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RayScarfeIW. (Pub). Published on 01-03-2013
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Entrance to Former Off-Sales in Outside Passageway. by Michael Schouten. Published on
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Heritage Pub

Volunteer, Ventnor

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Operator: Independent
30 Victoria Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ES (View on Google Map)
07592 262325
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Built in 1866, the Volunteer is one of the smallest pubs on the island. A past winner of local CAMRA Pub of the Year. Up to five beers available including a local brew. No crisps, no children, no fruit machines, no video games - just a pure adult drinking house and one of the few places where you can still play Rings and enjoy a traditional games night. Currently closed on Mondays. The Volunteer has now been thoroughly ''Perked'' and is a little and interesting gem.

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
14/02/2025
Last surveyed
10/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
IOW/19
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

A late Victorian terraced pub with a traditional layout of two small rooms and former off-sales in between, with original access off an outside corridor. The counter fronts and back fittings were replaced in the 1980s and a new pot-shelf fitted. In the front bar there is half-height panelling on most walls, recently painted a pastel shade and an old tiled fireplace with a wooden surround, also recently painted. The rear bar is plain and simple with etched and frosted panels on the gents' door. The traditional pub game of rings is played here and Ventnor is the only town in the UK still with a league

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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Goddards (varies) , Wychwood - Hobgoblin Ruby , Yates (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Sometimes
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Rings
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
Southern Vectis: 3, 6
Directions
50yds round the corner from bus terminal

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