The New Inn

Set on the National Trust-owned Newtown River estuary, this charming whitewashed pub is an absolute mecca for yachties. One of the island's best-known dining pubs, its name reflects how it rose phoenix-like from the charred remains of an older inn, which burnt down in 1743; original inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and low-beamed ceilings give it bags of character. The waterside location sets the tone for the menu; the pub has a reputation for excellent seafood dishes, with lobster and cracked local crab usually available. Daily specials are chalked on blackboards around the place. Further fish options may include seafood royale (a gargantuan fish and shellfish platter); the New Inn fish pie; and grilled fillets of sole with roasted leek and truffle oil. Meat lovers could try black pudding with bacon and Stilton salad followed by slow-roasted belly pork with caramelised onion and red sage. Vegetarians can enjoy the likes of goat's cheese tartlet with tomato and thyme chutney; and gnocchi with roasted butternut squash, garlic, rosemary, fresh Parmesan and local cream. International influences are evident in dishes such as spiced swordfish steak with pak choi and roasted rice, or lamb steak with Moroccan-style bean salad. There's also a list of dishes for 'smaller appetites', including local sausage with chips and peas; hand-sliced ham with egg and chips; and beer-battered fish and chips - but if it's a light lunch you're seeking, be sure to consider the best-selling crab baguettes. At the bar you'll find Goddards Fuggle-Dee-Dum and Greene King among others, and over 60 worldwide wines comprise one of the island's most extensive selections. Booking for meals may be required.