The Antelope Hotel Restaurant in Poole

All the staff very professional,but with a calm relaxed manner, that puts you at ease as a solo traveller. Great surroundings,exposed beams and brickwork, giving an historical atmosphere to add to the dining experience . Food was really tasty, I had the salmon hollandaise sauce, poached egg and new potatoes roasted, Blackcurrant crumble with custard for desert was delicious,lastly,the Merlot was good value spot on! Can't send pictures,I've cleaned the plates!

Have booked but not stayed yet. Be careful upon checkout you'll be offered a bunch of different vouchers. The Beer/Wine52 ones are a "scam" you'll be offered a free pack but it will actually take your credit details for a subscription which renews every month. Make sure to cancel it if you opt for that.

Stayed here for two nights not a bad place but it is a Green King chain pub. It is in need of a makeover. The rooms were very tired with dirty paint and torn wallpaper a huge amount of dust in between the pleats of the curtains the bed was rock hard but that's me others may appreciate it. We ate at the restaurant which was particularly cold having to move our chairs next to the radiator in-between courses to keep warm. Unfortunately, they were unable to add prawns to my Thai curry instead of chicken despite having prawn Languine and prawn cocktails. Staff were very pleasant but it felt like they were held back by the chains of Green kings how to run a pub and don't you dare try to bend the rules . I also know that Green King send in secret shoppers to try to catch the staff out and it can sometimes be for very minor issues but this makes for an uncomfortable employment as I observed !! Great for wondering around Poole Quay and a stone's throw from the town centre shopping area. All in all, not a bad pub in an excellent location.

Christmas Dinner, Big group, usually hard to cater for, handled with ease. We loved it, the kids loved it. Thank you everyone involved.

Good hotel right next to Poole quay , friendly staff and good food. Check in was easy, bar staff lovely , as were breakfast staff. No complaints :)

The antelope is always our go-to place, reasonably priced and the staff are always lovely and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Food is always great and atmosphere is very casual and homely - so much nicer than other pubs on the quay. Only thing I wish would be for outside heaters to make the outdoor experience better in winter!

Went to the Antelope for our Christmas meal, absolutely loved it. Great food, great atmosphere, great pricing and amazing service. (Great beers too!) Would highly recommend it for any visit, whether a large meal or just a quiet pint.

Really enjoyed my Christmas meal. The service was great, very attentive and kept things moving really well. The food was delicious. The whole evening was relaxed and easy.

Popped in for a meal on the off chance, we didn’t have a booking but we were lucky enough to be able to be seated. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the menu had a lot choice had something for everyone (which made choosing what to eat hard as we saw various dishes coming out to other tables and jt all looked delicious). We finally settled on our choices and ordered. Food was brought out relatively quickly, was hot and very yummy and portions were generous. Staff were really lovely and made us feel relaxed. Will definitely be coming back again soon.

This place has a car park ..... Ok so the food is ok but the service is outstanding , ... When a member of the team asks can I sort your dog's a drink ... Result .. that's me done .... Thanks Jess and your team PLEASE DON'T CHANGE ......

What a fantastic place for a Christmas party. Staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was beautiful. Thank you to all for a brilliant night out.

Went with my work department for our Christmas dinner. Great atmosphere and the staff were really friendly. Good choice for somewhere to book for your whole team! Very accommodating with our last minute booking and for a really reasonable price.

Wow wow wow. 16 years of Xmas do’s for my work in Poole and this had to be the best yet! A great experience and so Christmassy with proper old world charm. Traditional decoration and music and a wonderful comfortable ambience. We arrived an hour early and had fun in the pub before being seated bang on time. The tables were festive and the staff happy to be there. Value for money - I’m sure I didn’t need to eat all weekend. Such good quality doesn’t normally come in good portions. Food for our table of 30 came out together, warm and beautifully presented for all 3 menus. I could finish my Xmas pudding though. Great price for bottles of Prosecco too. Always good not to feel ripped off. £15.99 is a really reasonable cost Jess was so much fun when doing the booking. So helpful for such a large group. Nothing too much trouble. She appreciated that it’s a lot of money for people to spend unlike some of the other local restaurants. On the night we had people drop out which really messed up the bill but I was so impressed with how patient the team were. Thanks Sam! After the meal we moved back to the bar for the live music when normally we would go on a pub crawl. Great night and blue light discount too!! Well done Greene-King. The antelope is a credit to you. A wonderful Christmas experience

