The Guildhall Tavern in Poole

Birthday lunch for our son, Wonderful food, fish was especially fantastic. Lovely waitresses as well, complimented our daughter on her appearance and jewellery so two happy kids! Many thanks for the great service and good.

Well presented, food, offering locally sourced fish including options you don’t see very often such as turbot. Our starters of scallops & trout & our mains of turbot & surf & turf were all delicious. We arrived early & were very pleased as the restaurant had noted our table requirements. Our server was very friendly & whilst not the cheapest restaurant, it is a dining experience we enjoyed.

Delicious food. Disappointing service.

Half point off simply because menu feels old fashioned. Some good veggie options

Everything was at a high level. The dishes were delicious, and I personally liked the scallops. The service was excellent. The main dishes were not served quickly, although the restaurant was not fully loaded. A nice bonus from the restaurant for my birthday. Overall, I recommend it.

Simply the best restaurant I’ve eaten at in Poole and the best Sunday Roast I’ve had in 10 years. The staff were superb, the Chefs are artists as far as I’m concerned and I had a great pleasure talking to Alan who’s the owner who was eating at the table next to me and chatting to guests and the pride in his restaurant and love for his staff and customers was so apparent. I’ve never felt so welcomed, looked after and enjoyed a leisurely Sunday meal like it

A lovely meal today - traditional roast lunch, upgraded with chateaubriand! Fantastic! Great service from Ronnie and the rest of the team. We have been here a few times and it never fails to delight.

Recently had a lovely lunch at the guildhall! Everything was delicious, with an amazing variety of fresh seafood that everyone enjoyed! Will definitely be back when next in the area!

A birthday lunch for our daughter- attentive staff and delicious food

A birthday treat with my sister and her husband for Lunch a very extensive fish based menu I started with a cheese soufflé which was excellent followed by a surf and turf Lobster Thermidor and a sirloin steak and fries both excellent bread and olives were excellent too I had a glass of pinot noir which washed it all down well . Service was excellent and it was not too noisy which is rare nowadays . We had booked in advance which I think is a good idea . Very pleased and will go again soon

Went for a dinner on 26th April there. 7 people in total to celebrate our friends Birthday. 3 of us who had Tuna steak had a really bad poisoning. Very upset stomachs like never before. I used to eat there before and all was fine. We were offered vouchers to come and dine but no thank you! Why would I?

Wow, what a hidden gem. We had probably the best seafood we've had in years! I'm coeliac and most of the menu is gluten free or can be adapted. The whole menu sounds delicious; we could happily eat here every night. The service was so lovely and friendly. We took our little Pug, Frank, and they made a fuss of him. The decor is lovely, bright and spotless. We literally cannot fault it and cannot wait to come back. The owner was also dining there and came over to say hello. If you in Poole or even if you are not it is worth the trip!

We have been to the Guildhall a few times now but never to the Supper club they do once a month. So this was extra special, we arrived early to have cocktails in their yacht lounge, which was good and moved downstairs to the main event. This one was the Easter banquet so we were all sitting on a large table in the main restaurant and indulged in a 5 course menu with wine pairing for only £95pp. It was so good we have booked for the May one, the taste of the Mediterranean.

We were on our way back from France, arriving on the ferry, and we found the place and it was a magical experience! They could accommodate my really stringent food allergies.

We had a really lovely meal- food was delicious. Our waitress Java ensured we had everything we needed and gave excellent recommendations!

