Reviews of The Sportsman's Rest, Porchfield. (Pub) in Newport (Isle of Wight).

The Sportsman's Rest, Porchfield

363 Reviews

236 Comments

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Main Rd, Porchfield, Newport PO30 4LP, United Kingdom

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Information of The Sportsman's Rest, Porchfield, Pub in Newport (Isle of Wight)

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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 Sportsman's Rest, Porchfield

N. J.

Great pub with fantastic food - the burgers are amazing! Friendly staff, clean and tidy pub. Dog friendly which is a bonus too

A. T.

Great evening spent at The Sportsman's Rest. Fun atmosphere, the most amazing burger and brilliant live music. Must be the islands best kept secret.

J. B.

Very small but charming Pub. The staff were very accommodating to a large group for a Sunday roast. The food and drink were great. The outside play area needs some TLC, but overall we had a great time.

A. S.

What I call a proper pub, small and cosy, they had the fire on in both rooms. Food was beautiful, I had the rack of lamb roast and I think it was the best roast I've had out in years!! Not over priced food and the staff and happy and friendly. Will definitely be going back soon.

N. N.

Understated and a hidden gem on the outside, on the inside this is a top pub. It is extremely welcoming and very well located for walking the IoW coastal path. Dog friendly and excellent real ale too! Highly recommended, and there's even a jukebox!

P. T.

Recently Reopened !! We visited this pub today to find a new fresh and clean look. It still retains it's Country Pub feel. Food was Good and Coffee outside afterwards was very pleasant. Defiantly going to go back

a. l.

Went there with the family august 2022, and a great place. Food reasonably priced, and very tasty. Generous portions aswell. Highly recommend this place.

I. T.

Excellent Sunday Roast together with the Hopportunity Ale. The staff also helpfully allowed us to stow our cycles overnight, as part of our round-the-island tour.

J. C. L.

'The Sportsmans Rest' is situated a bit off the beaten track in porchfield, it's a nice old pub with car parking & garden seating + a small playground for the little ones. I often pass on my way home & I've vowed to visit for ages, finally visited for sunday lunch - nice roast dinner for just over a tenner + 'islander' beer 😋 - I'll certainly return!

D. i.

Great traditional pub. Freshly cooked food, lovely taste and efficient staff.

C. H.

A gem of small county pub with lovely food, good people and tables outside in the sunshine.

M. J.

Excellent food and generous portion.booked to go for sunday lunch in a few days x

p. b.

Always call in and have a meal when on holiday in the iow, never disappointed and food and service is fantastic such friendly locals chatting and making you feel welcome.

A. F.

Fantastic food and very friendly staff

A. F.

Lovely Sunday roast, Islander beer, friendly staff; what more do you want. Definitely comi g back.

A. C.

Great food, beer and service. In a lovely country pub. I am so happy that it is open again as it would be a real shame to the community to lose it. One of my favourite pubs on the island. Great walks start from here too.

F. M.

Very tasty home cooked food and generous portions at very reasonable prices. Fast and friendly service from the new owners who have refurbished the place. The fish and chips was very good indeed and a super large portion. Fresh, tender and crisp. Hand cut ham with nicely cooked chips. Could not fault the quality and value for money and will certainly return very soon.

G. C.

Very good overall. Hadnt been before and was very surprised. Ate at 2pm but portions great size, good prices and in our opinion hidden gem.

M. B.

Went there on Sunday for the first time and was not disappointed, staff are very friendly the food was absolutely amazing, definitely going back, would highly recommend to anyone. AWESOME

S. V.

Great food and great hosts nice snug place typical country pub went second time for farther day the food not great this time tough meat frozen veg not fresh and spuds not quite done

J. F.

Really nice and friendly staff, lovely garden area with seating and a small play area for the children 🤗

C. M.

Really nice friendly pub dogs welcome First time stopping here

W. H.

Great food excellent service make everyone feel at home. The staff go out of their way to help. We recommend it as one of the best pubs on the island

G. L.

Staff are friendly, meals were good. Small old style pub which I like. Be warned the chicken breast burger is huge!!

I. D.

A proper old fashioned boozer. Not trying to be anything other than it is - a small village pub with no airs or graces. Lovely staff, a good setting and a decent menu.

L. D.

Great stop along the Costal Path. Had a few scoops of their local ice cream, highly recommend the lemonade sorbet and the raspberry and honey comb flavours 😋

A. H.

Village pub, friendly with good food. Tucked away need to find it.

