Dining at the Royal Hotel

A visit to our award-winning restaurant will be the talking point of your stay on the Isle of Wight…

Linger over an intimate dinner for two in our a romantic, lofty Appuldurcombe dining room and feast on exquisite local food, carefully matched wines and enjoy some well-deserved pampering.

The Telegraph says - ‘The owner takes food seriously; 98 per cent of guests eat in every evening. Our Sunday lunch went well beyond the usual roast (excellent), with choices such as pan-fried sea bass with fennel risotto and asparagus. In summer you can eat out on the terrace, where afternoon tea is another attraction.’

The Appuldurcombe Restaurant

A visit to our glorious, award-winning restaurant will linger in the imagination long after you return home. The menu created by our executive head chef Alan Staley, will delight and surprise any seasoned gourmet. Dishes are colourful, incredibly pretty and bursting with flavour. Highlights include: local sea bass with fennel risotto, a hot and cold gazpacho soup, succulent tasting plate of Moor Farm pork and Chocolate Declinaison - our pasty chef’s masterpiece in white and dark chocolate.
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Hambrough Bar & Terrace

Lunch and afternoon tea are served daily in the relaxed setting of the Hambrough Bar or our beautiful, Colonial-style conservatory and terrace with its backdrop of rare, pink, climbing mountain geraniums.
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Conferences & Banqueting

Looking for an inspiring venue for a conference or board meeting? The Royal has a selection of conference rooms that are ideal for both small and larger events.
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Royal Afternoon Tea

The Royal is a glorious location for the wonderful English tradition of afternoon tea. Dainty sandwiches feature much-loved fillings such as cucumber and egg and cress. Then follow with an exquisite selection of cakes, meringues and patisseries. A thoroughly delicious affair.

Riviera Terrace

The best place on the island for al fresco dining. The combination of stunning views and great food make this a summer treat. There are several dining options including gourmet picnic hampers containing fresh salads, artisan bread, local seafood and charcuterie or evening mezze sharing platters.
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Meet the Team

Our dynamic kitchen brigade of fourteen is headed by a brace of talented chefs – Executive Head Chef Alan Staley and Chef de Patissier Emily Harris.

Between them they have worked in some of the most renowned Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the UK and Europe including: The Savoy, Chewton Glen, DInner, Gidleigh Park and Mandarin Oriental.