Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<p>Finally, you can now pay for someone else to feed you and do the dishes. Thanks to the new government ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme – which kicks off on Mon 3 Aug and runs to Mon 31 Aug, FYI – you can get a whopping 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks up to the value of £10 per head when you eat at participating pubs, cafes and restaurants.&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-a-discount-with-the-eat-out-to-help-out-scheme" target="_blank">There are more details here</a>, but as the offer is only valid on Mon to Wed reservations, we’d start booking date nights in, stat!&nbsp;</p>



<p>Here’s where Team Muddy will be eating…</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="480" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/07/Food-at-The-Hut-Isle-of-Wight-720x480.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-19158" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/07/Food-at-The-Hut-Isle-of-Wight-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/07/Food-at-The-Hut-Isle-of-Wight-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/07/Food-at-The-Hut-Isle-of-Wight-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2020/07/Food-at-The-Hut-Isle-of-Wight.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thehutcolwell.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Hut (opens in a new tab)">The Hut</a>, Colwell Bell</h2>



<p>Get to this buzzing restaurant on the north western coast of the Isle of Wight by air, land or sea &#8211; whatever it takes to enjoy that amazing al fresco view and laidback but delicious dishes. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Off the Rails (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.offtherailsyarmouth.co.uk" target="_blank">Off the Rails</a>, Yarmouth</h2>



<p>All aboard! Off the Rails is one of our favourite quirky eateries on the Isle, and is housed in<strong> </strong>Yarmouth’s former train station along the railway line. Not only do they serve great food, they&#8217;re doggy-friendly too, and have some fab vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://www.redlion-freshwater.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Red Lion (opens in a new tab)">The Red Lion</a>, Freshwater</h2>



<p>This pub is squirrelled away on one of the most beautiful spots on the entire Island. The roast here is epic, but if you don&#8217;t fancy it (blasphemy!), try one of the super-fresh fish dishes. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Crown at Arford (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/crown-at-arford/" target="_blank">The Crown at Arford</a>, Bourdon</h2>



<p>It may look like your traditional village pub, but The Crown in the East Hants village of Arford serves more than just pub grub. Expect light dishes and small plates on the Garden Menu, and elevated classics on the small but perfectly formed Restaurant menu. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="aBar Bistro (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/abar-bistro/" target="_blank">aBar Bistro</a>, Old Portsmouth</h2>



<p>If you&#8217;re headed down to the Camber Docks, pull up a pew at aBar Bistro to sample one of their famous burgers and enjoy a glass of wine while you watch the boats go by. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Watership Down Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/watership-down-inn/" target="_blank">The Watership Down Inn</a>, Freefolk</h2>



<p>What better excuse to visit Muddy Hants and IoW’s Best Destination Pub for several years running? The Watership Down&#8217;s summer menu has our mouths watering (surf&#8217;n&#8217;turf tacos, yes please) &#8211; book ASAP as this popular spot will fill up! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Canteen, (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/canteen-portsmouth/" target="_blank">The Canteen,</a> Portsmouth</h2>



<p>After an excellent brunch or light bite for lunch? The Canteen is one of our favourite spots in the Hotwalls Arts Quarter &#8211; order the maple bacon waffle and people-watch to your heart&#8217;s content. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Briny (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-briny/" target="_blank">The Briny</a>, Southsea</h2>



<p>Fish and chips, but make it glam. Insta-fodder The Briny specialises in seafood with a twist (hello pickled cockles and Kentucky fried trout), but there&#8217;s plenty here for every appetite, including a great kid&#8217;s menu for littlies. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Running Horse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/running-horse-littleton/" target="_blank">The Running Horse</a>, nr Winchester</strong></h2>



<p>Head out of Winchester and to the village of Littleton for this country inn with with two AA rosettes. The Running Horse has a crowd-pleasing menu and pretty surroundings &#8211; what more could you want?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/hotels-inns/thomas-lord/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Thomas Lord (opens in a new tab)">The Thomas Lord</a>, Petersfield</h2>



<p>We do love a good country pub here at Muddy (could you tell?), and The Thomas Lord is one of our favourites for foodie credentials and charming atmosphere. If you&#8217;re making a long weekend of it, the garden cabin accommodation is super-cute.  </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other restaurants, pubs and cafes taking part include&#8230;</h3>



<p><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hare and Hounds (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/thehareandhoundsatsway" target="_blank">Hare and Hounds</a>, Sway<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Smugglers Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/Smugglers-Inn-159211114094158" target="_blank">Smugglers Inn</a>, Milford <br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Silver Hind (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/silverhindsway" target="_blank">Silver Hind</a>, Sway <br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Walker Arms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/walkerarmsnewmilton" target="_blank">Walker Arms</a>, New Milton <br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Stanwell House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/stanwellhousehotel" target="_blank">Stanwell House</a>, Lymington <br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rising Sun (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The%20Rising%20Sun/156181651089337/" target="_blank">Rising Sun</a>, Bashley<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Carpenters Arms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Carpenters-Arms-160923977308348" target="_blank">Carpenters Arms</a>, Bransgore<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Plough Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/ploughinntiptoe" target="_blank">The Plough Inn</a>, Tiptoe<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The White Hart (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteHartPennington" target="_blank">The White Hart</a>, Pennington<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Walhmampton Arms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/WalhamptonArms" target="_blank">Walhmampton Arms</a>, Lymington<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Cia Belli (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/Ciao-Belli-284117331721502" target="_blank">Cia Belli</a>, Lymington<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Thatched Cottage Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/thatchedcottagehotel" target="_blank">Thatched Cottage Hotel</a>, Brockenhurst<br><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Camellia's Restaurant (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/evertongardencentre" target="_blank">Camellia&#8217;s Restaurant</a>, Everton Nursery, Everton</p>



<p>Still hungry? You can see the <a href="https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/eat-out-to-help-out/find-a-restaurant/?_ga=2.102342209.1751688112.1596016549-1607074480.1595845673" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="full list of Eat Out to Help Out participants here (opens in a new tab)">full list of Eat Out to Help Out participants here</a>. </p>


Eat out to help out! Where to get a discount in Hants and IoW

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