Reviews of The Old Fort, Seaview. (Pub) in Newport (Isle of Wight).

The Old Fort, Seaview

862 Reviews

393 Comments

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Gastropub

Esplanade, Seaview PO34 5HB, United Kingdom

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Information of The Old Fort, Seaview, Pub in Newport (Isle of Wight)

On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.

This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of The Old Fort, Seaview

A. D.

Amazing, busy atmosphere. Attentive and speedy service. great variety and quality of food and healthy wine list. Great local gin. I had the Burger, which was high quality, well seasoned and well constructed. However it was slightly overdone and dry, would have benefited from a burger sauce or relish for moisture and sweetness. The fries were amazing - perfectly crisp and seasoned, just delicious. Pricing is reasonable for a gastro pub, views are amazing over to the mainland.

P. L.

Standard pub atmosphere, great if you like loud inebriates. Lots of lovely outside seating with expansive sea views if the weather permits. Interesting menu for food but we went for afternoon tea - decent pots of tea but no cakes, just a couple of Biscof available.

C. “. B.

Absolutely love this little place. We arrived at 5pm on a November evening. We went for a little walk along the beach in the cold and rain then arrived at The Old Fort, a small, warm, cosy pub with a real lovely atmosphere. We were told that food didn't start until 5.30pm, so as we were seated at a table and ordered x1 Latte and x3 hot chocolates and sat and enjoyed the best veiw of the beach from the warmth and comfort of The Old Fort and our hot drinks. At 5.30pm we ordered our food and it arrived quickly. My husband, 2 boys and I absolutely loved the food. So fresh the fish looked like it had jumped from the sea on to the plate. I can only imagine how beautiful this place is in the summer, as there is outdoor seating on the sea front. Can't wait to come back here again. Just perfect. I noticed Dogs are also welcome.

P. G.

Fantastic dinning experience here. Lovely wine , food and drink . Great customer service and a lovely time with my dad and fellow patrons. The food was high standard I loved my brisket and cheesecake.

H. W.

What a lovely place for aeal with friends or family or even just a drink. The staff are so friendly with nothing too much trouble. There is bar seating down stairs and a restaurant upstairs. Some seats have a lovely view out too sea. There's a good choice on the menu and the prices aren't too high. The food was really well cooked and had lots of taste.

S. D.

We had lunch here on 2 consecutive days whilst we were touring the Island. Both days, we hadn't booked, and were warmly welcomed and had great tables. We both ate huge sandwiches with salad and fries on the first day. On the 2nd day, we chose something more substantial as we were catching an evening ferry. My Wife had the risotto which she said was superb, I had a chicken and mushroom pie from the specials board. What a pie - absolutely huge with mash and loads of lovely vegetables to accompany it. Unfortunately, I was defeated and couldn't finish it. It really was one of the best pies I've ever had. We weren't rushed on either day- we were glad to sit and enjoy a coffee whilst overlooking the amazing view. We had a great time at The Old Fort- lovely people, and brilliant food. It's a real gem- we love going there whenever we are on the Island. Many Thanks !

L. A.

Really delicious food, gorgeous restaurant and the pub had a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend

M. S.

Lovely food and beautiful location. We had dinner sitting outside overlooking on the bay. Amazing! Very good food and nice service. Very busy place though.

P. d.

Lively little pub, serving food and drink, where you'll be lucky to get a table or a parking space most of summer. Nice location right by the sea so great place to watch the world go by. Had a nice lunch here with friends and it was all around £25. Ordered drinks and sandwiches, which had generous fillings and came with fries and salad. My friends ham was a bit too thickly sliced for my liking, but they loved it and my grated cheese and pickle was just right for me. Will definitely visit again.

E. L.

I literally can not say enough about this gem in Seaview. We were never rushed. The food is great with a selection of specials that changed during the week. Something for everyone on the menu

M. A.

We visited The Old Fort in a party of 20. We normally expect some issues when we visit restaurants in such a larger number but the guys at the old fort absolutely nailed it. Food came out all together, it was delicious and piping hot. Our server, Conner delt with 20 Mancunians professionally and was on the ball all the way through. Thanks guys for giving us another lovely memory of this beautiful island.

J. F.

Absolutely fantastic. The food was stunning, lots of different dishes on the menu and some great vegan choices too! Wonderfully presented food in a very welcoming environment. Always enjoy going and love that it still feels like a nice place to just go for some drinks too! Looking foward to returning soon!

J. C. L.

lovely pub, unfortunately when our party of 6 visited (3 of whom were visitors to the island) 14.09.21, niether service nor food was as good as other people have reported in their reviews. one meal had to be returned because it was served burnt & the sea bass was surprisingly tiny! ...not all bad news though, the majority of our meals were ok, but pricey for what we got. (maybe they had a staffing problem when we went?)

A.

Friendly place, dog friendly in the downstairs part of the restaurant. The fish and chips were delicious, really fresh fish with a light and crispy batter, chunky chips with a light herb seasoning and tasty tartar sauce. We ate outside on a table with a view of the sea as they were fully booked, It was a lovely evening for it.

D. B.

Friendly staff, food very tasty 😋

O. t. B. S.

Whilst was very warm (we were upstairs) the food and especially the service were exceptional. We were 9 people and we only had praise. Our main waitress ( did not get name but damaged knee playing frisbee) made the evening a total delight.

R. R. d. B.

This place is the cutest and the view is breathtaking. Don't forget to book well in advance as the 3/4 times I went there, they had no table avail. The staff is lovely and the food is decent.

J. R.

Ate here 3 times over my 7 day stay in the area, that says a lot about the quality. All meals were very good and the staff were polite, friendly and professional. Booking in advance would be wise.

A. C.

Nice place, very busy, had lemon sole on specials which was tasty altho hardly any meat on it at all, think I got 4 small forkfuls if that, served with average new potatoes in butter and a quite boring bit of salad, overpriced for what I got wouldn't have it again. Lovely setting food is good generally, very busy at wkends recommend booking

K. G.

Food was excellent... a little expensive, nice seafront location. Had a slight cafe feel than top resaurant.

