Rope and Anchor in Poole

Beautiful food, with fantastic service. Warm, and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended. Can't wait to visit again.

I have been coming here for 20 years, it has recently gone under new management. The food is 5*, the landlord and land lady are very hospitable. This is great place for family, friends and couples. The Sunday dinners are exceptionally good, with the lamb shank a family favourite, the meat literally falls off the bone. Thanks to Chris (landlord) for always making us all feel comfortable and at home.

Sunday lunch with family. Excellent service staff friendly and approachable. Food well presented and well cooked, good selection of sides.

Went in for a drink the day before and spoke to Alex, the new manager. We booked for dinner the next night and were delighted with the service, the hospitality and the food. Great beers (the 6x is especially good) and wine. The tapas are great too. Worth a visit next time you’re near Poole Quay.

A little port in a storm. Cosy, chic interior… good range of beers, great food and attentive staff. Dog friendly too!

Excellent service lovely venue the staff were very polite and efficient .I was greeted and shown my table quickly even though it was busy . The roast was amazing and generous portion I have a perfect couple of pints of 6x but good selection of beer wines, etc, if needed . All in all, I had a great experience five stars thankyou will definitelyrecommend.

great experience, food is lovely.

Lovely roast dinner on Sunday, I had the chicken supreme smothered in lemon herbs and garlic tasted amazing. The hubby had the beef which he said was so tender. The roast potatoes were really crispy and the red wine gravy was sublime all round great experience at this wonderful pub

Came with a few friends they had 8 bar snacks to share and me and my missus had the chicken burger all the food looked absolutely amazing and tasted as good as it looked, 100% coming back again, bar staff was great, Kitchen staff was attentive to all needs and requests

Had a great experience, amazing food and 10/10 pints, will be back ASAP!

Absolutely wonderful pub! Very cosy and delicious food! Bar staff very friendly and compliments to the chef! Would recommend, will definitely be back :)

Having previously experienced a good Sunday roast here 2 or 3 years ago, we returned specifically with that in mind. Unfortunately, the chicken was a tiny breast, the potatoes were soggy, Yorkshire pudding was tasteless and like cardboard, and the additional cauliflower cheese didn't even have a serving spoon. The landlord asked halfway through if everything was OK, but having given a muted response, he showed no interest in us from then on. They need to buck up their ideas if they want to maintain their ratings as this was the worst roast dinner I've had for a while, and it wasn't cheap.

First visit under new management. Used to be just a roast place on a Sunday that was superb. Bit disappointed today. No wine list so had to guess. Service hit and miss. More veg needed with dinner. Not great value for money.

Brilliant pub well worth a visit food and beer great 👍

Sunday lunch for 2 adults and a child cost us £93. It tasted fairly good, but way too expensive for the quality. 2 Sunday roasts, child meal, average wine, childs drink and kids ice cream. Being charged a 10% service charge for Sunday lunch (or anywhere in the UK, for that matter) is questionable. The music wasn’t in keeping with the venue either…. Didn’t make for a relaxing ambience. All that being said, we enjoyed our time there, but just felt overpriced

Really outstanding service. They let us sit inside with a two-year old at 4:30pm on a Friday, which was incredible as most of the other pubs in the quay area wouldn’t let us in. Chef knocked up a cracking pasta and tomato for my granddaughter at short notice and staff couldn’t do enough for us. The food was superb and the decor really comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Had a superb Sunday roast. Plenty of veg all cooked to perfection. Particularly enjoyed the carrots and beetroot cooked in maple syrup. Beef tender and good quality and tasty chicken. Friendly staff and good atmosphere (also great music) Will definitely return.

Last night we ate here for the third time since Dave & Holly took over. Each meal we've had has been well presented and very tasty. The best the Rope and Anchor has been for a long time. Nice atmosphere and a good team working there.....long may it continue.

Great pub,good friendly service

Lovely place to visit after a long day. I've been a handful of times now and never had an issue, it's now my first port of call for drinks & food when I'm in Poole. The pub is nicely decorated, very clean, has friendly staff and serves delicious food. I look forward to all my future visits. Highly recommend.

Didn't eat, just stopped for drinks. Good atmosphere and friendly staff.

absolutely loved everything about the visit to you on my birthday. Food was out of this world and we really enjoyed every aspect of your lovely pub xx

We had our first of many Dive Club socials at the Rope yesterday. Dave, Holly and team were very welcoming and created a welcoming atmosphere despite a rude visitor that was dealt with brilliantly (thanks to Holly). Proud to call the Rope and Anchor our DDS Dive Bar!

