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The Waterfront Inn (Shanklin, Isle of Wight)

Description: Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, PO37 6BN. Tel:01983-863023

Newest Review: ... as some devilishly delicious sounding cocktails (all with a Hollywood theme of course) for under a fiver each. A life size model of Elvis greets you at the bar, as well as some very friendly bar staff. This is still essentially a pub/ bar and not a restaurant, though the food is restaurant quality. The pub food ordering system applies here, you go up to the bar to order food and pay upfront. ... more

... I suppose this has it's pros and cons. I personally like a less formal atmosphere, and this was there is not so much pressure to tip if you have paid first! On the other hand, I feel if they have my money first are they going to take as much care and ...more

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The Waterfront Inn (Shanklin, Isle of Wight): The Isle of Wight's answer to Planet Hollywood! (1584 words)
by - written on 07/08/09 (Very useful, 115 readings)
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On our recent trip to the Isle of Wight, Shanklin was the slightly sleepy but pretty part of the island that we were calling home for the week. The town is nice enough, but we decided for dinner each night, we wanted to eat some where along the seafront and watch the waves. The beach front here has many places to choose from it's filled from end to end with hotels, bars and restaurants. Bizarrely however, none rowdy and the place still seems as tranquil by night as by day. This is not to say everywhere is boring, however. Easily the best place we found for food, drink and a good night was The Waterfront Inn. Situated just over the road from Shanklin's lovely ... Read the complete review