H. D.

The fish and chips here were the best! The fish was crispy and not greasy and the chunky chips were delicious. We'd definitely recommend it.

H. A. L.

A cozy, family-run business serving delicious food. They have Curry Night on Wednesdays. Has a pub feel to it. Has been renovated fairly recently. I ordered the crab cocktail and enjoyed it very much.

F. H.

Delicious lunch, nice surroundings. I had Roasted Mediterranean Veg on couscous in filo pastry basket.

C. R.

Visited here on Easter Monday and stopped for a pint and to see a different view of the coast. While it was busy and they had run out of quite a few beers due to the crowd I was still able to get a nice beer and a seat at a table by the sea. What more could you want on sunny bank holiday.

P. “. N.

Just had a wonderful meal to celebrate my birthday. The service is first rate and the food arrived warm and appetising. Thank you for making this an evening dinner to remember. Certainly recommend this establishment.

N. B.

Lovely food and great view! Staff were friendly and I really had fun here.

B. B.

Very nice place excellent food and lovely helpful staff with stunning views would highly recommend this restaurant and bar

A. K.

We have really enjoyed our dinner last year. We went out with our daughters and we loved the quality of the food, the ambience and the marvellous service.

K. T.

Friendly and varied company, good food with a lovely view of the sea, possibly too busy in high season but we went in September.

J. T.

Very friendly and warm welcome. Food excellent. Service with a smile 😊. Highly recommend.

H. S.

Only went for drinks, so cannot comment on food. Beautiful location with outside seating on either side of a quiet road. Friendly service. Extensive gin menu. Perfect for a sunny day.

D. L.

Really enjoyed our lunch there really good quality food very tasty will come back again.

K. L.

Amazing views overlooking the Solent just add to the attraction of The Old Fort. Great menu of really tasty food served by friendly and attentive staff. Give yourself a treat and visit soon.

I. H.

Good selection of well prepared food. Superb location. Polite, helpful staff.

M. B.

Always make a bee line for this place when in the area. Fantastic location with uninterrupted sea views. Highly recommend coffee and cake.

S. G.

Cheap, cheerful, staff are excellent, food delicious, would highly recommend.

M. D.

Great food, great staff and a lovely venue, with fantastic sea views over the Solent

D. C.

Had a really nice meal here whilst visiting the Island to see family. The service was prompt and efficient. The food was excellent - beautifully cooked, fresh and well presented. It is most certainly not the cheapest - but perhaps this is a case of getting what you pay for. However, I really could not fault it. I hope to be back on my next visit to the Island.

p. w. l. U.

Visited the Old fort whilst on holiday in St Helens, what a wonderful place to dine, with great sea views and amazing food cooked to perfection. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Very nice decor which made the whole eating experience a pool pleasure. Would highly recommend the belly of pork and the cod and chips both meals were delicious and well presented. Definitely our goto restaurant next year. What a great find.

m. s.

Just had a wonderful meal at The Old Fort tonight with my two sons. The dishes on the menu and specials were all really interesting - making it really hard to choose. Nothing bland here! The food came very promptly and it was really excellent - as was the service. Very friendly vibe in the restaurant. Highly recommend this place.

W. B.

This is in a fantastic location with outdoor seating right on the sea front. We ordered food to take-away and disappointingly they were out of stock of a number of items on an already small menu. However, the staff were very friendly and the service was fast.

T. L.

We just had drinks but I did spy what others were eating and it looked really good. We sat out side right next to the see front. Great view and really peaceful. Defo recommended

p. d.

The staff were friendly and polite, decided to have the sea bream which was cooked to perfection, could have had more salad and less potatoes. I would recommend.

S. R.

Only popped in for a coffee on arrival to IOW , it was a nice looking place, pleasant people and the coffee and cake were lovely.

A. L.

Great place to eat with fantastic views across the Solent.

P. B.

Such a friendly place! Good food and a lovely view our offer the Solent while you munch on delicious bites. Particularly impressed with the good sized, dressed salad that came with our sandwiches. Dog welcomed, clean and delicious. Thank you 😁

M. H.

Recently and thoroughly redecorated the restaurant was friendly and welcoming. The lunch we ordered was superb and we will definitely return on our next island visit. Recommended without any hesitation.

D. S.

Good food, nice people, great beer, amazing view. Great for tourist and islanders I had Squid and Cod 'n' chips. The squid was amazing, lovely pepery taste. The cod was great. Proper fish'n'chip style but much more. The big chunky chips are nice and fluffy inside. The staff at the old fort were kind and manage many tables with seeming ease. The Wight Knuckle IPA I had was fantastic local beer, would recommend. The 200 degree view of the Solent, from bembridge to Portsmouth. You can watch the giant ship passing by in the distance, and the history forts guarding the cities. The restaurant plays into its position with maps, oars and other maritime goods across the walls. A modern style with vintage maritime displays makes the restaurant a nice place to be. One of my favourite spots on the island. For tourist and locals.

D. W.

Pub with picture windows and outside tables on the sea wall with views across the Solent. Sandwiches on lovely fresh malted bread, prawns and cod goujons with fries were very good. Nicely kept Goddards Ale of Wight too.

C. B.

Always helpful, cheerful staff, perfectly fine pub grub. And lovely views in all seasons, whether overner holiday throngs or locals off-season. Love it. Go and see for yourselves.

D. C.

Nice and relaxed place this. Good food and friendly staff. Recommended!

L.

Good service and food. Lovely views. Our go to in Seaview.

M. T.

Great location on the sea edge in Seaview. Food reasonably priced. Team members can be a bit condescending

n. j.

Nice food, good service great views. Beware the service charge on the bill though. They do remove it if asked. We had already left a tip on the table.

