The Guildhall Tavern in Poole

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 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.

We went to the Guildhall Tavern for our wedding anniversary on a Friday evening. As we were doing the tasting menu we arrived at 7.30pm and the restaurant was quiet but got busier around 8pm. The service was friendly and well paced. The tasting menu was excellent, decent size portions and we enjoyed all 5 courses - definitely a good way to celebrate our anniversary. We would happily return.

Very nice seafood restaurant. The hake and the sea bream are both very good. Also the market fish - plaice.

Guildhall Tavern was again was an absolute delight. This beautiful restaurant has never let us down, superb food and a wonderful, very comfortable atmosphere.

Wonderful good, delightful cocktails in the upstairs cocktail bar, outstanding service. Had a truly magical evening. We’ll certainly be back!

We love the scallops and fish of the day is beautiful. Simple cooking but delicious.

This restaurant felt special from the moment we walked in the door. We were greeted immediately and shown to a nice table. Our coats were taken and the service was attentive throughout. The cocktails, mocktails and wine were delicious and the food was so incredibly tasty. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion and we’ll be back.

Absolutely perfect, fiood was divine, service exceptional. Wouldn't hesitate to return.

Had a fantastic evening enjoying cocktails with friends, India was both superb with her knowledge and advice and her skilful cocktail making. We all enjoyed the superb cocktails in excellent surroundings. We'll be back and thoroughly recommend it as the place to go in old Poole.

Came here to this little gem of a establishment for cocktails and oysters. What a great experience the interior design of the premises was a talking point and really stands out in the heart of the old town. The waitress India who served us was very knowledgable and went above and beyond to keep us happy we will be back thank you for a wonderful experience.

Visited for Sunday lunch which was superb 👌 would highly recommend. Front of house & waitress service was exceptional, a real hidden gem. Look forward to returning very soon. Thank you.

Great Sunday Lunch Attention to detail with regards to presentation and cooking. Tender beef and chicken beautifully cooked - good quality meat. Vegetables very green and wholesome. Lovely service ; nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend for any dining style for couples, large groups , families. Also not to to forget the cocktail / bar upstairs - very lovely for a pre lunch / dinner drink and what a nice treat to have that facility ! Makes a meal out in a restaurant so much more special. Looking forward to visiting in the Summer for the sun trap outside. We we will be back Highly recommend

Came for Sunday lunch , I had belly pork and husband had the beef. Large portions and veg sides. Food delicious as always, service great , a lovely lady on her first shift was so nice. I asked her name then I forgot it .

We dined like VIPs, the service by Vee was outstanding, food was delicious, loved the cocktails. Will definitely re visit if we are in the area again.

We chose this restaurant to celebrate our wedding. Whitney was exceptional every step of the way, helping us choose the menu, wine, canapés. Nothing was too much trouble, even my many questions. On the day the restaurant was beautiful with all the tables decorated with our favours and table cards. We started in their beautiful cocktail lounge for welcome drinks and canapés. Then dinner was served. I honestly cannot tell you how amazing the food is here, everyone has commented on the quality of the meals they had chosen. All the staff were so polite and friendly, and again went out of their way to make sure the day went smoothly. The team made our day perfect. We would 100% recommend it to anyone. Carla and Malc.

Disappointed. We especially booked lunch here as we were in Poole for the weekend and had enjoyed a meal at the Guildhall Tavern before. Today the service was very poor targeted at sales not customer satisfaction. The special fish soup was dumped with no finger bowls nor advice on accompaniments. The roast was adequate but hard roast potatoes and meagre vegetables. The sorbet was just a plain ball. The wine was not served in an appropriate glass. Maybe as it was Mother's Day it was too busy but we we very unimpressed.

An exceptional experience! Incredible food and outstanding service! Cannot wait to go back! From start to finish we dined like VIPs and were made to feel exceptionally welcome and special. Having lived in Poole for 15 yrs I am ashamed to say this is the first time I have dined here! Will certainly be making up for lost time from now!

Had a lovely lazy roast accompanied by some beautiful cocktails. The food was sublime and so were the cocktails. Would like to thank India & Vee in the cocktail lounge for the wonderful service and great advice in helping us choose from the mouthwatering selection. Will definitely be back again, a lovely place

Amazing scallops and baked Hake. Perfectly cooked, wonderful taste. Mushroom risotto equally divine. Wish we had more space for a second crème brûlée.

Our first time dining here, what an amazing place! Beautifully styled, spacious (I hate overly cramped restaurants), INCREDIBLE food, drinks & service! A real gem with a hidden cocktail lounge upstairs! Will definitely be returning.

