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The Beach Shack
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he Beach Shack is the first café on the Sandown to Shanklin
revetment, the pedestrian path running under the cliffs
between the two towns.
For families with children, or for those who just want to get
away from the traffic, this is the perfect venue. The added bonus
of being under the cliffs is that the cafe enjoys its own microclimate, with notably higher temperatures.
With tables along the sea wall and a sheltered terrace to the
side of the café, it’s easy to sit and soak up the rays while taking
in views across the bay towards Ventnor.
The extensive lunch menu includes baguettes, all cooked
to order on the premises, to homemade Moroccan or Cajun
chicken and, naturally, seafood. In fact the Beach Shack’s
homemade crab cakes have won the award for the Best Crab
Cakes on the Island for the last five consecutive years.
It also offers fresh Bembridge crab salads, seafood platters
and fresh lobster, as well as vegetarian options and a childrens’
menu. Find the Beach Shack at Western Esplanade, Sandown,
PO36 8JS or call 01983 611707.

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Fisherman’s Cottage
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unique thatched pub situated right on the beach at the foot
of Shanklin Chine – now locations don’t come much more
idyllic than that!
The outdoor seating area at Fisherman’s Cottage offers visitors
an unrivalled place to relax and take in magnificent views across
the English Channel. Now a free house, the original cottage was
built in 1817, by the same William Colenutt who made the path
through Shanklin Chine.
The Fisherman’s Cottage restaurant is open now until the end
of October, and offers a quality and varied menu along with
great service.
Not surprisingly, seafood features strongly on the menu: its
sustainably-caught fish includes bream, haddock and cod, as
well as lobster, crayfish and a speciality dressed crab.
However the Cottage is well-known as a family friendly venue,
with a children’s menu that includes lots of fresh produce, a
daily specials board and a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Find Fisherman’s Cottage at 12 Pomona Road, Shanklin or call
01983 863882.