D. R.

Had a walk came across the fort so went inn for a drink and some food I had the crab sandwich the wife had prawn sandwich that both came with fries food spot on and the views from the window upstairs was adding to the experience spot on thank you and accommodated us with no booking

G.

What a hidden gem,, popped in for lunch, the food and service excellent, while just watching the world pass by the location,,

P. C.

Only stopped for a drink or so. But this place is lovely. Stopped in for a liquid lunch. Staff are fantastic and very accommodating, the food looks fantastic! I'll definitely be popping back for food no doubts!

L. P.

Lovely restaurant, we have been twice now and both times the food was delicious. The views across the solent are fantastic, and the service is very friendly. Will be back again.

N. T.

Quiet, quick service, varied selection of beers, interesting maps in the toilets, outside seating with sea view.

B. R.

Perfect view, service and food! Came her one night and came her the next morning. The awards this place has got do not lie!

M. D.

Popped I for lunch with grandson and she who must be obeyed. Good menu had a pleasant gin marinated salmon salad, little finished off his chicken nuggets and chips as if he hadnt been fed all week. Her indoors enjoyed jacket tattie with Mediterranean veg. Beer was a nicely kept Goddards. Girls serving and pouring very pleasant.

C. B.

Great location in Seaview selling decent (if pricey) beer and very good food.

R. D.

Absolutely gorgeous food. The celeriac soup was creamy and delicious. The slow cooked pork belly was melt in your. Friendly staff as well. Right on the seafront too so lovely view.

P. C.

The best Sunday lunch I have had in a long time

N. R.

Great place to sit out and watch the world go by , while enjoying a beer

M. S.

What a little gem! Fabulous location overlooking the water. Staff are friendly and attentive. We turned up without a booking around 5pm. They don’t serve food until 5.30 but found us a table and we’d ordered and had our food before that time. Looks to be a busy place so would recommend booking. A definite return visit next time we’re on the island. 😁

T. R.

Just spent an evening in this excellent restaurant with lovely views from upstairs. It was very busy but they found a table for four of us and our very small dog. We were welcomed to our seats by a very friendly and welcoming waiter from Liverpool who looked after us very well. The menu was a little limited hence the four stars but the meals were enjoyed by all. We will definitely go back there again the next time visit the lsland.

S.

The Old Fort has had a complete make-over and the decor is very attractive. We had a great table overlooking the sea. The service was good, our wine arrived quickly and the food followed in reasonable time. We had the most delicous burgers with perfect chips and salads. It was an all round excellent evening.

E. D.

We decided to eat here whilst staying in Seaview on holiday. There were 6 of us with very differing tastes and I was a little worried that the menu might not offer enough variety and having passed by several times during the day was a bit apprehensive about what the atmosphere might offer. However, it was a huge hit all round, the food was delicious, the staff were very friendly, the service was excellent and the restaurant itself had a lovely atmosphere with great views. Would certainly recommend.

J. C.

Passable. Not much in the way of a vegetarian/ vegan menu. Also quite a lot of flies.

S. M.

Delicious food, fab views across the harbour to Portsmouth. Super service from cheerful, helpful staff. Great prices and varied menu served promptly in very pleasant surroundings. Will definitely be going again. Well done, The Old Fort

A. W.

Popped in for some hot drinks whilst walking along the coastal path from Ryde to Seaview. Lovely outdoor space with covered tables, friendly staff and teas and coffees were all fine - we didn't try it, but the carrot cake looked excellent. A lovely place to pop into.

D. H.

Good food, beer and wine. Efficient and helpfull staff. Some badly behaved noisy kids and parents on our first visit took out some enjoyment of our meal. Ah well, not the pubs fault! (We did return).

C. R.

Nice place, very clean, service staff was friendly. The chips tasted fantastic, lovely coating on them. Portion sizes are big, sandwiches mega filled with prawns. Very tasty x

D. V.

What a location for sightseeing in isle of wight. We visited their with our family and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Historic sight and well located.

G. D.

A great location with sea views, friendly and helpful staff serving high quality food, couldn't ask for more. Will definitely be visiting again when back on the island..

J. D.

Went for lunch at 12pm with our 2 year old mid week and had a lovely lunch. Would Defo go again the food was good quality and it was nice looking out to the sea.

P. H.

Recommend the fish and chips. Very good service and reasonable prices.

J. W.

I love the Old Fort! Great food, drinks and view

W. 9. (.

Amazing food and very friendly service! Will definitely be visiting again! 😊👍

M. D.

Great food, great customer service, great views upstairs.

D. F.

Booked a table for 7 people at 8 pm. Had to wait 30 minutes because the people before us had turned up 1 hour late ( because it is Cowes week). Having ordered food we then waited 50 minutes for it.No explanation or apology. When it arrived,the food was very good but by then the experience was ruined. Being typical British,we grumbled amongst ourselves but did not query the service charge! Maybe even a free drink at least could have been offered.

J. S.

First time out to a restaurant since lockdown, check in was simple & stress free, all socially distanced & very relaxed. Meal was freshly prepared & cooked to exact requirements. Husband is quite a plain eater but said best cooked fillet steak ever & peppercorn sauce was not too hot & perfectly creamy. I’m not a fish fan but wanted to try Sea bass & was not disappointed, asked for no garlic butter & it was presented perfectly. Already booked return visit. Well done to the chef & all staff, the refurb looks great too, thank you

M. K.

Great place really enjoyed our stay. Staff were so nice and helpful and food was lovely. Can't wait to go back.

T. A.

Lovely location, great selection of gluten free food options.

K. R.

Just went for a drink but staff very friendly. Hope to pop back soon for a meal.

M. H.

We've eaten here twice this week. Cheerful young staff. Dog friendly downstairs and lovely pub grub. Not an extensive menu but everything cooked to perfection. A lovely place.

