Yarmouth
Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight is a gem of a place. A quaint seaside village atmosphere with a handful of boutique shops, pubs and restaurants and plenty of people watching to enjoy.
You’ll moor the RIB at Yarmouth Harbour, where if it’s busy and you haven’t made a reservation, you may be rafting alongside other RIBs on the pontoon wall.
Across the road is a green where events are often held. We’ve been to Yarmouth the day of the Sea Shanty Festival – a bonus if you aren’t visiting for that. Yarmouth Carnival runs from August 10th – 17th.
Carefully walk over the cars parked to get on the Yarmouth – Lymington Ferry and you have a wide variety of places to eat.
Yarmouth itself is very much a typical seaside town, with pretty coloured cottages and windy lanes. You can enjoy a good hour or two having a wander around and enjoying the delights of the village.
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How long to get there
Heading to Yarmouth from Hamble Point will take around 45 minutes on a calm day.
Restaurants and Bars
The Terrace Restaurant overlooks the ferry and Yarmouth Marina. It’s a gem offering a great menu with really delicious food. They have indoor and outdoor seating and we do advise booking. During the Autumn and Winter, they are open on Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat and for Sunday lunch and offer a winter menu at a great price.
Next door is Salty’s, a pizza restaurant that has been in Yarmouth for years and in 2024 was taken over by the team who run The Hut at Colwell Bay. Pizza, pasta, wine and dancing – great for a lively lunch!
The Wheatsheaf Pub offers a varied menu and runs events throughout the year. The last time we ate with them we thought it was great home cooked food.
Another lovely pub in Yarmouth is The Bugle Coaching Inn. Nic is a fan of their burgers and pizza’s. In the summer, their garden can be a lovely sun trap to enjoy your lunch in. The Bugle also have rooms – so if you were looking to extend your stay, here’s somewhere to look into.
A walk away is Off The Rails which is a fun cafe in a train carriage. We’ve also enjoyed food at the Red Lion pub/restaurant A sister restaurant to The Wheatsheaf Pub. The walk there will definitely pique your appetite.
If it’s a light bite you are after take a short walk to Gossips Cafe, Yarmouth’s only waterside cafe. Decent sandwiches/baguettes and they have a licence for the non-RIB driver! Nic has also enjoyed many a meal deal from Grace’s Bakery. Great for a takeaway sandwich, cake and a cup of tea.
Our favouite ice cream shop in the whole of the Solent is in Yarmouth. Scoops can be found in Wheatsheaf Lane, the same lane you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub. Marie can highly recommend the lemon shortbread in a chocolate-topped cone. Zingy and tasty on a warm day.
Where to moor
You’ll need to moor at Yarmouth Harbour.
When busy you will be rafting up on the harbour wall or you can pick up a buoy outside of the harbour wall and be bought in by the marina water taxi.