The Sloop Inn (Ryde, Isle of Wight)

Getting cheap pub food is becoming more and more difficult these days; in some places, a baked potato can set you back over eight-quid! - that's why I was impressed when I heard about the £3.50 carvery at the Sloop Inn on the Isle of Wight. The Sloop is situated in Wootton Bridge which is located in the North East quarter of the Island. Perched on the waters edge, the building has an outdoor seating area which is a pleasure to sit in during the summer whilst watching the sunset across the water. To be honest, I had eaten at the Sloop a couple of years ago - and vowed never to do so again... I remember ordering the roast beef, which turned out to be ...  Read the complete review

Situated just by Wooton Bridge, halfway between Newport and Ryde of the Isle of Wight is The Sloop Inn. The Sloop has changed hands many times in the past twenty years or so, going from Brewers Fayre, to privately owned premises and now Crown Carveries. When I drove past the Sloop about 2 months ago I almost crashed into the creek as advertised in large red writing was the sign - carveries for £3.50! I tried to read the small print on the way home, but there as none and as the week rolled by till the big opening we decided we had to check it out. On the first night opening we were greeted by a brighter pub than the Sloop's previous incarnation. As ...  Read the complete review