C. J.

Lovely food good views excellent polite service

T. N.

Nice pub. We sat outside on a hot summers day. Nice view of portsmouth from the outside seating

J. K.

Friendly place with wonderful views of the sea. Good, honest food.

C. C.

We always have a good night when we go to the Fort.

T. S.

It must be good, ate there 5 times in two weeks. Fabulous views and v good food

H. J. B.

Lovely place. Hadn't been in a few years, thought we would give it a try. So lucky we did. Staff were friendly and courteous, even had a laugh with us as I was lifting baby chairs over peoples heads. I had a chicken curry burger and I would go as far to say it's the nicest burger I've ever had.

M. W.

Excilent food and Quick service would go again but poor parking near. By.

S. M.

Pleasant outlook from this bar, restaurant. Could see Portsmouth etc.

D. B.

Had a lovely meal here, right next to the sea loved it would recommend having a meal here everything is cooked fresh and they have a bar there as well. Would recommend to book they get very busy, the staff are very polite and it's very clean.

N. S.

Great food reasonably priced staff really friendly and accommodating. A member of staff drove us home when a family member became unwell. Great customer service as while I had gone they kept my food order warm then recooked it fresh when I returned so the food quality would not be compromised a welcome gesture and a team who care about their standards reputation and customers. A big thank you to Jean for driving us home and the rest of the team for excellent customer service. Dog friendly inside and outside too!

M. B.

Amazing surf and turf whilst looking out to the sea. Perfect evening 👌

f.

Excellent service, good food, dog friendly. Try sitting upstairs if you like views of the passing boats.

M. H.

Great thoughtful food and plenty of outside seating by the sea. Book for inside tables... or you *might* be lucky! Both the pasta and salads we had were great.

V. C.

Great meal with great service with amazing views

N. M.

Great food, lovely staff and a fair price will definitely be going again

A. H.

Lovely views of the bay and welcoming staff, great menu and nice food, ate here three times while we were visiting. Thoroughly reccomend.

G. B.

Managed to get a seat for two without booking in this busy place, so best to book if you can. A number of options for vegetarians. Great views over the harbour.

R. R.

Good food with good choice Good wines at reasonable prices Good service from friendly staff Great location The upstairs has views of the Solent

P. N.

Called in for lunch on a very wet day,nice place,staff very pleasant. We were in Isle of Wight for few days break with some friends. Food was very nice and reasonable price 👌, definitely recommend it.

S. B.

Absolutely delicious!! Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere. Excellent menu with plenty of choice whether you want a quick sandwich or a full on treat. Staff are helpful and friendly

J. D.

My partner and I enjoyed a delicious meal (Scallops & Moules-frites) in The Old Fort’s beautiful new upstairs restaurant with panoramic sea views, a relaxed ambiance and great Playlist. Staff were wonderful and attentive, the entire pub was bustling and appears to have been freshened up inside and out. We ended our evening watching a magnificent Sun set from the sea wall adjacent to the Old Fort.

M. T.

Beautiful view. Clean and cheery. Friendly servers and great service.

M. F.

Great food, helpful staff, lovely atmosphere

E. P.

Excellent food. Good service. Friendly staff. Will return soon

B. H.

Great views, if weather fine ideal seating outside. Lovely food. They cook seafood perfectly.

A. M.

Wonderful location, super friendly staff and yummy food

G. B.

We booked a table for 8 this evening after we had a meal a few days ago. Both times we had amazing food. Great atmosphere in there and the most friendly staff! The menu was different both times which showed it was all really fresh food. One of our party was vegan and had really nice meals both times. Great place! Ps. Really quick service despite previous Google reviews!

C. W.

Lovely place for good food (plenty of fresh seafood as you would expect) and drink. The layout of the dinning area mean that pretty much every table has a view out over the Solent which is great. Be warned that due to the quality of food and limited options in the area for proper meals this place can get very busy. If you definitely want a seat I would recommend booking.

M.

Amazing food with a picturesque view of the bay!

c.

A very nice pub for a lunchtime drink very clean and good staff

G. H.

Great value, fantastic views, and brilliant for a young family. Thank you for a great meal!

K. V.

My family and I came for dinner one night and the staff at the old fort were extremely accomodating. Charlotte especially was super smiley and nothing was too big an ask, she is a huge credit to the team and creates such a welcoming and positive vibe for the restaurant. A lovely atmosphere with plenty of options to please all dietary requirements. Thank you!!

v. s.

Fabulous meal, lovely staff, as always. Great place to unwind...

J. M.

The 4 of us had a fabulous dinner. We all had something different, and each meal was great. You couldnt fault the service : friendly and efficient. We will be going back!

C. D.

Been my local for many years now and I've seen this pub go from strength to strength over the years. The food on offer there now is first class and all locally sourced, sensibly priced delicious cuisine is served both at lunchtime and evenings too. On Wednesday the infamous curry night draws people from a distance and never fails to impress but you're advised to book for this (all year round)weekly night - friendly staff and decent beers on tap too. You'll not be disappointed with this seafront pub rest assured :-)

A. L.

Beef burger good. Lamb burger good. Scampi good. Steak average. Felt like we were the forgotten customers. Friendly service but it shouldn't take 2hrs to serve a 2 course meal.

M. F.

Great location looking out over the Solent where you can sit on the sea wall and enjoy a pint and your food. Food is decent nothing special but what you would expect from a pub! Would definitely recommend and staff were lovely!

A. C.

The old fort sits on the road side with amazing views across the see. They have a small amount of outdoor seating under cover and plenty over the road. The atmosphere is lovely and I enjoyed my time there. The food was unimpressive. I ordered the penne Bolognese, the portion size was comparable to that of a children's meal, at £10 I was left hungry and unsatisfied. The service was great and the staff where quick to rectify a missing ingredient from the other option we ordered. A great location for a light afternoon snack but don't come expecting to leave with a full stomach.

