The Lifeboat

The Lifeboat The Lifeboat Cowes
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Situated on the waterfront of The Medina in East Cowes, The Lifeboat is already one of the areas most popular bars & restaurants and we welcome locals and visitors alike, either by water or land. A short hop across the river in Sally's water taxis or by car from East Cowes, The Lifeboat stand proudly over East Cowes Marina and is not only a huge favourite of visiting yachtsmen in the summer, but a

lso a family friendly home from home for locals too. In the summer our large outside patio area owns one of the best dining views in the river and in Winter months our warm and inviting decor together with regular quiz nights and special offers, ensure that we are busy all year round. We have also been known to cater for numerous wedding receptions and to that end or if you would like more information, please contact us for details.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Debs Sax & DJ setting the vibe, Rosé in hand, and a stunning marina backdrop...
22/07/2026

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Debs Sax & DJ setting the vibe, Rosé in hand, and a stunning marina backdrop to match. Enjoy curated wine flights, great music, and the perfect atmosphere to kick off your summer.

Jane from Tolchards will be joining us with a Jeroboam of AIX for you to sample 🍾

Grab your friends, plan your outfits, and make it a night to remember.

Rosé. Music. Food. Views.

Dress attire: Summer Chic (pink strongly encouraged) 💕

Mezze Monday’s 🇬🇷 Start the week with a table full of Greek flavour!Any 3 Mezze Plates for £20🍹 Add a Jug of Hugo Spritz...
20/07/2026

Mezze Monday’s 🇬🇷

Start the week with a table full of Greek flavour!

Any 3 Mezze Plates for £20
🍹 Add a Jug of Hugo Spritz for £20
Choose from:
🍤 Saganaki Prawns – rich tomato & herb sauce, feta & warm flatbread
🥒 Lifeboat Tzatziki & Red Pepper Hummus with warm flatbread (v)(gfo)
🥗 Greek Salad – tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, oregano & olive oil (v)(veo)(gf)
🫒 House Marinated Olives with pimentos, garlic & fresh herbs (ve)(gf)
🧀 Pan-Fried Hot Honey Halloumi – chilli flakes, spring onions & toasted sesame (v)
🥔 Greek Style Diced Potatoes – lemon, oregano & feta (v)(gf)(veo)

Perfect for sharing, grazing and easing into the week with friends.
✨ Every Monday

🥪 The Ultimate Lifeboat Sando! 🥪Served in our delicious new Italian-style bread, alongside curly fries and a fresh side ...
17/07/2026

🥪 The Ultimate Lifeboat Sando! 🥪

Served in our delicious new Italian-style bread, alongside curly fries and a fresh side salad.

📸 Cajun Chicken - Cajun chicken, hot sauce, sweet chilli salsa, jalapeños, pimentos, mozzarella, crispy onions & spinach.

ON ALL WEEKEND - FRI/SAT/SUN

👀 Who are you bringing along to try one of these?
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🏆 One game from the final! 🏆It's England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 in the World Cup semi-final! Who's booking their place ...
15/07/2026

🏆 One game from the final! 🏆

It's England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Argentina 🇦🇷 in the World Cup semi-final!
Who's booking their place in the final? ⚽🔥

Summer tastes better by the marina... ☀️⚓Our Ultimate Summer Ploughman's is everything you need for a leisurely lunch by...
12/07/2026

Summer tastes better by the marina... ☀️⚓

Our Ultimate Summer Ploughman's is everything you need for a leisurely lunch by the water. Packed with honey-baked ham, a selection of cheeses, warm French stick, minted new potatoes, chutneys, pickles and so much more.

🌊 Served every day | 12pm–3pm
💷 Just £19.95

Who are you bringing to share a sunny lunch by the marina? ☀️🥂

⚽ England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Norway 🇳🇴 – Live This Saturday! Catch all the action live on our big screens from 10pm🍻To book a ta...
07/07/2026

⚽ England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Norway 🇳🇴 – Live This Saturday!

Catch all the action live on our big screens from 10pm🍻

To book a table:
📞 01983 292711
📧 [email protected]

Or just pop in – there's plenty of room at the bar, and walk-ins are always welcome!

Round the Island Race 2026 ⛵️ 1 week to go!This year's iconic race sets off at 7am with staggered groups, over 700 boats...
04/07/2026

Round the Island Race 2026 ⛵️ 1 week to go!

This year's iconic race sets off at 7am with staggered groups, over 700 boats competing in one of the world's largest yacht races, it’s going to be a spectacular sight 😍

We will be opening at 6am Saturday providing our early bird breakfast baps to take away and extending our opening hours to celebrate the results 🙌

We are filling up fast due to the high demand, so book early to avoid disappointment 👌

To book your table
Phone ☎️
01983 292711
Email 📧
[email protected]

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02/07/2026

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Another amazing pic of our beautiful pub and the amazing Gurnard sunset 🧡

Thank you

🚨 Coming Soon to Our Specials Board this weekend... 🚨🥪 The Ultimate Lifeboat Sando! 🥪Served in our delicious new Italian...
01/07/2026

🚨 Coming Soon to Our Specials Board this weekend... 🚨

🥪 The Ultimate Lifeboat Sando! 🥪

Served in our delicious new Italian-style bread, alongside curly fries and a fresh side salad.
Choose from a range of incredible fillings, including:

📸 Pastrami - Pastrami Russian dressing, Emmental cheese, house slaw, pickled gherkin & shredded lettuce.
📸 Tuna Mayo - Tuna mayo, rocket, lemon mayo, cucumber ribbons, mature cheddar, spring onion & avocado.
📸 Cajun Chicken - Cajun chicken, hot sauce, sweet chilli salsa, jalapeños, pimentos, mozzarella, crispy onions & spinach.

Fillings subject to change.
This weekend is Pastrami Sando 😍

These are packed, loaded, and guaranteed to satisfy even the biggest appetites! 🤤

👀 Who are you bringing along to try one of these?
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🇬🇷 Mezze Monday’s 🇬🇷Start the week with a table full of Greek flavour!Any 3 Mezze Plates for £20🍹 Add a Jug of Hugo Spri...
29/06/2026

🇬🇷 Mezze Monday’s 🇬🇷

Start the week with a table full of Greek flavour!

Any 3 Mezze Plates for £20
🍹 Add a Jug of Hugo Spritz for £20

Choose from:

Saganaki Prawns
Greek Salad
Pan-Fried Hot Honey Halloumi
Greek Style Potato Wedges
Lifeboat Tzatziki & Red Pepper Hummus with warm flatbread
House Marinated Olives with pimentos, garlic & fresh herbs

✨ Every Monday

Address

Britannia Way
East Cowes
PO326UB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+441983292711

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