The Village Inn, Shanklin

A thatched stone cottage pub and restaurant that covers two floor, the upper one being closed when i visited. It has a foody patio area. The interior is open plan, U shaped around the bar and is in green and yellow. There is a mix of tables and sofas, with a couple of tiled fireplaces and a piano. There were lots of old photos, prints of paintings and those metal posters/advertisements for me to look at while supping my ale. The service was fine, but there was no other clientele and the music was supplied at a decent level through the radio. Beer; tap stuff, with an OK Theakston's XB and an untried Doombar. Was happy to stop off and try the place, but wouldn't seek it out.