Award-winning dining • Dog-friendly • Vegan and gluten-free options
Looking for places to eat on the Isle of Wight? You'll find a warm welcome at The Cow, our family and dog-friendly bar and restaurant at Tapnell Farm. Known for award-winning burgers, quality steaks and locally sourced ingredients, it's a favourite with both Islanders and visitors alike.
Book a table in our converted Swiss barn and enjoy freshly prepared food in a relaxed countryside setting. Whether you're dining inside, taking in the views from the mezzanine or enjoying the outdoor seating, you'll find friendly service and plenty of choice, including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
You'll find us at Tapnell Farm, just a short drive from Yarmouth and around 20 minutes from Newport by car. Everyone is welcome - families, friends, walkers, cyclists and well-behaved dogs included.
We're proud that The Cow is among the most popular places to eat on the Isle of Wight. That means booking in advance is essential if you want to dine inside. The good news is that it's quick and easy.
From award-winning burgers and succulent steaks to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free favourites, there's something for everyone at The Cow. Take a look at our menus and find the perfect excuse to visit.
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Situated at the heart of Tapnell Farm in a converted Swiss barn, The Cow is our family and dog-friendly bar and restaurant. We use locally sourced produce wherever possible, including seasonal ingredients grown in our own allotment, and are best known for our award-winning burgers, quality steaks and relaxed atmosphere (the vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are just as tasty, too).
Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner or drinks with friends, you'll find a warm welcome and plenty of choice on the menu. Dine inside the characterful barn, enjoy views from the mezzanine level or make the most of the outdoor seating beside the farm.
Great food, fresh ingredients and a setting full of character all help make The Cow one of the most unique places to eat on the Isle of Wight.
Sundays are made for gathering around the table. Choose from medium rare roast sirloin or a Mushroom & Brie Wellington, served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy.
It's the perfect way to round off the weekend.
Please note: our last Sunday Roast before the summer break will be served on Sunday 28 June, returning in September.
From popular bingo and quiz nights to festive wreath-making workshops and occasional special events, discover what's coming up at The Cow.
Take a wander outside and meet the Wight Herd - a colourful collection of life-size cow sculptures. Designed by local businesses, charities, artists and organisations, each cow tells a different story and adds its own splash of personality to the herd.
Sharing is caring. Our 32oz Tomahawk Steak is made for two and comes served with a selection of sides, sauces and drinks. Perfect for steak lovers looking to make a meal of it.