The Spyglass Inn

The Spyglass Inn The Spyglass Inn is an award-winning family-run pub in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Accommodation is also available:
https://thespyglass.com/accommodation
(3847)

Enjoy stunning views across the bay, locally sourced seafood and an extensive drinks menu. The Spyglass is one of the iconic buildings of Ventnor and has a reputation that is founded on good grub, great beer and a fantastic atmosphere. This is enhanced by the live music which is presented free of charge most evenings as well as lunchtime on Sundays and features many of the Isle of Wight's top loca

l musicians. You might imagine, being so close to the water's edge, seafood is a specialty at the Spyglass with fresh crab and lobster delivered straight to door from the Ventnor Haven fishery. The Spyglass Admiral's Platter is the stuff of legend! As you approach the Spyglass Inn, with its superb terrace, you canโ€™t help but be impressed by its wonderful location. For centuries Ventnor Bay has been the haunt of smugglers with contraband being carried over from the French coast only a few hours sail away. The spirit of those days are captured on the walls of the pub, which are loaded with fascinating maritime pictures and artifacts and create a unique and memorable experience. And of course it was The Spyglass that pioneered its own distinct admissions policy: 'Muddy boots & well behaved dogs welcome', that is now (thankfully) echoed by other proper pubs up and down the country.

Let's be honest, festival food can be a bit hit and miss! Why not fuel up with something a little more satisfying before...
19/06/2026

Let's be honest, festival food can be a bit hit and miss!

Why not fuel up with something a little more satisfying before heading to the site? ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ธ Claire Hempstead

England kick off their World Cup campaign tonight at 9pm, so don't forget to pre-book your half-time food and 4-pint pit...
17/06/2026

England kick off their World Cup campaign tonight at 9pm, so don't forget to pre-book your half-time food and 4-pint pitchers before the action starts ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐Ÿ”

There's something special about summers on Ventnor seafront โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠWe feel lucky to call this little corner of the Island ho...
13/06/2026

There's something special about summers on Ventnor seafront โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ

We feel lucky to call this little corner of the Island home, and even luckier to share it with everyone who visits us here at The Spyglass.

For the first time ever, we'll be staying up late and showing every England World Cup game live and loud in the Boathous...
09/06/2026

For the first time ever, we'll be staying up late and showing every England World Cup game live and loud in the Boathouse! ๐Ÿปโšฝ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… 17th June | England vs Croatia | 9pm KO
๐Ÿ“… 23rd June | England vs Ghana | 9pm KO
๐Ÿ“… 27th June | England vs Panama | 10pm KO

The chefs are sticking around for the occasion too, so don't forget to pre-book your half-time food and make a proper night of it ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŸ

๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]
๐Ÿ“ฑ 01983 855338

We're starting to get excited for the return of the Ventnor Pirate Festival! ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธโš“There are plenty of swashbuckling adve...
03/06/2026

We're starting to get excited for the return of the Ventnor Pirate Festival! ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธโš“

There are plenty of swashbuckling adventures still to be announced, so be sure to keep an eye on the official festival website for all the latest updates and upcoming events.

https://ventnorpiratefestival.co.uk/

Weโ€™ve still got a few more days of this heat before it goes back to typical Blighty weather โ˜€๏ธ Might as well make the mo...
28/05/2026

Weโ€™ve still got a few more days of this heat before it goes back to typical Blighty weather โ˜€๏ธ

Might as well make the most of the outdoors while we can ๐Ÿป

Half-term burgers by the beach? We've got just the thing ๐Ÿ”โ˜€๏ธ
26/05/2026

Half-term burgers by the beach? We've got just the thing ๐Ÿ”โ˜€๏ธ

Anyone for a glass of grog this Bank Holiday weekend? ๐Ÿปโ˜€๏ธWeโ€™ve got live music, good food, and itโ€™s meant to be another b...
20/05/2026

Anyone for a glass of grog this Bank Holiday weekend? ๐Ÿปโ˜€๏ธ

Weโ€™ve got live music, good food, and itโ€™s meant to be another beautyโ€ฆ so safe to say the terrace is going to fill up quickly ๐ŸŒŠ

People are always surprised to hear we offer accommodation here at the Spyglass ๐ŸŒŠWhether itโ€™s one of our cosy rooms, spa...
17/05/2026

People are always surprised to hear we offer accommodation here at the Spyglass ๐ŸŒŠ

Whether itโ€™s one of our cosy rooms, spacious apartments, or beach houses nearby, thereโ€™s something pretty special about ending the day with a sunset like this from your own balcony ๐ŸŒ…โœจ

https://thespyglass.com/accommodation/

Address

The Esplanade
Ventnor
PO381JX

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 10:30pm

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