Family Friendly Hotel & Restaurant on the Isle of Wight

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to explore The Birdham Hotel & Restaurant, Bembridge. 

In October 2021, our family proudly took over this beautiful Edwardian hotel in the heart of charming Bembridge.

We’ve lovingly restored every corner to create a warm, elegant hotel that feels like home—blending timeless character with modern comfort. With our versatile function rooms, a private walled courtyard, and 14 stylish guest rooms, including a deluxe suite and 4 superb garden suites that sleep 4 persons, we know we have the perfect place to stay. We strive to exceed customer expectations and make for a memorable experience for all who visit us

Mark Holmes
Chief Executive 

SERVICES WE ARE PROUD OF

FINE FOOD, WINE & BEERS 

  ACCOMMODATION

As a dedicated family-run business, our heart is in giving back to the local Isle of Wight community. We source as much fresh, seasonal produce from Island suppliers as possible—think local seafood, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and even drinks and flowers—ensuring your stay supports the people and places we love. It’s our way of making every visit feel connected, sustainable, and truly special.

About us 

Celebrating over one hundred years as the premier hotel in Bembridge, The Birdham Hotel & Restaurant is the epitome of Edwardian elegance, modern luxury and culinary creativity.

We invite you to stay,celebrate and relax with us – adding your visit to the rich tapestry of the Birdham Hotel & Restaurant.

Located within the heart of the village, the hotel is perfectly connected to major travel routes around the Island. For those with a sailing or yachting persuasion, you can moor your boat in the nearby Bembridge Harbour.

The Birdham’s appeal lies not only in its exquisite architecture but also in its welcoming atmosphere. With 14 gorgeous en suite bedrooms, 4 superb garden suites each sleeping four, each thoughtfully designed and equipped with modern amenities, The Birdham ensures that every guest enjoys a stay that is both comfortable and memorable. Whether you’re visiting for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, the rooms provide a serene retreat with a perfect balance of contemporary

Stunning food, making the most of Local Produce.

Our team of chefs make the most of the best of the local Island produce and suppliers. Striving to continually increase their repertoire of amazing dishes.

Our menus include a wide selection of dishes, offering you options to meet all your requirements.

Crafting dishes with flair, flavour and love to make your Special Day unique is our aim. Our chefs are more than happy to weave your unique elements into the menu.

In addition to its popular lunch and dinner offerings, The Birdham has recently expanded its menu to include a variety of delicious breakfast options, served from 9 am to 11 am, Monday through Sunday. Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional English breakfast or something lighter, the breakfast menu provides a perfect start to the day, setting the tone for the rest of your visit.

The Birdham’s spacious and versatile venue is ideal for hosting special events, and it has become a sought-after location for weddings, wakes, and other functions. The beautifully landscaped gardens and elegant interiors create a picturesque backdrop for any occasion, while the attentive staff ensures that every detail is meticulously planned and executed. Weddings at The Birdham are particularly popular, offering couples a romantic and timeless setting to celebrate their special day.

As you navigate through our website, you will be able to find information on Weddings, Events, Our Menus & About Us.

