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Folly Inn — Bars in East Cowes

Folly Inn

BarsEast Cowes

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(2,344 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1983 297171
Folly Ln, East Cowes PO32 6NB, United Kingdom
£10–20

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Menu & Prices

72 dishes · mains £6–54
  • White Wine, Hawk Ridge, Spain£21.95
  • Kumi Chenin Blanc, South Africa£22.45
  • Chardonnay, Dreamweaver, Australia£22.95
  • Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie, Borelli, Italy£23.45
  • Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand£24.45
  • Petit Chablis, France£15.00
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Reviews

4.3/5
2,344 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries and dog friendly with dog stations.

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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

  • Google user
    “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. Above all the staff are fantastic and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. I hadn't been up to the Folly for a number of years but it is definitely on my list of places to visit again soon.”
  • Google user
    “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 disappointing and staff were not interested. It amazing the difference a day makes depending on the team working. I’d recommend as it’s a lovely venue and you might be lucky enough to get the first team we had.”
  • Google user
    “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!)”
  • Google user
    “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.”
  • Google user
    “100% recommend this fine establishment. Staff are really friendly, bubbly, polite and very hard working. Just look at the bar snacks photo. If a place is offering something like this you know they are pouring their heart and soul into making sure your drinks, food and time is spectacular. I've just had homemade passionfruit lemonade, its the best most refreshing thing ive ever drank in my life. REALLY NEEDED IT! After running round inflatable obstacle course ls with my girls.”

Hours

Monday
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Highlights

“Casual pub set on the River Medina offering pub classic dishes, plus a beer garden with river views.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Dancing
Offerings· 6
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location

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