H. G.

Excellent service great food too biggest fish ever

B. L. F.

Food we had was good but the choice very poor, first 3 items wanted were no longer available.

k. h.

Lovely food and great staff

S. L.

Newly reopened with a friendly new landlord. Sadly, it now has a massive TV in the bar with the sound on and no one watching it - great for match nights but just distracting when you go out for a quiet lunch natter. Went for a lunch time snack. Beer selection was OK but the food was rather disappointing. Sandwich and chips (£8.50) made with super thin wholemeal value loaf. Baked potato undercooked and looked it had been microwaved so it was soggy rather than crisp and fluffy. Chicken burger was literally a piece of chicken and a bit of greenery in a cheap bun. Quite dry and tasteless - no seasoning or spices, no sauce never mind bacon or cheese or good quality brioche bun etc. I really hope this pub does well because it is in a lovely location, but it is going to have to up its food game to attract repeat business. We will try again in a few months and hopefully things will have improved. Fingers crossed 🤞.

S. T.

On holiday as a couple; we stopped for a quick drink trying to find a good place for an anniversary dinner. We booked for here a total of 3 times in the fortnight's holiday. Beautifully presented fresh food cooked to perfection; reasonably and fairly priced. The portions are huge. Very friendly welcome was given to us each visit with great service. If you are in the area please visit, you will not be disappointed.

T. C.

Just had the chicken fajita and it's the best I have ever had, really top class, thank you.

A. D.

This is a great, friendly country pub. Distancing measures are being observed and we felt completely relaxed. My friends had macaroni cheese which they found excellent, and I had cod and chips. The batter was the best I've tasted in ages and the fish delicious. Highly recommend a visit.

s. c.

Blindingly good food and service, an absolute gem

J. G.

Had a really tasty basket meal after a lovely walk.

T. C.

Fabulous food. We had a traditional Sunday roast, and a vegan Sunday roast and the food was delicious, and served with a smile. Highly recommended.

C. “. S.

Glorious little pub and it helps that there was glorious weather to accompany us! This is a proper little country pub with friendly staff, in a great village setting. Nice range of real ales, from Old Speckled Hen to Sharps Atlantic with a couple of local brews too! This is a nice pub to stop off at when you're out walking the coastal path of the Isle of Wight.

B. D.

Nice little pub . Good selection of food. Very friendly staff. Shame about the global warming devices outside

B. B.

Good to see the pub in Porchfield open again. Beer was good, and food prices good too. A smile goes a long way!

K. D.

Friendly staff.. great drinks choice.. cosy feeling.

K. C.

A lovely, homely and friendly atmosphere with a good selection of beers and wines. I didn't try the food but it looked wholesome and appetising. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. Just what we needed before our ferry back to the mainland.

J. C.

Cosy and comfy local pub with good food and friendly staff

B. C.

Amazing food, great prices, really nice welcoming and helpfull staff.

A. B.

Fabulous meals - if anything, the descriptions on their website UNDERSTATE the quality of the food on offer. My Mixed Grill will ruin every other Mixed Grill I ever have. All other meals served for our family were also superb. Thanks Very Much

P. S.

My wife and I really enjoyed our evening at the Sportsman's Rest when we stayed over in our motorhome. We had a good meal and a few drinks in a very convivial atmosphere. Charming staff too. This is how pubs should be.

A.

A nice pub in bucolic surroundings, next to a country road. Reasonably priced drinks. Food wasn't amazing and the portion sizes were a bit small for the price we paid. Lots of seating available. *Response to owner: Hi thanks for your reply. I ordered the creamy pasta with broccoli I think, it wasn't on the cheaper menu no I think it was around £9? Just thought the portion of pasta could have been a tad more generous! Thanks

K.

Great little pub with good food Always pleasant and welcoming

T. H.

Nothing better than a pint and a fire after a good walk. A proper friendly pub.

w. l.

Tasty food, well cooked. Good service. We will be back. knocked a * off because the outside(back) is tatty. Needs a good tidy up, and to be finished off but the food was great, See you soon!

T. W.

A great pub with very friendly staff. The meals are lovely with lots on the plate and good prices. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a nice meal out.

A. C.

What a great place, welcoming and the sunday roast was excellent. Will be returning to the Sportman's Rest.

M. M.

A nice friendly village pub with a spacious lovely garden. and inside a wide range of real ales on the bar. Very good ambiance and the first time i've visited. I would happily go back next time I visit the island.

M. W.

Staying two doors down so thought we would go for dinner. They were very welcoming, for us and our dogs and served really nice food.

