A waterside gastro pub at the edge of Hayling Island — seasonal menus, local suppliers and the kind of welcome that keeps people coming back. Pull up a chair.
The Ferryboat Inn has sat at the edge of Hayling Island for as long as most people can remember. We've taken that heritage seriously — keeping everything that made it special and building something new around it.
Under Bramley Pub Co, we've invested properly in the kitchen, the cellar, and the team. The result is a proper gastro pub: seasonal menus driven by Hampshire and coastal suppliers, a drinks list with real thought behind it, and service that feels genuine rather than scripted.
Reserve a Table“The kind of place where the food surprises you, the welcome keeps you coming back, and you lose an afternoon without noticing.”
Fish landed at Portsmouth daily. We build the menu around what's in season and what's swimming offshore.
Hampshire farms, coastal fishermen, local dairies. We know where everything on the plate comes from.
Local ales, a considered wine list, and cocktails that earn their place. The bar matters here.
Four-legged guests welcome in the bar and beer garden. Hayling Island walks start at the door.
Our menus are built around the seasons — what's growing, what's been landed, and what's at its best right now. We work closely with local farms, fishermen, and producers across Hampshire and the South Coast, so the food on your plate is a true reflection of the season and the landscape around us.
The menus below are a sample — dishes and availability change regularly. Our team will always walk you through today's specials, which are built around whatever has come in fresh that morning.
We know where everything on the plate comes from. These are the people behind it — local producers and traders we're proud to work with every day.
Premier Fish are a local, independent fishmonger sourcing directly from South Coast day boats and ports. They supply us with prime South Coast species — wild sea bass, plaice, Dover sole, brill, and more — landed fresh and chosen for quality. Fully audited, sustainability-focused, and deeply connected to the local fishing community.
Biodynamic Hampshire farm raising rare-breed cattle, sheep, and pigs. The beef short rib and Sunday sirloin start here.
Family-run market garden near Chichester. Seasonal vegetables, salads, and herbs, harvested and delivered within 24 hours.
Award-winning artisan cheesemaker in the New Forest. Their semi-soft and hard cheeses feature on our board and in the kitchen.
Grown in the exceptional microclimate of the Isle of Wight, these are some of the finest tomatoes in the country — sweet, intensely flavoured, and a staple on our seasonal menu.
Harvest Fine Foods are our go-to for local and regional larder staples — sourcing from over 30 producers across Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight. From Isle of Wight garlic to Hampshire artisan cheeses, they keep our kitchen stocked with the best the South has to offer.
The Owton family have been farming at Chalcroft Farm in Hampshire since 1257. Their beef and pork is reared on the farm and from trusted local Hampshire farms — fully traceable, high welfare, and delivered to us fresh. Their butchery team have over 1,000 years of combined experience between them.
Hand-made chutneys, pickles, and seasonal preserves. On the cheeseboard and in the kitchen throughout the year.
Hampshire dairy producing Old Winchester and Stoney Cross — two exceptional hard cheeses that feature on our board.
We welcome walk-ins at the bar, but for dining — especially at weekends and for Sunday roasts — we strongly recommend booking ahead.
Fill in the form and we'll confirm your reservation by email within a few hours. For same-day bookings or parties of 8 or more, please call us directly.
Prefer to call? Ring us on 023 9246 3459 — we're happy to take reservations over the phone.
Large groups & private events — planning something special? We’d love to help. Get in touch and we’ll put something together for you. Email info@ferryboatinnhaylingisland.com to start the conversation.
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We're at the southern end of Hayling Island — follow the road to its natural conclusion and you'll find us looking out over The Solent. Free parking on site.
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Upcoming events, special occasions and seasonal celebrations at The Ferryboat Inn
Limited Seats
A special evening menu for two — candlelit tables, the Solent at night, and a menu built for the occasion.
Easter 2027
A long weekend on the waterfront. Special Easter menus, children's activities and extra Sunday roast sittings all weekend.
Bank Holiday
Extended Sunday roast service, outdoor terrace open and a relaxed long-weekend atmosphere. No better place to be on a bank holiday.
New Event
An intimate ticketed dinner — a set menu showcasing seasonal ingredients, with the chef talking through every course. One Sunday a month.
Seasonal
A celebration of what's been landed that week — whole fish, shellfish, local catches. Summer Friday evenings on the waterfront terrace.
Coming Soon
Planning ahead? Christmas Day lunch, party nights and New Year's Eve on the Solent. Register your interest now — spaces fill fast.
Real photos coming soon — follow us on Instagram @ferryboatinn for the latest from the kitchen and the waterfront