We recently had a number of teams come together for a Christmas Celebration at the Antelope Hotel Pub & Restaurant. I was instantly impressed by the warm welcome and choice of drinks on offer. The Pub was both friendly and cosy with welcoming vibes from the off. The tables were set up really nicely although a little tight on space due to us being quite a large party. The staff went out of their way to be helpful and fulfil our requirements. The food was excellent both served in good time and hot, they did a great job of serving us all promptly and I think it is some of the best food I have been served in a pub. The menu was just right with a great amount of choice and every dish seemed to have been given a high level of attention to detail. Which must have been quite a challenge when serving so many! The pricing was also to be commended as the food was great value considering the time of year as many places hike their prices which was not the case. Really enjoyed the evening that we spent at the Antelope from start to finish, Great food and Drinks without silly prices and friendly efficient staff what more could you ask for.

Having visited The Antelope Restaurant for the first time this past October, I was genuinely taken aback by the wonderful experience it offered. From the moment we walked in, the staff was simple the best. It's rare to find a place where every member of the team seems genuinely invested in making your experience memorable. Now, onto the food - and let me tell you, fantastic. My wife and I started with the Halloumi Fries, which were perfectly crispy on the outside and delightfully soft inside. For our mains, we opted for the Grilled Salmon Florentine and the Award-Winning British Beef & Ruddles Ale Pie. Each dish was a testament to the chef's expertise - bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The pie, in particular, was a standout, perhaps the best I've ever had.

I thought everything was amazing the service was unreal young lad Andry was an amazing waiter 10/10. You ll fall in love with the place including him. My daughter who is 19 has a crush on him.

Lovely staff and friendly atmosphere would recommend to other and will be returning soon. Had a great time

Amazing service from the staff. Great food. Callum was attentive, friendly and nothing was too much for him! Would recommend

We went to The Antelope in Poole for lunch. Very friendly staff, quick service. We had Sunday Roast and it was delicious. Lovely firm veggies, nice roasties, I had 3 meats Roast and omg they were very tender. Huge compliments to the Chef!! Above all is how dog friendly they're!! My Labs had lots of fuss and they had sausages. They provide dog bowls, water and also dog ice creams and treats. Highly recommended!!!

What a lucky find we were staying at local premier Inn, was looking for something to do on wet Friday night. We stumbled across this gem in poole. Staff was great really friendly and funny, older lady and nice large man(might be landlord) food was great so much better than premier Inn service good and after great music with a tribute act. We have already booked to stay here in December. I can't recommend it highly enough so enjoyable

Went for a Sunday roast. Well, the new roast was excellent meat moist roast very crisp, the stick toffee pump and custard rounded it off nicely. Good service and very dog friendly

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Service was top level. Staff were so attentive and helpful Food was to die for! Upon reading the insert titled “weekly deals” stated a gorgeous offer on steak for 2 with wine for only £30! Really worth the money. Steak cooked perfectly. Cannot say a bad word absolutely will be back!

First they over charged us for our food then when it came the staff were incredibly rude and gave the excuse that she was 62 years old. No apology.

Went for lunch with friends and I have no idea who they have as chef but they need a new one! Basic food ruined… a beef ciabatta was sent back as the ciabatta was hard as rock, all day bfast was like nothing Ive seen ! The egg looked weird and there were a hardly any beans . Both sent back , the beef came back in a roll and was fine but the breakfasts were exactly the same as before!

We had a lovely late brunch/lunch which could not fault. Freshly cooked good quality. Service was great.

It is not supposed to be high end but delivers a good meal at a very fair price. Varied menus and makes a meal out value for your money. Well under £100 for two including the most expensive wine @£30, bar bill.Steak salmon and deserts. Coffee and spirits to finish off. Not great decor but super willing staff. It’s a value for money dinner.