M. R.

Nice pub Good food

s. v.

Booked a table for 10 for last night turned up to find some fab finishing touches to make it that much more special. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed. Cant wait to eat here again excellent customer service staff couldn't do enough :) thank you for a fantastic evening :)

D. C.

Thank you Jenna for your quick review. Can I point out you were asked if everything was ok with your meal, your party said all was ok! So please could you let us know what was wrong with the food? We have only been open for a short time and we don't have a massive kitchen to work with and we are doing our best and comments like yours don't help this industry. We were fully booked today and it does put a massive strain on the kitchen and staff as I hope you can imagine. As far as your comments on customer service go, we take customer care very seriously and again I will point out we were busy today and its hard to give 100% attention on our customer. Sorry if you feel you didn't get our full attention today. Please feel free to pop in and talk to us about it as I'm keen to hear your points on your experience.

D. Y.

Quality food worth the visit very pleasant staff

I. B.

The food was nice and the beer was good. Excellent home made chips! Dessert was a bit of a let down compared to mains but overall would go again!

M. S.

Nice place close to the holiday Park. Foods a little basic lots of old school basket meal.still perfectly acceptable. Site could do with a refresh,like the food stuck a little in the past. But would still recommend this place for a no frills old school English pub experience.

A. C.

Fabulous country pub. Very warm welcome, great food and drinks selection. Had a mixed grill, amazing value, HUGE! ❤️

N. D. R.

A real pub, run by a family, not ruined by the chains, nice friendly atmosphere, always greeted with a friendly smile and chat. Food and drink excellent value, Sunday dinners excellent, highly recommended!!

A.

Went for a nice pub meal, ended up with an awesome mixed grill, didn't think I was going to eat it all when it came out, but as everything on the plate was cooked perfectly it mad it sooo moreish I finished it and loved every mouthful, highly recommend

P. F.

Great to see it up and running again. Nicely refurbished, good food at a reasonable price.

A. R.

Lovely friendly people. Food was wonderful, best meal we've had for 10 years whilst eating out. Thank you and will be back soon.

P. S.

Well done to David and Deb - the new owners - for bringing this village pub back to life! They really do care. Thanks for your hospitality and great food. Well worth a visit.

A. S.

Best food I had on the island all week. Lovely place and friendly welcoming staff. Definitely worth a visit.

C. L.

Pleasing welcome. Food good value. Choices for gluten free diet. Decor a little tired but part of ambiance. Will visit again.

c. g.

Only had time to stop for a pint but worth the stop ✋️

C.

Excellent food, so accomodating with our dog and grandson, got toys out for him and made him special pudding off menu. Very polite landlady.

L. B.

Great food and lovely helpful staff. Really glad we stopped and ate there. Would have gone back if we had more time.

J.

Lovely friendly pub with great beers and some uncomplicated, tasty, well-prepared food. Perfect place to go after a walk with the dogs

B.

Best food I've ever tasted, was sad when it was over. Booze prices very reasonable and lovely stuff. Will be back!

M. S.

Great pub, first pint was of, but staff where straight on it and from there on it was brilliant. Food was excellent and staff where spot on. Will definitely be back again.

A. P.

food excellent great value beer good real pub very welcoming nothing was to much trouble had the lamb shank lovely will be visiting again 3/3/19

M. M.

Good food and a good price. Well done Highly recommended

l. c.

Only had a cooling drink here but a very nice lager shandy it was. The lady who served us was friendly and cheerful and the pub was full of d world charm

J. S.

Had a beautiful meal here with my girlfriend this afternoon. I had chill con carne and my girlfriend had lasagne. Both were 10/10 staff and landlady were very friendly.

C. B.

Lovely little village pub. Great food and friendly staff. Only here for a week but will definitely go back again.

S. B.

This pub has really nice staff and owners very welcoming a good variety of drinks and amazing food and offer small portion foods I always come here when on the iow reccomend it

P. C.

Bit cramped, not very friendly staff.

K. H.

Out of the way pub with character. Decent selection of beer. Didn't eat here but the menu looked ok.

S. B.

Good food, good service and a friendly inviting atmosphere will return many times in the future.

R. V.

Excellent food and perfect steaks served in a friendly welcoming environment. A nice location and a pleasant change from all the chain pub microwave food.

l. w.

Lovely little pub to have a beer after exploring Newtown

J. W.

The food is wonderful,good portions and value for money. The landlady and her husband, the chef, are a lovely couple, they aim to please, and are very friendly.