We have been to the new Rope and anchor a few times since the new owners (Holly and Dave) have taken over and had such an amazing time. Having just seen the review posted below I felt the need to comment as we were there and feel that there should be a bit more clarity on this “review” the chap was really loud and unpleasant and was clearly upset by something at the bar, he then proceeded to call the barman the c word and when told that was unacceptable by the landlady proceeded to shout in her face and tell her to shut up! We never witnessed any kind of rudeness and have only been met with really friendly professional service when we have been there! Don’t let this one get you down guys! Keep up the great work!

Guinness not pourd probably a third head and staff rued 😕

Warm welcome, excellent food and service, dog friendly, highly recommend

Lovely pub with friendly and helpful staff. Ice cream was delicious an good tea. Dog and children friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. I only wish we had tried the food.

Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for quality wholesome food. Made onsite and very tasty. Wide range of choice from the menu and very satisfying. Came away from this restaurant with a full tum and will definitely be returning Sunday for there're legendary lunch. Met Dave, (Holly) the owner tonight who came across friendly, very professional, knowledgeable and wish him all the luck with his new restaurant, pub in Poole. Definitely worth a visit when in Poole harbour 10/10. Looking forward to Sunday lunch.

Fantastic news menu. Dave and Holly are incredibly welcoming as well

Worst pub ever. No beer selection, stale food and rude staff. Not surprised it was almost empty and I will not be returning

Rather disappointing Sunday lunch. It was obvious when the food arrived so quickly after ordering that it was not freshly cooked.

I came here for the first time on thursday for open mic night, and i was blown away! An amazing atmosphere! There was a young gentleman behind the bar who served us and just made the whole evening come together. He engaged in conversation and it just felt so genuine and comfortable to be around.

What a great find! We visited a couple of weeks ago. Super pub located just off the main quayside road. Lovely interior decor- clean ,fresh and smart. The barman/ waiter was very friendly and extremely helpful. ( Sorry I didn't get your name) He moved tablets for us to accommodate our family group and answered any questions we had. Great to see a pub menu which has something different included. Extensive and varied selection of meals. Can definitely recommend the chicken flatbread and the chilli nachos. Food came out quickly and was excellent. Great quality and very generous portions too. Really enjoyed our meals. Good selection of local ales although we were not drinking this particular visit. Toilets were upstairs and very clean although there is a disabled one on the ground floor for those that require it. I believe there is also a beer garden situated at the rear . Dog friendly bar / restaurant area too! In all a very pleasant experience and highly recommend. Will definitely visit again when we are next in Poole. 5*

Wonderful food and atmosphere, have been before and will be back again. Thank you for the giggles and conversation. See you soon.

I booked for Sunday dinner with my sisters. I had the chicken it was beautiful my sister had beef really nice not over cooked. Veg also nice with the offer of cauliflower cheese on the side that was delicious. I have since been with friends on 4 occasions and every time I could not fault the food. I also had the berry crumble on one occasion and lemon cheese cake on another the best cheesecake I have ever had. Very good service friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Tried to visit last Sunday. Board outside advertising Sunday roasts, opening hours shown as 12-18:00. 16:00 shut tight!

Lovely pub with super friendly service!

Popped in for a meal with my wife. Requested a pint of Guinness. Sorry no Guinness. OK. I'll have a cappuccino. Sorry no coffee, machine is broken. Arrogantly tells me there is a sign on it. Selected other drinks and sat down. Sat there while the bar man tried to locate a menu. Eventually one arrives. The menu is very limited in my opinion. Sat there 10 minutes only to be asked to move as a pre booked party has arrived. I have frequently used this pub as a visitor to Poole under the previous management, and I am shocked how poor it has become. We will not use this establishment again under this management. Absolutely shocking. Very poor.!! We left without eating.

Mid week treat for our work team, great service , nice surroundings, lovely food and generous portion sizes . 2nd time we have had a mid week meet up there , will definitely be back a 3rd

Excellent service and amazing food.

Starting with Tom the bar manager, such a lovely welcoming friendly guy . Now for the food 😋 The food it's absolutely amazing, from loaded fries to ploughman's, the ploughman's is definitely a win win 👌 credit to the chef she definitely knows how to serve good portions and very good value for money

I don’t tend to write reviews as they’re not my thing but felt like I had to for this occasion.. what an Incredible night enjoyed by us all! Chris Payn really put on a show! The vibes were immaculate, the 2 lads behind the bar were amazing and so friendly! What a fab night..well done to Chris and the Rope and Anchor team!

