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Operator: Character Group
St Catherines Road, Niton Undercliff, Niton, PO38 2NE (View on Google Map)
(01983) 730243
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This 16th century inn was built as a farmhouse and reputedly became a smugglers' inn during the 18th century. Extensively refurbished, it retains the ancient flagstones and beams, inglenook fireplace and many interesting photographs. A popular destination dining pub, offering good locally sourced food, it also has a strong real ale following with six ales available.

Closed all day Monday and Tuesday in the winter with variable food times in afternoons, and real ale range may be reduced.

Accommodation available in four rooms.

Historic Interest

18th Century Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1291392. Situated near to the lighthouse the pub has many links to Trinity House. Rumour has it that Prince Philip was a regular visitor when his sailing companion Uffa Fox lived nearby.

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
28/02/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
IOW/29
Asset of Community Value

16th century inn extensively refurbished - retains plenty of ancient flagstones, black beams, inglenook fireplace - opened-up with 4 areas - rear part has half tongue and groove walls and a 30/50s brick fireplace - new bar front and back - beamed ceiling in front right and large old stone fireplace, wood floor - front left is a food ordering area - a former cattle shed alongside was converted into a dance hall in 1934 - now used as a second bar called the SMUGGLERS

16th century inn extensively refurbished - retains plenty of ancient flagstones, black beams, inglenook fireplace - opened-up with 4 areas - rear part has half tongue and groove walls and a 30/50s brick fireplace - new bar front and back - beamed ceiling in front right and large old stone fireplace, wood floor - front left is a food ordering area - a former cattle shed alongside was converted into a dance hall in 1934 - now used as a second bar called the SMUGGLERS

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at Buddle, Niton.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Goddards (varies) , Sharp's - Doom Bar , Yates' (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 en-suite rooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (35m)
Southern Vectis: 6
Ordnance Survey Reference
SZ50207580
Directions
follow signs to St Catherine's Lighthouse

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