An Isle of Wight town has welcomed a new bar, serving craft beer and ale.

Craft 101 has moved into the former Old Curiosity Shop on Clarence Road, East Cowes.

Owned and run by Glenn Johnson, the bar was officially opened with a launch ceremony on Friday, July 19.

The ale house promises 'new and exciting' beers every week, including exclusive ones from Island Life Craft Brewery, which Glenn has been operating from the back room of a house on Clarence Road.

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Glenn Johnson behind the barGlenn Johnson behind the bar (Image: IWCP)

Taking to Facebook after Friday's launch, Glenn said: "Wow! What an amazing opening night! Thank you so much for all your support!

"We are open and can't wait to pour you a beer!"

As the County Press previously reported, plans for the East Cowes ale house were greenlighted in December 2023.

At the time, noise worries, raised by a nearby resident, were dismissed by council officers.

They said levels would not be to an unacceptable degree but insisted sound proofing must be installed.

Craft 101 also has a site in Southampton, on Shirley Road.

The East Cowes venue is open Tuesday to Sunday.