Crown Hotel in Poole

We’re there last Friday for a small celebration with family and friends and chose the buffet menu for 15 people. The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating and reserved us a small area of the downstairs. Having undergone a recent refurbishment and new owners and management The Crown is well worth a visit. The decor, ambience are all excellent and the staff couldn’t have done any more. The food was spot on, delicious and good value for money. If local or visiting Poole I would highly recommend visiting for a stay, a drink and something to eat. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon and evening.

Fabulous Hotel competitively priced. This newly renovated hotel is a fabulous venue. The hotel rooms are beautiful (Though the beds could be bigger) Centrally located for everything. The rates are great value , no inhouse chef so breakfasts unavailable but when kitchens up and running Im sure the rates will increase. No parking but they kindly found us a space . We have stayed in the next door venue the Chambers which is also a great find (alot more as self contained flats) Biscuits and coffee / tea in room. The bar is lovely and their sister venue next door is The Guildhall which is a fish restaurant. You get 10% discount but the prices are ridiculous and out of reach to the average customer !

Lovely food but portions really small would have preferred to pay more for a more substantial meal. Menu also very limited

This was our local pub during our visit to Poole, The staff were friendly, the atmosphere was comfortable, and we called in several times for a drink before and after meals. Lydia was really helpful when we needed to know about restaurants, taxis etc.

Gorgeous pub decorated exceptionally. What a find down a little back street back from the Quay. Staff lovely stayed in the guildhall chambers next to them which was Gorgeous 😍 definitely returning

Popped in for a quick drink at the weekend. The pub is furnished really well, is comfortable and relaxing. The lady who served us was really helpful and the kids were offered sweets and there are treats for dogs. Definitely worth a visit.

We have been waiting for The Crown to open since the summer when we could see refurbishments where taking place. Called in last week and not only does it look great outside but inside it is fabulous. Welcoming, comfortable and fascinating decor. We can't wait for the restaurant to open later on. We shall definitely be regulars once the coffee machine arrives!

We recently used the Crown Hotel for a small reception after our wedding at the Guildhall in Poole. Very convenient, being less than a two minute slow walk away from the Guildhall. The bar has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and is very comfortable. The Crown put on a buffet for us, sorted out the champagne and cut up the cake. I can only say the buffet was a credit to them, a very high standard, everyone was impressed. The staff could not do enough. Thank you for helping make the day special.

Very friendly and actively encourage dogs with a doggie feeding station. Relaxed and comfortable . Looking forward to the kitchen opening.

The bar has reopened at The Crown and it was very good. Very friendly staff and good memorabilia. The restaurant is reopening soon.

Of places that claim to be dog friendly his is the least dog friendly hotel that I have ever stayed at. To charge £15 extra for having a dog and then not have an area for guests to eat with dogs in either the bar or restaurant is unacceptable in my view. We were told that dogs are allowed to accompany us on the terrace and that we could eat there but the weather was not good and the booths were too cramped to accommodate our party of six. Had I read the website in more detail I would also have spotted that we were expected to put our dog in a cage when we left her in the room which we had to do for breakfast. The hotel rooms are extremely dated, dingy brown and worn furniture. The one star is for the staff who were mostly very friendly.

Absolutely terrible experience, didn't even stay.. Walked in got offered a table by a lovely lady, so all was good. Hadn't even sat down and from the kitchen you heard f*****g and s**t, its not on the f*****g menu. Had my 2 children with me, who where absolutely mortified. We left before we even had the chance to sit down and try the food. Extremely unprofessional think you should look into a new chef! Won't be going back in a hurry that's for sure.

Went there for Sunday lunch, both coffee’s sent back as it was like dish water and not as requested, starter sent back as it smelt off, main meal nothing special. We’ve been there before a few times and can only assume they are under new management!!!

We came here on a Friday and a Saturday night with our wine club. The restaurant is cosy and accommodated around 28 of us. The menu was an absolute delight. It featured all my personal favourites like scallops, monkfish, steak and chips and parfait. We had 7 courses each night which were all presented to the highest standard. The service was spot on keeping the dishes moving, clearing our plates and pouring more wine! The staff seemed really happy to be doing their job which was just lovely. Thank you for 2 truly great meals.

