Poole Arms in Poole

Possibly the most wonderful hostelry in the world .......five stars seems a bit mean ....love to all

Lovely well made real food and a proper complete meal. Not pretentious just honest good value

Had the fish pie and Cajun catfish. Both were delicious, good service and a nice venue with lots of character. A must if visiting Poole. I suggest booking as it's small and very popular.

Popped in on the off chance for a table and one had just freed up. Result!! Greeted by friendly staff. I had the Fish Casserole and the other half had the whole Plaice. Superb and very big portions. We also had a desert to takeaway, Salted Caramel Cheesecake which was a special with money going to the 1st Scout group Hamworthy. Well done to the young lady for doing that, great organization. As a note the pud was fab delicious. Will we visit again? No doubt. If you like fish go here.

Fantastic food here! Came away for work and stumbled across this gem - hard to miss with the gorgeous green facade! I had the monkfish and my gosh! One of the best fish dishes I have ever had - with lovely spice to whatever level you like (I had mine hot and it was the perfect balance!) Cosy interiors and friendly accommodating staff as we didn’t have a booking and they catered for the 5 of us great! Only missed having chips here - then it would be ideal! Shoutout to great oysters and prawns too! Lovely seafood

Cosy little place on the Quay. Great food & beer. Nice!

One of the best restaurants in Poole, wonderful food, great service. Highly recommended. I always go! Thank u!

Very delicious and fresh food! A very pleasant meal!

First class fish restaurant/pub on Poole quay. Well worth a visit.

Food is excellent, with large portions. Just a big shame that under 18s are not allowed, even to eat. Seems strange in these days.

Excellent traditional cosy pub with great real ales and an attractive food menu; fully Reserved early this particular Saturday evening. Several months later, still serving lovely fish dishes.

We went to The Poole Arms for lunch. The Scallops with bacon lardons and black pudding are outstanding. Lovely atmosphere, delicious seafood and fantastic service. What more could you want ?

Spent a pleasant afternoon here, listening to performers on the street during the town's festival day. Lunch was plentiful, tasty and the beer great.

Excellent food in an historic pub.

The food at Poole arms was so delicious. The portions are huge and you can tell that everything is freshly made. The menu is also really well priced, we had starters, mains and alcoholic drinks for two at around £80. As the pub is so small I would definitely recommend booking. We booked on the day and only had the choice of first or last table as they’re quite popular! It’s very quaint inside but is very old school pub style and not very modern. All of the staff were really friendly so if you are looking for a lovely old pub experience I would thoroughly recommend.

We came here for a birthday lunch was immediately drawn to the place and lucky to find it being a seafood pub/restaurant.. The welcome was amazing and the atmosphere brilliant, you could see how much people were enjoying being there. It was 12.45 and already nearly full, we had our dog with us but weather was great to eat outside luckily because I can honestly say that was the best meal out I could ever remember eating. Not one fault and the prices are so amazing we was able to try plenty. To top it off the staff were amazing the even gave our doggie his fave treat a raw carrot to munch while we indulged ourselves with delicious food. We will return very soon!!

Delicious home cooked food served in an authentic pub. Highly recommend as the menu is extensive. We had fish pie and smoked haddock. Incredibly good.

I really enjoyed my fish dish but my wife was not so happy with hers. Saying that everything else was very good.

We all just love this place ❤️ fantastic food and lovely staff

Disappointed with my meal, had sea bass which was dry. Waited nearly an hour for it after sitting down, think it may of been sitting keeping warm 0n hotplate maybe?

Proper banger munch would reccomend Wallahi it bangs

Charming cosy little pub doing good selection of real ales plus fantastic food, especially the fish

Great beer and location right on the harbour well worth a visit

Beautiful food! Exceptional service 100% would recommend of visiting the quay!

Gorgeous food. Service brilliant

Great selection of seafood. Brand new tables to sit at when enjoying the wonderful seafood. Revolving choice of guest beers always near perfection. 14/12/23. Excellent staff, so friendly and welcoming. Just had a wonderful Stilton ploughman's (lunchtimes only I believe) 16/08/2024.

Dishes was tasty. Fresh oysters. We had fish pie and haddock pot. It was delicious. Prices reasonable. Better to book in advance if you want to sit inside. But there is outdoor sits as well.

Amazing, the seafood is absolutely delicious as they also do a good pint of cider ..happy days

Great old pub. Seafood was excellent.

An absolutely fabulous fish restaurant/pub. The food is amazing and fairly priced for the quantity and quality. Service is always with a smile. Best of all they serve Proper Job on tap. Brilliant

Great place to eat second time here

Wonderful staff, wonderful food. Busy today but it is summer so not surprised. Wouldn't recommend for children, but great for an adult meal.

