Steamer Inn, Shanklin

One of a line of seafront pubs and bars along the esplanade, and all understandably busy during a sunny bank holiday weekend. Like the Aqua and Waterfront on either side, the Steamer has a large front terrace (partly under cover in this case). The interior is traditionally furnished and has a nautical theme, as you would expect. Revisionist India spiced pale ale, Vectis Venom from the Island Brewery (£3.90) and two beers from Ringwood - Best Bitter and Forty Niner - available from four of six handpumps, and Addlestone's Cider on another.