brought out the salty, savory taste. PROS: -Delicious, hearty pub fare. -Lots of locally sourced ingredients, from the meat and cheese, to the vegetables. -Cozy atmosphere, with a lot of exposed bricks and wood. CONS: -I wasn't a huge fan of the provided crackers... they reminded me of communion wafers, though I imagine there's some specific reason for that lack of flavor (to really highlight the taste of the cheese, perhaps?). -Small parking lot; I could see this place easily getting packed. THE VERDICT: This was the perfect place to stop for a meal after our long day. We arrived hungry, and left satisfied. The food proved to be delicious, simple fare, made from local ingredients and seasoned oh-so-perfectly. A fairly happening spot when we were there, I would definitely consider coming back here again if I was ever in the area.

After a day out sightseeing and driving around the countryside, we decided to stop into The…read moreTaverners to partake of happy hour. The interior is welcoming with a definite quaint, homelike feel, from the rustic beams to the uneven floor (fear not: cardboard coasters are provided with the express purpose of steadying any wobbly tables or errant chair legs). An interesting feature is the large blackboard on the wall indicating via colored dots what is at the peak of its taste and freshness (meat/fish/fowl) according to the season. There is a lot to see here, including pet-owners bringing their dogs to this pup-friendly pub (note: there is a container of dog biscuits at the ready). It seems like this pub also has an international following, as at one point I heard a group of tourists speaking English (but not quite) at a neighboring table. I later found out that they were visiting from Canada. Surprisingly for a pub, the wine list is comprehensive, even rivaling that of some restaurants. As happy hour was quickly morphing into the dinner hour, we decided to take a look at the menu. I appreciated that the offerings were accessible and local/seasonal in nature as it is often tricky navigating a menu in an unfamiliar country. After some deliberation, I decided on the dover sole (excellent and very moist with the bone still in) and my Aunt had the roast with seasonal vegetables. This was a leisurely meal, with none of the rushed feeling or hovering that often evidences itself in dining establishments. I wish that I could magically transport The Taverners to a corner near me so that it could become a new favorite watering hole, especially as the cold winter months approach. For now, I will just have to content myself with filing it away as a quality eating and drinking option for the next time I am in England.

This is a genuinely lovely pub with nice people and great atmosphere. It's not far off the main…read moreroad, either, in a cute little village. They have a dining room, an outside area with tables (where smoking is permitted), a beer garden, and a pub room. Beers ranged from basic bitter to some good names. Lunch food was nicely made and really well presented. Folks at the next table to mine use this pub as an occasional meeting spot to meet some friends. They drive about 70 miles one way and their friends drive about 70 miles from the other direction, and they meet in the middle at the Bell Inn. With all the pubs they could choose from that would fit the bill, you can imagine it must be pretty good to choose that one.