Yet again my “ one street back scenario pays off “ We walked along the quay at Poole at most eating places were packed so e stumbled over the Antalope which was a very good experience. All food arrived quickly and was delicious and served by very friendly staff with nothing being too much trouble. Menu varied for almost everyone. I won’t hesitate to use again.

Very large pub, with restaurant. Comfortable. Dog friendly. Pub type food but it was reasonably priced as was the wine. Food was nice. The staff were friendly and attentive.

The meal was absolutely delicious 😋 and staff was friendly and amazing. Pudding was absolutely yummy 😋 Yummy aswel. Will definitely recommend and be returning 😊

Had a delicious garden salad with a glass of wine. Our waiter was very friendly. A very pleasant experience.

Hosts are extremely welcoming and friendly. Loved it, lovely atmosphere especially in the garden. Both outdoor areas you can sit in. Happy customer:)

Came to The Antelope for Father’s Day this evening. We had booked a table in the restaurant for a 3 course meal but when we arrived the restaurant was closed due to lack of staff (yes that’s right.. Father’s Day and the table was pre-booked)...

Went here for my mother's birthday. She was in a wheel chair, first staff member was polite and helpful telling us how to get into the bar or restaurant with the chair. That's as good as it got. We waited to be seated in the...

Would highly recommend this pub. From the moment we walked in the staff were so friendly me welcoming. They were very helpful. The food was really tasty. The pub was very clean and modern. Would 100% go back again!

We booked a table for 8 on a Saturday evening, for a birthday celebration. The service we received from Alex the assistant manager was excellent. He made us feel welcome and he had great customer care. The food was fantastic, couldn't fault it. We genuinely...

Sunday lunch was poor in virtually every respect. Service was polite, but got to the point of having to search for the drinks, just as they arrived. Ordered the trio of meats, but was told it was sold out, but we could have beef, pork...

Nice pub for relaxed reasonably priced meal. Serves a good chicken in a basket (real 80’s through-back!) and nice desert selection. Real fire, cosy atmosphere with nice mix of drinkers and diners even on a Friday night.

Once again, an excellent Christmas meal for my wife and I. Friendly staff very attentive. I cannot fault the food, all perfectly cooked. For a Christmas day meal it was very reasonably priced. Left feeling slightly bloated but very content. Thankyou all.

Lovely old building, quirky, clean rooms and very comfortable. Great breakfast, Sunday lunch was delicious. The staff are completely wonderful and made us feel so welcome from check out to check in. Will definitely return, thanks everyone!

Yesterday we went to the Antelope for Sunday lunch and went into the snug area, a fav place for us. My Mum is 84 and very deaf, the music was blasting. I went to the hotel reception desk and asked if the music could be...

Our room was lovely as we had the superior room with a superking bed and roll top bath - very nice. However its not suitable for elderly as the stairs are so steep and difficult to climb The breakfast choice was quite good - however...

Stayed here the Bank holiday weekend with friends who came down from Wales. This place is just lovely. Fantastic atmosphere, so clean, food and drink great. The staff went above and beyond. The rooms were cozy & clean. The location is perfect, with a multi...

The starter and main were delicious so I cannot fault those. Restaurant wasn't very busy which isn't very off-putting in itself as I like to enjoy a meal in a relaxed atmosphere. This didn't mean staff were more attentive as waited 10 minutes for main...

The Antelope does amazing food and their pies are enormous but delicious. I had the lamb hot pot pie which was first for me. My wife had the chicken, mushroom and leek pie. For dessert I chose the Bakewell tart and custard.

Great service from Lucas and Sam. Very warm and welcoming. I had the Brasied Lamb Hotpot Pie, I do love a good pie and this is now my favourite. Good portion sizes too. Price are ok general pub meal prices. Court yard garden was relaxed...

Fantastic Green King pub with the regular menu you can expect from the chain. Big restaurant and lovely cosy main bar area.

Excellent we was looking for food a party of five walked in made to feel welcomed into the restaurant nothing was an issue air con was working the table server said if its too cold they could adjust it or turn off, the menu had...

