DW Jarvis

About

DW Jarvis, on Isle of Wight, is a butcher at 108 High St, Ryde PO33 2SZ. First-time visitors should expect a traditional butcher's counter on Ryde's main shopping street, where the focus stays on meat rather than groceries. A rating of 4.9 out of 5, drawn from 69 reviews, puts it among the island's most consistently praised shops of its kind.

Getting there from the island's other towns is straightforward, since Ryde sits on the main road and ferry network that links Newport, Cowes, Sandown and Shanklin. The shop's position on High St places it within the busiest part of Ryde, close to the town's transport connections. Full details of what the shop offers can be found at http://www.dwjarvis.co.uk/.

Ryde itself is one of the larger towns on the island's north-east coast, and the surrounding area includes Newport, Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, Freshwater and Yarmouth for anyone planning a wider trip. Weather on British islands is mild, wet and changeable, warmed by the Gulf Stream and often windy, so a waterproof layer is worth packing. Seafood landed by small boats is a staple of island food, though a butcher's shop serves a different part of the weekly shop.

For a visitor based in Ryde, the shop is easy to reach on foot or by bus from the town centre. Its high review score suggests repeat custom rather than passing trade alone.