CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

Volunteer, Ventnor

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Cask Ale
Open
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
30 Victoria Street, Ventnor, PO38 1ES (View on Google Map)
07592 262325
No website available
Facebook
  • Historic Interior

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 three beers available including a local brew. Sells snacks but 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 redecorated and is a small, 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
Last surveyed
01/03/2026
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

Premium Access Required

You must be a Explorer Pass or CAMRA Member to be able to view specially curated GBG descriptions

Premium Access Required
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm or later
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
TasteMatch

Unlock TasteMatch and all of CAMRA’s online tools from just 99p/month with our Explorer Pass, or join as a member to get the best of pubs, beer and breweries plus discounts at the bar.

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 12 times
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum

Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Volunteer, Ventnor.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Goddards (varies) , Yates (varies)

Source: Regional

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Sometimes
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Rings
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Southern Vectis: 3, 6
Ordnance Survey Reference
SZ56507760
Directions
50yds round the corner from bus terminal

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

VentnorBritishLegion. (Pub). Published on 05-03-2017
Ventnor Royal British Legion Club
Ventnor Royal British Legion Club Club, in Ventnor
1 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
Crab & Lobster Tap, Ventnor, Ray Scarfe. (Pub, External). Published on 02-07-2013
Open
Crab & Lobster Tap
Pub, in Ventnor
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Blenheim2019. (Pub). Published on 07-05-2019
Blenheim
Pub, in Ventnor
1 Changing Beer
Published on 09-09-2020
Open
Ventnor Exchange
Pub, in Ventnor

Cask Ale not available

Mill Bay, Ventnor, Ray Scarfe. (Pub, External). Published on 02-07-2013
Open
Mill Bay Inn
Pub, in Ventnor

Cask Ale not available

Met, Ventnor. (Pub, External). Published on 04-07-2013
Open
Met
Independent Pub, in Ventnor

Cask Ale not available

Spyglass, Ventnor, Ray Scarfe. (Pub, External). Published on 02-07-2013
Open
Spyglass Inn
Independent Pub, in Ventnor
1 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
Bonchurch Inn, Bonchurch, Ray Scarfe. (Pub, External). Published on 02-07-2013
Closed • Opens at 6:30pm
Bonchurch Inn
Independent Pub, in Bonchurch
1 Regular Beer
  • Historic Interior
Ventnor Golf Club
Ventnor Golf Club Club, in Ventnor

Cask Ale not available

Cricketers. (External). Published on 10-06-2014
Open
Cricketer's Rest
Independent Pub, in Ventnor
2 Regular Beers

Recently Viewed

Red Cow, Allestree, Derby. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 08-04-2013
Open
Red Cow
Inn Trade Pub, in Derby
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Shamrock - Cheltenham. (Pub, External). Published on 16-02-2014
Open
Shamrock
Pub, in Cheltenham
Beer

Cask Ale not available

June 2025. (Bar, Key). Published on 02-07-2025
Open
Port
Independent Pub, in Portishead

Cask Ale not available

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 15-11-2014
Finnegan's Wake
Pub, in Edinburgh

Cask Ale not available

Nov 2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-11-2023
Open
Peacock
Urban Pubs & Bars Pub, in London
1 Regular Beer
(External, Key). Published on 23-06-2014
Station Buffet
Pub, in Bridlington

Cask Ale not available

  • Historic Interior
Closed Long Term
Published on 27-06-2014
Open
Robin Hood
Chef & Brewer (Greene King) Pub, in Shripney
2 Regular Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Closed • Opens Sun at Midnight
iKaro
Pub, in Manchester

Cask Ale not available

Published on 07-08-2013
Open
Mark Twain
Independent Pub, in Rochdale

Cask Ale not available

Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2026 (ce-9)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. More information

Non-Necessary (Analytics)

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.