MOST of the Island's pubs have now re-opened following coronavirus lockdown.
To find out if your favourite hostelry is open, and what restrictions they may have, there is a handy guide.
The Isle of Wight branch of CAMRA has been diligently logging all the details.
Over at www.wightwash.org.uk is the up-to-date lowdown on all pub details.
And see a handy interactive map below.
Here is the latest at the time of writing:
The Anchor
Open. Admission only by telephone bookings on 4th and 5th July (01983 292823).
The Alamo, Ryde
Open
Appley Manor, Ryde
Open
Bar 74
Opening 9th July
The Bargeman's Rest
Open
The Black Sheep, Ryde
Open
The Blacksmiths
Open.
The Blenheim
Open.
The Boat House, Puckpool
Open. Booking advised (01983 810616).
The Bonchurch Inn
Open with a number of safety measures. We recommend booking ahead - 01983 852611.
Boojum and Snark, Sandown
Open. Booking Required - 2 hour slots on screened tables.
The Breeze at Island Harbour
Open 9am to 11pm. Phone 01983 533388.
The Buddle, Niton
See the Character Inns website.
The Bugle Coaching Inn, Yarmouth
Open. Strongly recommend booking.
The Castle Inn, Newport
Open. Telephone: 01983 522528
The Castle Hotel, Ryde
Opens next Saturday (11th July)
The Castle Inn, Ryde
Closed. "until times change".
The Castle, Sandown
Open but will temporarily be closed on Mondays.
Caulkheads, Sandown
See the Character Inns Website
The Chequers Inn
Open.
Cowes Ale House
Will remain as a take-away
The Crab, Shanklin
Will be opening on 6th July.
The Crab and Lobster, Bembridge
Open. Booking recommended. Telephone: 01983 872244
The Crab and Lobster Tap, Ventnor
Open.
The Crown, Shorwell
Open but for drinks only
The Crown, Ryde
Open
Culver Haven
Open. Closed Monday and Tuesdays. Recommend phoning first (01983 406107).
The Dairyman's Daughter
Open 10am - 6pm.
The Duke of York, Cowes
Open with table service 11am - 11pm. Tel: 01983 825501.
The Eight Bells, Carisbrooke
Open.
The Falcon, Ryde
Open
The Fighting Cocks, Arreton
Open. Booking advised (Tel: 01983 865254).
The Fleming Arms
Will be opening for food on 13th July.
Fountain, Cowes
Will open 6th July. Now taking bookings (Tel: 01983 292397).
The George, Newport
Open with usual times
The Griffin, Godshill
Open. 11am - 10pm.
Hare and Hounds
Will open on 6th July.
Harry's Bar, Ryde
Open.
The Highdown Inn, Totland
Open.
Hogshead, Newport
Open.
King Harry's Bar
Will open within the next couple of weeks. Watch this space!
The King Lud, Ryde
Open.
The Kingston Arms
Open.
The Lifeboat
Open every day.
Long Island
Open. Booking recommended 01983 716281
The Man in the Moon, Newport
Open.
Medina Quay Beefeater
Opening July 31.
The Mermaid Bar (@ the Wishing Well)
Open for drinks (table service) and for food from 11th July (dine in or take-away).
Newclose Cricket Club
Open Wednesday to Saturday 12noon - 6pm.
The New Inn, Shalfleet
Not ready "just yet".
Newport Ale House
Open but suggest you phone first 07708 018051.
The Old Comical
Open. Sorry No Children and No under-25s.
The Painters Arms
Open.
Perks
Open but no food for the time being.
The Pier View
Open with bookings only and a limited stay.
The Pointer Inn
Will open on 6th July. New Landlords Dale and Shelley. Booking for food advised. Telephone: 01983 865202
The Portland
Open.
The Prince of Wales, East Cowes
Open
The Prince of Wales, Newport
Will open Monday 6th July. From 10.30am - 8pm
The Propeller Inn, Bembridge
Open. For bookings phone 01983 873611
Railway, Ryde
Open. Maybe some limits on numbers. Outdoor area available, separate tables inside..
The Red Lion, Freshwater
Hopes " to be up and running by next weekend".
S.Fowler & Co, Ryde
Open
Salty's
Will open "as soon as humanly possible"
The Ship and Castle
Will open "as soon as it's all over"
The Simeon Arms, Ryde
Open
The Solent, Ryde
Open daily from 12noon - 8pm (at the moment)
The Sportsmans Rest, Porchfield
Open.
Star, Ryde
Plan on opening today (Sunday 5th)
The Steamer Inn
Open 10am - 6pm.
The Spyglass
Open midday to 9pm with food served throughout the day.
The Sun Inn, Calbourne
Will open 12noon 6th July. Garden only with a table booking system. Phone 01983 531231 to avoid disappointment. Closing time is likely to be 10pm
The Sun, Hulverstone
See the Character Inns website
The Taveners
We will be open from the 9th July for bookings only. Telephone: 01983 840707
Then Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout July.
The Three Bishops, Brighstone
Open. Tel: 01983 740226.
Traveller's Joy
Open. Closing time will be 10.30
The Union
Open.
The Vectis Tavern
Will not be opening just yet.
Ventnor Exchange
Open Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm during July. Booking advised on 716767 or by email hello@ventnorexchange.co.uk. All live events, workshops and performances are currently on hold.
The Victoria Tavern
Will open on 10th July at 9am for breakfast. Telephone: 07805 374083.
The Vine, Freshwater
Open 12pm to 9pm Wednesdays to Sundays.
The Volunteer
Will reopen when it becomes viable
The Waterfront Inn, Shanklin
Open from 9am until 11pm
The Waterfront, Totland
Open. Every day from 10:30 am til 10pm, food served 12pm -4pm, then 5pm - 8:30pm. No standing drinking at the bar. Reservations recommended. 01983 756969
Waverley, Carisbrooke
Open with social distance measures. Book on 522338 or email waverleyiow@gmail.com
The Wheatsheaf, Newport
Open.
The Wheatsheaf, Yarmouth
Open.
The White Hart, Havenstreet
Open. Changes to the opening hours. Phone 01983 883485 for bookings.
The White Horse, Whitwell
Open. Food:10am - 9pm. For bookings telephone: 01983730375 or email info@whitehorseiow.co.uk
The White Lion, Niton
Open. Phone 01983 719402
The Wight Mouse
Open. If you would like to book a table please email info@wightmouse.com with a date, time, name and phone number or phone 01983 730431
Woodmans Arms
Open with normal opening hours. Phone 01983 882785 for bookings.
The Woodvale, Gurnard
Open. Telephone 01983 292037.
The Yarbridge
Will Open 31st July. Booking essential (01983 405585).
The Yachtsman
Will not be opening this year
Ye Old Village Inn, Bembridge
Open. Phone 01983 872616
Yelfs Ryde
Open.
IW CAMRA is celebrating its 50th birthday this year.
For any changes to the above listings, email loril@iwcpmail.co.uk
Click here to see the interactive map provided by Mapsimise and MrCRM.
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