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Fisherman's Cottage, Shanklin
Shanklin
PO37 6BN
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Steve of N21 left this review about Fisherman's Cottage
A picturesque thatched stone pub on the beach below Shanklin Chine which can only be accessed on foot either by the coastal path or the large staircase of steps down from Shanklin Chine. The two low beamed internal rooms with their stone walls and brick fireplaces that come off the small serving area are nearly always exclusively laid for dining and operate as a restaurant with table service as this, like most of the pubs in Shanklin perform as restaurants to feed the tourist hoards that fill the plethora of Bed and Breakfast hotels that line every Shanklin sea facing road. Unlike a couple of the seafront pubs (such as The Steamer Inn) they do take reservations here and booking is advised at any time of year but pretty much essential in summer months if you want to eat here.
But for just a beer, the sea facing terrace is the best spot anyway, although in summer months these outside tables also get used for people eating. The small serving area does support three real ale hand pumps and two of these were in operation with ales from IOW breweries in the form of Yates Fisherman’s Brew and Fuggle De Dum from the Goddards Brewery. Both were in good nick and went down well on a fine summers evening. It is a popular place and invariably busy, but its isolated car free location makes it a very relaxing and pleasant spot for a pint.
On 31st July 2026
- rating: 8
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Ian Mapp left this review about Fisherman's Cottage
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.
On 4th July 2021
- rating: 9
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
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.
On 9th July 2016
- rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
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.
On 23rd June 2014
- rating: 9
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lyppy lyppy left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
Lovely little pub with very good food. Ideal in the summer rather than in the winter as it is a small pub so sometimes hard to get a table. The outside is right on the beach which pleases my son as he loves to skim!!!! The only reason I havet given it a 10 star is because they charge you if you pay for your food by any kind of card!
On 4th November 2010
- rating: 9
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
A little L-shaped thatched stone built cottage, now a pub and tea-rooms, with a patio, on the edge of the beach and mouth of the chine.
The interior has two rooms, with stone floors, that follow the L shape - the pub part, which comes furthest out and the cafe part behind the patio. The decor is white and beams, with the exposed stone fireplace. It is crammed with ephemera from the fisherman's trade; nets, weights, as well as model ships, local photos and brass bits and pieces and stoneware jugs. There is a a big net over the ceiling of the cafe part (in case you dont pay the bill). Service was fine, the clientele a few holiday makers.
Beer; tap stuff, with a super Yate's Undercliff on handpull
As Andy says, its a lovely spot to while away an hour while my daughters were on the beech. The Chine Inn, up the hill wasn't open and this place meant i didn't miss it at all.
On 12th April 2010
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Colin Gooch left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
Virtually on the beach, this pretty thatched pub nestles at the base of Shanklin Chine and close to the Esplanade and bus stops. Well kept beers including locally brewed Goddards. Normal range of pub grub including salads and jackets. Good value at under a tenner for a substantial ham salad and a pint.
Small outside patio but nothing in the way of play area for the children, but then you do have the beach literally a step away - the pub I am told is closed during the winter.
On 7th July 2008
- rating: 8
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Andy Ven left this review about The Fishermans Cottage
Fuggle Dee Dum and Young's Bitter on cask. Great place to sit outside and watch the sea lapping the shore 10 yards away. No passing cars so a peaceful place to be
On 18th August 2007
- rating: 8
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