Address:

Esplanade
Ryde
PO33 1JA

Telephone:

(01983) 563900

Opening Times:

11-11; 12-10.30 Sun

Description:

Overlooking Ryde Esplanade and Harbour with views accross the Solent.   The majestic cstellated buildingm claimed to have been commissioned by Henry VII to defend the Spithead; Slent and Southampton Water from invasion by the Spanish.  Near the beach; Hovercraft; Railway and Ferry; the pub was used to re-launch the local branch of CAMRA in 1991.   There are conference facilities; a small meeting room and a banqueting room seating up to 200 people.