Guidebook for Cowes
Food Scene
Thai on the Island Restaurant on the Esplanade – child friendly. Can be very busy -if a wait on a table, go somewhere else for a drink, he will call you when the table is ready.
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Harry's on the Esplanade
17 The EsplanadeThai on the Island Restaurant on the Esplanade – child friendly. Can be very busy -if a wait on a table, go somewhere else for a drink, he will call you when the table is ready.
Isola Di Capri
2 Thompson AveAuthentic Italian restaurant
Cheeky Goose Cafe
72 Chapel StFamily friendly. sometimes has live music
On Cowes pier, café during the day and tapas bar at night. Paella on Fri & Sat nights. Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and view. Definitely book early for paella nights.
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Cowes Jetty
On Cowes pier, café during the day and tapas bar at night. Paella on Fri & Sat nights. Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and view. Definitely book early for paella nights.
Parks & Nature
Penguin Parade – if intending to go, be sure to prebook your tickets to avoid disappointment. It regularly books out on weekends and high season.
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Phillip Island Nature Parks
156 Thompson AvenuePenguin Parade – if intending to go, be sure to prebook your tickets to avoid disappointment. It regularly books out on weekends and high season.
Swan Lake
Only freshwater lake on the Island. Bird watching hides.
Arts & Culture
Vietnam Veteran’s Museum, next to Airport near Newhaven. Fascinating and informative. Good for kids too – real tank and helicopter to see up close.
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum
25 Veterans DrVietnam Veteran’s Museum, next to Airport near Newhaven. Fascinating and informative. Good for kids too – real tank and helicopter to see up close.
Sightseeing
Walk the boardwalk through mangroves and then hit the Foreshore Bar for a well- earned drink by the open fire. Or grab takeaway fish and chips from next door.
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Rhyll Inlet State Wildlife Reserve
Mcilwraith RoadWalk the boardwalk through mangroves and then hit the Foreshore Bar for a well- earned drink by the open fire. Or grab takeaway fish and chips from next door.