If you are planning to stay with us this month there is a whole host of things for you to see and do. With a great line-up of live music and delicious traditional pub dishes served from 12noon – 9:00 Mon- Sat and 12noon – 8:30 on Sundays. For some inspiration of other activities and events in Shanklin see below…

Shanklin Theatre
Shanklin Theatre, just a short and scenic walk from The Steamer Inn is a great venue to watch some of the best live productions. They have an amazing line-up of entertainment this month including:

Beyond the West End
A marvelously entertaining musical variety show now in its 10th year.

Al Murray
The popular comedian heads to Shanklin Theatre on his ‘Landlord of Hope and Glory’ tour 2019

Beach Boys Tribute
A must for all Beach Boys fans. Guaranteed to leave everyone with a smile on their face.

For more information and to see all their full upcoming shows visit www.shanklintheatre.com/events

Ghost Walks
Shanklin Village
Sundays from 8pm
If you’re a fan of all things creepy, why not join Marc Tucky of Isle of Wight Ghost Experience for their Shanklin Village ghost walk? Taking place every Sunday from 8pm through the summer season, learn about the local history and hear some spooky tales. Head down to the Steamer Inn afterward to relax with a well earned dinner and maybe even a spirit, of the liquid kind.

Visit www.iwghostexperience.co.uk/ghost-walks for more details

Shanklin Old Village
Just a short walk from The Steamer Inn is Shanklin Old Village, enjoy the beautiful thatched cottages and traditional architecture whilst browsing the quirky gift shops.

Shanklin Seafront
You don’t need to go far to experience a whole day of fun. Shanklin seafront boasts a gorgeous sandy beach overlooking Sandown Bay, an amusement arcade complete with Jungle Jims soft play area, crazy golf along the seafront and much, much more! Step out of the Steamer and be right in the heart of it all.

Shanklin Chine
If you’re a fan of nature a visit to Shanklin Chine is a must. Just up the road from The Steamer, Shanklin Chine is the oldest established tourist attraction and is the site of a spectacular nature reserve. Enjoy the tranquillity of a tree-lined gorge with streams and waterfalls before heading back to The Steamer Inn for a drink on the terrace.

If you would like even more ideas for things to do on The Isle of Wight be sure to visit www.isleofwight.co.uk

Black Daniels Duo
Friday 5th July from 20:00
Check out Black Daniels Duo for a mixture of blues, soul and rock. Entertaining audiences for a fair few years now, come and hear the Island’s best kept secret and see what a guitarist and a harmonica player can do.
For more information visit @blackdanielsblackdaniels

Vintage Vibes
Saturday 13th July from 20:00
A five piece jazz-swing band, covering both traditional and modern numbers, from the likes of Sinatra, Dean Martin and Peggy Lee to Amy Winehouse, Caro Emerald and Imelda May. Guaranteed to have people up and dancing.

Dog House Band
Saturday 20th July
Duo with guitar and bass, playing a mix of classics from the 50’s, 60’s to present.
Have a quick listen here…

Powdercoat
Sunday 21st & Wednesday 31st July from 20:00
A two piece acoustic duo playing a mixture of covers to suit all tastes. Covering artists such as The Waterboys, Pink Floyd, Simon & Garfunkel, Elton John, David Gray, KT Tunstall, Buffalo Springfield and much more. Head on down and check them out, if you just can’t get enough you will be pleased to know that they are playing two sets this month.

For more information visit @powdercoatduo

Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page @SteamerInn for all the latest updates.

New beermats celebrate the Isle of Wight’s iconic brewing heritage

We are proud to announce that alongside our sister pubs we have introduced four brand new beermat designs that are a nostalgic nod to the old Burt’s Brewery, which brewed its last pint of beer over 25 years ago. Burt’s is still well remembered by many on the Isle of Wight and its distinctive beermats were once a common sight in pubs across the Island.

The new designs feature The Spyglass Inn, The Bargeman’s Rest, The Steamer Inn and The Dairyman’s Daughter. Neil Gibbs, commented “When we first opened the doors to The Spyglass Inn back in 1988, we were proud to support other local businesses and served up Burt’s Brewery beers to many happy customers. I am pleased that the new beermat design draws upon this heritage to create something instantly recognisable”.

Many fans of local Isle of Wight ales might recognise the distinctive look of the new beer mats which feature the shape of the Isle of Wight and uses a retro colour scheme combined with each of the pubs iconic branding. “We are very proud of the Island and its history and wanted a design that would connect with this heritage. Some of the initial designs used more contemporary colours, but we all agreed that the original just looked right, so we’ve stuck with it,” said Andrew Gibbs. “We make sure all of our pubs have a warm welcome and there’s lots of Island memorabilia on display. Our new beermats now add to this perfectly.”

Solent, a local marketing agency was commissioned to create a design that could capture this connection between the pubs and Burt’s Brewery. Marie Woodward, Client Account Manager said: “It’s a real challenge to bring together these different styles, but it’s been one that our team has really enjoyed. Anyone who remembers Burt’s should be pleased with the result and we’ve had some great feedback.”

Burt’s Brewery was an Island institution and one of 14 breweries that were in existence at the start of the 20th century.

All four beermat designs can be seen in The Spyglass Inn, The Bargeman’s Rest, The Steamer Inn and The Dairyman’s Daughter from now. The reverse of the beermats encourages customers to share photos of their visit to win a prize for a meal for two.