We had a fantastic meal . The food was delicious and . A great evening… we will definitely return!!!!!!!!!!

Really wanted to try the food after checking out the menu online. We walked in and the barmaid looked at us, turned her back and started polishing glasses like her life depended on it. A waiter went past with food, on his way back, he...

Thank you for another fab evening. Food was excellent and staff friendly and attentive. Nice comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

Booked a table of 9 for mother's day via email and discussed menu etc. This worked well. When arriving at the restaurant, we waited a very long time to recieve a menu and then even longer to order. There was no vegan option for starters...

Best Roast dinner in Poole ! Small or large dinner ( small a bargain at £8 almost as big as large) lamb is lovely , staff friendly, efficient service and serves food all day. Cannot fault this place , homemade yorkies, cauliflower cheese assorted veg...

We visited on Sunday for my Mum’s 80th Birthday. We were a table of 9 and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help us. We had 2 young children and someone who is gluten free - none of this...

Food poor,gammon very greasy almost swimming in grease which went onto other things on plate and rubbery/ fatty not pleasant at all,overpriced,desserts small and very overpriced my son and myself had brownie,but looked like it was the last one so they had cut it in...

Fantastic dinner, staff and ambiance. Thank you for a superb night. Highly recommended for quick bite or special occasion. Private parties also possible

The service from start to finish was excellent. Welcomed looked after. The meal was incredible and truly some of the best I've experienced in Dorset. The scallops and presentation of was simply the best I've seen and tasted. This place is a real gem with...

The Crown came highly recommended. Great food and chilled out service, 1st time here and would definitely like to return.

Lovely wine 🍷 and lunch as always never lets me down as a place to visit highly recommend place in heart of Poole

Great lunch portions really generous. I went for small portion but still generous. Everything was perfect lovely veg and meat perfect. Definitely visit again.

Met up with some friends here for dinner and oh Wow!! This place is CONSISTENTLY good. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Definitely reccommend the pie of the day, was delicious and food is always well presented. Well done. You will not be disappointed

We live locally. Whenever our friends and family from the Midland come to stay, they insist on a Crown Sunday lunch! The a la carte menu is super too, their whole fresh fish is delicious, (I always have this) and the rest of the menu...

Had dinner in the Crown this evening. Fabulous service and delicious food. Can highly recommend the pie of the day. We will definitely visit again

We went especially to dine here based on good reviews and to sample some of the tapas that we saw on the online menu. We were given the tapas menu but was disappointed to see the things we wanted to try were not on the...

Visited Poole yesterday for the first time. Wandered round the streets and found this fabulous pub and restaurant. We had the most wonderful meal - all six of us. The service was also great. A great find

A great pub, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Had a truly amazing meal here. Would definitely recommend.

I visited the Crown for lunch today. The friendly helpful staff apologised for several items not available, anď went out of their way to ensure that we had suitable alternatives. My Steak and Kidney pie was utterly delicious, nice light shortcrust pastry with a delicious...

Lovely setting and good service. Shared a starter of lobster with pulled pork in a taco shell- each component was delicious, the shell was more buttery pastry than taco. Mains of monkfish with pork belly and sea bass fillet. All beautifully cooked and presented ....

Thai mussels are a must! Dressed crab was very tasty. Sea bass and monkfish mains we’re beautifully executed and extremely flavoursome. Service was ace too. The service staff clearly worked well as a team and they created a great atmosphere between them. Big shout out...

Away from the busy quayside, this hotel in Market St. is a few steps away from the Guildhall. It has a large spacious dining room, which is very well laid out and is light, airy and very clean. I had steak and kidney pie for...

The service from the staff here was absolutely fantastic and checking with the chef on what dishes my fiancé could eat as she is celiac. The gluten free options was great especially as the chef was willing to adapt anything for her. The food was...

We had a lovely evening meal here . Shared the Thai mussels , which were amazing! Lovely menu, and would definitely return. Lovely garden , and staff very helpful.

We found this place by chance and managed to book a table for two at short notice. There was a lovely tapas menu as well as all the usual favourites. We picked four tapas dishes and really enjoyed the pork tacos and spicy meatballs. However...

