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Crab & Lobster Tap, Ventnor

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Grove Road, Ventnor, PO38 1TH (View on Google Map)
(01983) 852311
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Town pub with a warm welcome and a convenient stop on the coastal path. You may strike lucky and be there when one of the Rings league matches is taking place - Ventnor has one of the few leagues in Great Britain. Local ale is available all year, occasional stillaged on the bar for a beer festival. Lively atmosphere with a Quiz Night on Thursday at 7pm prompt. A large public car park is nearby. The town has an excellent bus service. BT and SKY sports on 5 televisions.

Sunday Roast: must book to ensure table. Covid-19 procedures in place, including hand sanitiser on each table with laminated menus.

Information for this venue is provided by the Isle of Wight Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Last updated
04/03/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
IOW/47
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
No Service
Friday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly at Crab & Lobster Tap, Ventnor.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT & SKY
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Rings
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
3, 6
Directions
50yds from Central Car Park

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