The White Horse, Whitwell - pub details
Address: High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 2PY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 25708) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Shanklin (4.8 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served
Pub suggested by deho on 22 Aug 2005
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> Current user rating: 7.6/10 (rated by 10 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Buddle Inn, Niton (1.8 miles), Four Seasons Inn, Wroxall (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the White Horse, Whitwell
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| As a regular visitor to the Isle of Wight I have found the hospitality at all pubs and restaurants to be very frendly indeed - however the White Horse takes this one step further, the landlord Matt being the ultimate 'bloody nice bloke' made me and mine feel like old friends rather than just another group of punters - Food is excellent too - and as has been repeated by other reviewers - the portions are huge (the 32oz steak I highly recommend). And to cap it all - they serve Goddards Fugle de Dum - a local ale that will in itself ensure that I re-visit the island as often as I can. As my dear old dad would have summed up - " bleeding 'ansome" hoggman - 26 Aug 2011 17:14 |
| I enjoyed a pint of Ringwood Best here, served in very good condition. At lunchtime, food seems to be an important part of their trade, and I don't recall seeing anyone only enjoying a drink on either visit. That said, the grilled plaice from the blackboard was excellent - wonderfully fresh. Went back a few times just for that. With a pint, the bill came to £15.05. Very friendly staff and prompt service. Quite busy for a weekday lunchtime, given the relatively remote location. Oh, and ball-poking may be enjoyed here too. For those who enjoy that sort of thing. apchilcott - 28 Aug 2010 19:44 |
| Fairly typical of an Island pub with a large "family dining" open-plan extension in addition to the original small pub building. The original building is lovely; the extension isn't. But that's the nature of the game and is, regrettably, essential to cater for the hordes of grockles and their offspring which blight (sorry, grace) the Island from Easter to October. Food menu looked extensive and portions generous, and is reportedly very good indeed (or so the locals say). One step up from the normal IoW pub grub offerings. Choice of beers was OK, not extensive in the ale department, but adequate and what they did have was well kept and highly palletable. I can recommend the (local) Yates Holy Joe, though can't promise this isn't seasonal and/or a guest beer. I'd rate this as one of the better establishments on the Island. Date: April.10 sew - 8 Apr 2010 18:10 |
| The White Horse has always been popular, and remains so The feature of this pub restaurant is the excellent food, which always comes in huge portions. The menu is very extensive and more restaurant based than pub food. Examples of the portions included ‘double pork escalopes’, half a roast duck and a special mixed grill that boasts 52oz of meat Booking is only possible for parties of 10 or more. Otherwise, you need to turn up and wait for a table or arrive after 8pm. Tables within the pub are nicer than the ‘family room’ but you seldom get the choice. The service is impressively quick and the staff very friendly Strongly recommended but make sure you’re hungry Saturday, 9 August 2008 JandJ - 11 Aug 2008 23:24 |
| Very popular with a good selection of well kept ales, and a huge menu plus regular changing specials, all of which are always delicous. It would be great if it opened and did food all day, but the owner is also the chef! We generally go off peak times to avoid waiting for a table! idc - 9 May 2007 21:33 |
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