Wonderful birthday celebration with friends. We took advantage of the special wine & dine prix fixe. Delicious food: starters: prawn cocktail, trout, & parfait, mains: steak, fish & chips were perfect as were deserts. The house wine was very tasty. Service friendly and professional. Love dining here as a special treat. BUT a month later visited with husband for our anniversary: OH DEAR! Starters & deserts nice, however… sea bass main came with haricot beans, which were at best bland, (fairly unpleasant flavour like a tin of beans with their juice). Mentioned to server, who said “appreciate your feedback as it’s first day of new menu, so may get tweaked”.. no offer to change our meals. Now we really should have complained in stronger terms, but it was a (romantic) 🥰special date. I emailed restaurant on return home, and we probably won’t be going back, especially in light of the dismissive reply from Allen, the restaurant manager, who “can’t understand”why we were not offered a different meal, or were told that the menu might be tweaked! Advertised wine & dine promo on website was also not available (despite still being advertised today). What a shame: we have had several enjoyable meals previously but is this acceptable customer service?

This was our second visit to the Guildhall Tavern and it was just as good as the first. Service was friendly and attentive and food fantastic. We had the bread to start followed by the mixed fish and shellfish which had prawns, mussels and 3 types of grilled fish with fries and was very tasty. For dessert we shared the toffee apple pudding and cheese selection which were big portions! With a bottle of wine the bill was approximately £150 including service for the 2 of us.

Nice environment. Went for Sunday lunch with a person who was gluten intolerant. Lovely starters of gf cheese soufflés. Then ordered roast beef. All downhill from there. Beef tough, plates cold, roast potatoes cold, no gf Yorkshire pudding, all covered in a poor tasting gravy that should have been served in a separate container. When we complained they did listen to our concerns and take off the cost of a bottle of wine however they did add service charge on the bill which we didn’t pay. Having been to the guildhall tavern in previous years we were extremely disappointed as this this was a special 60th birthday celebration.

Fantastic restaurant - the staff are very welcoming and professional and know the menu inside out. The food is delicious, with the fresh fish highly recommended, though the vegetarians in our group also had a great meal.

Succulent fish ! Very reasonably priced in the current market Wine is a bit dear but then dont have it .

One of the top five restaurants in Dorset

Another fabulous meal at The Guildhall Tavern - a family favourite for many years! Our waiter, Daniel, was very attentive with a great sense of humour. The food is always top notch and with the Friday Night Steak Deal, it was even better value for money than usual. Would thoroughly recommend!

Used to visit this place frequently under previous owners when it enjoyed a fantastic reputation. Visited on a Weds evening in Feb & the 2 staff on arrival , provided no warm greeting or interest in us . Shown to a table & given menus with no explanation of any specials etc… We wanted to choose a starter from one menu and a main course from the other menu - but you are not allowed to! That wasn’t explained at the outset. The food quality was average for the price but customer service was sadly lacking . Disappointing this well known local venue has changed - food average - service & welcome lacking .

We attended a wedding reception at the Guildhall Tavern. The food, service and professionalism were top drawer. Highly recommended.

I’ve been super excited to visit this restaurant, and we were not disappointed. On arrival we were nicely greeted and taken to our table. After a few moments our waitress greeted us and talked us through the menu; her demeanour, service and knowledge was outstanding; some of the most professional service I’ve seen in the industry. We opted for one of the monthly wine recommendations, something slightly different; an Orange Wine which worked so well with the meal. Our meal was incredible, starters of Potted Crab, followed by the Hake and Mixed Fish and Seafood Grill. Food was tasty, fresh, perfectly cooked, and balanced flavours - absolutely how fish and seafood should be cooked. This place blows the competition out the water, literally… actually I’m not sure there is competition - Rick and his team at Sandbanks need to visit - this team at the Guildhall Tavern will show you how it’s done!

Lovely place to start the evening with cocktails, staff friendly and always welcoming. The atmosphere in the upstairs bar area is great and the food in restuarant looks amazing. will be back to try it. We stumbled on it by accident a couple of years ago as its round the back of the main streets but well worth looking for it.

I joined a business networking event here arranged by B4B Marketing. The owner, Alan was gracious and accommodating to the whole group and made the effort to thank everyone for attending. The food was excellent, venue is very nicely set out and welcoming. I’ll definitely be going back with friends and family in the future

Best restaurant in Poole in my opinion. Amazing food, great staff

I had my surprise 40th celebration in the function space at the Guildhall Tavern and it was absolutely amazing. The food was amazing, cocktails spectacular and the staff truly couldn’t do enough to accommodate us… really great place and cannot recommend highly enough! I have since been back to have an evening meal there with my partner for his bday and it was just superb.

