Thai Pantry Cafe

Family-run Thai cafe on New Orchard, Poole — authentic Thai soups, noodles and curries with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

• thai

BH15 1LY

The Acorn

Traditional English pub in Creekmoor, Poole. Child- and dog-friendly with an outside patio, children's play area, real ales, Sunday roasts and a family-friendly menu of pub classics.

• british
• pub

BH17 7XZ

The Angel

• pub

BH15 1NF

The Ark (Cafe)

Cafe and ice cream parlour overlooking Swan Lake in Poole Park — barista coffee, paninis, jacket potatoes, kids meals, cakes and ice cream.

• cafe

BH15 2SF

The Avenue Fish and Chips

• fish-and-chips
• british

BH12 4HU

The Barking Cat Alehouse

Award-winning CAMRA alehouse with 8 real ales, 4 real ciders and 12 craft beers from local and national independent breweries. Does not serve food on-site - patrons may bring their own or order takeaway from neighbouring restaurants.

• pub

BH14 9BY

The Blackwater Stream

JD Wetherspoon family pub-restaurant in Broadstone, named after the stream that originally flowed across West Heath.

• british
• pub

BH18 8DP

The Blue Boar

Traditional Poole town-centre pub on Market Close serving home-cooked British pub fare and Sunday roasts.

• british
• pub

BH15 1NE

The Branksome Railway Hotel

Victorian railway pub dating from 1894, opposite Branksome station on the Waterloo-Weymouth line. Drinks-led: real ales, ciders, beers, lagers; pool and darts. No published food menu.

• pub

BH12 1DQ

The Breakfast Box

BH12 4BG

The Brewhouse

Multi award-winning independent craft-beer pub on Poole High Street, serving Frome Brewing Company ales, national microbrewery beers and locally-sourced real cider. Limited lunchtime/evening food (burgers, ploughman's, pasties, frickles, toasties); no published priced menu.

• pub
• british

BH15 1DA

The Bricklayers

Great British pub since 1833 in the vibrant Ashley Cross area of Poole, with a heated, covered outdoor garden. Serves pub favourites (burgers, fish and chips, sausage and mash, pies, sandwiches, sharers) plus weekend breakfasts, bottomless brunches and seasonal Sunday roasts.

• british
• pub

BH14 0JX

The Britannia

Heartwood Inn pub-restaurant in Parkstone/Ashley Cross, Poole. Seasonal British casual-dining menu mixing pub favourites with French classics; renowned for Sunday roasts, sticky toffee pudding and a colourful outdoor dining area with open fireplace and outside bar. Kids and dog menus available.

• british
• pub
• french

BH14 8BB

The Butcher's Dog

BH14 0JX

The Cafe

BH12 3LN

The Cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village

Community cafe at Trinidad Extra Care Village in Poole, open to residents and the public, serving home-cooked meals, sandwiches, breakfasts, cakes and hot/cold drinks Monday to Friday 09:30-15:00.

• british
• cafe

BH12 3NF

The Canton

Chinese takeaway and oriental restaurant on Ashley Road, Upper Parkstone, serving Cantonese, Szechuan, Hong Kong, Thai and Malaysian dishes for collection and delivery.

• chinese
• cantonese
• asian
• thai

BH14 9BY

The Churchill

BH14 9DQ

The Cliff

BH13 7HX

The Cow

Victorian Greene King pub in Parkstone, Poole — pub classics, small plates and live sport. Recently rebranded as The Avocet.

• british
• pub

BH14 8UD

The Dancing Goat

Intimate speciality coffee shop on Parr Street, Lower Parkstone, offering a wide range of takeaway breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes — granola pots, croissants, sandwiches and toasties — alongside speciality coffee. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

• cafe
• coffee-shop
• brunch

BH14 0JX

The Deck at Salterns

Marina-side restaurant and bar at Salterns Marina, Poole, with views over Poole Harbour, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island. Breakfast, classic mains, pizzas, burgers, ciabattas and kids menu, with vegan and gluten-free options.

• british
• mediterranean
• pizza

BH14 8JR

The Fisherman Cafe

Family-run cafe serving home-cooked English breakfasts, brunch and a seasonal lunch menu in Poole High Street.