We did not bother to stay! The main menu consisted of just 3 dishes and the spite to advert outside there was no specials board. So we left and went elsewhere!

Upon arrival we were greeted by the lovely Tom and Roy that made us feel welcomed and ensured a lovely experience for us as a group at the pub. Would highly recommend this pub and hopefully you are greeted by the same staff :)

Just there for a quick drink. Football on but not load enough to disturb us as we are not into football. Very pleasant couple of hours.

A totally unexpected night out...!! We had always been meaning to pop in to the Rope and Anchor after passing it so many times and decided to pay it a visit one Saturday night.....!! So glad we did! On entering the premises we received such a warm welcome from the team and were even greeted by the resident furry friend who was adorable. Great selection of drinks and the customer service was five star, nothing was too much trouble and my friend and I spent the evening chatting and laugh with the team who made us feel so accepted and welcome. I would strongly recommend paying this wonderful establishment a visit!! Whether you're a local or a tourist visiting! Unfortunately I can't comment on the food because we didn't eat here...but I'll definitely be back to try eat :-) Thank you to all the team at the Rope and Anchor for such a fun and memorable evening.

Pop in on the off chance they would have a table available. Luckily for us they did. Beautiful Sunday lunch, cooked to perfection, staff very friendly but not overbearing. Definitely recommended

We ate here for the first time on Sunday on the off chance and we were very impressed by the service and the food quality, Not being a huge fan of the ‘Sunday Roast’ after some bad experiences in the past thought we’d give it a try, arriving just after opening time we were lucky to get a table as most were reserved. The food really was first class,the beef super tender and the chicken really tasty with 6 well cooked vegetables and yorkshire pudding,extra gravy too. I asked for a cauliflower cheese just in case the food was poor, this was very nice. Well done to everyone we had a really enjoyable Sunday lunch and will definitely be returning soon.

A, great local serving great ales and traditional home cooked dishes

Lovely pub! Well worth a visit if you are in the vicinity!

We wanted to try somewhere local and friendly on our afternoon at Poole for a Sunday lunch and the Rooe and Anchor did not disappoint. Fantastic Lamb and chicken options, the whole family enjoyed it, from tender meat to perfect roast potatoes and veg, and all staff were so friendly. Great value, great food and also the pub was spotless!

The Sunday roast was delicious and gluten free. A most enjoyable lunch time, with attentive staff who made sure all was as we wished.

We had a drink here once before and the staff were so friendly so decided to return to eat. We received a warm welcome from Tom as we arrived. Dog friendly also helped. Tom who was serving was friendly and really helpful. He even suggested we take a seat and he’d bring over my Guinness once it was ready. Nice touch!! Orders were taken quickly and food turned up faster than we expected given it was all cooked fresh. Amazing burgers and lovely curry. All hot and very tasty. We were asked if everything was good.. It was Warm and cosy pub/restaurant and a nice Christmas New Year treat. Thank you.

Popped in this evening with the hubby for some food and drinks. The food was fantastic, hot and came out really quick, even though it was busy. The hospitality was second to none, it’s not often you go to a pub and have such friendly conversation. The young man behind the bar (think he was the manager) was so chatty and accommodating. Would love to visit again, but only in the area for a flying visit. I will definitely recommend to friends and visitors in the area, great night!

I went to The Rope and Anchor last Friday and the whole experience was immaculate. Despite being the only server behind the bar, the staff member on shift was excellent and made every effort to make sure customers were happy. I think his name was Tom. I was still able to get served quickly and Tom was funny and attentive. Would recommend this bar to anyone visiting Poole, or anyone in Poole that has never ventured into this bar.

Lovely pub very friendly in particular josh. Nothing too much trouble my husband wanted old timer one of his fav and put a new barrel on for him a great character. Will def be back

Came in yesterday for a few drinks with my boyfriend and was served by the lovely new manager Tom. He was so welcoming, accommodating and chatty! He really went the extra mile for us to make us feel welcome and comfortable. I will definitely be coming back just from his service alone! Great work Tom, You’re an asset to the pub!

Had a great time eating cheese and drinking too much wine. Great value for money 💰

Very good hospitality, the bar man I think he said he was called Simon (maybe wrong) very welcoming nothing to much trouble and seemed happy in his work . We had a roast which was very nice good assortment of vegetables and lots of them cooked to perfection. Simple choice of two meats is more than enough. I would say it was how a roast should be a proper sunday dinner without making it fussy home from home. Definitely go again and recommend

Website said open until 11:30 pm. Phoned at 11:15 to book a table for Sunday lunch. Got a very cold reception and they have lost a customer.

