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Waterfront Inn, Shanklin

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Operator: Independent
19 Esplanade, Shanklin, PO37 6BN (View on Google Map)
(01983) 863023
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A delightful beach side bar and hotel with 8 en-suite bedrooms, 4 of which face the sea. Dogs welcome but please stipulate when booking. Previously known as the Norfolk House Hotel: it was here that Charles Darwin stayed for a few weeks during 1858, while writing The Origin of Species, and where he praised the hotel and the seaside town of Shanklin. Bring your family here to enjoy a sunny beach-side meal with a beer in summer. Closes at 10pm winter Sunday and Monday

Historic Interest

Charles Darwin had extended stay in 1858

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Norfolk House Hotel
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
14/07/2022
Last surveyed
18/03/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
IOW/168
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 4 times
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Island - Yachtsmans Ale
Island - Yachtsmans Ale Session Bitter • 4.2%
Island - Yachtsmans Ale
Island - Yachtsmans Ale

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Eagle - Bombardier Gold , Fuller's - London Pride , Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
8 rooms
Camping Camping
(1500m)
Function Room Function Room
The Darwin Room
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (600m)
2, 3
Nearby Station (750m)
Shanklin
Ordnance Survey Reference
SZ58508140
Directions
In the centre of Shanklin Esplanade, a few metres from the lift

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