The January 'Wine and Dine' menu is fantastic, both in quality and value. Service was discreet and professional, so thanks to Daniel. My enthusiasm for the Guildhall Tavern has been rejuvenated, and we will return.

Wonderful food and excellent service

Absolutely first-class! I had the mixed seafood grill which was beautifully cooked. My partner had the roast beef and remarked that it was one of the best they’d had. Great staff and ambience. Highly recommended 👏

Really wanted to love my lunch as I had heard many very good things. The service was very good, the drinks were spot on and the atmosphere was lively. We had a table in the corner window which was perfect and they let us put some balloons and table decorations out. That was all great. However the food was sadly disappointing. The starter were actually great. Cheese soufflé, same with crab and monkfish all good. However 3 of the 4 mains were very disappointing, the rare ribeye was medium, but most disappointingly was the lobster Thermidor. We ordered 2 large and both were sadly undercooked and tough but it was the sauce that was an issue, the overpowering mustard made it disgusting, as it was an occasion I didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere so I persisted not realising my wife was doing the same. She actually mentioned this to the waiter and she never complains so if she mentions something, it’s bad. I do know a good lobster from an undercooked lobster and I do know a great Thermidor from something that is nothing close. I have eating 100’s and prepped and served 1000’s so I do know what I’m talking about. There is also a better to serve it, traditionally once your lobster is split you should remove both the tail meat sections cut them in 4 and place them the other way up in the opposite shell to which it came. So the red side is up. This not only helps the sauce coat the flesh better but the red against the yellow of the sauce is a feast for the eyes. Dessert was good, My tiramisu was lovely, the brûlée was great, the ice cream lacked any presentation. I would love to think I would go back because as I said I was told good things but it’s just unlikely.

Excellent Sunday roast will be returning had crab starter and roast beef shared cheese and biscuits all very good.

We had a lovely meal tonight. The steak and lobster special. Daniel was superb and made us feel right at home. We will definitely return!

Had a wonderful dinner here last night. Started off with cocktails and then had the tempura prawns as a little snack before ordering. Cheese soufflé and scallops to start and then lobster Thermidor and the fish mixed grill for mains. Honestly, the best food we’ve had in a long while. Daniel looked after us really well. Nice touch that he remembered us from previous visits and a warm welcome from Allen and all the team. This is now our new favourite restaurant!

We came as a family of 4 for Sunday lunch. The Wine and roast beef was very good and showed excellent value. Our server Daniel gave us good service and interacted with the children which was nice to see. Thank you

Great value Sunday lunch - quality super and plenty for a set price. Daniel was great with the kids (and us!) :-) Very clean, easy to find.

From the moment we arrived everything was exceptional. The staff were all attentive and on point. The food was absolutely first class even when we asked for some changes which were not a problem for the kitchen staff. The whole experience driven by Dan was superb. We will be back very soon.

Went new years eve so very busy, had monk fish starter and cote de boeuf, simply wow,got to be one of the best meals I've every eaten,service was 10/10,excellent dining experience, well done.

Lunch. An award-winning seafood & grill restaurant in the heart of Old Town, Poole. For lunch you have the option of a set 2 or 3 course. Or their A la carte, which we chose from. Starters Barbers 1833 vintage Cheddar cheese souffle, finished with double cream. £11. Grilled Scallops in the shell,garlic & herb butter.£15.50. Mains Whole Roasted Plaice £28. Served caper herb butter,lemon,samphire & fries. Chef de-boned it for us before serving. Guildhall Tavern Mixed Fish Shellfish Grill £35. A selection of fish simply grilled, with steamed mussels & king prawns in garlic butter and served with fries,samphire,bearnaise sauce. The food was all cooked perfectly and delicious. We didn't have room for dessert.

