Food & Drink

Take your pick of Poole’s delicious hotspots, from fine dining and special occasions, to business lunches, family dining and traditional pubs with to-die-for menus.  The town’s unique mix of small independent, often family run restaurants with quality chains, means that Poole delivers something to suit every taste, budget and occasion. 

Watch the boats on Poole Quay whilst enjoying a pint or two in a traditional pub, or choose from the variety of vibrant restaurants, bars and cafes along the quayside. Featuring plenty of family favourites there’s something for everyone whatever their mood from fantastic Italian to traditional fish and chips or authentic Chinese dining.

With its own fishing fleet, Poole is renown for its seafood and the 'catch of the day' is a highlight on many menus.  From Poole Bay straight to the plate, it won’t come any fresher.

Great local produce has given the town its fair share of AA rosettes, Good Food Guide regulars and well-known restauranteurs such as Rick Stein.  Take your pick of destination restaurants that visitors travel to dine at and fulfil a passion for seafood or outstanding authentic French dining – the closest you’ll get without travelling via Condor across the Channel. 

With one of the longest coast lines thanks to the 110 miles of inland harbour and fabulous beaches, you are spoilt for choice with superb al fresco dining options.  Choose from beach side dining or Poole’s historic Quay overlooking the world class setting of Europe’s largest natural harbour for some of the best tables and views in the UK.

So dip in and find something to make your mouth water. 

Food Hygiene Ratings

Eating out or getting food in?  Check the food hygiene rating of restaurants and takeaways in Poole as part of a partnership scheme by the Council and the Food Standards Agency.