R. b.

Had a great meal there Saturday night and the staff were really friendly highly recommend you give them a try

H. H.

Visited today fell upon it by chance food excellent and very reasonably priced barmaid very friendly and smiley will return this week while on holiday locally

o. b.

Great garden gig with the Pact.

D. J.

Super friendly excellent food and dog friendly, couldn't ask for a better pub, thanksforwelcoming Vinnie Bojangles and us ❤

I. B.

Beautiful country pub with a very warm welcome.

J. O.

Had a delicious meal with my wife and enjoyed the company of good friends including Debbie the lady of the house. Perfect evening.

C. R.

They provided the food for my mother's wake. Food was tasty, the room was warm and staff friendly. I would recommend them.

J. D.

Great food, nice people, lovely place !

J. C.

Great food and plenty of it if you have the mixed grill. Great pub

S. W.

Fantastic food and ambiance!! Will definitely be back.

A. H.

We have been here & eaten before & we are never disappointed.Excellent meal again with quick service, good prices & lovely staff.

I. W.

Fantastic 😊 food highly recommended going again 5/1 .

R. P.

The new owners are doing really well bringing this place back. The staff couldn't have been more helpful with our questions and accommodating our little one with ice cream

J. P.

Didn't eat or drink but popped in to ask for directions and the members of staff were so helpful, thankyou so much, did hear from a couple we spoke to at holiday park that the food was lovely though.

D. O.

Lovely pub like they used to be friendly service and great atmosphere would love this as my local but unfortunately I live on the mainland.

K. H.

Only stopped for some lemonade and crisps, excellent fast service by accomodating bar staff, served as soon as they opened up and the crisps are to die for, we had two packs each in the end because of how more some they were!

K. D.

Had not booked but they were able to fit us in as it was lunch time. Food was very nice had a good selection

D. M.

Excellent... Nice little pub, friendly clientèle and brilliant staff.. Happy Days, definitely recommend.. 😁

A. J.

A proper village pub. Well-kept beer and friendly staff. Will visit again next time I'm on the island.

L. R.

Lovely food and lots of it. Very friendly staff Lovely sitting outside in the sun.

k. k.

Awesome home cooked food, especially the special steak and ale pie. Very welcoming.

P. W.

Good service pleasent staff. Excellent fish finger sandwich.

R. M.

Very nice food and setting. Very helpful and pleasant staff.

J. L.

The food and service was excellent and friendly would recommend to everyone am taking my sister there very soon

R. H.

Had an drink always an good location and staff were friendly.

M. J.

Lovely food. Good sized portions. Good service.

L. F.

Really friendly staff and helpful as we were miles from home on a no bus route!

C. W.

Lovely staff. Good food. Safe environment.

T. L.

Wonderful food especially the Sunday Roast Very welcoming friendly pub

A. H.

Covid compliant. Food reasonably priced. Service friendly. Entrance path in need of some repairs though.

T. P.

Lovely village pub and friendly staff. I'll need to come back to try the food!

M. H.

Excellent food and drink really comfortable place to chill out

T. V.

really lovely honest food, great price and great service, definitely will be back!

C. B.

Lovely meal tonight. Prompt service even though it was very busy with a private party

T. B.

Really good food. In a good old pub setting. Pub prices as well.

T. A.

Warm and friendly atmosphere great food good price staff and locals welcoming recommend a visit.

J. T.

Lovely food, fantastic and friendly staff.

M. G.

Lovely pub; great food, great prices and staff very welcoming

R. F.

Great food and lovely relaxed atmosphere

D. F.

Fantastic food with lovely service. Wide range of drinks are also available.

D. W.

Good substantial portions. Child-size menu is available to people of any age.

J. H.

Wonderful traditional country pub. Lovely food and great atmosphere

M. R.

Lovely old pub, good food and a really nice beer garden

w.

Nice and relaxing pub, beautiful area

B. D.

Excelent value fabulous food and lovely barmaid/waitress.

J. N.

Lovely Sunday lunch. Birthday treat

A. W.

Excellent food and service,although portions very large

N. T. D.

I live next door just had the best fish and chips on the isle of Wight at the sportsmans rest porchfield highly recommend this pub

K. W.

Nice atmosphere..lovely food.

T. P.

Lovely breakfast and a great selection of ales. Staff are lovely.

G. M.

Best pickled eggs and crisps on the island. This is indeed a proper pub . Geoff

O. M.

Friendly authentic hospitality, excellent value food, well placed on IOW coast path.