Superb Late Lunch… My family booked this as part of my 60th celebrations. What a great afternoon we all had. Great menu, superb service, lovely surroundings and very very fine food!! Very attentive staff and nothing was a problem . I would say that the whole experience has moved up a notch from a previous visit I had a few years ago . Good cuisine and nice wine was had by all!!! A great atmosphere too.

What a gem! Perfect for an elegant dinner or cocktails with friends. The bar staff were so lovely and the drinks even better. Will be back soon!

We had a booking for 4pm. We were contacted earlier in the day to see if we wanted to bring it forward to 3pm. When I declined the offer I got the distinct impression this wasn’t what they were hoping to hear - and this proved to be correct. Whilst the food was reasonable the service was disappointing. Food was thrown at us at pace, and despite having drinks to finish we were told they were closing in 10 minutes. My coat was “helpfully” placed on the back of my chair to presumably encourage us to leave. I’ve visited Poole 3 times in the last 8 months. We’ve enjoyed all the restaurants we’ve eaten at and would recommend them all - with the exception of this one. A hugely disappointing experience.

I have many fond memories of this restaurant. The former owners, Frederic and Serevine, were brilliant - they created a wonderful atmosphere and served truly special food which justified the price tag. The restaurant is under new ownership and I walked away disappointed. The standard of food has dipped markedly (more like a good 'home cook' standard), but prices remain high. It no longer feels like a special French restaurant - to me it felt more like visiting a branch of Cote. Don't get me wrong. My food was nice, the staff were fine, but it is nowhere near what Severine and Frederic delivered. Saturday lunchtime on a sunny day and it was virtually empty. I can't say I'm surprised. I used to go on about this restaurant and always looked forward to going back. Now I'll be heading to the St Tropez Lounge which Frederic and Severine now own. I wish I'd follow my gut feeling and not taken a chance when I knew the place had changed hands. Disappointed. *Edit* the new owners left a snotty, dismissive response to this review which they've now removed. Says a lot about their attitude. Real pity as I used to love this place and used to recommend to anyone who would listen.

We had a lovely lunch here recently. We both had steak which was tender and tasty would highly recommend and would definitely return to this beautiful restaurant

We had a fab evening with excellent food and service. The catch of the day (lemon sole) was pronounced top class by hubby and my hake was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is lovely and it was a special and enjoyable meal. Staff were knowledgeable and engaging. Unfortunately we live over 170 miles away or we'd be regulars, I'm sure. But will recommend to friends and if we're back in Poole will definitely visit again

Had the set lunch menu today which was absolutely gorgeous. We had pate to start and then fish and chips! That haddock was probably one of the nicest pieces of fish I've ever eaten (and that's coming from someone who is spoilt with having some amazing fish/seafood, with a husband who ran a fishmongers for over 20 years)

Before our meal we had some cocktails in the cocktail bar. The cocktails were excellent and refreshing. We were able to order our food before we were shown to our table for dinner. The staff were very attentive and the service was what you'd expect from a high end restaurant. The menu wasn't too big which is always a good sign. We decided to share some "whilst you wait" as starters and loved them all. The tempura prawns were exquisite. The mains were delicious too.

Hostess was lovely. The interior is decorated very nicely and in keeping with the nautical menu. The food was nice and I would definitely come again.

Really very disappointed with our visit. This used to be one of our favourite restaurants and we made a trip from London especially to be there. It is highly unlikely that we will make a return visit. Although the staff were friendly and attentive the food just did not live up to the expected quality or cooking. Our starters were so so and quite expensive for what they were. Mains were simply terrible. The “catch of the day” seemed like it had been hanging around for more than a few days, plus an eye watering £35. Potatoes that came with it were terrible - had been pre-cooked some time before and then reheated. Veggies were an extra £5. Sea bream was over cooked and had a weird texture and flavour. As it was inedible the manageress did take the price off our bill without being asked.

I visited the Guildhall Tavern yesterday with 7 friends, we all had starters which were lovely and we all had the roast dinners. I had the chicken which was very tasty and succulent the rest had the beef. They all said it was the best they have had. Desserts were also lovely. I had the apple & blackberry crumble & custard. The food and service was Outstanding and a lovely atmosphere. Also they have a cocktail lounge upstairs, well worth a visit. 5* all round. Looking forward to returning soon. Please go and try for yourself.

Best Sunday lunch I've had for years. Reasonably priced at under £20 for amazing roast beef and delicious tats and al dente veg. Super staff and lovely ambience. Can't wait to return.

I could not fault Sunday lunch here. It was delicious. The beef was perfect and plentiful,the vegetables al dente. The roast potatoes crisp and tasty.

