The Pilot Boat Inn, Isle of Wight

Lovely bed and very nice and quiet dont here the pub lot come out nice owner too very friendly will definitely come back in the future if we have the time, easy access to room will not bump into anyone when going up just an alround nice week in I.O.W

Really good value and a unique place to stay. As hotel is in shape of a ship, each room has a nautical name. We were in the Bridge. Hotel is short walk from Bembridge and very handy for beach walk. Breakfast was available with cereal and toast and on certain nights the bar was open with food served. George was on hand each morning to answer any questions and we found the history of the inn very interesting.

We popped in here today to sample the ales from the Wightknuckle Brewery. The Zapp was well received! We decided to have a bite to eat and the fish gougons, nachos, and bacon, brie and cranberry baguette were all excellent. Served by the delightful Emily and Freya, so friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back to this lovely little pub.

just spent a few days on the I o w and would like to recommend this pub.We spent a very pleasant evening at the pilot boat inn ,the food was excellent and a added bonus they brew their own beer.The staff are very pleasant and would have no problem recommending here.

We arrived about 2 hours before we could check in which we weren't worried about as we were just wanting to grab a drink and enjoy the sunshine. My partner wanted a lager shandy....but it was off....so opted for a cider....which they didn't have.....so ended up with a soft drink. Asked for Cheese and onion crisps and again nothing, only cider vinegar and lightly salted...I opted for one of their porters on offer and we hit the fresh air. After a couple of pints we walked up to the local village and another local pub which had good food. Can't vouch for food here although there is a menu on the wall showing many options available, all info points to just pizza so it left us a bit confused, but like I said we didn't ask, so can't confirm. We were in the Captains cabin which access is via a key safe on the wall and first impressions were clean, airy and well equipped. However everything in the cupboards leant toward just couples staying. I.e. 2 plates, 2 cups, 2 bowls, etc etc...whether that's based on the amount of people staying at that time I don't know...the extra charge of a foldable z bed that's already in the living room seemed a bit steep. The wooden flooring is nice and rustic but not forgiving in the acoustic department. More noticeable when in bed, as the wall backs onto the main bar which is the same flooring...so you really hear it when chairs are being moved. The bathroom is lovely and clean and the shower has decent room to wash in. The shower is easy to use. Bed is very comfy indeed and we both slept really well. Note that red sofa in the living room reclines so that's nice when watching telly. Signal came and went on our phones so although there is WiFi, if your phone provider isn't connecting it's a bit naff, but plenty of books in the room to read. The information folder in the room refers a lot to covid restrictions which have long been lifted so perhaps could do with updating, as well as a Captains Log for visitors to leave any comments. Upon which part of the info folder advises that breakfast includes crossiants as part of the continental offerings which was simply Corn Flakes, Crunchy Nut, Muesli, yoghurt, tinned sliced peaches and bread for toast. George is very friendly and very knowledgeable so feel free to ask whatever questions you may have, and he will happily keep you stocked up with tea and coffee. In general a nice relaxing stay in a great part right by the harbour, but not sure it was worth the money we paid. Would liked to have seen more variety in the bar and a little more on offer at breakfast (cold meats, cheeses with crossiants would have been lovely) And a pair of mens black jeans had been left behind by previous guests in the chest of drawers which we alerted George to, should anyone claim them but missed by the cleaning staff.

We were lucky enough to get the plum room, in my opinion. This quirky 1930's inn has the accommodation on the "top deck", with Bridge having the forward view and probably being the largest. The bed was huge and very comfortable and the bathroom bright, new and spotless. TV and mini-fridge are provided along with a kettle and makings for hot drinks. Breakfast is served downstairs in the taproom belonging to the Wight Knuckle microbrewery and has a good choice of cereals and spreads. Owner George was in charge of breakfast coffees, of which I was especially fond. The coffees, that is. The location close to Bembridge harbour allows for walks along the water's edge and you're within easy reach of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Glad we found the Pilot Boat and would be happy to return.