Welcome
Welcome to the Old Village Inn, where every visitor is a local and every local is our guest.
Nestled in the heart of Bembridgeโs old high street, this quirky traditional styled building is reputed to have been serving pints since 1787. These days, Landlord Jay Chapman (a Fellow Associate of the BII) is continuing this fine tradition and sources real ales form across the country to ensure there are always four on the pump and an ever-changing selection.
Itโs not just excellent ales and wines that the Village offers. Home cooked food is served all day, every day. Our main pub menus are complemented with an extensive specials board using locally sourced produce.
The Old Village Inn remains faithful to the community and sources produce locally wherever possible. The Farm Shop typically provides fruit and vegetables along with other โsecretโ ingredients. Over the road is Woodfords the Butchers who are an institution in Bembridge. Our chefs work closely with them to source the best cuts of meat available throughout the year.
The Old Village Inn really is a pub with the community at the forefront of everything it does, we look forward to welcoming youโฆ
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#day245.20 ๐ so BoJoโs called it, So basically itโs gone back to Sunday drinking 20 years ago. You just have to double order at 10pm as we clear up. Remember itโs Bookings only inside abs table service so if your names not down ...... weโre working out how we can open the outside bar too, especially fir the opening weekend. So weโll be posting out howโs and whenโs over the next few days as we get more BoJo ๐ฐ on what we can abs canโt do. Remember itโs still 6 from what I can see and we think 99% itโs all from the 2rd but the literature on the gov.co.uk is unclear, thatโs unusual ๐ as it talks about letting you know your tier on the 02/12. So unless we get told otherwise weโre pouring from 02/12 l. โ๏ธ 872616, we have tables available for booking in the new OVi๐OftheVillage and we have our pods outside too with stage tables, wrap warm for those ๐ฅถ. These will be โAPPโ only tables but they will be serviced too. Quiz after sanding was great fun, thought my GnT was shaking like an earthquake. Iโve been doing the old bar, ๐ฑ honestly should have gone new but just couldnโt throw it, I was too attached. I was struggling until Sam suggested to belt sand it, ๐ for me Andrew Cooper lent me his, so out it was whipped, ๐งโโ๏ธ nice indeed. Paints going on abs the finishing is happening. Is all hands on deck now and weโre FAB. See you all very soon ๐ ๐ PS sorry I was late with the picture round x
Tonights Fun Free Quiz 1930: So sorry it's late. Here is the picture round see you in 40 mins and counting xx.
When your asked to set up Jay and grandad for quiz. Donโt think Iโve forgotten anything ๐๐คฃ
#day244.19 Quick Plug Monday Night Free Fun ๐คฉ Quiz 1930 live SOCIAL QUIZTANCING from the Captains Table, well me and Grandad are the bubble ..... back to blog. Sunday massive crew, usually do this day on my own but the amazing Claire Brown & Ben Evans with support crew Gypsy on the Roast dinner ๐ฝ & homework, ๐ night Mum/under prime coater too with Claire ๐ we smashed it. We decided it was a good idea to set up the rig that we werenโt allowed to set up in the summer due to C-19 and play some tuuuuunnnnessssss to keep us going. I then ๐ at the team present abs correct abs made the decision to just get it all done โ as late as it took, until our arms fell off, or we ran out of Gin ๐ only thr main bar surround & Snig to wax now. ๐ฅ. So wish I hadnโt of dropped a glass of fruit cider on the new floor last Night as it was drying ๐คฆโโ๏ธ. Tried to turn the lights off while holding the tray then lost balance ๐ what a div. so itโs ๐ ๐ด oh my the sleep ๐ค. See you tonight ship shape abs Bristol fashion 1930 Free fun Monday night Quiz with SOCIAL QUIZTANCING say that answers on a post card ๐