We came in for food and drinks and was not disappointed. The food was absolutely amazing, nice portion sizes and everything cooked perfectly. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Would recommend and will be back at some time next week.

had a fantastic meal there yesterday. Staff were very polite and helpful. I would like to thanks the staff for a great meal. I would not hesitate to recommend it to family and Friends THANK YOU

Absolutely loved my stay here, the staff are lovely and the food was brilliant. The breakfast staff were lovely and treated us really well. Will absolutely be back without a doubt

My wife has an msg intolerance, kitchen staff could not tell us if the food contained msg. Waited an age for food (70 minutes) even though we booked the day before and the did not look busy. Not impressed with the attitude of managers and...

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights during the week of our wedding anniversary. Our room was situated at the front of the building over the bar area and facing the street, and although there was plenty of noise, particularly on the Friday...

As a greeneking employee I know the high standards expected from the company , been coming to the Antelope for a number of yrs and was concerned after many of amazing visits to find the antelope was under new management but my concerns were quickly...

Lovely pub located in Poole Old Town close to The Quay. Friendly staff & delicious pub grub. We have also had breakfast here which was very good too, definitely worth a visit.

We went to The Antelope for my dad's birthday and it was amazing! We were able to bring our puppy so no one had to miss out :)

Nice pub just off the quayside. Traditional building with several areas/rooms and character. More comfortable than most Greene Kings and with attentive, cheerful staff. Always a relaxing visit.

The hotel is in a great location for quay and town, staff are very friendly and helpful. The general condition of the pub/ room/ hotel is very tired and needs a major facelift throughout. Our room was at the front and over the bar and...

We popped in for Sunday night dinner recently, nice salmon dish and scampi with chips. Would visit again, though ale choice was limited

Called in at lunchtime as we were passing this establishment and needed to eat. Impressed by the pie menus. Pies were delicious and fully recommended. Waiting staff were friendly. Prices reasonable.

The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The food tasted good too! The criticism I have is that there is no wow factor to the place that makes it stand out from the crowd. For the restaurant section, go all the way to...

We stayed here Thursday to Sunday with our dog. Faultless stay with a lovely room, great team and lovely pub. We’ll definitely be returning. Thank you.

Excellent value for money, large twin room, nice and warm, Super choice at breakfast and well cooked, nice friendly staff, will be back

The pirates are back, cock(les) on the shores and the AA is scrapping with the littlest chef Legendary.

We had an amazing late lunch in the restaurant for my daughter 18st. brillant service!! thankyou guys11

Lovely food. Great staff. Very attentive and quick service on a Saturday. Mussels perfect an steak done to perfection. Risotto perfect for hubby.

Friendly staff, excellent value for money and staff professional and accommodating, breakfast is amazing and rooms cosy and comfortable will be re-booking again!

It was warm and had a nice fire going. The food was quite good if a little Luke warm...I put this mainly down to the slow service of the staff than the kitchen. Bizarrely they bring cutlery and condiments to your table AFTER bringing your...

Just back from what we planned to be a lovely anniversary meal. I stayed in the antelope hotel for 6 months in 89/90 when I moved to Dorset and my wife and I dated and had our first meal date in the antelope hotel restaurant...

5 days 4 nights break away after operation, 1st night (regarding room) bit of a miss hap but was sorted 2nd day (thank you) perfect location for shops, harbour. Restaurants/bars, bus/train stations and boat trips and alot more. Old place with alot of character, the...

My wife and i went here for lunch. The front bar area is not does not draw you in, but as we were having lunch we were taken through to the restaurant . Which was really nice. I had the chicken and leek pie and...

Great little spot in Poole, good quality classic English pub dishes! Everything was cooked perfectly, fillet steak was of a great quality and extremely tender! The main thing to point out is Jasper our waiter was absolutely fantastic, didn't miss a beat, was attentive without...

Excellent service and really good quality food. Great value for money. Mussels were fantastic, highly recommend. Do visit this place.

A really lovely place for lunch. The food was great. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and came back to check we were happy with our food. Couldn't fault it. Would be happy to return.

Excellent food and drink the meals we ordered were lovely and the service was great The restaurant is very clean with a great atmosphere

We have been to this pub over several years for drinks. Today, we went for the first time to eat, for lunch. We were really disappointed, the wine we initially chose wasn’t available. My daughter who is gluten and dairy free was given an iPad...

