The extensive menu also offers an impressive range of gluten-free and vegetarian options. Gluten-free choices include Light Bites/Starters of Homemade Soup, Smoked Haddock & Leek Gratin and Crispy Deep-Fried Whitebait. Among popular ‘Steamer Favourites’ are Homemade Chilli Con Carne, Curry of the Day and Bangers and Mash. Speciality House Burgers are also on offer, along with delicious gluten-free steaks and chicken dishes ‘From The Griddle’. The Island is renowned for its seafood and The Steamer Inn offers a mouth-watering selection, with the Steamer’s Own Chowder and Louisianna Style Seafood Gumble (among many others). In addition, there are speciality salads and sides. Finally, indulge in a tempting dessert and speciality coffee to complete your dining experience in this welcoming and friendly venue.

Gluten-free options are marked on the menu and the friendly and knowledgeable staff are happy to answer any questions to provide reassurance about food preparation.

“Fantastic gluten-free options draw many to this venue… Great menu, lovely seaside views, reasonably priced.” – Gluten Free Dining

The extensive menu offers locally sourced quality produce and features all the traditional home-cooked pub favourites and an impressive range of gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan options. Gluten-free choices include our English Breakfasts, among the homemade Light Bites are Texan-style chilli or Prawn Appetisers and The Bargeman’s Chicken Caesar. Mouth-watering dishes include our Vegan cauliflower & chickpea curry, Texan-style Bean chilli and the ever-popular Fisherman’s Pie. You will be spoilt for a gluten-free choice from the ‘Main Ballast’ menu which offers Isle of Wight Pork and Leek Sausages, Texan style Chilli, BBQ Chicken Melt, Garlic Chicken Breast, Rump & Pork Loin Steaks, Curry of the Day and many more. In addition, there are speciality salads and sides. Finally, why not indulge in a tempting dessert and coffee to complete your dining experience?

The gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu and for further assurance a comprehensive Allergen Advice Chart is available. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer any questions about food preparation.

“Extensive menu with something for everyone. A great family pub, wonderful atmosphere and the staff are efficient and friendly… good choice of varied dishes all beautifully prepared and presented, we highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for great food and service.” – Gluten Free Dining

The pub’s extensive menu along with a daily specials board offers locally sourced home-cooked food of the highest quality. Open from 10am, start the day the right way, with the Dairyman’s All Day Breakfast. Lunch is served from noon, where visitors can pick from a wide variety of both hearty or light options, such as sandwiches, baguettes and sharing boards. The Dairyman’s Daughter offers an impressive range of homemade gluten-free and

vegetarian dishes too. Gluten-free Light Bites include a Chilli Appetiser and Loaded Potato Wedges. ‘Home-Cooked Favourites’ offers many choices such as Dairyman’s Traditional Cottage Pie and Pan-Fried Cajun Chicken Breast. You also get plenty of gluten-free options from the Chargrill, where you can enjoy IOW 10oz Rump Steak, Local Smoked Gammon Steak or the Garlic Marinated Butterflied Chicken Breast. Speciality Salads and sides are a further option for those looking for a lighter option. Finally, indulge in a tempting dessert and coffee to complete your dining experience in this welcoming and friendly venue.

The gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu and for further assurance, a comprehensive allergen advice chart is available. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer any questions about food preparation.

“A great menu with plenty of gluten-free options… plenty of choice and all served quickly, piping hot and beautifully presented. A must visit!” – Gluten Free Dining

Pencil Cottage Tea Room and Gift shop, is absolutely delightful, really picturesque and charming. It is a wonderful place to stop for a bite to eat and the owners Lisa and Derick, believe that everyone should enjoy delicious home cooked fresh food, in a beautiful setting and will cater for your dietary needs
and have a separate Gluten Free menu available. (see below). Pencil Cottage is located in Shanklin, in the old Village and it is a very unique venue. It is ideal for family and friends to spend time together, or if you are out for the day or on holiday, in THE ISLE OF WIGHT.  The ideal place, if you’re looking for somewhere special to relax which will be memorable.

Their main shop and little Garden shop, offer you the opportunity to purchase a wide selection of keepsakes or gifts. As well as their additional charming shops, Jingle Bells and More Than Words, are also worth a visit!

Lisa and Derick are big supporters of The Isle Of Wight’s local businesses, food production and charities and they have great passion and enthusiasm in their work and in running Pencil Cottage Tea Room and GIft Shop.

Families and Children are very welcome at Pencil Cottage.