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
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> Current user rating: 7.6/10 (rated by 13 users)
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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| We've visited here a few times when out walking for a drink or two and always enjoyed the garden on a sunny day and the cosy ambience in winter. Recently we decided to have lunch and was not disappointed! The menu has lots of choice and reasonably priced, especially with the portions being generous. The ploughmans was ample and nearly finished me off, but even better to see it wasn't garnished with a slice of orange (which is a frequent oddity on the Island). The Landlady and staff are friendly and approachable, which always makes a pleasant experience. Beer selection could be a bit more interesting, on were: Doom Bar, Yates's Islander (well kept), Abbot. Garden Cider Co in bottles and the wine was acceptable. Overall, a great lunchtime. Polypore - 23 Feb 2020 13:40 |
| The White Horse is a fairly large pub with 3 large rooms. Most people were in the central bar area. But there were a couple in the large dining area at the top and another small group in another room at the bottom. Children aren't allowed in the bar area. Dogs are not allowed in the dining areas. 3 ales on were Ghost Ship, Abbot & Lancaster Bomber. Bar staff seemed surprised that somebody who wasn't local would only be there for a drink. A touch disappointing. blue_scrumpy - 18 Nov 2018 13:33 |
| You waltz into a pub and ask for a table for 18, the girl behind the jump doesn't bat an eyelid but musters the staff and does the business. The beer's good with several bitters on tap including the local brews by Goddards & Yates. The food is excellent and the service sublime. Nuff said, 10 points! wilf880 - 26 Aug 2012 13:57 |
| 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 |
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