Fisherman's Cottage Reopens for 2026!
26th March – End of Season (Daily): 10am – Late
For more information or to book a reservation, please contact the Booking Office on 01983 866432 or bookings@shanklinchine.co.uk.
Our pub on the beach
Nestled just beneath Shanklin Chine in an enviable location at the far end of Shanklin Esplanade you will find Fisherman’s Cottage, the town’s original thatched dining pub on the beach with a rich heritage dating back to 1817.
Until 2nd November Fisherman’s Cottage will be open 7 days a week:
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 10pm
(last food order 8pm)
Booking is essential, thank you
Bookings are being taken for inside and outside tables via bookings@shanklinchine.co.uk.
Please note that dogs are welcome in our outside space only and must be kept on a lead at all times. We will be happy to reserve an outside table for you if you have a dog.
All reserved email bookings will be sent an email confirmation, which must be shown on arrival as proof of booking. Tables shall only be held for 15 minutes after the reserved time.
Many thanks for your understanding,
Fisherman’s Cottage
Dog Policy
Dogs are welcome outside only
For the comfort, safety and enjoyment of all our guests, dogs must:
• Remain on the ground at all times – dogs are not permitted on tables or chairs.
• Be kept on a lead at all times.
• Remain under their owner’s control at all times.
Owners are responsible for ensuring their dogs are well-behaved and do not cause a nuisance to other guests.
Deposits and Cancellation Policy
We request a non-refundable deposit of £10 per person for parties of 6 and above (including children) payable at the time of making the reservation.
The dining pub is famed for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere and its delicious home-cooked food, specialising in seafood which can be found on the daily specials board.
Sunday roasts will be available from September.
Live Music
All live music runs from 20:00 to 22:00 and consists of two 45-minute sets, unless otherwise stated.
Sun 9 August 2026
Abbie Lemon
Mon 10 August 2026
Gemma Evans
Tue 11 August 2026
Chris Sinatra
Wed 12 August 2026
Jules
Thu 13 August 2026
Lewis Berry
Fri 14 August 2026
Beth Vincent
Sat 15 August 2026
Beth Berry
Sun 16 August 2026
Simon James
Mon 17 August 2026
Cara Warrick
Tue 18 August 2026
Corrine Atkins
Wed 19 August 2026
Stewart Woodward
Thu 20 August 2026
Emellia
Fri 21 August 2026
Chris Sinatra
Sat 22 August 2026
Paolo
Sun 23 August 2026
Sarah Gerrard
Mon 24 August 2026
Jules
Tue 25 August 2026
Heidi Cullerne
Wed 26 August 2026
Jimi Yeomans
Thu 27 August 2026
Dave & Cam
Fri 28 August 2026
Joey Scott
Sat 29 August 2026
Stewart Woodward
Sun 30 August 2026
Abbie Lemon
Mon 31 August 2026
Heidi Cullerne
Tue 1 September 2026
Simon James
Wed 2 September 2026
Gemma Evans
Thu 3 September 2026
Cara Warrick
Fri 4 September 2026
Lewis Berry
Sat 5 September 2026
Lost Property
Please visit Fisherman’s Cottage Bar and ask for the Manager if you are still on site to report your lost item. Alternatively, if you have already left, please report your item by emailing bookings@shanklinchine.co.uk.
Important Information
- Fisherman’s Cottage cannot accept responsibility for any items lost inside Fisherman’s Cottage or in the car parks.
- Perishables will be disposed of immediately along with soiled items.
- If your item is found, you will be contacted by email, usually within 48 hours. We will hold your found item for 1 month only.
- We charge a postage and packaging fee of £4.95 to send the item back to you, using a 48hr Track and Trace Service. In the event that your item weighs in excess of 5kg, the cost of postage will increase accordingly.
- Unclaimed and unreported items are held for 3 weeks.
- All unclaimed items are either donated to charity, recycled, or disposed of with personal information/details enclosed destroyed.
- We’re proud to say we were awarded a 5* food hygiene rating at our last inspection in 2024.