• british
• cafe
• breakfast

BH15 1AB

The Forum Restaurant Chartwells

On-campus restaurant at Bournemouth University's Talbot Campus, operated by Chartwells. Lunch service Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm with British classics, international dishes, filled ciabattas, jacket potatoes and a salad bar.

• british
• international
• canteen

BH12 5BB

The Foundry Arms

Traditional Poole pub known for English breakfasts, Sunday roasts, pub classics and an extensive drinks range. Dog-friendly with quiz nights, card bingo and live music.

• pub
• british

BH15 1QG

The Garden Room (YSL)

BH15 3SS

The Goods Yard

Award-winning freehouse pub & kitchen in the old Railway Hotel of Broadstone. Stone-baked pizzas with homemade tomato sauce, hand-pressed burgers, snacks, pub classics and seasonal specials.

• british
• pub
• pizza

BH18 8AX

The Grasshopper

Hall & Woodhouse gastropub in Parkstone, restored to its Victorian roadhouse origins with reclaimed brewery features and an open kitchen. Seasonal menu of traditional pub favourites alongside more imaginative dishes, Sunday roasts and kids' menu.

• british
• pub
• gastropub

BH14 9HT

The Guildhall Tavern

Award-winning seafood & grill restaurant in the heart of Old Town, Poole. Michelin Guide listed, 2 AA Rosettes. Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients including fresh seafood and Hampshire/Dorset meats.

• british
• seafood
• grill

BH15 1NB

The Gurkha Spice

Fully-licensed Indian and Nepalese restaurant in Upper Parkstone. Classical curries (vindaloo, dhansak), chef's seafood specials, biryanis and Gurkha chef's specials. 5/5 food hygiene rating.

• indian
• nepalese

BH14 0AT

The Hamworthy Club

Members sports & social club at Canford Magna with bar food, Sunday carvery and event catering. Approximately twenty acres on Magna Road.

• british
• pub

BH21 3AE

The Haymoor

Family-friendly Sizzling Pubs venue in Poole. Menu features juicy grills, stacked burgers, pub classics, plus vegan and vegetarian options and build-your-own kids' meals.

• british
• pub
• grill

BH17 9DW

The Hideout Soft Play

Family-run indoor soft play and coffee shop for children 0-7, with an on-site cafe (Beany's Coffee Co) serving hot drinks, snacks and lunches alongside the play area.

• cafe
• family

BH17 9DW

The Hub on the Heath

Not-for-profit community interest cafe in Canford Heath, Poole, bringing people together through coffee, creativity and connection. All-day breakfasts, lunch, cakes and pre-bookable afternoon teas. Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30, Sat 09:30-15:30.

• cafe
• british
• brunch

BH17 8SA

The Italian Villa

Prestigious wedding and events venue within Compton Acres gardens in Poole. Bespoke event menus only — no à la carte / public restaurant service.

BH13 7ES

The Jerk Shak

• caribbean

BH14 0ES

The Jolly Sailor

Traditional Greene King pub on Poole Quay with a spacious waterfront beer garden. Menu features fish & chips by the waterside, pies, burgers, classics and Sunday roasts. Dog-friendly with free Wi-Fi.

• british
• pub

BH15 1HJ

The Junction

Sport & leisure centre in Broadstone (YMCA Bournemouth) with an on-site Waterside Coffee Shop serving hot/cold drinks and snacks. No published menu — incidental F&B for centre users.

• cafe

BH18 8AX

The King's Head

Family-run traditional pub on Poole High Street, believed to be the oldest operating pub in Poole. Pub classics, full gluten-free menu, dog-friendly, Sunday roasts.

• british
• pub

BH15 1BP

The Kitchen

Cafe in the heart of Poole Park with views across the saltwater lake, serving hot drinks, cakes, sausage rolls, savoury slices and ice cream. Cashless venue.

• cafe
• british

BH15 2SF

The Lighthouse

Poole's centre for the arts, home to The Beacon Café & Bar — a relaxed daytime café and pre-show evening restaurant serving seasonal, locally sourced dishes.

• british
• cafe

BH15 1UG

The Lord Nelson

Historic Hall & Woodhouse pub on Poole Quay; traditional pub food served daily and live music venue by night.

• british
• pub

BH15 1HJ

The Lord Wimborne

JD Wetherspoon pub in Poole's former main library, built late 19th century on a site donated by Lord Wimborne. Wide pub-food menu (breakfast, burgers, pizzas, curries, pub classics) with kids' menu, jacket potatoes and meal deals.

