Waterfront Inn
(formerly Norfolk House Hotel)
19 Esplanade
Shanklin
PO37 6BN
Opening Times
9am-Midnight
Meal Times
9-9.30
Owner
--individual--
About the Pub
A delightful beach side bar and hotel with 8 en-suite bedrooms, 5 of which face the sea. Dogs welcome but please stipulate when booking. Previously known as the Norfolk House Hotel: it was here that Charles Darwin stayed for a few weeks during 1858, while writing The Origin of Species, and where he praised the hotel and the seaside town of Shanklin. Bring your family here to enjoy a sunny beach-side meal with a beer in summer. Closes at 10pm winter Sunday and Monday
Historic Interest
Charles Darwin had extended stay in 1858
Regular Beers
This pub serves 2 regular beers.
- Goddards Ale of Wight
- Island Vectis Venom
Changing Beers
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Changing beers typically include:
- Bombardier Burning Gold
- Fuller's London Pride
- Wychwood Hobgoblin
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
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LocAle Accredited
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Patio.
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Parking
Public Free 25 metres.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Accommodation
8 rooms.
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Camping Nearby
1500m
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Function Room
The Darwin Room.
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Live Music
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Newspapers
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Restaurant Area
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Smoking Area
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Wifi
View on Larger Map | OS Map
Waterfront Inn
19 Esplanade
Shanklin
PO37 6BN
Sat Nav Reference
OS Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (600m)
2, 3
Nearby Station (750m)
Shanklin
Directions
In the centre of Shanklin Eslanade, a few metres from the Lift
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