Fisherman's Cottage, Shanklin

Too pretty to ignore - as we walked the coast path and stumbled on this pub below us at Shanklin Chine. Thatched Cottage, right on the beach - with people literally swimming up for a drink. We sat outside to admire the view. Adnams Ghost Ship in good condition. Wonderful pub.

Compact 'L'-shaped building, rightly known as 'the Pub on the Beach', with an attractive seating / dining area in the arm extending forwards from the plainer bar (but empty on a sunny bank holiday weekend afternoon while from small front patios were crammed, of course). Three real ales on handpump: London Pride plus Wight Gold and Vectis Venom from the Island Brewery.

Excellent pub right on the beach and a short walk from the old town & the Esplanade and at the bottom end of the Chine. Small inside but nice outdoor seating by the fishing boats/beach. 3 real ales, the quality was the best I had in Shanklin.