Waterside restaurants in the Solent

topspeed · 05 July 2013, 21:54

Please can I have your suggestions as to the best waterside pubs and restaurants in the Solent, we know Yarmouth well, but keen to find alternatives.
Many thanks

chris.moody · 05 July 2013, 21:58

A few of my favorites are Master builder pub in bucklers hard, Red Duster and Mojacs in West Cowes.

Zippy · 05 July 2013, 22:00

Pitcher and piano at ocean village

thomas · 05 July 2013, 22:01

Good curry house at Southsea marina

Tim M · 05 July 2013, 22:06

Portsmouth
-Gunwharf Quays - take your choice! Loads here. I like the Old Customs House.
-The Camber - Abar Bistro - nice locally sourced Bistro food, and you can "park" your boat on the quayside nearby (or its a 5 min walk from GW marina).
-Haslar Marina - Landers (accross the road from the marina) - under new ownership. Only been once since it was taken over, seemed nice. Very nice decked area overlooking the marina. The Lightship, sits afloat in the marina. Not been here for a few years. Very unique setting - sitting on the top deck with a drink is a pleasent way to spend the afternoon. I've heard the food is a bit basic these days.

Seaview
Seaview YC. Very basic menu, but again nice place to watch the world go by with a drink. You'll need to pick up a buoy and get a water taxi that the club operates ashore.

Cowes
Again take your pick.
-The anchor in town - very popular sailor pub. Traditional pub menu, cheap and cheerful.
-Island sailing club - open to visitors and has its own pontoons. Slightly more formal dinning room, but lovely balcony which overlooks the water.
-The Fountain in town - same menu at the Folly, pontoon just opposite.
-The folly - just had a refurb, very nice again with lots of outdoor seating. Own pontoon. Get very busy at the weekends, but service is usually very quick.

River Hamble
-Banana wharf @ Port Hamble Marina, highly recommended.
-The bugle in the village - expensive but very nice.
-Lots of other options. Steer clear of the place at Mercury marina - its pretty poor.
-The Rising Sun - same menu at the Folly and Fountain. Lots of visitors moorings nearby.

landlord · 05 July 2013, 22:08

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Originally Posted by chris.moody

A few of my favorites are Master builder pub in bucklers hard, Red Duster and Mojacs in West Cowes.

+1 love the Master Builders at Bucklers Hard.

Couple more to consider

Folly up the Medina

Jolly Sailor top of the Hamble although can get very busy

Sloop Inn at Wootton Bridge (very good carvery)

BTW nice looking Scorpion

Low Flyer · 05 July 2013, 22:19

Fishbourne inn at Wooton. Or royal Victoria yacht club at Wooton

biffer · 05 July 2013, 23:10

Totland bay

topspeed · 06 July 2013, 06:55

Thank you all very much or your suggestions.
And thank you Landlord, very please with her.

Wightdiver · 06 July 2013, 10:01

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Originally Posted by topspeed

Please can I have your suggestions as to the best waterside pubs and restaurants in the Solent, we know Yarmouth well, but keen to find alternatives.
Many thanks

The light ship in Haslar Marina!

Low Flyer · 06 July 2013, 11:12

Port Solent plenty to offer.

biffer · 07 July 2013, 19:48

Shots from totland bay today

Andy B · 07 July 2013, 20:37

Good to see you out there today Biffer,
Even if it was just a passing hello

biffer · 07 July 2013, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Andy B

Good to see you out there today Biffer,
Even if it was just a passing hello

Glad to be out there today, nice to flex the old girls muscles, mine on the other hand ache like mad