Our family of 8 adults and 3 toddlers dined here, and while most of the food was very enjoyable, but there were noticeable shortcomings. For example, the roast potatoes were tough, suggesting they had been left out for a while. However, it was the service that truly disappointed us. Despite having pre-ordered, it took an hour for our starters to arrive, with no communication from the waiters that there would be a wait. This was particularly challenging with three young children under five at the table. The staff lacked energy, warmth, and attentiveness, leaving us to follow up on the status of our food. We had to request bread for the table while waiting, as the delay was so prolonged, as we were all getting unenjoyably hungry. For a restaurant at this price point, we expected a much higher level of service. While the tough roast potatoes could have been overlooked, the lack of enthusiasm and attentiveness from the staff made the experience fall far short of expectations. Unfortunately, it left us feeling that the meal was not worth the cost.

Food was good, service a bit slow with long wait in-between courses.

Had a small boys Xmas get together. The food was excellent and the service was the best I’ve experience in a long time.. Brooke our waitress made sure our glasses were never empty and we all felt very well looked after.. a true credit to the business..

Expensive but worth every penny. This is not the sort of place I can afford to visit regularly as it is expensive, so it has to be a very special occasion. That said, for the money I felt like a had a great deal as the food and service were exceptional. We had an awesome waiter called Daniel who knew the menu well and was able to give us good advice on the food + wine to make sure we had a great time.

Fantastic food, great service and lovely location. Will definitely be back.

I brought my niece here for her birthday and this restaurant did not disappoint. There is a reason it is mentioned in the Michelin guide with 2 rosette’s, it’s fabulous! The food and service is 2nd to none and they are deserving of that Michelin star 🌟 Highly recommend 😎

I have been here before, but on that occasion I had fish - which was amazing. This time it was a table of 10 people for Sunday lunch - celebrating a 90th Birthday. And it was superb. The food was epic, top quality, and plenty of it. The service was faultless. Great atmosphere due to the restaurant being full. Thank you, you made our day.

Fantastic. First time visiting the guildhall as I had heard good things about it. Well it didn't disappoint. They know how to make a decent cocktail, the food was amazing, the decor is beautiful and we were looked after so well by our waiter Daniel. Thankyou Daniel for making our night amazing. We will be returning.

We often visit The Guildhall for dinner and as always, had a great meal. Daniel looked after us and was polite and attentive.

We had a wonderful dinner at the Guildhall Tavern the one night we spent in Poole. We had the best Oysters of the whole weekend (and we tried quite a few). The staff were lovely, the food was creative, and well prepared. The clientele was nice which contributed to the great atmosphere. It was a nice experience.

Truly a hidden gem. The quality of the food was impeccable. The best oysters we had on our weekend away. The balance of flavours and care that went into all dishes was wonderful. The staff was also incredibly attentive and the wines by the glass and carafe did not disappoint. We would love to come back.

We booked this restaurant for a lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary and are so glad we did as we had a fabulous meal and great service. A couple of days before we had a nice courtesy call from the restaurant to confirm our booking. On arrival we were warmly greeted and shown to our table. One of the many nice features is that the tables are not close together. There is an extensive menu of food and drinks. We ordered still water and a bottle of New Zealand Marlborough white wine which was top drawer. We decided to go with the fixed price lunch menu and it was excellent in terms of choice, quality and portion sizes. We chose the cheese soufflé and smoked trout to start with and didn’t mind waiting for the food to be freshly prepared. For main course we chose the pork belly and smoked haddock risotto, again both dishes were divine. Sadly we didn’t have room for pudding but we ordered coffee and were surprised with a pretty plate with Happy Anniversary written in chocolate and a portion of ice cream which was a really nice touch. The whole experience was sublime and we can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough and will definitely return.

Found by accident great food and service. All 4of us really enjoyed our meals. 3 had dessert too. All plates were sent back clean. Our server brought water for the dogs 🐕.