I booked this place for Sunday lunch after reading all the really good reviews but something must have gone wrong because everything, apart from the Yorkshire puddings were over cooked and soggy. The roast potatoes were soggy, the vegetables were boiled to an over cooked...

Restaurant standard food, excellent Scallops to start followed by Sea Bass, Patatas Bravas and Ratatouille - excellent! Decor needs updating and service could be improved but all in all a nice dining experience.

The food is exceptional. The inside restaurant is a little dated - but don’t be put off. The courtyard garden is very pleasant and although the food menu is extensive, the quality of the food is exceptional. Very good value too! Hidden gem indeed.

Brilliant all round , fantastic service and absolutely superb food . I would particularly recommend the monkfish and pork belly (delicious) big thank you to Ollie who looked after us .

Came here again for lunch after a long lockdown. Not only as fabulous as usual, but even better. Menu extended. Now do fantastic tapas. New fresh fish counter at the back. They also deliver in BH area. Called BH Fish. Had a great lunch and...

This a very old pub in an older section of Poole that is visually attractive and creates an atmosphere conducive to fine dining. You will not be disappointed all dishes seemed home made and of excellent quality. The price was about right and the quantity...

Fantastic meal here last night! Good, friendly service and an amazing menu! I would thoroughly recommend this little gem. You will not be disappointed.

Went with family of 8 ,amazing place excellent and attentive staff ,wonderful food ,I will never forget the smoked haddock and lobster hot pot !! You will not be disapointed eating here !!

Had my first Sunday Roast dinner out in months here whilst on holiday in Poole 😃 it didn’t disappoint! Choice of Beef, Lamb, Chicken or Pork. Came with Cauliflower Cheese, mixed Veg, extra gravy, roast potatoes and a Yorkshire Pudding £12.50. Hot and tasty! Pub...

We booked a table of 6 to catch up with friends we ordered drinks and were asked to order food we had eaten prior to meeting up we said we were here socialising they told us to move seats the woman was very rude in...

We were a group of 4 out for Sunday roast lunch, there was a choice for smaller appetites which was good, and not seen in many places. When it come out it was stacked high and the veggies on the side were super, it was...

Truly incredible seafood tapas! We went for scallops, monkfish, calamari and meatballs and it was so fresh and delicious, clearly benefiting from the relationship BHFish group. So pleased we came here for our first post lockdown evening out, the future looks bright again!

First lunch after lockdown, delicious fish and mussels, so good decided to have our post wedding lunch here, later in the year if all goes well....

Been several times since the summer and every time excellent. Their link up with BH Fish has meant they have great fresh seafood available and the seafood tapas menu has been stunning. They have a Christmas menu at the moment instead of the tapas but...

Just superb quality, a real hidden gem. The best restaurant in Poole by far. The quality is excellent.

We’ve always loved the Sunday roast at the Crown so today we tried their takeaway service. It was AMAZING!!

What a gem The Crown is, food is such a good standard. Beautifully presented. Lovely staff.. Just a lovely easy going place to have a beautiful meal, that won't break the bank.

We met up with friends in Poole Harbour because it was halfway roughly between London and Cornwall! We were unsure about the Crown Hotel as the photos on Trip Advisor do not do the place justice. It’s a lovely restaurant and the food and service...

A great night full of chat and laughter (what a tonic). The meal was fab we all give it 10/10. If u come to Poole another restaurant you should not hesitate to try. We all had fish dishes and they were splendid. Staff were very...

A fantastic lunch A great mussels dish from a selection and a true “gourmet burger”. An amazing desert with fabulous presentation to follow An extensive wine list, lovely surroundings and very friendly staff What more could one ask for at lunchtime in Poole :-)

Probably one of the best restaurants I've eaten in for a long while. Had mussels as a starter, a generous portion which would have done as French restaurant proud. My pie was a traditional steak and kidney cooked in a pastry case. The staff were...

The Crown seems to have got the sweet spot for good food and value. Most of the food was the type you'd expect from a pub but was served to a higher standard. Much better than another restaurant that cost almost twice as much.

A fantastic lunch here on Sunday. Wonderful Sunday roast. Brilliant service and very friendly staff. Definitely going back here!

Currently in a food coma having massively overeaten the Crown Sunday lunch and still forced dessert in despite being full. We couldn’t get into the restaurant we wanted to try and could only get a late table at the Crown but thank goodness! amazing food, lovely friendly service and a cosy environment for an autumnal afternoon.