Really bad, cold uncooked burgers

We were really starting to like this pub, nice decor, one decent ale, lovely young lady behind the bar. So thought we'd try the new menu, only fish n chips, what could go wrong. First one burnt on the outside, cold in the middle. Asked for another, no problem, second one couldn't even try it, burnt on the outside again. Gave up.

Music sounded good from outside, so entered and found a nicely decorated area with a good atmosphere and people seeming to enjoy themselves. Decided to stay so waited patiently to order drinks.....this is where it all went wrong. Didn't mind the wait as bar was busy, but when our 2 drinks were eventually pushed towards me, with the lady serving disappearing very quuckly with no receipt offered or given. We discovered basically 2 glasses of ice with not enough liquid for a mouth full. As we were so disgusted, we decided to post a review and leave ASAP. An aggressive staff member (claimed it was his bar, but not sure if true?)discovered what we were doing and shouted at us to leave accusing us of lying and having drunk our drink before we took the photo of the virtually empty glass . We were more than happy to leave, but want to warn others to watch the drink measures. Would happily have posted picture here if was able to

Lovely friendly pub in the heart of Old Town Poole. Welcoming staff and a cosy atmosphere

Popped in after a wonderful evening out in Poole. This was our 3rd of 3 establishments visited. Ordered 2 baileys and were shocked to receive 2 glasses of ice with barely enough product to taste. A man claiming to be the owner of the bar became aggressive when he discovered we were going to post our experience on social media! He accused us of drinking the contents, despite the fact we had only just received our 'purchase'. If we had been offered a receipt we could have proved this. Told not to cone back. Believe me, no chance if that!

A great place to eat some good and warm food.

Stayed in Poole for week Had 2 meals here both delicious and generous portions Lovely spotless pub great atmosphere and service Highly recommend

Very nice pub, good interior, with a quality feel, 3 ales available. Worth a look.

Just had drinks and watched the entertainment of singing which was brilliant, great evening and atmosphere.

Brilliant food and great service would highly recommend. Try the Ploughman's best ever. Also great Sunday lunch

A grat atmosphere with well cept beers and good pub food. This is combined with good friendly service.

There was a fabulous atmosphere in the pub, the whole place was clean and well presented. The food was outstanding with generous portions and well cooked food. The staff were fabulous and very friendly and attentive. If in the area I recommend coming here. I will definitely be back.

Fabulous service, great hosts and good food at reasonable prices . A lovely find . We will return . Thank you . 😋✅

Went for the sharing Ploughman's offer including a bottle of wine for £25. Very nice, will be back

Decided to try the sharing ploughman's that includes a bottle of house wine for two. They also offer a grazing board if that takes your fancy. £25 all in, great value. Think it's available Wednesday to Friday

Great place for a drink and something to eat, the menu isn't big but what they do serve is very good 👍 👌

Fantastic service staff could not be more attentive great food, good location. Really good menu, lots of choice

The Rope and Anchor provided a truly delightful dining experience that left us with fond memories. The food was delicious, with a special mention to their Sunday lunch that was both visually appealing and satisfying to the taste buds (please do book and have one as the Sunday Lunches are so good). The wonderful variety of beers came as a pleasant discovery, with each one presenting its own distinct flavors while keeping a clear and crisp profile, for those who appreciate a good ale, your expectations will certainly be met. The warm and inviting attitude of the staff, along with their attentive service, contributed to the overall appeal of the establishment. They adeptly attended to our needs, creating an atmosphere where we felt like cherished patrons. The evenings held their own enchantment, as the entertainment seamlessly matched the cozy ambiance that characterizes a traditional pub setting, and when the entertainment elevated its tempo, it brought an additional layer of joy to the experience, resonating delightfully with everyone in the pub. We want to express our gratitude for the lovely experience during our holiday. The Rope and Anchor's inviting ambiance, coupled with the great variety of food, beers, and spirits, made it a memorable stop. Thank you to the entire team for making our visit special. Kind regards Steve, Gina, Lydia & Hollie (the two quiet colouring in littleones).

Lovely little pub tucked away down a side street , dog friendly and excellent food , barman a great character , highly recommended

Wow what an amazing h place x great music and food and the staff are friends and efficient Dee had our dog with us too and was most welcoming to all of us x

Popped in out of the rain to a warm welcome so decided to stay and ordered a couple of delicious basket meals and a pizza and chips to share. Will definitely visit again. Tucked away near Scaplins Court near Poole Quay, seek it out to avoid disappointment.

