About
The Crab and Lobster Inn is an Island pub institution. Tucked away on Bembridge Ledge with it's garden overlooking the sea you can dine with breathtaking views. The Crab and Lobster Inn has been acquired by Character Inns – a 4 generation Island family who have fully refurbished this Landmark Pub for the 2018 season. With a new head chef who oversaw the pubs previous heyday some 10 years ago on board this pub will proudly be serving locally sourced seafood and Island reared meats. The Crab & Lobster Inn really is a hidden Island gem. The Inn boasts 8 impressive Bed and Breakfast en-suit rooms with many boasting astonishing sea views.
• An improved locally sourced menu
PARKING
The route from the parking area to the entrance includes
Flat, (i.e. without steps)
BUILDING ENTRANCE
The main entrance is via:
DINING / BAR AREAS
In the Dining area:
TOILET - FOR CUSTOMERS WHO USE A WHEELCHAIR
There is a toilet intended for customers who use a wheelchair
There are handrails for support beside the W.C
There is an emergency call system in the toilet
GENERAL QUESTIONS
There is an audible alarm system
ACCESS TO ALL AREAS
Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:
PARKING
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS
Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:
To a public toilet sutiable for use by visitors who are wheelchair users
To a public toilet
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- Bar
- Bar meals
- Cater for vegetarians
- Licensed
- Locally sourced produce
- Meals served all day
- Picnic area
- Private dining areas
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Traditional Sunday Roast
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Baby changing facilities
- Children's Meals
- Cot Available
- Highchair
Establishment Features
- Al fresco dining
- Beer Garden
- Cask Ales
- Chef / Private Chef
- Dogs Accepted
- Dogs on Lead Only
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted
- Garden/patio for guests use
- Licenced for alcohol
- Live Music
- Open all year
- Open Christmas
- Open New Year
- Open on bank holidays
- Wine Selection
Key Features
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
- Secure cycle parking
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size
- Prior Booking Recommended
- Visa accepted
- Visa Debit accepted
Room / Unit Features
- Units available with real log/coal fires
Target Markets
Map & Directions
Map Link
Click here to view map
Road Directions
From Bembridge Village - After arriving in the Village follow the road through the one way system around past Boots taking the next left into Foreland Rd/B3395. Continue along this road and when you see the Windmill Inn Directly in front of you, take a left into Lane End Rd. After passing a parade of shops on the left, turn right into Egerton Rd and at the end of this road turn left then immediately right into Forelands Field Rd Continue to follow this road which will lead into our car park.
From East Cowes Ferry - Coming out of the ferry get on the A3021 signposted to Wooton and Ryde, you reach a major roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A3054/Lushington Hill after a short distance turn right into Park Rd go straight over at the mini roundabout into Briddlesford Rd and continue on this road until reaching a roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Downend Rd and after a short distance take the left after the Hare and Hounds Pub towards Bullys Hill across the downs. At the top of Bulleys Hill take a right signposted for Brading and follow this road. At the end of this road take a right into The Mall and at the lights go straight across pass the Yarbridge Inn onto the Sandown Road. Continue on B3395/Sandown Rd past Culver down and the Airport and at the mini roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hillway Rd and after a short distance take a slight left into Howgate Rd. Continue along this road before turning right into Forelands Field Rd which will lead into our car park.
From Fishbourne Ferry - On exiting the ferry terminal, head south on Fishbourne Lane before turning left onto A3054/Eleanors Grove. Continue to follow the A3054 going through 2 mini roundabouts and a set of lights. Shortly after the lights turn left at Argyll St/B3330 and stay on this road as it becomes Green Street, St Johns Road and Alexandra Road. At the junction with Appley Rd/A3055 turn right and continue past a School until you reach a roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marlborough Rd/ A3055. Continue on this road past Tesco’s until you reach a left hand turning onto the B3330/Carpenters Rd. Follow this road into St Helens where you take a right onto B3395/Station Rd continue around Bembridge Harbour before arriving into to Bembridge village, then follow the directions from the village.
From Yarmouth Ferry - On exiting the ferry terminal head east on the A3054 towards Newport. Continue into Newport on Medina Way, do not take the left filter but proceed to the main roundabout / junction. Take the First left off the roundabout before going right at the next lights into Staplers Rd and continue on this road as it becomes Long Lane then Longlane Shute before arriving at a roundabout. Take the 3nd exit onto Downend Rd and after a short distance take the left after the Hare and Hounds Pub towards Bullys Hill across the downs. At the top of Bulleys Hill take a right signposted for Brading and follow this road. At the end of this road take a right into The Mall and at the lights go straight across pass the Yarbridge Inn onto the Sandown Road. Continue on B3395/Sandown Rd past Culver down and the Airport and at the mini roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Hillway Rd and after a short distance take a slight left into Howgate Rd. Continue along this road before turning right into Forelands Field Rd which will lead into our car park.
Public Transport Directions
On exiting the bus head northeast on Crossway toward Egerton Rd (200 ft). Turn right onto Egerton Rd (0.2 mi) then turn left at Howgate Rd before turning almost immediately right into Forelands Field Rd, follow the road round and you will end up in our car park (approx 10 min)
For further bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/