Folly Inn

Folly Inn sits on Folly Lane in Whippingham village, beside the River Medina, and the beer garden gives you somewhere to sit with a view of the water. Greene King, the operator, calls the pub The Folly, so you'll see both names depending on where you look. Lunch with friends works, and so does a drink outside by the river when the weather allows.

The kitchen serves burgers and pies, with Sunday roasts and food for children. A burger or a pie suits a quick lunch and a roast suits a long Sunday. The operator also lists vegetarian and vegan choices, which gives a mixed group a starting point when picking somewhere to eat. That covers the range, not every dish on a given day. Dogs are welcome, on a lead inside and out. The pub takes table reservations, and larger groups can contact the pub directly.

Live music and quiz nights give you a reason to stay on after lunch, or to come back for an evening instead. For directions, use Folly Lane and PO32 6NB. The postal address says East Cowes, but the village is Whippingham. The pub has a car park on its Folly Lane site, which helps if the group is coming by car.