There are so many nice places to eat and drink on the Island, and as these are 2 of our favourite things, here are some of our favourite places.
The Island’s unofficial national dish: Chips, cheese & gravy!
Douglas
Yummy bar meals
Jaks – on the prom, restaurant upstairs, good bar to watch the footy in downstairs.
The Courthouse – a few minutes walk from town, stylish bar/restaurant upstairs, nightclub downstairs on Friday/Saturday
The Bridge – a nice newly renovated pub on the Quay
HQ – Just off Central Promenade, nice food at reasonable prices
Terminus Tavern – On the opposite side of the Promenade to the Sea Terminal, next to the horse and electric trams terminus.
A bit more exotic
Italian
Paparazzi – A popular Italian restaurant on the promenade and where Adam had his first job (luckily they didn’t go bust)
French
L’Expérience – situated at the far end of Douglas Prom. Délicieux.
Chinese
Chinatown – At the other end of the Promenade by the horse and electric tram terminus. Our fave Chinese restaurant
The Majestic – A few minutes outside Douglas in Onchan this Chinese restaurant overlooks Douglas Bay
Indian
Taste of India – On the promenade across from the Villa Marina you can find this tasty Indian
Broadway Masala – Just off the Promenade at the bottom of Broadway, another top choice if you’re feeling spicy
For the foodies
Stephen Dedman – Attached to the Regency Hotel
JAR – Attached to Admiral House Hotel
Macfarlanes – Just down from the main shopping street
Portofino – On the Quay, lovely view
Tanroagan – superb seafood restaurant
14 North – On Douglas quay, one of Charlotte’s parents’ faves
Outside Douglas
Horse & Plough – In Braddan (on the outskirts of Douglas), another nice recently renovated pub (family friendly)
Swiss House – gorgeous food in gorgeous surrounding in Glen Helen
Miners Tavern – traditional pub in Laxey next to the Electric tram station
The Creek Inn – Nice pub in Peel, good ale
The Sound Café – Panoramic views over the Calf of Man
Niarbyl – On the West coast towards Peel, stunning scenic views of the coastline
The Abbey – Next to one of the Island’s heritage sites in Ballasalla. Quality food, they also do a lovely afternoon tea.
Jean-Pierre’s Bistro – A French favourite in Ramsey