Great pub, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Fantastic fish menu! We was passing & was lucky to get a table on a busy lunchtime. Some of the best fish I’ve had in such a long time.

My partner found good reviews on Google to find somewhere to eat whilst we were visiting Dorset and he suggested The Poole Arms. It did not disappoint. Lovely staff, nothing too much trouble, great atmosphere, but the food.... oh wow! it was amazing! The BEST fish pie I have EVER had! (And I make a good one!) Really fishy, smooth mash, lovely sauce, and lovely cheesy topping. Quality fresh fish, good portions and really great value for money. If I'm returning to Poole I would rebook in a heartbeat. Thanks for a great meal!

Fantastic little pub with excellent food

Fresh fish caught on the day cooked to perfection at a reasonable price.

Booking is essential - but you won't be disappointed. Great menu, lovely staff - quaint old pub and lovely food

Still a great pub serving very good seafood at reasonable prices. Very friendly and welcoming too.

As ever service food atmosphere excellent and value for money 10/10

Lovely atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, intriguing exterior. Food generous and they know what they are doing with it!

Craving for proper seafood for a while, this is 1 of the best I have so far in UK, the swordfish is extraordinarily, seafood stew and oyster are very fresh . Definitely will visit again!

Great pub excellent service and very clean 👌

If you like your sea food, you need to eat here, just don't expect chips. Can't wait to get back....

Very tasty and very fresh fish and seafood! Price-performance ratio is right here. The ambience is somewhere between a cozy pub and a rustic restaurant. Friendly and fast service. Reservation is strongly recommended.

A great pub, no under18s and a real can-do attitude. Helped us out after arriving late from a much delayed ferry crossing.

Xcelkent pub, very good food, good price, friendly staff, nice place to eat in.

Really enjoyed lunch here yesterday for my birthday, I had the king prawns in garlic which came with a crusty roll (that was a meal in itself) hubby & I also shared a portion of the salt & pepper squid that was delicious. For mains hubby chose the gurnard which he was abit disappointed with as it came in strips rather than a whole fish also veg looked as if they were turning inc new potatoes which he had to cut the eyes off. I had the seafood casserole which was tasty, think next time we'd have a selection of starters.

Great spot for a cheeky half. Very busy inside staff were very attentive and coped well

Fabulous place, never ever disappoints. Amazing food, great beer , wonderful hosts

Superb quality. Best fish restaurant in the UK. Great service, lovely atmosphere…impressive.

Love this, the calamari was excellent, one of the best I have had in a long time.

Incredible seafood. Lovely service. Good wine list as well.

Great pub and a great fish restaurant. Super friendly and attentive service. Be sure to make a reservation as the food is very good and the pub is usually fully booked. We recommend!

Very nice food and wine. Great service and seating. Character pub on front of Poole.

Good food in friendly pub. Very busy though.

Delightful pub, lovely scallops for lunch, friendly and welcoming pub

Just lovely 👌🏻. Beautiful selection of local sea food.

Booked a table here to have a meal before going to the Lighthouse and must must say we were not disappointed. The food, service and atmosphere were brilliant and the meal was the best we've eaten for a long time. We will be back

8 had an excellent haddock, so fresh and delicious. Lovely casual, cosy atmosphere.

Lovely fish choices right on Poole Quay.

Fabulous food, warm and cosy proper pub, attentive and knowledgeable staff. The portions are generous, and excellent value. Best to book, but you stand a chance of a table, as a walk in, if you are prepared to eat early. Food served from 5pm.

The oldest pub in Poole. Facing the port, with an ample choice of fish, all caught and fresh, with a board with the catch of the day other than the menu. The atmosphere inside is warm and cozy, with beautiful wooden boards and a fireplace. Really charming. The service is also fast and includes a complimentary veggie dish. Highly recommended.

Lovely food and surprisingly quick service considering that it was quite full. Not cheap, but well worth the money. I particularly liked the bar sign: "Not serving chips since 1635".

Great place to have local fish dishes.

What a wonderful find by the waterfront. Historic building with the most amazing fish pie and chicken dish. Buzzing atmosphere and great, efficient service. Book to avoid missing out.

Great selection of wel cooked and presented sea food..I had wing of skate of generous proportions and it was delicious in butter and lemon juice with capers Attentive staff .. Will visit again

We popped in without a reservation over Easter weekend. After a short wait at the bar, a table became available. I had the cod cheeks to start, followed by the seafood stew. Both amazingly delicious. My partner had herring roe and cajun catfish. Also delicious. Everyone was lovely and there was a great atmosphere too. We'll certainly be back, but will make a booking next time so we're guaranteed a seat.

Beautiful old Inn, Food is delicious, friendly staff and quick service.