Lovely menu, great service & delightful food

We paid our 3rd visit to guildhall tavern at the end of September, always visit when we come down from Manchester. What can I say, FOOD is EXCELLENT, STAFF go out of their way to make you feel WELCOME.,WONDERFUL AMBIENCE. IF WE LIVED IN POOLE IT WOULD BE OUR SECOND HOME. THANKS

I cannot recommend the Guildhall Tavern highly enough from the moment we entered we were treated to fantastic service and outstanding food. We shall definitely be returning as it’s fantastic value as well. Thanks to all of you.

We had the pleasure of booking the Guildhall Tavern for our wedding lunch reception and we had the most spectacular food and wine pairings topped with the best service. Our guests absolutely enjoyed the menu that was curated for the occasion by the chef. We are still raving about the food almost a month later. Also, if you're there please do try the English Sparkling Wine (Champagne) it was divine. Thank you to the Guildhall Tavern team for giving us the best treatment and elevating our dining experience, making our day even more special.

Just great food great service lovely place

We had cocktails followed by Sunday lunch. The staff were very professional and attentive. Great atmosphere on a sunny day in the garden and a wonderful roast. What a way to spend a Sunday eating excellent food at the Guildhall Tavern.

One of the very best restaurants I had the privilege and pleasure to dine! Stands up for its name and past glory achievements. Constantly great food to die for, professional yet engaging and personal service, calm and relaxed atmosphere, a truly unique ….. A place of celebration and sanctuary , of fine dining memorable-experience ,which brings people together , who have plenty to say and nothing to prove! Thank you kindly G.T. Team! Keep it up, keep pushing with consistency for excellence!

Just returned from dinner for two. This restaurant is faultless - professionally run, pleasant ambiance, real ale on draught, crisp white table cloths, excellent fish cuisine, reasonably priced. I tried to find a fault but couldn’t. Go there !

Food was superb cooked to perfection We had a lovely table which we shared with our 2 dogs who were treated so kindly by the staff and nearby other tables. We hadn't been there before but most certainly will return !

Have been here once before and really enjoyed it but last nights dinner was fantastic! Staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The cod dish was one of the nicest I’ve ever had! I thought really good value for such fabulous food and we will definitely return! Was too busy eating to photograph anything but it was all delicious…

I came to the Guildhall Tavern a week or so ago, I was warmly greeted by Carlos who was very professional and attended to our every need! Faultless service. The food was very enjoyable, very fresh and locally sourced ingredients! The Moules were outstanding! As was the potted crab. I highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner, a very classy place and an exceptional dining experience. We will be back!

16/8/2024-Friday. My husband treated me to a surprise dinner at The Guildhall Tavern, Poole. The moment I step inside this restaurant. The recognition awards on the wall caught my eyes. As I love to enjoy good food. We both started off with 2 starters each. As we couldn't decide which. The food was superb quality, fresh and nicely done with perfection, and a well-blended taste. The staff were very attentive. We enjoyed every dish that was being served to us from our choice of selection. We definitely came back. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely delicious food -unfortunately our pictures do not make justice of it! We would definitely recommend the mix seafood main, it was divine! The roast pork was also cooked to perfection and came with all the trimmings. Lovely friendly staff, we will definitely come back again!

Sunday lunch with my wife: Charming atmosphere, blown away by the food. The seafood mixed grill was fantastic and - even though they're seafood specialists - their pork Sunday roast was one of the best we've ever had. Worth going out of your way for. Staff were very attentive and the gregarious owner made it feel even more special. Dishes are well priced for the portions and quality. Solid wine list. Will be coming again.

Very friendly and helpful staff and the restaurant was quite busy with largely elderly clientele even midweek. Service was brisk and portions generous. Sea bass mains were overcooked but deserts were flawless. I thought quite expensive for mid week in the provinces at over £150 with one drink each.

