This is looking at the middle of The Esplanade and is a busy picture.  The Rex Piano Bar and Restaurant now commands the skyline.

The Mill Bay pub which is located in the middle of the two previous views.  Acquired by The Spyglass owners a few years ago it has had a large pergola built and sadly the small children's playground removed to make way for even more outdoor seating - which in my opinion is a shame.  Some of the children's play area could have been retained and still have a new pergola to sit under the midday sun.

Very nice food though and a good spot to have a pint sat outside.  Also a nice large conservatory and plastic glasses can be supplied upon request so that you may have a drink on the beach directly opposite or sit on the steps of The Bandstand.

The Mill Bay may well be demolished to provide a plot for construction of 1/5 storey building to form public house retail unit and 14 flats with parking, for details...

The 'Isle of Wight' paddling pool as seen from the high footpath.  This is free and is popular with the younger ones on a hot day.  Although the pool has been moved and remodelled a number of times it is a very old feature of Ventnor.