• british
• pub

BH15 1QD

The Old Town Salt Pig

Daytime café in the newly refurbished medieval Scaplen's Court at Poole Museum, run by The Salt Pig group (Becky & James Warren, est. Wareham 2008). Daily-changing lunch menu of Dorset-sourced quiches, sausage rolls, fresh salads, pasta, cakes and pastries, plus barista coffee. 08:30-16:00 daily.

• cafe
• british
• deli

BH15 1JW

The Orangery Suite and Gardens Ltd

Wedding and events venue at Merley House, near Wimborne/Poole. Catering is supplied via external companies on request — no in-house restaurant menu.

• events

BH21 3AA

The Other Guys On The Beach

BH13 7PS

The Ox Pub & Rooms

Ashley Cross pub with rooms — seasonal British pub food, chargrilled steaks and homemade burgers, plus famous Sunday roasts. Menu updates weekly.

• british
• pub
• grill

BH14 0JB

The Park Cafe

Family-run park cafe beside the paddling pool in Hamworthy Park, Poole. Serves breakfast, lunch and snacks plus home-cooked Sunday lunches in winter.

• cafe
• british

BH15 4DH

The Pickled Berry Ltd

Modern British restaurant and bar in the heart of Poole, serving locally-sourced Dorset produce. Open Tue-Sat 12-11pm, Sun 12-6pm (closed Mondays).

• british
• modern-british

BH15 1BP

The Pilot

Marston's local pub at Adastral Square — pub classics including pizza, burgers and a carvery (Wed evenings & Sundays). Sports TV, dog friendly, cask ales.

• british
• pub

BH17 8SA

The Poole Yacht Club

Members' yacht club bar and restaurant overlooking Holes Bay, serving wholesome lunchtime pub classics, Friday BBQs in summer, and a Sunday carvery year-round.

• british
• pub
• seafood

BH15 4AQ

The Portsmouth Hoy

Hall & Woodhouse quayside pub on Poole Quay serving pub classics and locally-sourced fresh seafood, with chef-prepared moules, salt & pepper squid and a pint-of-prawns plate.

• british
• pub
• seafood

BH15 1HJ

The Project Climbing Centre

Bouldering and yoga centre in Poole's Dolphin Shopping Centre, with The Lookout Cafe upstairs serving locally-roasted coffee, homemade dishes and strong vegetarian / vegan options.

• cafe

BH15 1UD

The Quay

Two-floor Hall & Woodhouse pub on Poole Quay (reopened June 2025 in the former Wetherspoon site) with a quayside terrace, all-day dining, sharing-tower 'Pick & Play' menu, Sunday roasts and a games room with shuffleboard, digital darts, table football and American pool.

• british
• pub

BH15 1HJ

The Quay Cafe

Street-level cafe and bar on Poole Quayside with alfresco seating overlooking the marina and Brownsea Island; breakfast, lunch and dinner including known favourites like eggs Benedict, full English, smashed avocado, paninis and sandwiches. Dog-friendly.

• cafe
• british
• breakfast

BH15 1HH

The Rope & Anchor

Old-town Poole Wadworth pub serving seasonal pub-restaurant food with locally-caught fish, real ales, and genuinely interesting vegan plates (seitan bao, vegetarian haggis, seitan cutlet).

• british
• pub
• seafood

BH15 1JW

The Royal Tandoori

Indian takeaway in Poole serving traditional curries, tandoori specials, biryanis and balti dishes with collection and delivery.

• indian
• takeaway

BH15 2HG

The Swan Inn

Bar & kitchen in the heart of Poole serving gourmet burgers and house-made desserts.

• pub
• british
• burgers

BH15 1SF

The Tandy Sandbanks

All-day dining restaurant and wine bar on the Sandbanks peninsula, a short walk from Sandbanks Blue Flag beach. British and French small and large plates with vegetarian options.

• british
• french
• european

BH13 7PP

The Tavern

Traditional Parkstone pub with two bars — a lounge with a wood burner and a sports bar with wall-mounted TVs, pool table and AWP machines. Wide drinks range; food includes breakfast, jackets, burgers and Sunday roasts.

• british
• pub

BH12 2HG