#day243.18 You know itโs serious ๐ง when the Electric โก๏ธ boards turn up ..... ๐ Iโve been a builder too long, they are so sexy itโs all just coming to life with the usual fun and games while working we have had a laugh ๐. It would seem a few people are ๐คทโโ๏ธ about our building site, for that is what it is. We have to work together. Itโs how construction sites ๐ work. Hay ho not an issue weโre crack on building this amazing pub for all pre or post C-19. Itโs been designed to create some amazing spaces for everyone. Our Sat working ment we had to make sure the TV ๐บ media was working so as we work Rugby ๐ on, patriotic duty as ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ beats ๐ฎ๐ช, sorry to the Irish โ๏ธ you played well, come on ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ. We had to test the water too. ๐. So Sunday is a day of floors abs touch up. Itโs floors today and bar finish this week, all ready for the Big Bang ๐ฅณ๐พ๐ฅ๐ป๐ opening 02/12. We have 54 inside & 36 outside so 90 seats ๐บ available so โ๏ธ 872616 speak to the team from Monday for your daily booking. Weโre busy drawing โ๐ป up a seating plan that works for casual drinkers and diners alike. Food is served in the usual way, download the app (fully functional & operational, government glitchโs fixed so your only have to put your details in once, then of course your 3 diget number is needed on each purchase) for unique offers & prices, deals & priority bookings and instant service to our tills for full table service as we buzz around making sure you have the perfect ๐ time at the new OVi๐OftheVillage where will your favourite spot be? As the day shifts over the yard arm to the dusk of the evening the night time glow of the mermaid ๐งโโ๏ธ light ๐ก takes over in the corners of the bars lounges. Itโs all ๐งโโ๏ธ nice indeed ๐ see you all very soon BoJo allowing ๐คญ๐ฑ๐๐คฏ
#day242.17 Woke up late short post today, ๐ I hear you cry ๐. Good to see Paul the destroyer back, as we actually had some destroying to do ๐. It was a ๐ trip for Leeky to get the bits fir the bar drainage. Me and the young Jedi Ben Evans were ok the case. While the boys were busy ๐โs got sent out again at the end as more bits were needed abs went to JDP pipes handed over a series number abs ๐ฑ he knew the part from the number straight away. It was a Jedi mind trick. Bloody aces. Thank you very much. Back to the pub, letters abs contracts to sign, ๐ค tell yoy more this week ๐. The. It was off for a serious chat with my friend Russ to discuss companies & structures, he then suggest ๐บ I said ๐ he said Iโve got a Violet. Boom ๐ฅ needed that. Iโm On my way man that cannot be named, on my way for more sanding ๐
#day241.16 Massive picture day and you can see why. ๐ญ of ๐คฉ itโs been emotional. When Mr. Shaw arrives you know you are close as his beckon of light ๐ก is his ๐ in the magic he makes with furniture. To see the colours and shapes that have been in my head for so long come to life, itโs like the wonker factory has come to life .... thatโs only the inside. Weโll be ready for BoJoโs call ok the 02/012, and if we have to wait another week, weโll just crack on with the Portches. It is what is is, the saying from the man that cannot be named. Sam & I were chatting numbers as he is Zebedee the wonderful wizard ๐งโโ๏ธ of the wood, heโs made a bar with Duncan Spite, who has totally redeemed himself, out of what can only be seen as Lego meets macarno in wood, like the foam auto planes โ๏ธ you used to make as a kid in the pack. Paul the Destroyer who we miss, as heโs a Tesco man now will remember those. Andrew Cooper definitely will, be good to see al those guys again soon. Choo Choo ๐. Massive shout out to our very own Claire ๐งธ & Kevin Rust who without there help these last 2 weeks we would have been very much biting the midnight ๐ oil more that we already have. Keeling is going in fuel โฝ๏ธ has been Danny Allen who has made the most amazing ๐ canteen builders meals ever out of just, well, stuff. They have been fantastic. I got a nice text from the CEO of Punch who was recently on TV, โJay, it looks fantastic! I actually tried to persuade Tom Kโs production company to use your pub for the series but I think you are too successful for the story line. Your pub is a great example of what high quality community pubs should