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About The Bargeman's Rest
The Bargeman's Rest is a riverside pub in Newport on the Isle of Wight, near the harbour. The kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with full English breakfast options that include hash browns. A pie of the day and daily specials sit on the menu, alongside fish and chips. A full veggie and vegan section runs next to the chicken, lamb, beef, pork and fish dishes. The bar pours beer, including some local brews. Guests order drinks and food at the bar, and the food is brought to the table.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, fish and chips, ham sandwich and pie of the day.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, fish and chips, ham sandwich and pie of the day.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to generous, well-cooked pub food across breakfast, lunch and dinner. One praises thick cut, moist home cooked ham sandwich, another the hash browns in a full English, and a third a burger and the pie of the day, both with large portions. Fish and chips served outside on a sunny Sunday also gets a mention. Close behind are friendly, quick staff and a pleasant, lively atmosphere with seating inside and out, and several call the value good. A few reviews are cooler: one calls the food standard, nothing special, and notes there is no table service, so drinks and food are ordered at the bar with one person bringing meals out. Another had booked but had to find their own table while staff at the door looked on, and wished someone would greet arrivals. The most memorable detail comes from a late visitor, who was served bowls of chips with bread and butter after the kitchen had closed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to generous, well-cooked pub food across breakfast, lunch and dinner. One praises thick cut, moist home cooked ham sandwich, another the hash browns in a full English, and a third a burger and the pie of the day, both with large portions. Fish and chips served outside on a sunny Sunday also gets a mention. Close behind are friendly, quick staff and a pleasant, lively atmosphere with seating inside and out, and several call the value good. A few reviews are cooler: one calls the food standard, nothing special, and notes there is no table service, so drinks and food are ordered at the bar with one person bringing meals out. Another had booked but had to find their own table while staff at the door looked on, and wished someone would greet arrivals. The most memorable detail comes from a late visitor, who was served bowls of chips with bread and butter after the kitchen had closed.
Featured reviews
- A. M. Occoeur
“My husband and our 2 year old daughter came here for breakfast and it was absolutely delicious. There are different full English breakfast options available and the hash browns were the best I've had. My daughter can be fussy but she happily ate the sausage, egg, toast and beans she had which is the highest praise. Staff were friendly and checked in on us and food was swift. Definitely would recommend for a relaxing breakfast vibe. Didn't photograph the food because I'd already polished it off!”
- Loopy E
“5 star all the way. I would give more if I could. Top quality food. Friendly, efficient staff even when it's really busy. We went there every day for brunch during the Isle of Wight festival. Lovely atmosphere. Thank you for the great service.”
- Kate Gemmell
“My husband and I came here for dinner hoping for some tasty, filling meals and couldn't have been happier or more satisfied! There was a great selection (making choosing just one option tricky) with good variety. My husband got a burger off the main menu and I went for the pie of the day. Both portions were very generous, nicely presented and delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant - not busy, but a nice buzz. Staff were friendly, welcoming and were happy to help.”
- Jack Channon
“Great first time here, food was delicious amazing portions and very good value for money. Service was a little all over the place we had booked a table and had to find it ourselves even though multiple members could see us standing by the door. Would be great if they could have someone at the door greeting. But other than that the food was very very good will definitely be back”
- The Bavarian Detectorist
“Nice old English style pub / restaurant.. Sadly no Service at the table.. Only 1 person that brings you the food to the table .. You have to order your drinks and food at the bar .. The food was Standart ..nothing special.. But ok...”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Pubs do not get more traditional than The Bargeman’s Rest. Set on the riverside of the Isle of Wight’s county town of Newport, The Bargeman’s is famed for good honest home-cooked food and amazing beer (including some local brews).”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Bargeman's Rest
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- 3.3 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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- The Crab4.12,6587.3 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bargeman's Rest | 4.52,471 | — | — | full English breakfast, fish and chips, ham sandwich |
| Folly InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,344 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | estuary/river views, passionfruit lemonade, burger and fries |
| Prince of Wales East CowesReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2501 | 3.3 mi | — | sunday lunch, breakfast, fish and chips |
| The CrabReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.12,658 | 7.3 mi away | £10–20 | shepherd's pie, scotch egg starter, steak |
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