What are the opening hours?

Monday 10:30am - 10:30pm Tuesday 10:30am - 10:30pm Wednesday 10:30am - 10:30pm Thursday 10:30am - 10:30pm Friday 10:30am - 10:30pm Saturday 10:30am - 10:30pm Sunday 10:30am - 10:30pm

The Spyglass Inn

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The Spyglass Inn is an award-winning family-run pub in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Accommodation is also available:
https://thespyglass.com/accommodation
(3839)

Enjoy stunning views across the bay, locally sourced seafood and an extensive drinks menu. The Spyglass is one of the iconic buildings of Ventnor and has a reputation that is founded on good grub, great beer and a fantastic atmosphere. This is enhanced by the live music which is presented free of charge most evenings as well as lunchtime on Sundays and features many of the Isle of Wight's top loca

l musicians. You might imagine, being so close to the water's edge, seafood is a specialty at the Spyglass with fresh crab and lobster delivered straight to door from the Ventnor Haven fishery. The Spyglass Admiral's Platter is the stuff of legend! As you approach the Spyglass Inn, with its superb terrace, you can’t help but be impressed by its wonderful location. For centuries Ventnor Bay has been the haunt of smugglers with contraband being carried over from the French coast only a few hours sail away. The spirit of those days are captured on the walls of the pub, which are loaded with fascinating maritime pictures and artifacts and create a unique and memorable experience. And of course it was The Spyglass that pioneered its own distinct admissions policy: 'Muddy boots & well behaved dogs welcome', that is now (thankfully) echoed by other proper pubs up and down the country.

02/09/2026

Summer might be winding down, but there's still plenty of time to enjoy Ventnor and a visit to the Spyglass!

The evenings are still warm(ish), the sunsets are still beautiful, and the views are still as panoramic as ever 🌅

Make the most of it before we switch over to cosy season! 🍂

27/08/2026

It'd almost be rude not to treat yourself to this bad boy on National Burger Day 😉🍔

25/08/2026

Congratulations to Ventnor Carnival’s Spirit of Carnival Award winners! 🏆

🥇 1st Place: Planet Aware
🥈 2nd Place: Sandown and Shanklin Lions
🥉 3rd Place: Ninja Turtles

We were delighted to be part of this year’s award, proudly sponsored alongside our friends at The Steamer, The Dairyman’s Daughter, and The Bargeman’s.

A huge well done to all the entrants – you truly captured the spirit of carnival! 🌟

16/08/2026

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12/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, maties!

Ventnor Pirate Festival kicks off today, and we can't wait for you to see what the crew has been working on!

Join us for Ventnor Carnival as we get things started with a bang 🎇

Then it's four days of shanty singing, dancing, games, treasure, tasty grub and plenty of grog!

Set sail for Ventnor and join the adventure! 🌊

11/08/2026

Arrgh me hearties!
Hear Pirate Tales from the vault,
All told by Simon Salt.
See the Jolly Roger flying on the mast,
Thats where you will find him,
At the Spyglass!

07/08/2026

Take a look at what's in store for this year's Ventnor Pirate Festival! 🏴‍☠️

It all kicks off in style with Ventnor Carnival and a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting), before a fantastic line-up of events takes over from Wednesday - Sunday 🎆

We'll be hosting plenty of brilliant live acts right here at the Spyglass, so be sure to stop by if you're joining in the pirate festivities!

05/08/2026

Who says it has to be Sunday to enjoy a sundae? 🍦😉

Admirals Ice Cream, on our terrace at the Spyglass, is the perfect place to cool down and treat yourself. Whether you're after a cone, a sundae or something in between, we've got you covered!

31/07/2026

School's out, Ventnor Bay is calling, and summer is in full swing! ☀️🌊

After a morning on the beach, there's nothing better than a delicious lunch on the terrace... sandy toes welcome! 🍽️

29/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ Just 2 weeks to go until Ventnor Pirate Festival!

It all begins with the Ventnor Carnival and spectacular fireworks display, kicking off a fantastic 4 days of pirate-themed fun 🎆

We'll be hosting plenty of entertainment throughout the festival, so take a look below to see what's coming up and start planning your visit! ⚓

https://ventnorpiratefestival.co.uk/

Address

The Esplanade
Ventnor
PO381JX

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Tuesday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Wednesday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Thursday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Friday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Saturday	10:30am - 10:30pm
Sunday	10:30am - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.thespyglass.com/

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