Address:

St Catherines Road; Niton Undercliff
Niton
PO38 2NE

Telephone:

(01983) 730243

Email:

sayhi@buddleinn.co.uk

Web:

www.buddleinn.co.uk

Opening Times:

11-11 (midnight Fri & Sat); 12-10.30 Sun

Food Hours:

12-9

Directions:

follow signs to St Catherine's Lighthouse

Beers:

Up to six real ales - choice varies

Description:

16th century inn built as a farmhouse and became reputedly, a smugglers' inn during the 18th century. Extensively refurbished in recent years, it still retains its ancient flagstones and beams, inglenook fireplace and many interesting photographs. Popular destination food pub, locally sourced, and a strong real ale following for the six ales served. The adjoining smugglers barn was a cattle shed until 1934 when it was transformed into a dance hall, where afternoon tea dances were held throughout the Second World War; many visitors pay a nostalgic trip to see it now (the dance floor is still there, although the building is now a second bar). Being near to the lighthouse the pub has many links to Trinity House. Rumour has it that Prince Philip was a regular visitor when his sailing companion Uffa Fox lived nearby.