Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight

<p>Definitely a good pick Steve but just outside our Muddy Hampshire border!</p>


<p>The noisy Lobster at Avon Beach has to be near the top of this list??</p>


<p>These are ALL really good choices.</p>



<p>Phew &#8211; things are really starting to heat up again! Time to&nbsp;head to the coast for food food, ice-cold G&amp;Ts and sundowner cocktails. Here&#8217;s our pick of some of the best places around Hampshire and Isle of Wight to while away a long balmy afternoon in the sun and soak up a few of our splendid sea vistas. Cheers!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.southseabeachcafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Southsea Beach Cafe</a>, Southsea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="http://www.southseabeachcafe.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe.jpg" alt="Southsea beach cafe best coastal restaurants Hampshire Isle of Wight sea view" class="wp-image-27441" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Southsea-Beach-Cafe-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></a></figure>



<p>Come rain or shine <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.southseabeachcafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Southsea Beach Cafe</a>, slap-bang right on Southsea seafront, always comes up trumps for a beachside scoff. The menu is&nbsp;stuffed&nbsp;with fab fare, including plenty of&nbsp;seafood, vegan picks and more locally-sourced grub than you can shake a bucket and spade at. And&nbsp;food aside, the VIEW! From here you can see South Parade Pier, Solent Forts and the Isle of Wight. Special mention for the retractable roof, which makes it perfect for sunny days and super snuggly in less clement weather.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thegeorge.co.uk" target="_blank">The George</a>, Yarmouth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth.jpg" alt="Burger and chips at The George Yarmouth best coastal restaurants Isle of Wight" class="wp-image-27442" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/Burger-The-George-Hotel-Yarmouth-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Right on the waters edge, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thegeorge.co.uk" target="_blank">The George</a> is handily located right beside the Lymington ferry dock, the shortest crossing over to the Island. Head straight for the Italian-inspired beachfront garden &#8211; complete with historic olive trees and reclaimed driftwood beach bar &#8211; and order fresh pizza, mega George burgers and fresh seafood. When the sun&#8217;s got his hat on, bottles of AIX Provence rosé are always free-flowing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.havenrestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Haven</a>, Lymington</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="910" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-27454" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington-800x485.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington-1000x607.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington-768x466.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Haven-Lymington-865x525.jpg 865w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Located in&nbsp;Lymington Yacht Haven, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.havenrestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Haven</a> is an absolute favourite&nbsp;with Lymington&nbsp;locals (who kind of want to keep it a secret, sorry!). As well as being known for its excellent food (complete with freshly-caught local fish) it has a wonderfully chilled vibe and makes a fantastic viewpoint for a sunny day. Pull up a pew&nbsp;to go fantasy yacht shopping, scoff shucked oysters and&nbsp;nurse a giant G&amp;T as the sun goes down.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.osborneviewhillhead.co.uk/" target="_blank">Osborne View, Hill Head</a>, Fareham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="895" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1.jpg" alt="Pub beer garden the Osbourne View Hill Head" class="wp-image-27456" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1-800x477.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1-1000x597.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1-768x458.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Osbourne-View-Hill-Head-1-880x525.jpg 880w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>As the only pub on Hill Head Beach, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.osborneviewhillhead.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Osborne View</a>&nbsp;arguably has this stretch of coast&nbsp;covered, but&nbsp;its definitely not rested on its laurels. Whether&nbsp;you choose to sit in the huge outdoor space (there&#8217;s a garden AND sun deck) or tuck yourself away indoors, the sea views are breathtaking. And there&#8217;s plenty to please on the menu, from summery salads to hearty fish &#8216;n&#8217; chips.</p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="959" height="736" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview.jpg" alt="The Old Fort Seaview" class="wp-image-23517" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview.jpg 959w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview-300x230.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview-651x500.jpg 651w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview-768x589.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2021/08/Old-Fort-Seaview-684x525.jpg 684w" sizes="(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px" /></figure>



<p>Lifelong friends Justin and Will&nbsp;took over landmark Isle of Wight pub, <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-old-fort-seaview/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Old Fort (opens in a new tab)">The Old Fort</a>, in 2020, giving it a bright new look with large windows looking out over sweeping panoramic sea views and a new gastro menu. </p>



