Travel guide Poole

Stylish, trendy restaurant on top floor of apartment block, with floor to ceiling windows and excellent views. Seafood-based menu; modern dishes styled on classic combinations.

This delightful pub, dating back to the 1720s, now has the tenants it deserves. It oozes charm, with a beamed bar for great nibbles. Expect a proper pub menu with steak and kidney pie, honey-glazed ham and Hampshire rhubarb crumble.

Large hotel bistro in a striking Queen Anne property in the heart of the old town. Local produce appears in dishes with a classical French base. 300 bin wine list and superb tasting room.

Airy, simply furnished seafood restaurant with decked terrace; superbly set on the waterfront and boasting views over the harbour to Brownsea Island - all tables have a view. Choose between an informal lunch/early evening menu or classically based da..

Smart, modern, olive green pub with neutrally hued interior. Menus change daily and sometimes between services. Refined dishes use interesting ingredients and unusual cuts. Produce is sourced from their farm and within the county. Smart, stylish bedr..

Smart, modern pub next to the railway station. Light lunch menu of pub favourites. Evening à la carte steps things up a gear, but is only available in the French-style bistro.

Formerly a private residence, now a two-roomed restaurant overlooking a terrace and large lawned grounds. Small leather-furnished lounge; large rear function room. Formal team serve complex dishes from traditional menus. Smart, comfy, slightly kitsch..