WELCOME TO THE OLD FORT

Multi-award winning seaside Pub & Restaurant

PLEASE NOTE: whilst we do our best to honour specific area & table requests, unfortunately we cannot guarantee any particular area or specific tables and reserve the right to move customers to another area or table for operational purposes. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding with this.

AWARD WINNING DINING

with breathtaking views

The Old Fort is a multi-award winning seaside pub & restaurant located in Seaview, a pretty Edwardian sailing village on the north eastern side of the Isle of Wight.  Located right on the water’s edge on the Esplanade, The Old Fort offers uninterrupted sweeping panoramic views of the Solent and beyond – a perfect place to sit and watch the world go by.

Under new ownership since July 2020, The Old Fort has had an extensive and much needed re-model inside with an improved bar and restaurant layout downstairs, the new and improved use of ‘The Hatch’ for self-service outside, an all new open-plan bar & restaurant space upstairs with 55 seats, as well as altering our kitchen and cellar spaces to better suit the ‘new normal’ and to cope with the increase in capacity and demand.

Please note: children and well behaved dogs are welcome downstairs but we do ask that you leave your furry friends at home if dining with us in the upstairs restaurant and bar. Our outside tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. 

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  • Quiz Nights

    Back by popular demand on the 1st Wednesday of every month; form a team of upto 6 people per table, with a minimum £2.00 donation per person being split equally between two brilliant local charities. Prizes for each person on the winning team and a prize for the second place team. Booking essential.

  • Live Music

    Join us from 8pm every Friday night where we continue to have the very talented and brilliant Ben Barnes playing fantastic Live Music in the downstairs Bar area. So come on down and enjoy a drink or two with his awesome playlist which is guaranteed to always get the party started! 

  • Tasting Evenings & Events

    After the success of our first ever Tasting Evening, this winter our Head Chef, Scott and his team will be hosting exclusive Tasting Evenings to showcase the very best the island has to offer - it is sure to be a sell out so please keep an eye on social media for updates on this and other events.

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  • Call my Bluff - Wine Tasting

    Join us for a fun, relaxed charcuterie dinner & wine tasting evening with a twist! Our take on the popular ‘Call My Bluff’ wine tasting evenings - will you be able to tell which wine is which, based soley on grape, country & price? Only one way to find out...it’s time to put you wine knowledge to the test!

    Please call or email to book your place.

  • Night at the Races

    We would love for you to join us for a night of fun and hopefully winnings. Gather your friends and join us for a Night At The Races! If you are interested in sponsoring or buying a horse, jockey, table or have any queries please email us on events@theoldfortseaview.co.uk

    Please call or email to book your place.

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"BEST PUB ON THE ISLAND"

Serving fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce

The island has so much to offer along its shores, coastal waters and woodlands.  With an abundance of foraging, fishing and farming, the Isle of Wight is renowned for some of Britain’s best produce. With this in mind, we have appointed a new Executive Chef who together with his talented team aim to offer a mix of delicious pub classics and mouth watering daily specials, using fresh, local, seasonal produce wherever possible.

During the warmer months we focus on fresh fish including plenty of fresh IOW crab & lobster, which remain firm favourites among our customers and we are rather famous for our delicious Crab Ramekin.

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  • DRINK WITH US

    Drink in the spectacular views in one of the most beautiful pubs on the Isle of Wight. With a wide range of beers, wines and spirits on offer, whatever your poison might be, we are confident that we will have something you’ll love. Because we are a freehouse, we have no constraints imposed by a brewery and are able to offer real ales, chosen by us and our regulars from local breweries. These are changed and added to according to demand and season, meaning we’ll always have something you love in-house. We are Beer Marque accredited offering "The Perfect Pint" with a broad selection of ales, lagers, pale ales, stout and cider available on draught, as well as an extensive wine cellar and our Signature Cocktails, there’s bound to be a drink to whet your appetite.

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    The Bar is open 1100-2200 Wednesday-Saturday and 1100-1900 on Sunday (we will stay open longer if busy!)

