The Taverners

Pub

The Taverners in Godshill is a village pub at the heart of one of the most visited villages on the Isle of Wight. Godshill draws tourists for its thatched cottages, the medieval church on the hill, and the model village, and The Taverners provides a straightforward pub option in the middle of it all. The building has character, with exposed stonework and a traditional bar area that feels like a proper local rather than a tourist trap. There is a beer garden to the rear that catches the afternoon sun. The menu covers pub classics and the kitchen caters to the steady flow of visitors without cutting corners. Real ales are available, and the staff are welcoming. The pub manages to serve both the tourist trade and local regulars, which is not always an easy balance in a village as popular as Godshill. The village sits on the main road between Shanklin and Newport, in the central southern part of the island, and is a convenient stopping point for drivers and cyclists exploring the interior. The church of All Saints, visible on its hilltop from the pub, is one of the finest medieval churches on the island and well worth the short climb for the views alone.