The St Leonards in Poole

Was given a voucher from my son for the st.leonards and decided to visit early afternoon for a late lunch. Wife chose the hunters chicken and I had the spicy chicken & chips in a basket. Have to say it’s one of the best meals we have recently had. Chicken was cooked to perfection and very very tasty. Service very good as well. Will def be visiting again .Well done st.leonards .

Sunday evening and just back from Isle of Wight trip. Booked here for 7.30pm which was the earliest we could have arrived. No mention on the website of closing times. Arrived to be told they finish cooking at 7.30pm but if we were quick there was just time to inform the kitchen of the order. Most of the menu was unavailable. All of which was a great disappointment. The staff were genuinely concerned for us and very pleasant. However, we won't be going back.

The restaurant was dirty, table was sticky and clearly had not been cleaned. We could not believe our eyes, when WE cleaned the table and there was a pair of someone’s dried up old contact lenses stuck to the table! The high chair was so filthy that I used half a packet of wet wipes cleaning it and was still unhappy to put my son in it. We ordered one starter of calamari which came swimming in oil- dark oil which was obviously old frier oil. It disintegrated in my husbands mouth and tasted of oil and nothing else. We asked for a refund and did not have our mains. We had unfortunately already booked a room, after the restaurant experience we did not bring in our luggage and decided to check the room first. The room smelt of stale cigarettes and damp, the sofa bed was sticky and stained and the back of the curtains were peppered with black mould. Needless to stay we left, and a refund was given without argument which I think speaks for itself. I would never return here or recommend it to anyone

My mistake was discovering it on the last day of holiday, the best food l have had in a while. It's now pinned, of the first time was quite eating a meal.

We have enjoyed several lunches during the week. Unfortunately, lunch on a Sunday did not live up to expectations. Although the desserts were very nice, some of the main course were disappointing; the beef was tough, a pig in the blanket was too hard to cut with a knife and there were very few roast potatoes.

Food was lovely and plentiful, good selection of food, very accommodating with pets, clean tidy and well set out, great setting and ideal for our needs

Short staffed, poor service, forgot orders … twice … so we didn’t eat together whilst we waited for full order to arrive. Food was poor quality, nothing like the pictures. Even though we arrived early at 6pm there was no fish and chips available. All in all a less than average fare even for the very low price. We will not be going back there. Extremely disappointing and badly run.

Staying a mere 200 metres away . Decided to eat here.with bother and his wife Very clean indeed .lovely friendly staff. Good food and drinks at sensible prices..why go on about it. All you need to know is good value for money and worth a visit total bill for 4 mains and 4 desserts , coffees plus drink each £107.0,with a voucher I.M.O very good indeed.

Had a parking ticket from this hotel, which was a massive pain and nearly ruined a fantastic visit. Spoke to mark on the phone at the hotel, he sorted it in two minutes, was extremely polite and efficient. Thank you mark and I’ll see you again.👍

Four of us visited and had main courses and sweets. We all had different main courses and they were all okay, there was nothing outstanding but all the meals were edible and reasonably tasty. Service was excellent

Stoped at this Pub / restaurant for Sunday lunch, food & service only ok. To my amazement received a FINE for £100, for parking for 1.23 minuets. I will not be using Green King ever again. There was not even a clear sign saying it was a hotel ! A disabled Driver, great help.

A comfortable stay in a great location. Friendly team, fantastic breakfast and the bed was sooooo comfortable. No traffic noise once in room. A good field/garden for dogs behind

We went out with my parents for an evening meal, booked on line. We arrived, ordered and paid for drinks and then were shown to pur table. We ate and food was OK. We got home and then received a phone call from who I believe as the manager, accusing my wife of leaving without paying our bill, with not tact or diplomacy. I checked my banking app and money was pending to go pit, so proved We had paid. He then asked who took the payment, which we described the gentleman behind the bar. The manager then proceeded to say that we shouldn't have payed that particular man as he had learning difficulties and was being sponsored to work there, which I though that was really out of order for saying that about a member of his staff. Never to return to this place.

Booked a table online night before for 4 people. Was ment to be out for father in laws birthday. However upon arrival was seated at our table ordered drinks and got menus. After going to the bar to order to order was told there was no food available!! Could offer lasagna, steak or sausage and mash. Apparently they had been running out of food all day ! Awful customer service. Had to leave

Had a couple of nice lunches here at the St Leonard’s whilst on holiday in Dorset. The food is amazing and the service is excellent. Sunday lunch a special favourite

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel whilst we attended Tankfest. The staff were excellent, efficient and friendly. The room was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Breakfast was plentiful with good choice if you wanted just a continental and the hot breakfast menu was wonderful. The hotel is well situated for visiting the New Forest, Bournemouth, Poole and further beyond. We will definitely be going back!