be. Well done. Clive โ now I must say Iโm his defence heโs the CEO ๐จโ๐ผ of a massive company and I know he canโt wave a magic wand, but that was a nice message abs hopefully it will go far in any dealings that we are currently trying desperately to resolve. His team are quite the strict ones, share holders. Definitely blame shareholders ๐ but thank you Clive for the message of hope for OVI๐OftheVillage. Must end school ๐ซ run ๐โโ๏ธ waits fir no man or woman. But an ending message from a beloved member of our fantastic community Olive Light - When you get a personal message from a lovely lady ..... Always thinking of your passing, and a pleasure to post such a beautiful way to remember her, โJay. When you have a minute please will you put your post about Karen and the OVI flower arrangement on her tribute page via Wavers. www.Karenlight.muchloved.com Thanks xxโ always got a minute for everyone ๐
#day240.15 All about the furniture & we had Birthdays ๐ฅณ with our very own Richard Marsh; todayโs Big Day as in day241 is Gypsy I know Iโm mixing the two but itโs a special day. Happy ๐ Birthday ๐ ๐ ๐ โ๏ธ ๐พ๐ฅ like your need encouragement ๐. Have a fantastic day ...... sanding abs paint ๐จ my present ๐ to you ๐. Itโs a new pub, honestly. Today was a busy forward working day we can literally see it all comi g together in pictures. You donโt need my words today only captions.
#day239.14 Floors, Furniture & Paint Itโs whatโs it all about with a few ๐คญ ๐โs inbetwwen. So Glen Walker came over ๐ to assist Duncan Spite in his hilarious situation, Glen says have you got any measurements? Have I like God with a tablet of commandments it was pulled out the book of wood ๐ oh my so sorry ๐ yoy had to be there. The man that cannot be named is laughing like a jack in the box. My morning needed it too as it was a stern few hours replying to that organisation of doom Punch, why donโt they just say, thank you? Move one positive mood, got to get ready for BoJoโs reopening ...... ๐คช๐คฏ๐ฅบ? Itโs all about the floors abs it does exactly what it says on the tin, as long as you do exactly what it says on the tin, 12 yes 12 layers later of preparation sanding, harder & now wax on wax off ๐ฅ kid. Got the 3rd coat ๐งฅ done just before the Parish council meeting abs then it was a ๐ Tesco Run ๐โโ๏ธ itโs Gypsyโs Birthday ๐ฅณ tomorrow so was out getting a few essentials, ๐งโโ๏ธ nice indeed. See you all soon we have a few late ones so on it like a car bonnet. Thank yoy all for your support. See you all very soon. Jay ๐
“Beer and buses weekend
Stopped off here for beer and buses weekend and loved the choice of ales on offer and the atmosphere. garden was packed and there was a barber shop quartet singing too. highly recommended.”
“Busy Monday Night in October
My wife and I chose to eat here based on their online reviews. On arrival the place without a booking and a very busy night with a quiz night about to start. However we were very quickly shown to a choise of tables. The service was excelent, really friendly and attentive despite being busy. There was a great atmosphere and the two pizzas we ordered were large and very tasty. we were unable to finish them however when we came to leave we were offered a box to take them with us. This helps show their attention to customer service. I wish this was my local pub.”
“Great welcome & fabulous food
Had a lovely evening meal where the staff could not have been more welcoming, the service & food was excellent. There was a lovely friendly atmosphere with exceptional attention to detail & cleanliness.
I would highly recommend & youโll probably need to book well in advance in the peak summer periods.”
“This is a proper pub with a good atmosphere
I came in and was immediately chatting to various locals and had a very warm welcome. Very dog friendly and a bowl of water was brought out without my asking for it !!! The food is very good but I regret not trying it sooner. Well worth a visit A real village pub. Just ignore the few bad reviews, they are obviously from someone with a grudge. Far better than the other pubs in the area.
Only complaint was no Guinness :(“