Folly Inn
Quick info
About Folly Inn
Folly Inn sits on the River Medina in East Cowes, reached by a pontoon crossing using the harbourmaster's boat rather than a road approach. Indoor and outdoor seating looks out over the estuary, and food and drink orders are placed from the table through an online app. The menu covers pub classic dishes with gluten free options included, and the garden hosts live music. Dogs are welcome throughout, with dog stations set up to fill water bowls. It opens daily, and the beer garden gives river views for anyone eating outside. The access lane leading to the pub is potholed, so the pontoon crossing is the more direct route in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries and dog friendly with dog stations.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries and dog friendly with dog stations.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the food and river views as the draw, with the burger and fries and homemade passionfruit lemonade singled out for praise, alongside bar snacks several call generous. Close behind, the setting along the Medina earns repeated mentions, especially the outdoor seating, shaded garden, and one visit that included live music. The pub is described as dog friendly, with water stations and treats, and staff are called friendly, polite, and hard working across multiple visits, with prompt table service via an ordering app. Value is raised more than once, with reviewers calling prices reasonable and the food good for the money. One family who visited twice during a holiday found their first trip great but described their second as not so great on food, without further detail. Access is noted as tricky, with one reviewer mentioning a potholed lane leading in.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the food and river views as the draw, with the burger and fries and homemade passionfruit lemonade singled out for praise, alongside bar snacks several call generous. Close behind, the setting along the Medina earns repeated mentions, especially the outdoor seating, shaded garden, and one visit that included live music. The pub is described as dog friendly, with water stations and treats, and staff are called friendly, polite, and hard working across multiple visits, with prompt table service via an ordering app. Value is raised more than once, with reviewers calling prices reasonable and the food good for the money. One family who visited twice during a holiday found their first trip great but described their second as not so great on food, without further detail. Access is noted as tricky, with one reviewer mentioning a potholed lane leading in.
Featured reviews
- Richard Moore
“The Folly Inn provides good food and excellent value for money. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are comfortable, great atmosphere and excellent views across the Medina. …”
- J D
“We visited (twice) whilst on holiday as a family of 5. Our first visit was amazing. Great food and attentive staff. Lovely views and great atmosphere. We planned to return everyday but our second visit was not so great. Food was …”
- Dan Walne
“Food was delicious, different selection from a typical Greene King. The place has lovely surrounding. Today live music in the garden which was lovely. Good selection of Gluten free. Not the first time we have visited, it’s never been bad. (Toilets also very clean & nice!)”
- Tich
“Ai plan a trip for us. We follow Ai recommendations to have lunch at Folly inn. Restaurant has lovely view, syaff is friendly and it is so relaxing place.”
- Lawrence Burgess
“I was moored on the pontoon opposite the Folly. Took the harbourmasters boat across to the Folly. I thought the beer was fine and the prices not out if court. I didn't eat but I saw the menu and it looked reasonable to me for price and choice. Service was fine. I was pleased to see them check a couple of lads not wearing tops and ask them to put something on.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Casual pub set on the River Medina offering pub classic dishes, plus a beer garden with river views.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 4
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Location
Bars near Folly Inn
- The White Horse4.31997.9 mi away£1–30Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
meat raffle, live music, no kitchen
- The Titchfield Mill4.66,6978.5 mi away£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
roast dinners, fish and chips, full english breakfast
- Spice Island4.43,2598.5 mi awayWheelchair accessible
dry food, mussels, view of spinnaker
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folly InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.22,331 | — | — | estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries |
| The White HorseWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3199 | 7.9 mi away | £1–30 | meat raffle, live music, no kitchen |
| The Titchfield MillReservations · Good for kids | 4.66,697 | 8.5 mi away | £20–30 | roast dinners, fish and chips, full english breakfast |
| Spice IslandWheelchair accessible | 4.43,259 | 8.5 mi away | — | dry food, mussels, view of spinnaker |
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