What Our Customers Say

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Alan Pearce
0 days ago
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This hotel is great the only downside and the reason we have given a mark of 3 is the lack of a lift.Elderley people with walking difficulties ( wife does)cannot manage the many stairs that are in this hotel.The staff are great and the locals you meet in the bar are great. AP
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Heather Faulkner-Williams
4 days ago
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We really enjoyed our stay at The Birdham. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was generally very good. The breakfast options were more limited than we would have hoped, and not consistent with the evening menu which had a variety of choice and the food was excellent in presentation and taste.
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Williams
4 days ago
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Overall and excellent stay ☺Restaurant evening measl were excellent ☹Breakfast could do with some improvent. Eg More fruit available. Better serviettes
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Martin
4 days ago
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Very comfortable stay with friendly, warm and efficient staff ☺Excellent room. Comfortable and quiet ☹All good
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Jo
4 days ago
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It served a purpose and the location suited us. ☺The accommodation was very clean, apart from the lounge carpet. The upstairs power shower was effective (apart from curtain & size issue). It was nice and quiet at night. ☹The double bed was very hard, so I wouldn’t recommend if you like a softer mattress. I barely slept. The upstairs shower is very small, the shower curtain sticks to you, which makes you want to get out of it asap. Also, the lounge looked like an afterthought compared to the rest of the property. It looked like a student accommodation lounge. We’d hoped for yoghurt to be available for breakfast, but we didn’t see any on offer and no fresh fruit.
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Hally Lockwood
4 days ago
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The best Sunday carvery we’ve been to in a long time! Friendly staff, spacious tables and great food! Highly recommend
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Susan
5 days ago
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Comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location. ☺A very convenient location, easy walking to beach and to village. Room was spacious and comfortable with a good sized bathroom. Breakfast was generous and served cheerfully and efficiently. ☹No criticism at all.
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Graham Povey
7 days ago
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Great surroundings for excellant food and drink. Friendly helpful staff.
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Linda
10 days ago
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Loved staying here and would recommend to others. ☺Great choices for breakfast and dinner. Certainly would not go hungry. Lovely friendly staff.
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Tara
11 days ago
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i would stay again ☺The manager was friendly and helpful. the bed was comfortable which is not always the case at hotels. the food was magnificent i had a cheese souffle in a delicious sauce. i would happily stay again
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Neil Hall
12 days ago
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Only went for roast dinner carvery it was good again
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Pierce
12 days ago
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Excellent / I’d definitely recommend/reurn ☺The breakfast was fabulous ☹Service at dinner was a little slow
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The Vicars Cat
13 days ago
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Sunday carvery 👍 Went with family pre booked table for about 12:30, arrived at 12:15, were shown to our table, waitress came and enquired about what are choices were, we all had the carvery, one small plate, and two traditional size, drinks were bought to the table , the carvery was of very good quantity, even though they had run out of beef at 12:40 !, plenty of other meats on offer, we were informed that another joint of beef was almost ready, and if we wanted any they would bring to our table, but we declined and continued with the other selection of meat’s available, very good quality of meats and vegetables, a very nice carvery worth the money,. Yes would I go back or recommend most definitely 💯 , service was very good as well., unfortunately no room for puddings ☹️ Just observations : surprised a carvery had run out of beef at 12:30 , surprised a carvery had run out of beef any when, and must admit we had to wait around whilst some of the vegetables trays were replenished. Tips : Book to avoid disappointment, get an early table , as by 12:40 the queue for the carvery was quite long
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Helen Boyd
15 days ago
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Nice place good beds and food Delightful breakfast
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Singh
17 days ago
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Very convenient stay in nice little town ☺Location and helpful staff ☹Prices were on higher side
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Tracey
18 days ago
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Great Stay ☺Lovely relaxing atmosphere, great staff, excellent food. ☹Room was a bit of a hike and a little small but didn't worry us as everything else was so good.
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Carol Brooks
22 days ago
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Last minute booking after being let down by original hotel in Ryde. Turned up 15 minutes after booking to find room ready. Great price, clean, comfortable and well equipped room. Friendly staff, nice location. Definitely recommend staying here.
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Christopher
23 days ago
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So nearly outstanding ☺Stayed in a Garden suite which has two bedrooms two bathrooms lounge and a small kitchen, it was spotlessly clean and well maintained. Surprised that the rooms were not made up over a four night stay, bins not emptied and toiletries and tea bags not replaced, if these things had been done I would say it was outstanding rather than good. Breakfast was good as were the meals in the evening. Would certainly stay again. ☹Room not being made up and toiletries not replaced and only four tea bags though more were fixed when requested.