Best Sunday lunch I've eaten. A classy restaurant at very fair prices. Thank goodness the new owners know what they are doing. Much better than it was. Quite superb.

We visited after a long time , which used to be our regular restaurant. New ownership and front of house did not do it for us. After a change of front of house we decided to revisit. Really impressed from front of house, attentive service without being intrusive, great food also a really good atmosphere.

Another excellent evening . The added cocktail lounge is also a great way to start the evening .. GT expresso martini is a must on my book. The food as always was superb and the service excellent. Personal feel and friendly .. well done see you again soon .

We went for lunch on a Saturday and went for the great value lunch menu! Salmon to start with fantastic pork belly for main. By far the best restaurant around. Service was great as always and the food couldn’t be faulted! Will be back again soon!

Excellent food, welcome and service. Enjoyed the cocktail bar upstairs and will come again. Our new favourite place for a special celebration.

I booked my husband and I in to the Guildhall Tavern for his Birthday, the booking process was quick and easy with extra confirmation requests too. I was called by Whitney a few hours before the booking and she advised that we were welcome to arrive early and enjoy a glass of bubbles in the drinks lounge upstairs before dinner, this was an unexpected touch so we made sure to finish work early for this. Upon arrival Whitney greeted us warmly and offered to take our jackets before guiding us up to the drinks lounge, advising us of the nights specials and catch of the day before leaving us to relax. The glass of bubbles each were lovely and we decided to order a half dozen Oysters (from Jersey) with Sauvignon vinegar and shallot dressing along with the recommended Sea Salt & Rosemary Focaccia with sun blushed tomato & olive tapenade and beetroot & caraway hummus - the oysters were large, full of flavour and shucked without leaving any pieces of shell, the focaccia was wonderfully warm and light. The ladies upstairs were all friendly and attentive, nothing was any trouble. We then decided to order a bottle of the local Sparkling Dorset Cremant to have with dinner, it’s beautifully crisp with fine bubbles leaving a smoothness as it goes down. We ordered our food whilst up in the drinks lounge, we were then guided downstairs to our table as the starters arrived… Grilled Scallops in the shell with Garlic & Herb Butter and Korean Fried Cod Cheeks with winter kimchi and miso BBQ sauce, both delicious were flavoursome, well portioned and with a variety of textures and flavours on the palette, a great start. For main my husband ordered the Roasted Hake Supreme with herb crushed potatoes, samphire, steamed mussels, chive and caviar beurre blanc and I decided to go for the Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bream with fregola & prawn pasta, shellfish bisque, charred tenderstem broccoli, pickled fennel included additional sides of Creamed Leek & Barbers 1833 Vintage Cheddar Gratin and Koffman’s Skin on Fries - everything was cooked perfectly, the fish had crispy skin, fine delicate flakes of flesh, plenty of sauce, the pasta on my dish wasn’t stodgy or dense and the flavours of both complemented one another perfectly, the mains were, unexpectedly, rather large so we didn’t actually need the additional sides, we were so full already but the fries were so crisp and hot that I just kept shovelling them in to my mouth, I didn’t want them to go to waste! Of course we had to have a dessert, no matter how full we were… Sticky Toffee Apple Pudding for me and the Dark Chocolate Delice for my husband, both truly delicious, full of rich flavour and a great way to finish off a meal. To help wash the desserts down my husband had a St Clements Martini and I had the Summertini - well mixed and balanced - fantastic. Between dishes we were chatting with our waitress (I’m so sorry we didn’t catch your name, you are Italian I believe) as well as Whitney, sharing wedding stories and experiences of where we came from and where we were going in life re. moving, along with Whitney’s heritage, we had such a great laugh with her and the chat really made our evening and was something that you don’t get to experience in many restaurants these days. As ‘front of house’ Whitney is absolutely spectacular, thank you for making our evening and my husband’s Birthday meal extra special, we can’t wait to return soon! (I forgot to take pictures of the desserts!)

