Amelia's Guidebook
Food scene
Gorgeous food, brunch, lunch and dinner. Our favourite spot for a bite to eat in Peel.
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The Boatyard Restaurant
East QuayGorgeous food, brunch, lunch and dinner. Our favourite spot for a bite to eat in Peel.
Fresh Japanese food which is taking the island by storm - advanced booking is compulsory (as far in advanced as you can get!)
Kizuna Japanese Restaurant
Parliament SquareFresh Japanese food which is taking the island by storm - advanced booking is compulsory (as far in advanced as you can get!)
Best fish and chips on the island. Grab a bag and head to fenella beach or peel beach to sit and watch the sunset.
Peel Fisheries chip shop
6 Christian StreetBest fish and chips on the island. Grab a bag and head to fenella beach or peel beach to sit and watch the sunset.
Best restaurant in Douglas. Fresh, local ingredients.
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14 North Restaurant
14 N QuayBest restaurant in Douglas. Fresh, local ingredients.
Davisons Ice Cream Parlour, Peel
Best ice cream on the island.
Royal India
6 Atholl PlaceDoesn’t look like much but the food is delicious!
Serves more than fish but seafood plates are delightful! Cocktail menu is good too and if you’re lucky to get a sunny day you can dine alfresco!
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Little Fish Cafe
30 N QuayServes more than fish but seafood plates are delightful! Cocktail menu is good too and if you’re lucky to get a sunny day you can dine alfresco!
bath & bottle
6 Victoria StBest burger on the island.
Mrs Yang
North QuayOne of the best Chinese on island!
China Town
7 Strathallan CresAnother contender for one of the best Chinese on island. Good parking too!
Go here or take out but definitely try it - my favourite is the mixed meat Singapore noodles with a side of curry sauce. Fresh food that’s really tasty!
New Hong Kong
35 Castle StreetGo here or take out but definitely try it - my favourite is the mixed meat Singapore noodles with a side of curry sauce. Fresh food that’s really tasty!
Get some noodles to go and have a picnic as limited inside seating but the noodles are top notch!
Time Out IOM
6 Arbory StreetGet some noodles to go and have a picnic as limited inside seating but the noodles are top notch!
Filbey's
East QuayWorth the money. Food is yummy.
The Secret Pizza Co.
Local fresh pizza with a buzzing music scene.
Greens Cafe
Cute cafe with freshly cooked meals of the day to choose from. A decent cuppa too!
Pizzaiolo
Clinches CourtBest take out pizza on the island.
Great food, reasonable prices, family friendly but also has a great cocktail list! Crowd pleaser.
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The Barbary Coast Grill & Bar
50 Douglas StGreat food, reasonable prices, family friendly but also has a great cocktail list! Crowd pleaser.
The Alpine
5 Regent StCaters for all dietary requirements - if I was vegan I would eat here!
Brunch/breakfast in here is yummy but the food is otherwise great. Cafe vibes with a decent selection to cater for all dietary requirements.
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Noa Bakehouse (Fort St Bakery)
Peveril Square(Kerrin Peveril)Brunch/breakfast in here is yummy but the food is otherwise great. Cafe vibes with a decent selection to cater for all dietary requirements.
A top notch Sunday roast in here but the food is also top quality throughout the week!
Coast Bar & Brasserie
18 Loch PromenadeA top notch Sunday roast in here but the food is also top quality throughout the week!
Outdoor and indoor dining at the bottom of the infamous Laxey wheel. Food is yummy, coffee is decent.
The Salmon Centre
Outdoor and indoor dining at the bottom of the infamous Laxey wheel. Food is yummy, coffee is decent.
The Fishery Restaurant
Loch RoadChic and yummy. Indoor and outdoor eating.
Bradda Glen Restaurant, Function Rooms & Wedding Venue
The view is stunning and the food is decent.
Versa
Locally foraged food. You can’t get much more locally produced food if you try!
The food is lovely here. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy parking and why not pop to the local shop on site for some incredibly fresh produce too!
Close Leece Farm Shop and Cafe
The food is lovely here. Indoor and outdoor seating. Easy parking and why not pop to the local shop on site for some incredibly fresh produce too!
La Mona lisa
10 Glen RdDecent Italian food and a decent price!
Kurries and Steaks
Curried steak and masala chips. Don’t question it just do it. Great Indian food!
