5 popular Isle of Wight places for the perfect ploughman's lunch

Dairyman's Daughter Ploughman's Lunch <i>(Image: Dairyman's Daughter)</i>
Dairyman's Daughter Ploughman's Lunch (Image: Dairyman's Daughter)
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A PLOUGHMAN'S lunch is the perfect meal to have out this summer on the Isle of Wight.

If you fancy some tasty cheddar or brie, delicious chutneys, or heavenly ham, we've put together a list of just five places to go (others are available, of course).

We've turned to TripAdvisor and social media to see where’s not to be missed when it comes to tucking into this classic lunch on the Island.

With great overall reviews and some high praise for their ploughman's in particular, we think these venues are worth paying a visit to.

The Dairyman’s Daughter

The Dairyman's Daughter, ArretonThe Dairyman's Daughter, Arreton (Image: Wightlink)

Based at Arreton Barns, The Dairyman’s Daughter is a traditional pub in the heart of the Isle of Wight.

Dairyman's Daughter Ploughman's Lunch (Image: Dairyman's Daughter)

The main menu is served from 12 noon to 9pm, including the iconic ploughman’s lunch, which has been described as "huge and well worth the money."

A board for two costs £24.95 and for one, £16.00.

The Lifeboat

The Lifeboat, East CowesThe Lifeboat, East Cowes (Image: The Lifeboat)

Overlooking the marina in East Cowes, the restaurant is situated beside the River Medina.

It has a large outside decking area, perfect for summer dining.

The Lifeboat Inn's Ploughman's Lunch (Image: The Lifeboat Inn)

The kitchen serves a ploughman’s as a summer special from 12 noon and 3pm for £19.95.

The Chequers Inn

Located in Rookley, The Chequers Inn is a traditional rural pub, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Ploughman's Lunch at the Chequers Inn (Image: Chequers Inn)

It is a family-friendly pub that serves up a great ploughman’s for £17.

Served between 12 noon and 8.30pm.

Quarr Abbey

Quarr Abbey Cafe, FishbourneQuarr Abbey Cafe, Fishbourne (Image: Quarr Abbey Cafe)

The monastery of Quarr Abbey is situated between Binstead and Fishbourne.

It plays host to a quaint tea shop serving a tasty ploughman’s (with a vegetarian option) for £14.95.

A Quarr Abbey Ploughman's, photo taken summer 2025 (Image: IWCP)

The Steamer Inn

The Steamer Inn, ShanklinThe Steamer Inn, Shanklin (Image: The Steamer Inn)

The Steamer Inn on Shanklin seafront is a great place to have a ploughman’s with an unspoilt sea view.

The mixed ploughman’s is available for £16.

The pub-restaurant is open from 10am to 8.30pm.

Ploughman's Lunch at the Steamer Inn (Image: Steamer Inn)

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