R. D.

Lovely food and very nice people

T. W.

Best pub on isle of Wight great food dog friendly always a warm welcome highly recommend this pub

R. R.

Great pub, great beer and good. Plenty of outdoor seating.

w. j.

Very nice lunch , staff very friendly and food great .

M. C.

Very friendly staff and customers, great atmosphere and fantastic food and service

P. W.

Beautifully presented food good value for money and landlady very friendly

N. P.

Great food, great locals too & off course great landlords & staff

L. P.

Very good pub, also do food, Ices and cakes.

L. S.

lovely place government guidelines in place next time we will definitely eat here

s. c.

Excellent roast dinner great staff even with a fussy eater 👍

S. W.

Really nice food and lovely staff

S. S.

Great food, dog freindly and very freindly staff 👍

H. A.

Great food as always

M. B.

LOVELY old place. Food looked great. Will be back.

J. A. T. W.

Great mixed grill, great service, lovely little pub

C. B.

Food good but very small menu.

c. b.

Well worth a visit, nice new owners and staff..outstanding food.

B. R.

Best place on the island for a nice friendly family pub.

z. c.

Great pub, easy location. Good vibes

k. s.

Another amazing Sunday roast. Already looking forward to our next visit.

M. H.

Nice place to stop on the coastal path. Wish I'd had time to stay and eat

L. O.

Popped in for quick lunch and got a really nice BLT with fast and friendly service. Perfect, thanks.

R. C.

Good food and attentive staff.

M. S.

A lovely old pub, but it needs a good clean.

R. s.

Very friendly staff and good food

M. C.

Great pub, dog friendly, excellent steak and chips.

A. B.

Good food friendly hosts.

D. P.

Lovley pub highly recommend 👌 👍

S. A.

Classic old time pub, cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

C. J.

Lovely food and great location!

J. E.

Lovely food made to feel welcome

E. E. B.

Amazing food and welcoming staff

M. H.

Excellent and very quick service simple menu.

A. R.

Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely cosy atmosphere.

S. B.

Good food and nice spot, excellent value

C. W.

Excellent.... very friendly family who run it. Will go again. !!

S. P.

Just popped in for pint & a sandwich - was spot on!! Must try a meal next time.

D. G.

Friendly staff food excellent. Jenny and dave

A. P.

Friendly pub on the Round the Island cycle route. They serve Banana Splits!

j. S.

Lovely traditional pub, with good food

B. J. W.

Very good will go there again

d. k.

Excellent pub and food

b. G.

Nice country pub, delicious food

S. G.

Authentic country pub

p. l.

Nice atmosphere. Country pub

R. F.

Awesome food, as per normal.

S. W.

Lovely place and very attentive staff 😊

T. H.

Fab mixed grill and good service

g. l.

Lovely cosy friendly pub

D. L.

Not many ales, food was average but plenty of it

A. O.

Food and service was superb!

C. F.

Location, outside seating, friendly staff

I. S.

Great Pub very cosy

K. S.

Excellent Food and Service!

G.

A very warm welcome and good sevice

M. B.

Nice pub good food

D. B.

Very friendly and great food

E. V.

Nice atmosphere & good food

A. C.

Nice meal, friendly staff

P. H.

Great pub

G. L.

Great pub beers and food

A. C.

Lovely lunch.

A.

Good grub, friendly service

L. K.

Lovely ice cold beer

C. B. (.

Good food

L. H.

Very good service and good food

S. P.

Friendly staff, quick service

B. B.

Always enjoy a visit to the Sportsmans Rest.

K. W.

I shall be back to sample the food 🍲! 😁

N. H.

Good food good price

C. W.

Cosy little pub good food

I. H.

Neil Wallbank and Lisa Ash drink here.

K. T.

Very pleasant lunch!

J. L.

nice pub for a pint.

L. B.

Proper pub with food to match

M. R.

What a lovely place , so friendly

S. P.

Nice beer & garden

p. p.

Great service

M. H.

Very nice

M. K.

Good food

J. D.

Good food

M. H.

Great Sundsy lunch

A. C.

Improving all the time, friendly

T. C.

Lovely and friendly

C. C.

Big up Isle of Wight

N. R.

Good food & friendly

A. B.

Lovely pub

A. S.

Good evening with the Rockstar

C. C.

Nice local pub

c. B.

Nice little pub

T. R.

Great food

J. S.

Exellent roast dinner

B. W.

Friendly

S. K.

Love this place

S. J.

A real jem

N. H.

Super food

A. W.

N. C.

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