It’s a gelatory and it’s going to be a really hard decision as to flavour. Don’t hesitate going!
Gelatory
Market HillIt’s a gelatory and it’s going to be a really hard decision as to flavour. Don’t hesitate going!
Wine Down
24 Duke StA really tasty menu with wine selection of dreams.
Pubs
Public houses
Outdoor pint and a crab sandwich with a great music scene of a weekend too. Their food menu is extensive, fresh pub grub.
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The Creek Inn
14 Lake LnOutdoor pint and a crab sandwich with a great music scene of a weekend too. Their food menu is extensive, fresh pub grub.
Deceptive in look, this pub promises great food (esp seafood or a cheeseboard) and a great wine list!
The Central Peel
12 - 14 Castle StreetDeceptive in look, this pub promises great food (esp seafood or a cheeseboard) and a great wine list!
Local pub with a good music scene of a weekend. Pies and a pint during the week for lunch too!
Thirsty Pigeon
38-40 Victoria StLocal pub with a good music scene of a weekend. Pies and a pint during the week for lunch too!
Baltic Inn
11 A3Our local, ran by locals.
Peveril Hotel
East QuayGreat pub with great outdoor space in summer or cosy inside by the fire in winter.
The Marine Hotel
Shore RoadCheap and cheerful. Food portions are huge.
The George Hotel
The ParadeMore than just the standard Isle of Man brewery owned pub. Serves food too.
The Glue Pot. Infamous and worth a visit for a pint overlooking the quay.
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Castle Rushen
Castle StreetThe Glue Pot. Infamous and worth a visit for a pint overlooking the quay.
The Railway Inn
What a spot to watch the TT. Good pint too!
Saddleoke - ie karaoke - on a Thursday makes this the place to be on Thursday evenings in Douglas. A rare spot but worth the visit!
Saddle Inn
2 Queen StSaddleoke - ie karaoke - on a Thursday makes this the place to be on Thursday evenings in Douglas. A rare spot but worth the visit!
British Hotel
North QuayGin menu is decent in here and it’s spacious too!
Good food and parking. Play area and outdoor seating mean it’s great for families.
The Horse & Plough
Good food and parking. Play area and outdoor seating mean it’s great for families.
Play area and outdoor seating with food and a decent pint! There’s also an adults only bar if you can’t stand kids! Caters for everyone with great parking.
The Cat With No Tail
Play area and outdoor seating with food and a decent pint! There’s also an adults only bar if you can’t stand kids! Caters for everyone with great parking.
Archibald Knox
Avondale CourtOutdoor seating, easy parking, food and a decent pint. What more do you need?
Best pub/bar for sports but don’t be fooled, upstairs is a smokehouse and the food is so tasty! Music scene is also decent on a weekend.
Jak's Bar & Steakhouse
43 Loch PromenadeBest pub/bar for sports but don’t be fooled, upstairs is a smokehouse and the food is so tasty! Music scene is also decent on a weekend.
A true Manx Gem, local produce a-plenty, a view to die for and a cocktail/beer/wine list that will tickle your fancy! They do food too at Versa.
Foraging Vintners
13 Shore RdA true Manx Gem, local produce a-plenty, a view to die for and a cocktail/beer/wine list that will tickle your fancy! They do food too at Versa.
The Shore Hotel
Recently refurbished and bang on the money! A decent pint and decent pub grub.
More than just a pub. The food in this place is lovely and the atmosphere is great. Plenty of parking and gorgeous rooms upstairs if you want to make an night of it!
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Shore Hotel
More than just a pub. The food in this place is lovely and the atmosphere is great. Plenty of parking and gorgeous rooms upstairs if you want to make an night of it!
Sightseeing
You can’t miss Peel Castle when in Peel but a stroll around the outside for a spot of dolphin/basking shark/seal spotting is worth it.
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Castelo de Peel
You can’t miss Peel Castle when in Peel but a stroll around the outside for a spot of dolphin/basking shark/seal spotting is worth it.
Isle of Man Motor Museum
Worth a visit if you’re into your motors!
Museu de Manx
1 Kingswood GroveFree entry and a must do on a rainy day.
Manx Electric Railway Derby Castle Station
Railway TerraceWorth a journey for the views - pub either end too!
Take a trip from Douglas to Port Erin (or vice versa or to a stop along the way!) - like stepping back in time.