Went as a party of four with my girlfriend and parents and the moment you walk in the door you are made to feel very welcome. 3 of us opted for the roast belly pork and one the sea bass, absolutely superb food with large portions washed down with a couple of bottles of good NZ Sauvignon Blanc I highly recommend this lovely pub/restaurant

Couldn't fault it. Service was immaculate, Carlos was very professional yet attendive to our table. The food was phenomenal, great athmosphere. Will certainly come back.

Fantastic lunch deal which runs on Saturdays too. Steak was perfection, restaurant is beautiful - highly recommend!

We had all dinner here after getting married at Poole registry office and we cannot speak hardly enough of the place. It was absolutely outstanding – from the service and warm welcome to the delicious food. We love to eat out and have been to countless restaurants across the UK and this place is one of our favourites! Highly recommended.

Very good quality fish / seafood, the steak is also great. Tables are well spaced making a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended.

We have not eaten in this restaurant yet. We have merely enjoyed wonderful service from Vee and her amazing cocktails 🍸 👌

Turned up early for 7.30 booking. Warm welcome and cocktails in garden. Great service continued when we moved into the restaurant for wonderful food. Thank you everyone. See you again.

We had our wedding meal here on the 6th July and we cannot express our gratitude enough for making our day special. The food was absolutely incredible and the process of deciding on menus was made easy and fitted our needs. The laid back attitude of nothing was too much trouble suited our own relaxed approach. We were a small wedding of 26 people and it was great fun having a champagne reception in the cocktail bar prior to the meal. Would highly recommend The Guildhall Tavern, you won't be disappointed!

The food and staff were good but unfortunately the owner joined a very noisy table and completely ruined our intimate evening. It was a birthday celebration meal and as you can see we were given an anniversary decorated plate. We, and the rest of the restaurant did not want to hear all about the owners achievements!

Went here twice while on holiday. The second visit was a tasting menu along with a wine tasting. It was such a lovely way to spend an evening with full explanations of the wine delivered by an expert. The food was interesting and so good. I would definitely return when we are in the area

Wow wow wow what a fantastic restaurant. We used to visit here many years ago but the place quite frankly got tired and the quality was poor. Now, just exceptional. The best food I’ve eaten in the area for a long time and by some measure too. The new management have refurbished the whole interior and it’s perfect for setting. Seaside themed, but with class. The staff were fabulous, attentive without being overbearing and always with a smile The chefs produced fabulous food, in our view of Michelin star quality. If they keep this up then they ought to be in contention for one. Frankly we can’t wait to come back. 5 stars from us.

Wow! A beautiful restaurant with a superb menu. In my opinion the Sunday roast (beef) was the best roast I’ve had in Poole, perfectly presented by the wonderful staff. The delightful sunny garden is a perfect spot for pre dinner drinks. Will definitely go back!

Popped in following a recommendation without a booking on a Saturday night and we were not disappointed! Service was warm and friendly without being over the top, the scallops and shellfish mixed grill were simply incredible and the desserts….wow! The decor was lovely, very clean and well looked after. Great drinks options including some unique cocktails. Looking forward to going back with the in-laws soon!

Been frequenting this local gem for many years. After a very recent change of ownership they really have taken the whole place to another level offering both a fantastic Sunday roast (which includes the offer of their a la carte menu plus a steak night on Wednesdays. If you haven’t been back here in a while or have never been before then you are missing out. Cannot recommend enough. Service is second to none and there is a fantastic wine list.