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Alan Burchell
31 days ago
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Nice hotel, and the staff are all very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. The breakfast included is a great addition. Only criticism of the room is that the windows rattle when it's windy.
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Caroline Cheshire
32 days ago
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Fabulous meal! Excellent food and wonderful service.
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Geoff Miller
33 days ago
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Really enjoyed our 3 night stay on the island at this hotel. Bedroom and bathroom good. Has a bath rather than just shower which we liked. The food the restaurant is very good too, including excellent breakfast. You have a good chef!
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Tim & Beverley
329 days ago
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Wonderful stay! Stayed for 3-nights to celebrate my birthday. The hotel staff went out of the their way to make the experience memorable. Exceptional food and great live music! Big thank you to Ellie, as well as Anthony and Heidi. See you next birthday!
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JDL456
361 days ago
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Good location We booked here because we have relatives a short walk away. Very happy with our choice. Nice sized room, comfortable bed, powerful shower. Quiet at night. Walking distance from the beach. Nice cooked breakfast. A few minor issues with the room, but not enough to knock off a star when considering the price paid. Will stay there again.
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Becky S
375 days ago
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Great B&B in Bembridge We spent a night here while walking between Ryde and Shanklin on a little celebratory weekend for our engagement. The Birdham was such a welcoming place, the staff were wonderful. Our room was a great size, clean and a really comfortable bed with quality bedding. Yes the bathroom suite is a little dated but it all worked as it should, was clean and stocked with a great range of complimentary toiletries! Coffee machine and pods were good and we appreciated the biscuits and chocolates in our room when we arrived along with the complimentary drink at the bar. We ate here in the evening and all the food was really nice finished off with a lovely touch from the staff of a 'congratulations' brownie plate to share. Breakfast buffet was tasty and ample with fresh fruit juice (not the concentrate rubbish) and the menu choices were great to fill us up, really good quality ingredients on the full english and the pancakes my partner chose were huge and fluffy. A great stay in a good location, we would definitely return
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SteveWright-10
470 days ago
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A Great hotel. I had a 3 night stay. All the staff were so friendly, the room was lovely and the food was great. The friendliness of the staff and the locals in the bar was 2nd to none. I will definitely stay again. Motorcycle friendly and well priced.
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EAWDidsbury
481 days ago
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Great experience A very pleasant stay in a warm, friendly hotel offering great food from a limited menu. It met our expectations in full. Comfortable bed, nice bedlinen, clean, quiet. Comprehensive in-room facilities and good range of pleasant toiletries in the bathroom. Both accommodation and food well priced. Slight down at heel vibe, which we rather liked. Stair carpet replacement required when funds allow. Would be more than happy to return and will be recommending the place to friends & family.
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giraffe99
483 days ago
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Excellent We enjoyed our overnight stay: the room was beautifully appointed with an extremely comfortable bed. Great thought had been put into stocking and presenting the room; we couldn't think of anything we would add! Staff here are really friendly and professional. The restaurant served a wonderful dinner and breakfast was delightful. Can recommend the smoked salmon and perfectly scrambled eggs! Everything about The Birdham is A*.
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Linda W
531 days ago
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Pub lunch Looking for a place for a quick lunch , while we were in the area,so called in on the off chance. we settled on a roast loin of pork sandwich with side salad and fries ,it was one of the best pub sandwiches we have had in a long time, delicious.service was great,and the staff very friendly...Recommended
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Ian F
628 days ago
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Amazing start to 2025 We Spent new years eve and a week later my birthday at the Birdham the food ambience and service were as ever excellent Ant and Brian looked after us with the usual flare and humour ensuring our evenings were wonderful I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Birdham to anyone
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WDH988
802 days ago
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Disappointing roast experience Four of us went on Sunday, 6pm, 3 people ordered Sunday roast and when we asked for 1 of these to be a small plate at £13, told not available even though it said it on the menu. So ordered 1 main meal, plus 3 large roast plates at £17.25 each, of which 2 x beef, 1 lamb. Our food arrived with two small vegetable portions of cabbage and carrots, so we asked for the brocolli and cauliflower cheese which we saw other diners eating, but waitress never came back to the table. Asked waitor again for it, who checked then said it had run out, so we had to ask him for more vegetables, rather than actually being offered them. Finally we realised we were also missing the yorkshire puddings but when we asked for these, also told these had run out. Very disappointing that we asked if roasts were still on as we did realise 6pm was late. Yes we were informed, so we went ahead and ordered, with no explanation that some vegetables and yorkshire puddings had actually run out. Plates just put on the table with no admittance to what was missing. So we paid for 3 x £17.25 roast meals with items missing - no apology, no offer such as maybe dropping 1 pint of beer off the bill, nothing at all. Really disappointing that this is seen to be OK for customers to pay full price for 90% of a meal.

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