Besides watching live sports in person, there’s nothing quite like being in a pub or bar with fellow fans going crazy when their team scores. On the Isle of Wight, you’ll find plenty of pubs and bars to grab a drink and a bite to eat while enjoying some live sports on the big screens.
Whether you’re looking to watch some football, catch the latest rugby match, or enjoy some F1 action. Here are 10 of the best pubs and bars on the Isle of Wight where you can watch live sports.
Hogshead, Newport
Hogshead, a popular spot in Newport, is a mecca for sports fans, regularly showing a wide variety of live sports. With over 14 TVs throughout the pub, including two large screens (projectors) and booths with their own TVs, you’re never far from the action. On top of that, there are two pool tables, a darts board, and they even have an app that allows you to order drinks directly from your table, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of the action.
Booking a table is recommended, and this can be done via their website.
The King Lud, Ryde
Set in the Island’s largest town, The King Lud sits on the esplanade at the bottom of Union Street, right across from the pier. If you’re in Ryde and want to catch some live sports, this is the place to be. They take pride in offering some of the finest lagers and craft beers on tap in town, all while you enjoy the action on their big screen TVs.
Scruffy Jacks Sports Bar, Sandown
Scruffy Jacks is a classic sports bar within Sandown Pier and is among the top spots in town to catch live sports. With a pool table and quiz machines, Scruffy Jacks provides an ideal setting to hang out for a bit before relaxing and watching one of the numerous screens.
The Bugle Coaching Inn, Yarmouth
In the historic market town of Yarmouth, just a stone’s throw from the sea, harbour and ferry port, you’ll find The Bugle Coaching Inn. This charming 16th-century coaching inn offers live sports on 6 screens throughout the venue.
The Crispin, Newport
The Crispin is located towards the top end of Newport, an olde-worlde pub, full of character. It features live sports on 3 screens around the bar, plus an extra screen in ‘The Snug’.
Prince of Wales, East Cowes
Located opposite Osborne, a former royal residence of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales sits comfortably atop East Cowes. You can choose to watch in the bar, restaurant or even in the coach house, where you’ll find a large projector screen and a pool table you can play while you watch.
Rocket Ronnies, Newport & Ryde
Rocket Ronnies is a family-friendly pool hall with locations in Newport and Ryde. Both locations have multiple pool tables, a bar serving food and drink, a juke box and TVs showing the latest live sports from TNT and Sky Sports.
The Tap, Sandown
Located in Sandown, The Tap just reopened and has had a complete refurbishment. This pub welcomes dogs and features a beer garden, a regular live music programme and multiple TVs broadcasting a range of live sports, including football, rugby, darts, cricket, and F1.
The Old Village Inn, Bembridge
If you’re in Bembridge, The Old Village Inn is known as the place in the village to watch live sports. With several TVs in the pub, they show live sporting events throughout the year on Sky and TNT Sports.
The Crab & Lobster Tap, Ventnor
Situated in Ventnor, The Crab & Lobster Tab is a hotspot for sports lovers. This warm and friendly pub regularly shows a range of live sports on its multiple large screens.
