The Wishing Well, Pondwell - pub details
Address: Pondwell Hill, Pondwell, Nettlestone, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2PX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 20642) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Ryde Esplanade (0.4 miles), Ryde St. Johns Road (0.5 miles), Smallbrook Junction (0.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub suggested by JSculler on 17 Feb 2005
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> Current user rating: 5.6/10 (rated by 14 users)
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user reviews of the Wishing Well, Pondwell
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| Looks like this place has changed hands again. When we visited last year (October 2009) it was being run by a family whose dedication to improving the place was clear. Great beer and they also incidentally did THE best stilton ploughmans my wife had ever had! Went back last week and whilst some further decorating had been done, the beer was now adequate and the menu had the wiff of a 'chain'. No stilton ploughmans (or any other kind). What we had was okay, but it has gone from a 'must come back here next year, pub to a 'there's plenty better on the island' one. Shame. peteward - 31 Oct 2010 14:39 |
| Well, how this place has changed! It's changed hands since the last time I visited in May 2008 and is now a lively, friendly pub with great beers (didn't have a bad pint for the whole week) and fantastic food. Having struggled to get a meal for my young daughter last year, the new owners couldn't do enough for me and my family. This pub is now exactly what it should be - a great place to go if you're staying in the adjacent camp site. Very highly recommended. Large_uk - 29 May 2009 13:18 |
| We went for a walk up there a couple of weeks ago for a drink and meal. As we approached, we noticed the car park was empty, and on arrival saw it empty and in darkness within! Blackboard outside said the pub was shut for a few days whilst the owners moved premises, then we noticed a notice from the bailiff on the window saying they had entered the premises to reclaim property! Real shame, I think the landlord over stretched themselves with building works with a half completed patio area out front! Hopefully new owners soon who can restore it back to it's glory! idc - 25 Sep 2008 21:22 |
| Paid my first visit since last October and had the best meal in there for quite a while. The Abbot was getting a bit past it's best and possibly getting to the end of the barrel, but the follow up pint of HSB couldn't be faulted. Both the food and drink were also reasonably priced. After gradually going down in my estimation over the last couple of years, it looks like it may be on the way up again. idc - 29 Mar 2008 20:43 |
| Clearly, they do have a grude, but i visited this pub again and it has gone so far down hill it was quite unbelievable, half of the good staff that were there the first time i visited seemed to have been dismissed/quit. This was one of the downfalls, also the food was undercooked, tasteless and clearly rushed. Another downfall i encountered was the staff, very scatty and rude, they did not check to see if my meal was ok, when they could clearly see my husband and i were not satisfied. When we finally decided to make a complaint, we were dealt with in a " couldnt care less" manor. This also upset us and we feel the pub overall has changed dramatically throughout the year i would advise you not to go there as i would not wish this experience on anyone else. Sexybaby69 - 29 Jan 2008 18:05 |
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