D. H.

Lovely meal, great venue and excellent service. Would recommend

A. V.

Great location. Super staff. Very friendly and efficient and food was excellent. Highly recommended.

J. L.

Can't fault this place. Why not try it yourself?

P. F.

Thought the menu was a bit limited. BUT I had the steak and it was one of the best I have ever tasted. Great location.lovely staff

B. G.

A great place for afternoon tea especially on a sunny October afternoon. Lovely position overlooking the sea. Full of character. Relaxed atmosphere and mellow music. Staff very helpful. Will definitely visit again for lunch or dinner.

V. M.

Friendly service, very spacious, clean and atmospheric. Excellent quality food. A good selection of specials on the menu. The apple crumble was exceptional!! Highly recommend this restaurant.

H. R.

Superb meal here! Top quality ingredients, wonderful flavours, expertly cooked. Very much enjoyed.

C. R.

Arrived at the Old Fort by a small ferry boat which runs regularly, you can also walk there, if you feel inclined. Had a very interesting visit around the Old Fort - so much history! Also enjoyed lunch in the sunshine before catching the ferry back.

N. (. i. m. m.

Nice place, very nice staff, food was great and the view brilliant

R. S.

Lovely spot, nice local ale and friendly staff. Unfortunately we missed the lunchtime food but we will call back to try the food at another time 👍

D. L.

Great spot for a stop off on a beach walk

S. c.

Took quite a while to clear the table from previous customers and the staff could be a bit more cheery. However, a nice location and good views.

D. S. (.

Very polite and cheerful staff, and they had room for our large group of 13 people. The grub was fantastic, and food envy was rife amongst us, especially when one of us had the Chicken Curry burger!! A member of the staff, Peter I think, even took time out to chat to us about the forts and some of the surrounding area. We will definitely come here again.

R. H.

Lovely food we had lunch and the sea view is great

T.

Very good customer service, staff members were very polite and friendly, food was reasonably priced, very nice and came quickly. A reasonable menu range executed well with a mixed selection of regular and vegetarian options. Ordered the steak which was cooked perfectly.

A. P.

My favourite pub on the IoW. Right on the waterfront, with outdoor tables next to the sea wall. The fare of pub & seaside classics are consistently fantastic and cater to both families and groups of friends. The staff are incredibly friendly and I highly recommend if in the area (and worth making a detour if not).

N. B.

Great service and good menu in seaside setting

T. L.

We love this pub, always friendly with a fine selection of ales. The food is standard pub with curry nights on Weds. The decor is old but authentic. If you want a beer by the water you cannot go wrong.

H. H.

An old favourite but COVID restrictions made it feel a bit as if the staff wanted us in and out quickly. We were asked multiple times by different staff if we'd ordered, then if food was ok. Perhaps it was nerves, but it spoiled the atmosphere a bit.

A. J.

Food is good. However, there is a very limited menu and it's more like a fish and chip cafe (not that they do fish and chips) than a bar/restaurant. Bitter very expensive at £4.50 a pint.

D. G.

Excellent food and service, really great staff.

N. T.

Had a nice meal. The staff were amazingly friendly and did a great job. Highly recommend.

P. M.

We had a superb fillet steak meal with really good, friendly service. The restaurant was well organised to maintain social distancing. The position on the esplanade and the view of the Solent is a bonus.

C. F.

We were three very happy diners at a birthday lunch. Great food, ambience, view and service.

B. T.

Lovely location. Enjoyable food. Good for drinks and meals. Relaxed friendly atmosphere. And baby friendly.

S. A.

Delicious curry burger, lovely atmosphere and great views

P. P.

Went here for our first meal, wonderful place to visit. Great sraff, menu and surroundings

K. S.

Bit overpriced £10+ for chilli and rice. Had to ask for nachos and was dry but tasty so commented at the end as an advisory point. Drinks also pricey. But you pay for the view of the Solent. Overall a pleasant evening.

K. A.

Amazing place with great staff and awesome food.

T. V.

Lovely quirky cafe on the waterfront at Seaview. Not cheap

G. R.

Good menu. Good drinks choices and very professional staff. All round Nice place to be.

r. j.

For tourist, quite busy in evening. On my evening there reserved a table for two, got there hostess was over worked. Sat myself and partner in front of the bar, right next to main walkway entrance with no social distance! Enquired for other seating waitress just smiled and said sorry! Just walked out. Total waste of time! Would never go back! Horrible experience.

R. A.

As ever a great location for dinner and drinks at sundown in the IofWhite

t.

Very nice owners, good service and food was lovely, 10/10 fries

E. C.

Lovely place very interesting first time in there 😀

I. G.

Food very slow to arrive, no reason given. Scallops dry, no refund offered. Good service and the rest of our food was fab.

A. S.

Great place for a bite to eat or a drink by the sea. Mrs enjoyed the vegan flatbread dish and I liked the scampi n chips. Plenty of character and friendly staff (they brought out colouring books for our toddler) and Seaview has a great beach to forage for shells and treasures...... and iggle piggle boats

I. V.

Great service, friendly staff, food really good. Would definitely recommend

S. K.

Friendly staff and good food. Bring a healthy appetite as portions are big

B. B.

Perfect setting right on the sea front with great view over to Portsmouth. Friendly staff and good value, tasty food. You must book, it's very popular.

B. B.

Great location, amazing views, staff are lovely, food (fish and chips) was nice but wasn't as good as expected. The area is very small but extremely nice, great for children to play on the small beach. Definitely worth a visit.

S. J.

Fabulous restaurant, food, service with unique view across the Solent. Highly recommended.

C. S.

Recently extended & refurbished but has kept its character. Good food, mid-range prices and great views of the Solent, seawall patio if you want to get closer. It would be better without the boring, repetitive background music.

j. t.

Favorite pub on the island - great sunsets and reflections for budding photographers

W. H.

This place is fantastic, the food is lovely and plenty of it. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, would highly recommend.