New owners and very family friendly, lovely warm welcome, food was great and great portion sizes, will definitely be back cant wait to try the sunday roast :-)

Came for a Sunday roast with family, new owners have taken over. the pub is spacious food was incredible pudding was amazing! staff are very friendly and welcoming, will be coming again!!

NEW Management Staff are great, very friendly happy and approachable. Beer was fresh and crisp, The ploughmans i can't rate enough the best ive ever had. I will definitely be visiting this place very often. Thanks to all the staff and also the live guitar duo great evening

New landlords steve and josh have just taken over doing a great range of Wadworth ales and drinks I can definitely recommend the perfectl 6x ale Sunday lunch looks amazing do does the plowmans Great atmosphere grat service and well worth a visit

Under new management. This is a great little pub and really blew me away expectations wise. Has a very cosy atmosphere with a friendly team running the pub. Will definitely be popping in for a drink and snacks again in future.

We used to visit regularly on holiday when run by the old owners . So were pleased we booked a Sunday lunch in advance for our holiday again this year now that it has changed hands . The new owners and staff are really friendly, running it really well and serving up excellent food and drink. Warm and friendly welcome on arrival from the staff. Nice and clean and pleasant atmosphere. Well spaced out tables. Ladies toilets (upstairs) really clean and even have complimentary sanitary products if needed. Our Roast beef and yorkshire pudding sunday lunch was really tasty and so enjoyable. We like our meat well done, and they obliged by cooking it to our liking. Veg and roast potatoes were perfectly to our taste , a big pot of gravy to go with the big hearty meal. My massive portion of apple crumble was full of big chunks of apple and didn't skimp on the jugful of custard. Just perfect! Excellent and attentitve service throughout. We rebooked for the wednesday night and yet again a really warm welcome from the male member of staff who served us on Sunday and good service again from Courtney . Hubby's ham, cheese & pickles ploughmans and my fish, chips & minted mushy peas meals were yet again very tasty. Rounded off with vanilla cheesecake & a really fruity compote. Rebooked for our final night on the friday , and both had the fish & chips followed by the big apple crumble & custard for me. Again absolutely scrumptious! This is our favourite pub in Poole and will definitely dine there again most nights when next on holiday , as we have confidence in the quality of the food , as well as enjoying the friendly atmosphere, cleanliness and service. Julie & Dave :)

A nice, cosy venue, didn't get a chance to eat but the menu looked good. Really nice garden out the back.

Delightful looking Pub & Restaurant just off the Quayside but sadly lacking a warm welcome or great customer experience. Table looked lovely but after that all orders taken at the bar so we had to write down our 7 orders for food wine & drinks...

Stopped in for a quick weekday lunch and a drink. Great service, friendly landlord/lady and our sandwiches were really lovely - tasty and fresh!

Great service, amazing food and staff very friendly and helpful Our friends on holiday thought it was lovely place we shall be back😊👍🏻

Fourth visit to the Rope and Anchor for an unscheduled lunch. As always, we received a warm welcome and the lunch was perfectly presented and delicious.

Big juicy burger, chunky chips and huge onion rings, also lovely pint of Madri

Many thanks to Lee and Ruth in the Rope & Anchor Poole. Popped in today for lunch and refreshments and thoroughly enjoyed the warm and friendly welcome. Our meals were fresh, tasty and prepared as requested (slight variation to listed menu). This traditional English pub...

A fantastic friendly pub /restaurant, superb food and a great dining experience. Lovely ambience & fine well kept ales 🍻

A little gem tucked away in Poole old town. The roast dinner was absolutely amazing- between us we had turkey, beef and lamb and each dinner was delicious. The staff were all friendly and the atmosphere great with a nice music soundtrack being played. We will definitely come back again.

The place was completely dead compared to other spots on the Quay. The server maybe stopped by our table three times during the whole lunch time. Which was almost a good thing since multiple people at our table mentioned that the guy who served us had noticeable BO and stank. The food was underwhelming and the turkey was very dry. The pork was also said to be completely overcooked. The vegetables were quite disappointing and this was an overall very poor experience. Will not be coming back here

Not long reopened love it here with offers on food and drinks during the week can't fault it

Nice pub, if you're hungry and need to eat it's okay.

Very friendly atmosphere lice food grate Sunday roast menu great location recamnde it