A couple of weeks ago, a friend suggested I try the Crown, as they said the food was excellent. Having just been, I think they undersold the restaurant. Not only is the food excellent, the service is very slick indeed and they are managing all the restrictions in a very professional manner. The choice on the menu is so varied, I did think at the time that surely the chef could not produce all those options to a high standard, but they did. In the past, if i wanted a quality guaranteed meal I would go to the Guild Hall or the Priory. I now have a great alternative and wish everyone at the Crown, "Good Luck" during these difficult times. Oh, a special mention to Denise who amended my booking 3 times before i got there. Very patient. I have just made another booking and can't wait.

Been coming here for years wanted to try the new menu, Ordered tapas off the new menu was awesome ! The white Wine was also lovely

Last minute booking for lunch - exceeded our expectations - definately a hidden gem Wonderful food and excellent service

Booked a table for 14 00 hours on Sunday 20th sept sat at table for 45 minutes before order taken then we had to get waitress attention and pointed out to waitress that several other tables who arrived after us had orders taken. Meal was OK nothing like other times we have been very disappointed especially as manager in charge never came over to apologise for the lack of attention we had received

If I had to eat anywhere in Poole, this is the place I would go. Fantastic Thai mussel starter and an amazing Lamb pie for main course. Everyone had a great meal and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Good covid precautions. A myst try. Thanks chief/chiefs brilliant!

What an absolute delight..the presentation is beautiful. Eye catching and such a delight to see. Which makes you wonder what is next. I can tell you. A pure dance of fabulous flavours I've had a smile from ear to ear with my chosen meal tonight. And the staff have been so attentive to me. I can highly recommended coming here. Thanks again and will be back soon

Booked 2 weeks in advance , it was my birthday . Booked for 2pm , was 2 45 before anybody asked for an order !!! Offreder us bread and olives, I don't like olives!! Food was rank , don't go here

Booked at last minute after reading Trip Advisor reviews, not at all let down. Outstanding service and food, very good choice of menu, suiting all types of pallet, offered complimentary home made bread and oil, due to being extremely busy and slight wait. Stunning bread and went down well. The food was cooked to perfection and absolutely stunning, good sized portions, onion rings second to none, chips superb as were our steaks, cooked as per our requests. Service was exceptional and very friendly staff indeed. Prices very competitive. Highly recommend and when visiting Poole again will most definitely return. Thank you very much

Visited the crown Hotel for lunch, the food and service both great. There are some great seafood choices on the menu, many with a Asian influence. We had the scallops and the Halibut, both were terrific. The chef takes great pride in serving quality dishes and the service is friendly and with a smile.

We are relatively new to this area and have found The Crown, great food especially the fish, and the very helpful staff. We have now had 2 great lunches here and hope to go again later today! The mussels last week were amazing in the Thai broth.

Absolute gem of a place. Visited on a weekend trip away with friends booked for Sunday lunch food was amazing, staff so polite and helpful as a special mention for a lovely young man named Riley who worked hard serving us with such lovely manners. Definitely worth a visit if your in the area.

My partner and I have been to this restaurant a few times and it never disappoints!The food is top notch - quality is great - i love that they partnered with BH Fish and had all the freshest catches every day just a few 100m from where the fish lands!Great selection.wont be disappointed.Service is always great - even when busy!Really couldn't recommend enough.We visited last week and had the fish tapas, was running a little late as was busy (due to Eat out scheme) but was offered complimentary bread and waiters couldn't of been more helpful.Also great local wine!

My girlfriend and I went to the Crown last Thursday for the second time to experience the superb seafood tapas, on this occasion we were joined by four friends.The Crown food is always excellent due to the highly talented chef Sean, I personally feel and this was shared by my friends think Sean has raised the bar to an exceptional level with this superb menu.I am not going to pick out individual dishes as everything we had was delicious, Ii am currently residing in Ddevon but will be returning to the Crown on every visit to Poole.