What a brilliant restaurant. We went on Friday night expecting a wait but we were shown straight to a table for two. The service was perfect from start to finish, Carlos the host made us feel welcome from the off, and he truly embodied the “nothing is too much trouble” vibe. He was pleasant, charismatic and was happy to chat with us. Brooke the young waitress was incredibly attentive, ensuring that our food was served quickly and without fuss - she also made a recommendation for my partner, which turned out to an absolute winner! We had the Cod Supreme which was cooked beautifully, meaty and so fresh - special shout out to the chefs tonight! I had the seafood grill, and I can honestly say that it was some of the best seafood I’ve ever had the pleasure of having - the fish was cooked to perfection, with the perfect amount of spice and salt. However the mussels and prawns truly stole the show! Desserts were fantastic, a fan favourite of crème brûlée was just fantastic, and the passion fruit meringue tart was so light and fluffy! Special shout out to Sherridan on the bar, the cocktails were absolutely nailed! We loved the banana dacquiri and the lychee cooler - the perfect end to a perfect evening! If you are ever in Poole, I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough! Well done guys, you fully deserve your hard earned awards!

We went for early meal (dinner) srrvice was very good, food was also very good better than the lounge on the front. Not cheap but you get what you pay for and we did ☆☆☆☆☆

Beautiful authentic French food & drinks, friendly service and comfortable/cosy. We would highly recommend.

Popped in for lunch, it was very quiet but as it was sunny we sat outside. The staff were very attentive and the food was delicious. We opted for the set menu and could not fault the food quality. Maybe the portions were a little on the smaller side. The twisted prawn cocktail gave us some good twists to try at home when we make our own 😁

The Guildhall Tavern was a pleasant surprise, an up market yet reasonable restaurant / bar. just back from the maddening crowd nestled in Pooles Old town trading area near the Guildhall. One of the highlights for me was the cocktails, I recommend "Love from Guildhall Cocktail "🍸. There's an upstairs cocktail bar an indoor dining area on top of that there's an outside patio dining area. Tell them TravelStyleNews sent you ;-)

A great local restaurant, very unique and the food is very delicious! recommend! It feels like everyone here is from nearby residents. The relationship between the store staff and customers is very good. It feels like eating in a restaurant at home, very comfortable😌

A wonderful restaurant with excellent food and staff who now how to treat you and offer excellent advice on the choice of wine to compliment your food

Had a special birthday celebration here did not disappoint.

A hidden gem. Located on the prettiest street in the whole of Poole. The Guildhall Tavern punches above its weight - from service to food, the experience is superb. It has a lovely cocktail bar upstairs and is beautifully finished. The staff were friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. They had a range of unusual but gorgeous wines. The food is to die for, and a must-visit for seafood lovers. We will be back!

Two small dogs were at next table to us which members of waiting staff were continually petting, and no sign of them washing their hands before serving at other tables. Restaurant was extremely noisy as well. Don't approve of dogs where food is being served, unless assistance dogs.

The staff do try but they just don't know enough about the food to get it right. Sorry guys, the vegan Risotto was like mush.. and tastless. Sadly I'd gone in because the menu outside looked inviting. Once in though I was told they're not serving that anymore. So I had two options, Risotto or tofu. Neither a real hit with me but I gave it a shot. I won't go back which is sad because it used to be a lovely place with great food.

We went to celebrate my mum’s 80th birthday and my son’s Royal Navy deployment. We had the most wonderful meal. Everything was perfect, the staff were attentive and friendly. A huge thank you to Allen and the team. This Liverpool/London family will definitely be back!

We had a wonderful lunch, lovely afternoon, fantastic staff, thank you. We will most definitely be back with friends and family.

Great atmosphere we had a table for 16 for Sunday roast all food came out hot and was delicious 😋 we had a large table set up in the cocktail bar very nice surroundings.

Never disappoint's, amazing as always such a good atmosphere.Will forever be one of my fav places to come to and to take the family to.

We had excellent seafood. The service was very friendly and helpful. A little expensive but the food is worth it. Would definitely go again.

As usual the welcome was friendly and the service was excellent. The food was great, all cooked beautifully and generous portions. They have a good selection of wines (and port - mmmm!) and cocktails. Our friends were highly delighted and want go again (despite having to travel from Oxfordshire) My wife I I will go again for Sunday lunch and/or evening meals. The food, drink and service have always been excellent.