We booked a table. On arrival, no host station, so waited at the bar and not acknowledged. When advised we had booked, we were pointed to a table. After waiting 10 minutes managed to grab someone's attention to finally take our order. Ordered then told that some food not available. Food was ok, the pie top was so hard my wife couldn't eat it. Ordered dessert with hot drinks and about 10 minutes later advised coffee machine broken. Service was lack and won't be back in a hurry. Only came as long day at work and couldn't be bothered to cook.... Wished I had.

We arrived at the restaurant after a long drive from Milton Keynes to visit relatives. Although they were very busy, Tommy the manager squeezed us in. We were made to feel very welcome. Tommy waited on us personally, and the service was excellent. We had roast turkey dinners that were delicious. Everything was hot and well prepared. The Yorkshire puddings were clearly homemade. Tommy checked back regularly to make sure all was well and to see if we needed anything. The rhubarb crumble and custard dessert was yummy. I could have eaten two helpings! I would recommend this restaurant unhesitatingly, in particular for the welcome we received from Tommy, and will definitely be stopping there at our next visit to Bournemouth.

We had lunch at St Leonards where we had stayed in the past, had numerous meals and even family parties. Huge disappointment! Jacket potatoes microwaved with no butter, prawns OK as cold, side salad so wilted it was black, almost decomposing.... When told, the staff acknowledged that they would inform the chef, but with no other reaction whatsoever. We left hungry and are crossing them off our list.

Just back from a really lovely lunch at the St Leonard’s. It’s a beautiful day so we sat outside in the courtyard, lots of shade, nice and cool with pretty flower tubs. We were made to feel very welcome, nice atmosphere and very friendly staff. I had the chicken burger and my husband had the hunters chicken, both so tasty and satisfying, 10/10, we shared the Eton Mess sundae which was absolutely gorgeous. I’d definitely recommend the St Leonard’s for a good value tasty lunch if you’re in the area.

We visited twice, once for lunch and then the next day for breakfast and we really can’t fault it. I’m gluten free - no problems there fantastic menu to choose from. Breakfast was hit and hearty and very well cooked and presented all for £4.99! See pics.

Excellent food. Good service and fairly priced would certainly go back very accommodating for families

What a disappointment! We booked here for Easter Sunday lunch as we were visiting the area. Firstly, we needn’t have bothered booking as there was only one other family in the restaurant and the atmosphere was absolutely dead! We were met by a friendly guy and shown to our table. That was the best bit! The lamb roast dinner was shocking! So bland and tasteless and the meat was fatty and unappealing. The cauliflower cheese has not one sniff of cheese about it! Bland vegetables covered in bland gravy! Burnt stuffing and frozen roast potatoes! We could hear shouting and arguing coming from the kitchen and the front of house staff preferred to hang out at the bar and chat rather than make eye contact and interact with customers! Gutted that a break from cooking for my family was such a waste of money.

The hotel was spotlessly clean, breakfast cooked to order, although on a main road our room was at the back and extremely quiet. Very good value for money.

Having a meal to celebrate a birthday, the restaurant wasn't too busy but we sat for a very long time with dirty plates and empty glasses. I tried numerous times to attract the attention of staff as restrictions were still in place so table service...

Stayed the night at this Hotel. My wife and I booked for dinner expecting to relax with a good meal and good nights sleep before continuing a long journey. The restaurant had screaming children running around and after waiting some time we finally ordered food...

Had a fantastic meal at this restaurant this evening. Great service, our food (burger and risotto) were stunning and loved the surroundings

Stopped off with friends for breakfast, this morning. Quick friendly service, with a great choice. Thoroughly recommend the Big Breakfast, complete with toast and tea. Will definitely stop here again

We've been twice with friends to the St. Leonard's for morning brunch and cannot recommend it too highly. Excellent menu, sensible prices and good size helpings. Staff very helpful too.

Pub chain bog standard food with terrible service, was told we couldn't have the trio of meats on our Sunday roast as they were running low on beef (this was at 12:30pm) but we could have a beef dinner!? Absolutely ridiculous! It then took a...

Mike & Joe looked after Me, My Elderly Disabled Parents & Fellow SU2 Band Members superbly. Food delicious can highly recommend Gourmet Burger & Eton Mess, Thank you!

Wonderful Sunday lunchtime visit Great food and very friendly staff, seemed to be new and inexperienced, but good overall. Definitely will return

Originally planned to come for the festival, that was rained off. Glad we came, very good service and food. Really helpful and friendly service, especially by the new staff. Will be returning

Quick stop off for a meal, on way to Bournemouth. Really nice building with great food served quickly and well. All the staff and manager were wearing masks and we had to check in with NHS app. Will return in the near future