12 of us went for dinner and cannot fault the place. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing.

Poole is all hustle & bustle - In the centre of the many restaurant pubs etc we found the antelope. Happy staff, hearty food and great ale. A bite to eat and a walk to the sea. What more could you ask for especially when...

Really good food. This hotel restaurant is lovely with a great atmosphere! The staff were all so friendly from taking us to our table, the drinks and food waiters were great the service was second to none. The food was delicious and served hot eee...

Been to this place a few times now and it just gets better and better, the staff are so kind and helpful. The food was exceptional and the cleanliness was impeccable. Would recommend this place 100%

Fantastic food, fantastic service, clean, tidy all coronavirus precautions taken could not have asked for a better restaurant or better staff will definitely return with friends

Been there for a birthday meal, staff was brilliant and was exceptional clean. Can’t wait to return soon

What an amazing visit. My family and I make this a regular spot! The food is always amazing and presented wonderfully. The staff are amazing, always happy and couldn’t do enough for you. Thanks for another wonderful evening we will see you soon

Popped in on the off chance for a breakfast with the girls, food came out nice and hot, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back, felt very safe eating there with everything that is going on at the moment.

Staff were very friendly and very helpful, the allergy tablet was very useful, the food was lovely, service was very quick considering how busy it was, I will definitely come again. Thank you all

Had a lovely lunch here after a boat trip. In the Old Town so nice to get away from the Quays. We didn't have a booking but were able to sit outside. The BBQ burger was good, freshly cooked. Went well with the rhubarb gin...

Booked online which was easy, restaurant was very covid safe. Meal was very good,price was reasonable.staff really nice and helpful. A place to return.

Popped in on the off chance staff very friendly and got us a table. Ordered drinks and was served very quickly we all decided to eat here as the food looked good we had mussels to start and fish an chips it was bloody lovely...

We had a great family dinner last night at the Antelope. The staff were very nice and made us feel welcome and safe. Selina explained the various order options, all the do's and don'ts and sat us at a nice big table to spread out....

Such a lovely time at the Antelope. Great service from very cheery staff and amazing food. We will definitely be back! Thank you all at the antelope, especially Dean who served us!

Fed up of cooking during lockdown so decided to treat ourselves and go out. We found the Antelope pub and had their Sunday roast. A lovely meal, and lovely staff. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will visit again when we are back in the area.

Went for lunch with the family, amazing service in particular from Selina who is very attentive ! Christmas decorations are fab and loved the log fire. Can’t wait to return !

We came here for good as a family it was lovely and made to feel very welcome and safe . Staff were amazing . Selina I think her name was . She was so nice polite a credit to your pub will be visiting again hopefully in the new year .

Went to Antelope for food and one glass of delicious white wine. The food was lovely And warming and the prices were so reasonably. Felt safe and clean and staff were lovely. Anyone that visits poole should definitely come here.

I have been to the Antelope a couple of times during this 'strange year', but have always been made welcome by the staff. They have really pulled out all the stops for christmas, decorations and roaring fire, well done to one and all, merry Christmas!!

Just enjoyed a fantastic lunch at The Antelope. Staff are all friendly and the place was nice and cosy with the warm fire going. The festive Turkey, Bacon & Brie sandwich was delicious! Will definitely return!!

Great food, friendly team and all the COVID controls in place, felt safe and looked after. It’s very hard times for the the pubs and happy to support these guys working hard to deliver the best service and food they can

It’s good to be back!!! After another month stuck in the house we booked a table for 2 at our favourite place to eat. As always the staff were super friendly and food was amazing. Thank you to all the team we will see you again soon

Me and my family travelled down for the week, found our selves at the antelope Hotel, we were shown to the restaurant located at the back of the building, service was spot on not a fault in sight. The food was spot, the chefs and staff there are doing everything perfect!

What a fantastic place to eat, friendly staff, wonderful food and drinks and all our needs catered for. Covid track and trace all done professionally by the confident and brilliant staff. I could not rate this restaurant more. Thank you to all of the staff ❤

Food was really nice. Service spot on. They are taking to COVID seriously and have good measures in place. Lovely old building with great atmosphere. Enjoyed our visit, will us again