Booked a table for 8pm on Friday, we waited until 8.30 before I asked for our food order to be taken and was told they couldn’t do this at the moment as they were very busy (deja vu for us as we experienced something similar a year ago when we were told the kitchen had closed before they could take our order but wanted to try the BH fish tapas menu so gave them a second chance). The very polite waitress offered us complimentary bread and olives and also offered us a drink on the house when she did take our order at 9pm. The food didn’t come our for another hour (2 hours after our booking) by which time I had gone passed being hungry. The food was very good when we did get it but such a waste because of the long wait, they did take 20% off the bill which was very kind of them. The staff were very attentive and friendly and they did do everything they could to make our evening pleasant but as I mentioned at the beginning this is not the first time this has happened and because of that we will not be going back again. Such a shame.

Lockdown visit to this venue to try the seafood tapas. We ate in the small courtyard in the back. Good service, lovely food and went home with some freshly caught sea bass.

When the food arrived we thought we had over ordered but I couldn't stop myself eating!! Genuinely a phenomenal chef with well presented food and great outdoor space. Can't fault - will be bringing the family and guests back regularly

We came across The Crown by chance as we arrived in Poole for our holiday thinking we wouldn’t need to book anywhere for food but we had been turned away by several other places. I’m so glad we were after the meals we had last night! We were received welcomely from the moment I stuck my head in the door. The restaurant is warm and cosy with a simple decor and little tea lights lit all around. Tables were set out to account for social distancing.I had the duck and orange pate to start, followed by the recommended battered fish and chips and I wasn’t disappointed. The portion sizes are more than enough and the fish was so fresh it literally fell apart on my fork. Absolutely beautiful food. The only disappointment for me was not leaving enough room for my dessert.. but we’re going back tonight so I’ll make sure I leave room!The service was excellent too, the team are really friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.

For my Husbands Birthday we decided to visit The Crown Hotel, Poole. Friends of ours are the proprietors we'd not seen for a while. Table booked, we set off for Lunch. Beautiful hot sunny day, we sat in the courtyard. Menus read we placed our order. Olives, bread and dip, for 2. Mussels for 1 and Mushroom for 1. Crab Salad for 2, accompanied by fries, dip Lobster for 2. Excellent choice, along with Beer and G n T. Prompt service with a friendly smile, lunch was perfect. Definitely recommend, and certainly return.Excellent value for money, in lovely surroundings. Thank you very much, The Crown Hotel.See you again soon.

My husband and I went for lunch today to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary. The table with an anniversary banner and confetti had been prepared for us . My husband tried the new lunch fish tapas menu and I had the sole meunière from the specials board , both were wonderful, beautifully cooked and presented. We started with delicious home made bread and dips . All washed down with a bottle of N.Z Sauvignon Blanc . Unfortunately we couldn’t fit in a dessert !! Denise and Sean are delightful hosts . A perfect celebration, thank you xx Lynda and Jim

Absolutely yummy, all of it! Fell upon this place purely by chance and it turned out to be the highlight of the weekend. chicken dish lovely, but the sea bass was amazing, generous portions, great ingredients and flavour. Garlic cheese bread and triple cooked chips as sides were also super, I literally waddled out of there, will definitely return if opportunity arises. Well done to the chef and all the staff.

Having been for several Sunday lunches here we went as a group of nine last Sunday. The food and service was outstanding. The Sunday roasts give you a choice of four meats served with roast potatoes and Yorkshire Pud. A dish of Cauliflower Cheese and a big dish of fresh vegetables . Carrots Cabbage Mange Tout Swede and runner beans. Very reasonably priced with child size meals available at a reduced rate

Booked a family and friends meal for my girlfriends 50th birthday. The meal, service and whole experience was excellent. They even decorated the table and surroundings with 50th banners and sparkle. The food was delicious and plentiful and complimented by all 13 guests. Well done and we will definitely be a returning customer.

We visited the Crown at lunchtime today, without booking a table, on the off chance that a table would be available. Upon enquiring whether a table was available, the young lady behind the bar disappeared from view and came back and served someone else. We then asked her whether a table was available and she confirmed there was and that it would take a few minutes to set up.As it was confirmed a table would be available we decided to order some drinks at the bar. We then asked for the drinks to be put on a tab but as the barmaid told us she didn’t know which table we would be sitting at yet we paid for the drinks separately. Some 15 minutes or so later, we asked the young lady if our table was available. Astonishingly, she didn’t seem to know what we were talking about and asked another lady behind the bar about a table (presumably the manager) and we were then told there wouldn’t be a table free until after 3.00pm. After finishing our drinks we decided to leave. Needless to say, we are not at all happy and, had we been informed out the outset that there were no tables available, we would have left to eat elsewhere without purchasing a drink! I do hope someone in the Crown Inn reads my review and that a valuable lesson in customer service will be learned from our very poor customer service experience today.