<p>Whatever your poison, there&#8217;s a drink to suit here, from local ales to signature cocktails like the East Wight Martini and Seaview Spritz. Not surprisingly, locals and visitors have love it, which helped the duo scoop a TripAdvisor Traveller&#8217;s Choice Award &#8211; and Best Destination Pub in the 2021 Muddy Awards. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.36onthequay.co.uk/" target="_blank">36 on the Quay</a>, Emsworth</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay.jpg" alt="36 on the Quay coastal restaurant" class="wp-image-27470" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/36-on-the-Quay-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Sitting prettily on the Hants/Sussex border, the fine-dining <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.36onthequay.co.uk/" target="_blank">36 on the Quay</a> coastal restaurant with rooms at Emsworth has an amazing view across Chichester Harbour. </p>



<p>People come from far and wide for local head chef Gary Pearce&#8217;s cuisine &#8211; he&#8217;s&nbsp;worked in one, two and even three Michelin Star restaurants from across the world before settling back in the coastal town as proprietor. And while it hasn&#8217;t reclaimed a star, the quayside eatery continues to feature in the Michelin guide.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.hillbrookehotels.co.uk/the-master-builders/" target="_blank">Master Builders</a>, Bucklers Hard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="973" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard.jpg" alt="Buckler's Hard" class="wp-image-27471" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard-800x519.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard-1000x649.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard-768x498.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Master-Builders-Bucklers-Hard-809x525.jpg 809w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Ok, so it&#8217;s *technically* overlooking the Beaulieu River, rather than the sea, but the gorgeous olde worlde vibe, tranquil setting and seriously gorgeous sunsets here make <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.hillbrookehotels.co.uk/the-master-builders/" target="_blank">The Master Builders</a> at Bucklers Hard more than worthy of a mention among our favourite coastal restaurants. </p>



<p>Grab a drink in the Yachtsman’s Bar or alfresco Crew Garden then head inside to The Riverview Restaurant for a slap-up meal, from catch of the day to small plates, burgers and steaks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thespyglass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Spyglass Inn (opens in a new tab)">The Spyglass Inn</a>, Ventnor</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="982" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor.jpg" alt="The Spyglass Inn Ventnor" class="wp-image-27473" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor-800x524.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor-1000x655.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor-768x503.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Spyglass-Inn-Ventnor-802x525.jpg 802w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Tough competition but when it comes to spectacular sea views, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Spyglass Inn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-spyglass-inn-ventnor/" target="_blank">The Spyglass Inn</a> is definitely up there. Right on the water’s edge in Ventnor Bay on the Isle of Wight inside the historic 1830s building, the fabulously quirky maritime décor is a nod to the piratey heritage here. </p>



<p>If you can find one, snag a seat on the terrace and look out over miles of English channel while tucking into platters of fresh, locally-caught seafood. No guarantees you&#8217;ll spot a mermaid, but a glass of the Island-distilled namesake gin will make for a pretty good sundowner.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.thecliffhouse.co.uk/eat/" target="_blank">The Cliff House</a>, Barton on Sea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1.jpg" alt="The Cliff House Barton on Sea coastal restaurants Hampshire" class="wp-image-27472" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Cliff-House-Barton-Burgers-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.thecliffhouse.co.uk/eat/" target="_blank">The Cliff House</a> is located, unsurprisingly, on top of a cliff at Barton on Sea. As well as having an amazing outdoor area where you can soak up some Vitamin D overlooking the Solent, it also has the most fabulous interior &#8211;&nbsp; think Scandi-cool meets Beachside surfer chic. Get here early to snag a table outdoors &#8211; and look out for regular live music and BBQs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://thehutcolwell.co.uk" target="_blank">The Hut</a>, Colwell Bay</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay.jpg" alt="The Hut Colwell Bay Isle of Wight coastal restaurants" class="wp-image-27468" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2022/07/The-Hut-Colwell-Bay-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Beloved by Islanders&nbsp;as well as the&nbsp;rich and famous, <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://thehutcolwell.co.uk" target="_blank">The Hut </a>in Colwell Bay is a spot unlike any other. Although you can carefully toddle along the slipway to get here (best leave the stilettos at home for this one), you can also jump in a rib and anchor up, or make use of one the five large helicopter&nbsp;spaces. Yep, helicopters. If you&#8217;re hopping off the Lymington ferry or getting here by yacht, there&#8217;s a fun jeep to whizz you the short distance from Yarmouth harbour. </p>



<p>Fancy transportation aside, this seasonal coastal restaurant&nbsp;offers an amazing array of fresh seafood, a wonderfully relaxed beachy atmosphere and the chance to crane your neck and spot some celebs.</p>


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