The Hawthorn
pub · bar · Main Road
4.6 across 485 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; ranked #1 of 2 locally on Tripadvisor.
Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.
Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.
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Send these six to whoever’s asking where to eat.
pub · bar · Main Road
4.6 across 485 Google reviews, and Tripadvisor lands in the same place; ranked #1 of 2 locally on Tripadvisor.
asian-grocery-store · convenience-store · Douglas
4.6 across 517 Tripadvisor reviews, and Google lands in the same place; praised by Travelers Choice (Tripadvisor Travelers Choice 2025).
WarningTripadvisor likes it, which may mean tourists like it. Proceed with mild suspicion.
cafe · St John's
4.5 across 235 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
italian · St John's
4.0 across 70 Tripadvisor reviews; ranked #2 of 4 locally on Tripadvisor.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
pub · thai · Isle of Man IM2 2QZ
4.3 across 705 Google reviews; ranked #53 of 153 locally on Tripadvisor.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
meal-takeaway · Hailwood Ave
3.9 across 519 Tripadvisor reviews; ranked #30 of 153 locally on Tripadvisor.
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