One of the most distinctively beautiful pub exteriors in England. Several handpulls of independent brewery ales and, most importantly, all kept and served in lovely condition. However, the highlight is unquestionably the seafood menu. We ordered multiple dishes, every one of which was notable for its freshness, flavour and smartness of presentation. The wine list is well-chosen and fairly-priced. We really appreciated the quality in such an unfussy and unpretentious homely pub setting. Top marks also to the charming young waitresses who served us with warmth and professionalism. Looking forward to a return visit!!

Absolutely amazing food , cooked to perfection. Nothing to worry about when you recommend this place to anyone. Fantastic every time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Booked a table for Mother's Day lunch. Lovely meal and great service. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Great pub, tried to get a seat but none available. However, a very kind staff member managed to get us a little table in the corner. So glad she did as the food was amazing, fresh fish was perfect. Great service all round. Will be on my number one list when we visit again. Also, thanks to a lovely old chap Eric (A local) who let us use his little corner table.

Fabulous food, only seafood & 1 chicken and 1 vegan dish. We had lovely starter of scallops, Creole cat fish & seafood casserole, all were really tasty & well prepared. Fully recommend

Definitely well worth the visit! We were mooching around today (Sunday) after a paddle and needed some food. It was one of the only places still serving food at 4pm. 🕓 if you look at the pictures the food was lush, and served in a very timely manner. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. We had scallops, mussels to start and the haddock pot, catfish. Sooo scrumpy! Highly recommend. Shall return. Thank you!

Stellar see food, highly recommend!l, great pub too!

Amazing staff and incredible food. the mussels are a must.

Get the mussels, the scallops, the boquerones, the squid. don’t order bread because all dishes come with bread. You can just have starters and it will fill you up. The pricing is very reasonable as well, around 30£ with a pint. Desserts are good but might as well get more starters.

One of the best fish places in the area! Definitely worth every penny, I licked my fingers the whole time. Try the mussels and squid!! (Only downer were desserts, but they are a fish place after all)

The food was fresh and delicious. Fish pie amazing and sea bass excellent. We portions were so generous. Cheese board tasty and crumble yummy. Will definitely be back again soon to try something different, can't wait. Thank you.

A very characterful pub in the harbour, great quality ale and friendly team.

Fabulous Sunday lunch, great service, Excellent atmosphere, well worth a visit, if you love fish.

Little gem on Poole quay , great food focussed on fish

Great place for dinner. Extensive fish menu. Attentive service. Good desserts. Definitely recommend.

Amazing first visit!! perfect food, atmosphere and service! I had pan fried sea bass and my wife had kajun catfish, delicious throughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to our next 🙏🏻👍🏻

Turned up yesterday, hadn't booked, however, Rachel managed to find us a table. So glad she did. We had an amazing meal with, perfect, friendly service. Wonderful fresh oysters and the best fish dishes we've both had in a very long time. We would highly recommend The Poole Arms if your looking for seafood.

Today was our second visit to this very cosy, traditional looking pub. Both occasions we had the most amazing fish meals. Today we had oysters, chowder, scallops and red gurnard - all cooked to perfection. Staff are very friendly and helpful when choosing food. Can't wait to return again!

Never fault this place.. dont miss it

Brilliant service and friendly staff

Amazing experience, fresh delicious foods, lovely starters……

Didn't eat here on this visit... just called in for a drink. Quality beer and wine. Friendly staff and quite accommodating. All tables were reserved but they easily flu d one that wasn't going to be needed for an hour or so.

Great seafood restaurant on Poole Quay. Book in advance. Food was really good and the staff were lovely and friendly.

Blimey. First visit for 20 years. Wonderful beer and food and service. Thank you. Will be back soon.

Welcoming staff and decent pints

I really love this restaurant. Fresh fish, delicious food and lovely service, 5 stars for you guys. Thanks a lot. We will come back!!! Sure yes!!! Emma was perfect looking after us and the best waitress I have met.

Let's be clear: if you want a good value seafood pub that's got a quaint atmosphere and attentive service, this hits the nail on the head. It is slightly pokey, and having to go round to the corner for the men's bathroom isn't ideal - especially in winter! - but for a charming local pub, this is a beaut.

Lovely food well presented attentive staff overall an excellent experience

The oldest pub in Poole with a beautiful facade and really nice food and beers on tap. Well worth a visit.

A great pub. The oldest on the Quay and the smallest. They serve sea food and do it well. My friend had chowder and I had anchovies in garlic with crusty bread. The service is great and I can't fault it at all. I have been before and will be back again. And they stock bitter lemon which seems a hard thing to find these days. So that's a plus in my book. There are seats outside but in January they don't seem necessary.

Chowder full of mussels, prawns and fish. Terrific. Great service - prompt attention even when busy.

lovely place. great food fish was lovely. staff friendly defo recommended