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We are absolutely thrilled that the Bargeman’s Rest has won Silver for Best Burger at the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2024! A huge thank you to our incredibly hard-working team at the Bargeman’s Rest and to everyone who took the time to vote for us. Congratulations to all the businesses nominated too! We are over the moon and can’t wait to continue another busy and successful year ahead.

The Bargeman’s Rest was packed with well-wishers on Saturday, 8th June, as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a day filled with fantastic food, drinks and live music. To mark its 25th anniversary milestone, the Bargeman’s Rest offered everyone a 25% discount across all of its drink offerings in the afternoon, with local Isle of Wight band ‘Black Daniels‘ providing the soundtrack for the festivities. “We are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of serving our wonderful community”, said the pub’s owner, Jane Gibbs. “This milestone is a testament to our loyal patrons and dedicated staff who have made the Bargeman’s...

From Good Friday to Easter Sunday, staff at The Bargeman’s Rest, The Dairyman’s Daughter and The Steamer Inn put on their walking shoes to march a total of 1,744,405 steps, or roughly 870 miles, to help Quayside Leisure raise £1,168.81 for Prostate Cancer UK. Throughout March, which also marks Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, visitors to the three Quayside Leisure pubs (The Bargeman’s Rest, The Dairyman’s Daughter and The Steamer Inn) were given the opportunity to guess the overall number of steps that were taken at each location over Easter weekend, with the closest answer winning a free meal for two at the pub where they entered. There was a £1 minimum donation to...