    Signature Cocktails 
  • DINE WITH US

    Enjoy delicious home-cooked meals set right on the waters edge with uninterrupted, sweeping, panoramic views of the Solent & beyond. Having recently won Silver at the Isle of Wight Awards for "Best Pub" - we pride ourselves on being one of the best pubs on the Isle of Wight, offering delicious cuisine to suit everybody’s dietary needs. Our Executive & Head Chef and their team work closely with local suppliers and strive to produce high-quality meals for each of our guests, from our varied specials & seasonal menu. Our pastry-chef is always rustling up new taste explosions on our specials desert board and we offer a good kids menu & serve sandwiches and toasted ciabattas during lunch service. Please note, due to food being cooked to order, there may be a short wait during busy periods.
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    The Kitchen is open 1200-1500 and 1730-2100 Wednesday-Saturday and 1200-1700 on Sunday

    Winter Menu 

Got a quick question?

TRY OUR FAQ's

Do you have any upcoming events?

Absolutely! We have an array of fun things happening which you can find below:

  • Live Music every Friday night from 8pm downstairs
  • Delicious Roasts served every Sunday 12-5pm
  • Quiz Night 1st Wednesday every month
  • Happy Hour everyday 4-5pm with £4 drinks!
  • Tasting Evenings & Events details coming soon

To book in or enquire about any of the above, please call or email us

Do you have a Happy Hour?

Yes - everyday 1600-1700hrs come on down and soak up the view with your favourite tipple. Whether it’s a cool, refreshing £4 Pint from our fantastic range of draught beers, any medium house wine for £4, a £5 House Double Café Del Mar spirit with mixer or a selection of our Signature Cocktails for only £6 - go on grab yourself 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒕 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒌!

Do you have Live Music?

We sure do! We have the fantastic Ben Barnes Playing every Friday night from 2000hrs (in the downstairs bar area).

What are your opening times?

During the winter months we are closed Mondays & Tuesdays and open as follows:

- MON & TUE: CLOSED (exc School Holidays & Bank Holidays)
- WED & THU: 1100-2200hrs
- FRI & SAT: 1100-2200hrs
- SUNDAY: 1100-1900hrs

Kitchen hours: Lunch service is 1200-1500hrs and dinner service is 1730-2100hrs, except Sundays where we serve our delicious Sunday Lunch alongside our Winter Menu all-day from 1200-1700hrs.

What menus are available?

You can view our menus here. Our seasonal Menu is available 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. We offer a good range of children's, vegetarian and vegan food at all times. Sunday roast is served every Sunday, subject to availability 1200-1700hrs.

Please note, all our menus are subject to availability and change and due to food being cooked to order, there may be a short wait during busy periods.

Do you have a dress code?

No - we do not have a set dress code. We offer casual seaside dining in an informal, relaxed atmosphere so please wear whatever you feel comfortable in, but if coming straight from the boat or beach we ask that you wear a t-shirt and that you wear footwear for your own safety.

Do you allow children?

Yes, children are always welcome in any area at anytime and we have a good sized children's menu available from 1200-1500hrs and from 1700-2100hrs. To book a limited space "Bug Supper" from 5pm, please call to speak with one of the team. Limited amount of high chairs available on request - please specify when booking if one will be required.

Do you allow dogs?

Well-behaved dogs are always welcome downstairs, outside on our beach front patio or terrace but we do ask that you leave your furry friends at home if dining with us in the upstairs restaurant and bar space. This is so we can accommodate those with allergies etc - and we thank you for your understanding with this.

We have a doggy station with water bowls, treats and even cozy blankets - these are available to use but please don't abuse this and kindly return anything you borow.

We reserve the right to ask owners and their dogs to settle up and leave if they cause a nuisance or upset other customers, so please keep your dogs on a lead at all times.

Do you sell vouchers?

Yes! You can purchase custom vouchers to gift or redeem on food & drink at The Old Fort, Seaview - valid for 12 months from date of purchase and issued via email. Please click here

  • Best Pub - Silver Award

    2023

  • The Perfect Pint

    2023

  • Travellers Choice Award

    2021 - 2023

  • Best Destination Pub

    2021

  • Winner Best Atmosphere 2021 & 2022

    Best Atmosphere

    2021 - 2023

  • Best Burgers

    2022

  • Nominated Best Pub & Restaurant

    2022 & 2023

  • Highest Hygiene Level Award

    2021 & 2022