Isle of Man Steam Railway
Station RoadTake a trip from Douglas to Port Erin (or vice versa or to a stop along the way!) - like stepping back in time.
Grove Museum
Andreas RoadLiterally step back in time!
When in Peel on a rainy day, a good history of the island.
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House of Manannan
Station PlaceWhen in Peel on a rainy day, a good history of the island.
Castle Rushen
Castle StreetPretty spectacular right in the middle of Castletown!
Largest working water wheel. The view from the top is amazing.
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Laxey Wheel
Largest working water wheel. The view from the top is amazing.
Coffee shops
Cafes for coffee
Java Express
Prospect HillGreat coffee, they also serve food including noodles which are so yummy!
Best coffee north of the island. Serves food and cheese on toast is a favourite! Ran by Conor Cummins, TT rider.
Conrod’s Coffee Shop
74 Parliament StBest coffee north of the island. Serves food and cheese on toast is a favourite! Ran by Conor Cummins, TT rider.
Great parking and a lovely spot for families with kids to grab a coffee next to one of the islands largest play parks.
Velo Cafe - Onchan Park
Royal DriveGreat parking and a lovely spot for families with kids to grab a coffee next to one of the islands largest play parks.
More than just a cafe really as they have such a good menu! Warm friendly welcome by locals who really put their heart into their business. Great food, decent prices and can cater for all dietary requirements.
Café Bar Two Six
Airport RoadMore than just a cafe really as they have such a good menu! Warm friendly welcome by locals who really put their heart into their business. Great food, decent prices and can cater for all dietary requirements.
The view: coffee on the beachfront. They have delicious food and all locally produced. Well worth a trip even if only to grab it to go and sit on the beach or promenade.
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The Shed
Laxey BridgeThe view: coffee on the beachfront. They have delicious food and all locally produced. Well worth a trip even if only to grab it to go and sit on the beach or promenade.
The view is amazing, the coffee and cake is great and the parking is easy! Worth a trip!
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The Niarbyl Cafe and Visitor Centre
Bayr NiarbylThe view is amazing, the coffee and cake is great and the parking is easy! Worth a trip!
Parks
Playgrounds, parks, skate parks and open spaces
Mooragh Lake Park
10 Park RdGreat park for all, coffee shop on site and has tennis courts too.
Mooragh Skate Park
10 Park RdDecent skate park on island.
Bike, skate and play park - fab picnic spot near amenities with good parking. Also a stop on the railway line too!
Poulsom Park, Bull Ring Bike Park
Bike, skate and play park - fab picnic spot near amenities with good parking. Also a stop on the railway line too!
Onchan Park Tennis Courts
Belgravia RoadSo much to do here! Boats are a favourite!
Silverdale Glen Cafe
The park on site is a childhood favourite.
Neighbourhoods
Peel is our favourite town. The local pub scene and food is amazing. The pubs are all private owned and the food is usually fresh sea food. The beaches are some of the best on island and the sunset is worth sticking around for - the locals call Peel “Sunset City”. Safe environment worth a trip and if just passing through grab an ice cream, a crab sandwich or some fish and chips!
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Peel
Peel is our favourite town. The local pub scene and food is amazing. The pubs are all private owned and the food is usually fresh sea food. The beaches are some of the best on island and the sunset is worth sticking around for - the locals call Peel “Sunset City”. Safe environment worth a trip and if just passing through grab an ice cream, a crab sandwich or some fish and chips!
Our main town on the island. It’s where you’ll find everything and anything. Probably the only town you can really party past midnight. Safe environment but the beach should be avoided. Catch a horse tram across the prom and dine out here! Clothes shops aren’t worth a visit but there are a few local shops worth visiting!
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Douglas
Our main town on the island. It’s where you’ll find everything and anything. Probably the only town you can really party past midnight. Safe environment but the beach should be avoided. Catch a horse tram across the prom and dine out here! Clothes shops aren’t worth a visit but there are a few local shops worth visiting!
Stroll up Bradda Head and have food/coffee at the bottom or just sit on the beach and enjoy the view. Port Erin has a little bit of everything within a stones throw from each other. Worth a visit and worth a wander.
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Port Erin
Stroll up Bradda Head and have food/coffee at the bottom or just sit on the beach and enjoy the view. Port Erin has a little bit of everything within a stones throw from each other. Worth a visit and worth a wander.