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Crab & Lobster, Bembridge

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Operator: Character Inns
32 Forelands Fields Road, Bembridge, PO35 5TR (View on Google Map)
(01983) 872244
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This is quite hard to find, but if you follow the signs to ‘Forelands’, you’ll find this signposted. Renowned over the years for its seafood, and in spite of numerous refurbishments still retains much of its charm. Perched on the edge of a low cliff, with fine views over the English Channel and the notorious Bembridge Ledge – it’s no wonder Islands second Lifeboat Station is nearby. There are five en-suite double bedrooms available for B & B accommodation and a family room. Winter opening may be one hour later and one hour earlier closing. Four ales served during the winter months.

Please note that the website is showing shorter hours as of November 2023 and says "if the pub is quiet in the evenings, then we may close earlier than 10pm.". This may be quite early.

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
17/11/2023
Last surveyed
04/12/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
IOW/48
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 11:30am & Noon - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers Session Bitter • 3.6%
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum
Goddards - Fuggle Dee-Dum Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once
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 once
Yates' - Holy Joe
Yates' - Coastguard - House Beer Yates' - Holy Joe Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9%
Yates' - Holy Joe
Yates' - Coastguard - House Beer
(Yates' - Holy Joe)

Flavoured Speciality Beers

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's - London Pride , Goddards (varies) , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Also open for breakfast (no bar)
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
5 rooms
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
2
Ordnance Survey Reference
SZ65408740
Directions
Start towards Lifeboat station then follow the signs

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