T. P. S.

Great place for a drink and bite to eat. We sat outside overlooking the sea. Food was tasty and served very quickly and staff couldn't be more helpful

t. a.

Amazing food and great service from friendly staff! Will go again and again!

I. K.

Great food, friendly staff and the view is lovely. Highly recommended.

M. W.

Friendly and efficient. Have neen visiting this restaurant for years but found this time disappointing as so many of the fish and seafood were not available.

M. R.

A pretty decent pub in a great location. Grab an outdoor table on the other side of the road in good weather. You are so close to the sea you can almost touch it! Great beer selection and friendly service.

M. T.

Good food, lovely views and great service.

A. C.

Spot on.. great views and lovely pub. 👍😎

M. M.

Great pub with an amazing view. You can only get food inside, but it's worth it, then get a table outside for the sunset

T. F.

Amazing service with Amazing food Filet Steak was cooked to perfection 6 star food

C. F.

Great job done by the team at the end of a long summer and a bank holiday weekend. Smiles all the way and great food.

J. K.

I could swim to go see my family just for a night in Berlin from here

S. C.

Lovely pub, cracking view of solent. Sit outside and dine. The food is fantastic. Parking is a bit scarce but don't let that put you off!!!. Walk along from Appley Ryde. Its worth it...... Friendly good service. And Wednesday is curry night.... Yum

G. C.

Drinks on the "terrace" while we watched the boats go by. Safe, brisk and considerate service. Great place to chill.

D. P.

Decent evening meal reasonably priced, nice outside area as well, great view over the Solent

c. v.

Great food and drink. Nice views. Fantastic staff

E. P.

Beautiful aspect,over looking the Solent. Fine food, excellent service . Helpful and professional staff.

V. R.

Doing a brilliant job with takeaway style dishes during this difficult time; the food was delicious & the customer service was faultless. Would highly recommend.

A. A.

We went just for a couple of coffees. Clean and tidy place. Staff is friendly and polite. Suggested place!

S. B.

Excellent food. Dog friendly. Highly recommend.

A. W.

When all the other restaurants were busy in the area and we couldn't get a table anywhere The Old Fort even though they were fully booked they managed to fit the 5 of us in. The service from the staff was fantastic and the food was excellent corny have asked for a better experience I would highly recommend this pub.

D. B.

Fab food, great atmosphere and glorious views. One of our fav haunts 😉

L. E.

Good food and a great location with sea views.

A. E.

Great food excellent service 5 happy people, even got some water for the dog. Definitely return again

J. D.

Can't really comment ,I was working here during a refit .Talking to the new owners however their plans are really good ,the new upstairs restaurant looks amazing

D. R.

Great food and lovely position in Seaview. Gets busy so would recommend to book in advance. Good choices for children and happy to cater for large groups.

R. G.

Great food , large portions, good value, friendly staff, light and airy inside and lovely views of the Solent . Enjoyable even on a wet day

A. P.

Delicious hot chocolate 🫕

F. G.

Fabulous pub! The food was absolutely amazing, as was the service! Would definitely return!

A. G.

Called in for lunch. Staff very nice. Food exceptional. Well within anyones budget. 👌

C. R.

Great views, friendly staff and some great menu options on the specials board.

D. L.

Great cocktails and food friendly service!

M. t.

Found on the off chance, beautiful views, great service and food.

J. G.

Good social distancing policy. Friendly staff, good beer and great food what more can you want. A view of the solent too...

m. b.

Great service and apologies for no food but that was our fault arrived too late

W. R.

Really love this place. Been here a few times. Amazing staff and food! And incredible views! Would definitely come again

A. S.

Very good food, and lovely people running it, we were visiting so very helpful in telling us how to get about and where to go, also nice views across the water.

B. A.

Wonderful little restaurant on the side of the road and overlooking the solent great to sit inside or outside. Watch the ships go by and have a lovely meal Great staff and service

L. T.

Fantastic views, great food and really friendly staff. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

D.

Great simple honest food priced right, nice people too 😎

c.

Lovely staff, standard menu, good specials, GREAT wine.

J. M.

Great food, lovely staff, very accommodating

P. M.

Delicious food, lovely customer service. A great place to eat

J. B.

Great food, service and spectacular view of the Solent. A must visit

A. L.

Lovely place. Cracking location. Good beer. Decent wine. Nice food. Go on....you know you want to.

F.

You can get good coffee. He a good welcome and milkshakes for the children. Nice view while you're having a drink.

M. D.

Always a great place to chill and enjoy the view!

S. K.

Lovely food... but pricey.

K. C.

Great place on the sea front. Lovely food, really friendly staff.

C. G.

Excellent food & staff & especially the views, good parking for 2 hours dispite car being washed by the sea spray ! for those with classic cars or motorbikes park away from sea front if the tide is in along sea wall in front of the pub

R. T.

Spectacular location, always busy so make sure that you book, especially in the summer months

M. G.

We actually sat outside opposite the pub as it was such a warm nice day. Excellent view of the Solent and mainland. Food was good.

S. P.

Very nice warm sunny day, so ate outside good food nice atmoshere would go again

T. C.

Great food, friendly staff, perfect.

F. f. t. M. f. f. e.

AMAZING 😻

P. U.

Lovely food and fantastic service

w. “. t.

Great food and fantastic service

K. B.

Consistently good food and they have some unusual dishes. Try the curry pie, chips with a nice curry sauce. Nothing like chip shop curry sauce. It's a wow.

N. B.

Delicious food, lovely view, friendly staff

A. S.

Staff efficient and friendly. Food excellent and the view across the Solent fantastic...

l. g.

Overpriced had surf and turf small portion and forgot part of the order. Food itself was tasty.

m. j.

Food was fab. Really good as was the service and surroundings, great friendly place.

M. H.

Exceeded expectations on first night of pub dining out after lockdown. Great food, warm ambience and great, safe service

S. L.

Second fabulous meal. Alex and the team are so friendly and the food is superb. Thank you. See you again soon.

d. f.

