The Garlic Farm

How this farm has not been visited by Environmental health I don't know. The taste testing of the garlic pots is the most unhygienic and germ spreading I have ever come across. Stirring sticks are on the side to taste different dishes of garlic. Although it says "no double dipping" every person I saw put the same stick in every pot after tasting it!!!!!!! So, the saliva from every different person was transferred from pot to pot. Then a child sneezes over 3 or 4 pots with no hand or hanky over mouth. I have never come across anything so disgusting. Even after I pointed out to a man what he was doing he still carried on. This needs stopping or controlling by staff. If I coukd give this a zero score I would

I can still smell the garlic. And guess what - its not a bad thing ;)

So we biked up a long road to get there - uphill on a very sunny day and in the back of mind amidst the sweat I thought - this had better be worth it. And I have to say - it was!

You are introduced to a variety of garlic spiced flavours, garlic horseradish, garlic mustard, garlic mayo, garlic pickles - you get the idea! They grow some of the most intriguing garlic you will ever see, white , brown and even black. We tried the famous black garlic ice cream and it wasn't bad ! There was also a young gent selling garlic flavoured corn on the cob which was equally if not more delicious.

You can pick up some great gifts here and most friends am sure would love garlic seasoned jars or sauces :) they can last a while and quite inexpensive. Anyone visiting the Isle of Wight this is a must go !!

I've never been to this island before and this place is the spot to go! The variety is extensive and the sampling is such a unique feature before buying. The environment is beautiful, homey and inviting. The food at the restaurant is top notch. I had the Mediterranean flatbread and it was delicious. The entire experience here was incredible. Recommended to anyone who comes here!!

You must hit up The Garlic Farm if you happen to be on the Isle of Wight and in search of one-stop-shopping for all things garlic. The fact that it is family-run is also a bonus. This is a nice spot to visit with a group, especially the cafe portion, which offers daily specials in addition to the standard menu selections, all of which feature garlic in various incarnations. I had the baked mac and cheese dish, which was excellent (and not at all overwhelmingly garlicky). We also shared a bottle of rose wine and a dessert. During the meal, there were several sightings of red squirrels enjoying their repast of hazelnuts. Even though we dined inside, we were fortunate enough to get a window seat, having come after the lunch rush, almost at the cusp of tea-time.

After our meal we stopped by the garlic farm store. The range of garlic products was comprehensive, even including garlic ice cream--chocolate and pear flavors. Word to the wise: bypass the garlic ice cream and opt for the millionaire shortbread (short on garlic, but long on chocolate) instead. We even ended up buying some hazelnuts, just to see if the red squirrels who were enjoying them knew something we didn't. It took some work to crack them (must be how the squirrels stay so skinny). I would definitely recommend this spot if you are a garlic lover, or just looking to satisfy your curiosity.

Loooooovely!

If you are a fan of garlicky flavours you should definitely, definitely pop into this farm when you visit the Isle of White. My friends had been here before, so told me that they served yummy food in their café...but I wasn't expecting such good quality food at such reasonable prices. I had the gnocchi, which was covered in cream and simply delicious. Quite a few of my friends shared meze platters which also looked amaaazing. These included garlic cooked in all different ways, (roasted, pickled, garlic dips etc.) along with garlic bread (of course) and cold meats. At the moment they are also serving winter pimms which was delicious and warming on such a cold day!

In addition to the lovely café, there is a shop selling all possible garlic- related goods! You could buy oak-smoked garlic, black garlic, elephant garlic...as well as an amazing range of garlic chutneys (fig, pear and garlic chutney anyone?), garlic butter, garlic beer(!),** garlic ice-cream, garlic chocolate and they even had planting kits so you can grow your own garlic.

* I have no idea how the previous reviewer, Kevin, had such a different experience to me! All the serving staff and shop staff were incredibly friendly, professional and helpful while we were there.
** I bought some garlic beer for Marc along with a garlic growing kit...so I can update the review if the beer tastes terrible or my garlic doesn't grow!!

If you like garlic, then the Garlic Farm is the place to visit. It is not far from Newport in the centre of the island and it is fairly well sign posted from the main roads.

It is very much a working farm with chickens roaming around the cafe area, you can even walk over to the crops and see a huge array of garlic. The cafe is worth checking out as they do main meals but we only had a snack as it was late afternoon. In the shop you can buy some of the garlic grown on the farm, the black garlic is particularly tasty.

Did not actually go to The Garlic Farm itself, but the Garlic Festival, which is in a nearby field. Gosport Ferry did a trip across with a coach meeting you a Ryde & taking you to the Festival with ticket included for £34.00. We went on the Sunday, but it is also on the Saturday. Music on The Big Stage, shows in the Arena, Stage 2 to get involved, lots of tasters at the Garlic Farm Stall, Theatre Kitchen, Showies & lots of other attractions, including Charity stalls

Great spot for garlic lovers, when we have people to stay usually pop in here.


There is a restaurant and the garlic shop, that has now shrunk slightly to expand the restaurant. Get all things garlic from dips to ice cream (not kidding). Also get other local delicacies when in season such as asparagus and sweetcorn.


Great spot when on a trip round the Island.

Nestled away almost hidden along a road in Newchurch Isle of Wight lies the wonderful Garlic Farm. Free to enter and wander around it's amazing to see garlic being grown and to smell all the wonderful aromas. The staff in the shop are bubbly and friendly and there are many wonderful products to buy like garlic soap and some great garlic dips to try for free. Why not visit somewhere a little different from the norm, educate the kids and have some fun and it's all free.

Disappointed as this was hyped up in various places on the island and really was more of a farm shop with very expensive cafe (nearly £9 for a sandwich of the day)


Also renovation work currently being done (July 2010) so only portaloos and no accessible toilets but new ones are being built.