This has been our 5th visit, and the food is always outstanding....partner is trying to work his way through the menu. Staff are amazing, friendly, and the food is wow. It arrives, looks amazing and tastes outstanding. Highly recommend this pub, the garden out the back looks lovely in the evening all lit up.

Amazing Sunday roast, good value for the amount of food, took some time to pay the bill but will definitely be eating there again. Thank you.

Lovely lunch just before the Christmas holidays. There were 7 of us and we ordered the set Christmas menu. We all agreed the food was delicious and of high standard, starters, mains and desserts!The staff were very attentive and wine selection was good as was the beer and ales.Lovely cosy pub atmosphere with a nice cliental. Would definitely recommend a visit!

We are local, but haven't eaten at The Crown for years, it has really changed. The menu was interesting with various specialties + when our food arrived it was nicely presented + delicious. Wine was reasonably priced, + the service was super. We had a lovely evening thanks to the staff and chef, and "We will be back..."

We have eaten at the crown a lot. We eat here regularly as a couple but have also brought our family here many times. The food is absolutely outstanding, Shaun the chef is a real hidden gem and Denise and all the staff are wonderful and so welcoming! If you are lucky enough to get a table (they are very busy in the evenings) you will not be disappointed! The roast on a Sunday is wonderful and extremely reasonable! Thank you all for all the wonderful meals, see you soon Rob and Cheryl

Attended on Monday evening with my wife for my birthday dinner. I had a wild mushroom starter, followed by a stunning venison Wellington. The waitress was excellent, knew the range of gins really well and recommended a superb one!Had a lovely bottle of wine which was very reasonably priced.The restaurant was not busy, just a few tables in different areas.Unfortunately, at about 9:30pm the waitress was joined by some friends of hers who sat at the bar and proceeded to loudly swear during every conversation they had for the next hour. They had no regard for the quietly eating couple enjoying a romantic meal. I was incensed and it reached such a level that I nearly confronted them to ask them to be quiet. However, we ate and left without considering a dessert or coffee.Such a shame. I'll still give the place 5 stars as the food was simply stunning, but the swearing group really spoiled it for me.

Superb, good selection of menu choices, hard to fault. Hard to beat for value, service & presentation

Casual drop in resulted in an excellent eating experience. The chef accommodated an allergy beautifully without prior notice. Food was obviously freshly cooked and served by friendly staff. An enjoyable experience. Thank you.

We met some old friends for a meal on a Saturday evening. It was very busy but the staff were very efficient and the menu was very inviting. Well worth the visit

We visited here on a recommendation, we are local people and not been to the crown in years but were told about the great chef there and they were right . Some of our party had Carvery which was very good and lots of vegetables, I had fish and others had chicken and meals from the specials board all were excellent, we had starters and they were very good and complimentary bread olives and pesto and oil dips , absolutely wonderful bread , no room for puddings .

We visit for dinner as a couple, my husband had scallops with Dorset crab followed by a fillet steak. I had chicken liver parfait followed by a small portion of mussels. The other half said he can’t remember enjoying a steak so much for a very long time, so much so that he usually eats all the trimmings first but knew that if he ate his chips he wouldn’t be able to eat the steak. If my portion of mussels was the smaller size, I can only imagine what the large size is like! We will definitely be back.

Had a nice meal here, the portions where huge and the price was reasonable for what we got. Food tasted good. Only downside was the service was slow and took almost an hour to get our food. If they can get the service better then this place is worth a visit.

The menu looked very good but we all chose specials, my choice seemed simple but the combination of flavours was fantastic. Far better than I had expected

What a find, we went to the Crown on our last night in Poole and we were glad we did. Generous portions of top class food and service that you don't often see. If you are looking for a casual high class dining experience that won't break the bank then book today.