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Character Inns Character Inns – a group of distinct family-own traditional gastropubs in the beautiful Isle of Wight Character Inns is a family owned Island business.

All our inns are steeped in history offering an excellent ambience, great food, cask conditioned ales and fine wines. Food is served all day, every day. We look forward to welcoming you!

05/11/2026

Winter Escape – Discover the Island

🔥 Fancy a Cosy Winter Escape on the Isle of Wight?

As the evenings draw in and the temperatures drop, there's nothing quite like a night away somewhere warm, welcoming and full of character.

We're offering fantastic Winter Room Deals at three of our beautiful Island pubs:

🍂 The Buddle Smuggler's Inn, Niton – Enjoy stunning coastal scenery, beautiful countryside walks and a welcoming pub with a roaring log fire.

🌊 The Crab And Lobster Inn, Bembridge – Escape to the coast, enjoy spectacular sea views and settle in for a cosy evening.

🏡 The Bugle Coaching Inn, Yarmouth – Explore the charming harbour town, wander its historic streets and enjoy the warmth of our traditional coaching inn.

Our Winter Room Offer is available Monday to Thursday throughout November, December 2026 and January 2027.

📅 Book direct at characterinns.co.uk and enter the relevant code:

NOVEMBER26 – November stays�DECEMBER26 – December stays
JANUARY27 – January stays

Don't forget to enter your code when booking!

A little Island escape might be just what you need this Winter. ❤️

Very nice indeed!
05/08/2026

Very nice indeed!

Fancy a nibble?
Farmhouse pate, with sourdough crostini, figgy chutney and pickled cucumber 😉

24/06/2026

☀️ Due to the exceptionally warm weather today, our kitchen team will be taking a short break between 3:00pm and 5:00pm to keep everyone safe and refreshed.

The Buddle Inn will remain open as usual, and we’ll be back serving delicious food from 5:00pm onwards.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you later! 🍻

23/04/2026
Walk The Wight 2026🌻Between 1st and 15th May we will be donating 50p from every dessert purchased to the Mountbatten Isl...
01/04/2026

Walk The Wight 2026🌻
Between 1st and 15th May we will be donating 50p from every dessert purchased to the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Hospice. We will also be donating 50p from selected daily special dishes – keep an eye out for the sunflowers!

Taking Part in Walk The Wight? 🥾
Bring your medal/certificate to any of our pubs and receive 20% off your meal! Available 11th–14th & 18th–21st May.

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