Friendly place staff brilliant I absolutely love the place food magnificent Thank you

E. S.

Great local. A pleasure to visit. Delicious food and great service

A. B.

Great food and friendly service overlooking the sea and boats bobbing up bf down.. Can recommend the fish and chips and huge apple crumble

D. W.

Excellent food, service and in a Vivid safe environment. Well worth a visit

S. D.

Lovely small pub and restaurant on the seafront at Seaview with fantastic views over the Solent to Portsmouth - reasonable range of food, if a little expensive for some - advisable to book in the evenings.

A. O.

Good food, friendly staff. A nice place to chill out

J. T.

This is a lovely pub with friendly staff and really good food. Typical pub prices. Good sea view and dog friendly too.

S.

Good and fast service. Will definitely come back again.

M. C.

Nice place, food is good here, and it's great even if you want to come for a drink. Especially in the summer when you get a great view across the Solent.

I. J.

Best pub/restaurant on the island. Great views, great food, great atmosphere. An absolute must if you visit the island.

C. M.

Nice place to meet friends for a few drinks. Seemed to run out of food quickly. Great staff.

A. B.

Great food delivered fast. Amazing location. Lovely staff. Best spot to eat in seaview

M. K.

Had a nice lunch in this cosy place which has an uninterrupted view of the sea. All sorts on the menu its always a pleasure to visit here.

I. P.

Enjoyed the Bacon and Brie😀

M. W.

Great atmosphere. Excellent food. Friendly efficient staff - and the bonus of raven on the sea wall!

D. P.

Good selection of beers and lagers, and good food. Have no disabled toilets.

m. r.

Nice pub on the seafront ,nice to eat outside overlooking the beach ,only had chips and beer all good, friendly staff

D. P.

Great spot with a lovely view across the Solent. Had a nice evening, good food, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere.

S. L.

Lovely people and fantastic food. Highly recommend

L. M.

Been eating here for over a decade, always good, plus gluten free options. Nice seaside vibe inside.

D. A.

Real local pub but offers great food and good views toward Portsmouth. Staff were very friendly and chatty service was good!

A. R.

Fantastic food In an amazing location. Great service and very friendly and we will definitely return

B. B.

The food was very nice, very friendly staff, Dogs were welcome and outdoor seating overlooking to see was wonderful

C. B.

Been there two days in a row and I must say some of the best food I've had in a long time, keep it up guys! 🙌

C. P.

New landlords are smashing it. Working with the Covid restrictions very well and still managing service with a smile 😀

R. R.

Good staff food and location looking over the Silent towards Portsmouth. Very popular in Summer so book

J. B.

Very good food and friendly staff plus on the night I went which was a Tuesday the meals were 2for1.

J. S.

Lovely food, great place

J. R.

Excellent food service and atmosphere!

J. W.

Nice place for an evening meal or just a pint sat outside watching the ships

R. D.

It simply does not get better than this place. Great food, great ales, great views, great prices. Love it

E. E.

Customers not socially distanced. Not all meals were brought to the table at once. Disappointed.

r. p.

Great views and good food. Very friendly service

C. A.

Great food, great views. Highly recommend.

S. W.

Great atmosphere, wonderful menu, friendly service, fab location. Love this place

J. S.

Lovely food and excellent views

P. N.

Good food, great location, helpful & friendly staff.

M. B.

Good food, reasonably priced and great views of the solent

K. H.

Lovely..accommodated us at last minute with a table.. great food & genuinely friendly staff..

T. F.

Beautiful location good food

M. H.

The food the ambiance was superb. The service was ok. Value for money excellent.

P. H.

Great view of sailing in summer cruise ships passing and the seafront is a great place. Crabbing on rocks with grandchildren fab.

N. P.

Popular restaurant with tables inside and out overlooking Seaview Bay and Yacht Club.

J. P.

We eat here 15 times a year. Outstanding food and service in a wonderful location

P. D.

Great place, lovely atmosphere, great service and a brilliant view out across the Solent

D. E. (.

Great food and local beer what more could you ask for? Best place to eat in seaview unless you want pouncy stuff from the Seaview hotel

S. M.

Friendly bustling pub, great atmosphere, good value meals - fresh ingredients.

M. L.

Another great meal at the Fort, the Famous Curry Burger is always a hit and Jay & Charlotte are always so welcoming.

M. S.

The food and staff are excellent, but the price of their soft drinks are really expensive.

G. H.

Wonderful pub, great classic pub food and good beer, lovely staff and the outlook is second to none.

K. T.

Fabulous, food atmosphere and staff superb, Wed curry night recommended

r. b.

Had a fantastic lunch here, all very fresh and tasty, friendly staff beautiful view.

A. E.

Gorgeous views of the ocean if you sit outside you can hear the sea lapping against shore. Staff are lovely

C. B.

Good to have option of sitting on tables beside sea but very crowded together & uncomfortable.

S. R.

Great atmosphere, good food and local beers combined with wonderful views over the Solent

O. M.

Really nice moules, and service.

S. F.

Lovely view and wine. Tables could do with cleaning as very sticky and floors need cleaning.

A. P.

Nice food gluten free

J. H.

Amazing burger and chips. Excellent service and reasonable prices. Will return.

J. H.

Love it great food and drink very friendly and welcoming

E. K.

Very nice atmosphere, staff friendly and polite, good food

D. M.

Friendly, fast service, great food and covid safe. Recommended.

R. M.

Great pub with good food and drink....sit out in the front overlooking Priory Bay!

C. H.

Amazing meal. 👏

T. L.

Had a mocha outside. Great service, lovely coffee, they brought some water for my dog🙌

P. L.

Lovely views. Looked quiet when I was there. Nice food

D. R.

Great place, food excellent and view across the Silent unbeatable

A. R.

Perfect location and service.

