Hare and Hounds, Arreton
Uncategorised 24th February 2013 4
Think back to your childhood, and one of those family days out to meet the relatives. If you’re anything like Matt and Cat, such a visit would have either been the best thing ever, or a dismal chore that nobody looked forward to. Some relatives always seemed to be... Read more
Culver Haven, Culver Down
ReviewsUncategorised 7th July 2012 11
The last review that Matt and Cat wrote described a delicious cream tea, enjoyed on a sunny afternoon at the Old Gaffers Festival. Since that date, the sun had not only doffed its hat but brushed it off, stashed it back in its box and shoved it in the... Read more
Old Village Inn, Bembridge
ReviewsUncategorised 12th June 2012 8
Just pass that crystal ball – Matt and Cat have seen the future. Well, maybe they just made a lucky prediction, but you might recall when they reviewed Bembridge’s excellent Lockslane bistro back in March this year, they said “With the honourable exception of Fox’s, Bembridge has never yet... Read more
The Fishbourne
ReviewsUncategorised 18th March 2012 4
How many times has Lady Gaga reinvented herself? First it’s an encrusted lobster on her head, then she’s teetering about in a meat dress with matching flesh heels – easy when you’ve got a reputation for outrageousness and clearly no shame. These grotesque makeovers may keep Lady G’s downloads... Read more
Archive review: Windmill Inn, Bembridge
ReviewsUncategorised 10th March 2012
The Windmill Inn is now closed. This is an archive review. Back in 2007, Matt and Cat had an unforgettable meal at The Windmill Inn in Bembridge. It was memorable for all the wrong reasons, and it has taken them five years to venture back into the wide doors... Read more
Archive review: The Dark Horse, Brading
ReviewsUncategorised 11th June 2011
Archive review: the Dark Horse closed in February 2014. A while ago, Brading’s former Red Lion Inn looked as though it was going to follow so many small rural pubs, and turn into housing. But it didn’t – quite the contrary. After a sojourn as the Smart Fox, the... Read more
The Cedars
ReviewsUncategorised 14th May 2011 1
For generations, rooks have cawed and squabbled over twigs in the high trees at the crossroads at the top of Wootton’s High Street. It’s hard not to imagine this spot as it must have been 150 years ago; a busy thoroughfare in a pretty rural village, with the graceful... Read more
The Vine Inn, St Helens
ReviewsUncategorised 6th March 2011 5
St Helens is a delightful-looking village, arranged around a series of greens to facilitate perfectly the curtain-twitching neighbourliness which village life demands. Rather carelessly, St Helens has managed to mislay two churches – one is almost entirely fallen into the sea, whilst the other is located in the countryside... Read more
Caulkheads, Sandown
ReviewsUncategorised 24th January 2011 6
The Isle of Wight is great in the summer; there’s so much to do and many places to do it. Matt and Cat like nothing more than to sit in a sunny tea garden feeding scone crumbs to squabbling sparrows while indulging in the food of the gods. The... Read more
Solent Inn, Ryde
ReviewsUncategorised 3rd January 2011 33
Matt and Cat have eaten some excellent food in all of the far-flung corners of the Isle of Wight. From windswept tea rooms to the most northerly restaurant, they’ve pretty much tried them all. However, sometimes the best things are on your doorstep – as Matt and Cat discovered... Read more