M. C.

Good beer, food and fantastic location!

V. N.

Okay. Deceiving menu. Very poor.nearly an hour for food to arrive

L. h.

Lovely place and beautiful setting

J. G.

Good service. Kids loved the ice cream!

M. E.

Fabulous views ,great food, lovely staff

R. N.

Had a tea and coffee very nice ,pink Floyd music playing what can you ask for

I. G.

Great food, staff and very good value

H. H. L. I. o. W.

Great local pub, great beers and food, outside seating with great views

G. H.

Very pleasant great view nice place for a summer evening drink

m. b.

Good beer, beautiful beach, stunning view across the Solent, well worth a visit.

W. C.

Extremely fast service and very good food, the burgers are great along with the view of the seafront.

J. B.

Great food, fab views over the Solent. Dog friendly too!

R. V.

Great views (especially from the outdoor tables on front), good food, service and beer

G. T.

Good food, busy but enjoyable for a bank holiday weekend.

T. L.

Good food and good atmosphere. Nice setting too!

H.

Amazing decor and locations. Great view and reasonably priced food

N. J.

Excellent food helpful staff great setting. Love it.

R. H.

Nice pub by the sea with good craft ale and very tasty vegetable fajitas

m. f.

Nice cafe/ sandwich shop. Very friendly.

S. J.

Best fish I have ever tasted. Nicest views on Isle of Wight

S. W.

The old Fort is simply amazing both food and staff

N. O.

Amazing food an beer, staff are very friendly.

M. L.

Sunday afternoon live music. Busy, good food for the price. Outside on the sea front or inside.

M. H.

Good food. Optional tip wasn't made optional

J. H.

Fantastic place, food and a view to die for

L. N.

Ordered pint of cider from outside bar to take shelter from downpour during an island cycle! ⛈️🍺🚲

E. T.

Great pub, nice atmosphere. Decent food

E. V.

A very average meal. Don't think I'd go back.

G. P.

Lovely place to drink and look out to sea

P. B.

Excellent meal and great views

D. H.

Great view. Good grub. Bit tacky round the edges!

S. B.

Great service lovely food wonderful surroundings there on the coast.

C. R.

Lovely location and great ales and food. Will always come back.

B. P.

Nice pint and the food looks lovely to

A. G.

Perfect place for lunch or evening meal with view and lots to watch on the water

C. M.

Basic waterside venue, lovely staff decent food and prices, does the job for a pint on the Isle.

M. B.

Lovely locality, good food at reasonable prices

A. M.

Really nice place looking out to sea and staff very friendly.

G. C.

Beautiful views, fantastic service, if you like fish you will like this.

G. B.

Enjoyed an excellent Pimms in the sun. Food and drink reasonably priced.

A. S.

Food was tasty and some lovely views of the sea

M. S.

Although very busy service was good and food excellent.

E. G.

Good place for meal

O. O.

Lovely friendly staff and gorgeous sitting out overlooking the Solent forts.

A. T.

Staff are lovely, great views. Really comfortable place!

C. J.

Lovely old building right by the sea. The owners are renovating the building right now and they will be open again in March.

T. S.

Amazing setting. Fabulous food.

N. M.

Large choice of meals and light bites, good quality and good value.

B. J.

Nice views. Full of the wealthy come summer, if that's your thing. Lots of people wander into the road...

T. J.

Excellent food at all times with excellent views of the Solent

J. K.

Incredible fresh tasting food will amazing special burgers

J. S.

Fantastic location overlooking the solent. Staff friendly and efficient

D. A.

They have a craft beer

N. G.

Good ambience; nice cup of tea & great view across the Solent.

R. C.

Pleasant pub/cafe in Seaview on the Isle of Wight with views across to Portsmouth.

A. P.

Great food & wide choice to choose from 👍

G. B.

Good atmosphere, staff and very good food.

M. H.

Had as great cappuccino, & reasonably priced.

S. T.

Great Views of Seaview Harbour with friendly staff and a great atmosphere. A must for anyone visiting Seaview.

H. T.

Lovely pub at the sea front with good food.

D. P.

Lovely meal

M. I.

Excellent food and very friendly service algo dog friendly

D. T.

Typical old pub didn't eat there but lots of nice looking food kept appearing

d. p.

Lovely beer with a fabulous view

J. C.

Helpful, friendly staff in a nice setting but the building is tired and in need of a lot of tlc and updating.

T. P.

Great food and friendly service in a lovely location.

B. P.

Lovely views across the water. Great cup of coffee

f.

A lovely pub by the sea. Has great food

B. A.

I have always found the welcome and hospitality at the Old Fort to be superb.

G. K.

Great place, great view, good food.

J. D.

Really friendly staff. Great family pub

L. M.

Amazing seafood and such a great location right on the beach! ☀️🌊

A. S.

Great food especially the generous Sunday Roast.

J. B.

Curry night = fantastic value. We will be back !

J. K.

Good views, good food, generous portions.

C. P.

Perfect position for watching the world go by whilst eating some great reasonably priced food.

P. H.

Sat on a beautiful warm day nice outside area good food and service

F. a. C.

If you want a classic quality seaside pub you can do no better than the lovely Old Fort

E. B.

We had a great dinner at the balcony with the sea view

W. M.

Great food!

K. R.

Trendy seaside establishment. Superb views. Good food.

D. B.

Great food and top ambience! Highly recommended!

F. P.

Great food and lovely staff

A.

Curry Night on a Wednesday... Superb value and very tasty 😋

R. P.

Great views and the food and ambience are good

J. H.

Best pub sea views on the Island

P. A.

Very friendly, good selection on the menu.

A. S.

Nice but no garnish for all the nice gins...

j. h.

My local, great views good pub grub

G. H.

Great view. Great food and drink

L. O.

Best place to eat and watch the world go by x

B. R.

We found Seaview by accident and went into The Old Fort which was so delightful we went twice in one day!

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