I booked my husband and I in to the Guildhall Tavern for his Birthday, the booking process was quick and easy with extra confirmation requests too. I was called by Whitney a few hours before the booking and she advised that we were welcome to arrive early and enjoy a glass of bubbles in the drinks lounge upstairs before dinner, this was an unexpected touch so we made sure to finish work early for this. Upon arrival Whitney greeted us warmly and offered to take our jackets before guiding us up to the drinks lounge, advising us of the nights specials and catch of the day before leaving us to relax. The glass of bubbles each were lovely and we decided to order a half dozen Oysters (from Jersey) with Sauvignon vinegar and shallot dressing along with the recommended Sea Salt & Rosemary Focaccia with sun blushed tomato & olive tapenade and beetroot & caraway hummus - the oysters were large, full of flavour and shucked without leaving any pieces of shell, the focaccia was wonderfully warm and light. The ladies upstairs were all friendly and attentive, nothing was any trouble. We then decided to order a bottle of the local Sparkling Dorset Cremant to have with dinner, it’s beautifully crisp with fine bubbles leaving a smoothness as it goes down. We ordered our food whilst up in the drinks lounge, we were then guided downstairs to our table as the starters arrived… Grilled Scallops in the shell with Garlic & Herb Butter and Korean Fried Cod Cheeks with winter kimchi and miso BBQ sauce, both delicious were flavoursome, well portioned and with a variety of textures and flavours on the palette, a great start. For main my husband ordered the Roasted Hake Supreme with herb crushed potatoes, samphire, steamed mussels, chive and caviar beurre blanc and I decided to go for the Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bream with fregola & prawn pasta, shellfish bisque, charred tenderstem broccoli, pickled fennel included additional sides of Creamed Leek & Barbers 1833 Vintage Cheddar Gratin and Koffman’s Skin on Fries - everything was cooked perfectly, the fish had crispy skin, fine delicate flakes of flesh, plenty of sauce, the pasta on my dish wasn’t stodgy or dense and the flavours of both complemented one another perfectly, the mains were, unexpectedly, rather large so we didn’t actually need the additional sides, we were so full already but the fries were so crisp and hot that I just kept shovelling them in to my mouth, I didn’t want them to go to waste! Of course we had to have a dessert, no matter how full we were… Sticky Toffee Apple Pudding for me and the Dark Chocolate Delice for my husband, both truly delicious, full of rich flavour and a great way to finish off a meal. To help wash the desserts down my husband had a St Clements Martini and I had the Summertini - well mixed and balanced - fantastic. Between dishes we were chatting with our waitress (I’m so sorry we didn’t catch your name, you are Italian I believe) as well as Whitney, sharing wedding stories and experiences of where we came from and where we were going in life re. moving, along with Whitney’s heritage, we had such a great laugh with her and the chat really made our evening and was something that you don’t get to experience in many restaurants these days. As ‘front of house’ Whitney is absolutely spectacular, thank you for making our evening and my husband’s Birthday meal extra special, we can’t wait to return soon! (I forgot to take pictures of the desserts!)

Just a heartfelt thankyou to Whitney and Sam and all their team for putting on such a wonderful 70th birthday lunch for me and my close friends and family, last week. All 14 of us had a wonderful time, and without exception all enjoyed every last morsel of our three course lunch, canapes, cremant and wine. Living in Weymouth we will certainly be visiting again and singing your praises in this part of West Dorset. David Clark.

We often go to Rick Stein’s while visiting family in the area, and I’m happy to report that the Guildhall Tavern is even better. Excellent, friendly service, great drinks, truly delicious food, both seafood and otherwise. Flavors are spot on and everything’s cooked to perfection. Even the chips are some of the best we’ve had. I never write reviews and just had to give them some kudos. Highly, highly recommend. Looking forward to next time.

Food has really gone downhill with the new owners , used to be my favourite place now its not a place I would go again

As I said to the friendly and welcoming hostess at the time - in a word - 'Superb'. It was my wife's birthday and I wanted a surprise meal for her. She was delighted when she found we were at the Guildhall Tavern. We have...

We went here last night for the tasting menu & wine… was absolutely lovely, food was presented well & tasty & the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. We would definitely recommend here

Our first time eating here but what a gem. From cocktails to desserts it was excellent. Staff and friendly and attentive

I have to temper this review by saying that I’ve eaten multiple dishes at this restaurant over two visits, several of which I enjoyed. However, my last main left a lasting, negative impression. The sole entree was dry and smelled strongly of AMMONIA! I, trying not to cause controversy, told the hostess and asked for a sauce to mask the unpleasantness of the dish. However, in retrospect, the staff really should have taken the dish away, given that ammonia indicates that the fish isn’t fresh. The experience was worsened by the fact that we were sitting outside the kitchen, and we could hear the chefs loudly defending their terrible food!

Nothing to do with the Guildhall, but very close to it. Good food, good service, nothing not to like. A bit more expensive than average but worth it.

This was an unexpected treasure of a find. Booked for an early supper and arrived to such a friendly welcome Delicious fish cooked to perfection.

Absolutely outstanding food and service. This little gem is definitely our favourite! Can't wait to come back.

Where to start… we held our wedding reception here and this venue is superb; so cosy and welcoming, intimate yet spacious. Whitney and the Guildhall Tavern team were absolutely incredible, from idea-creation to implementation. Nothing was too much hassle and the day ran so smoothly....

One of the best meals I've had in years. Food is of exceptional standard, beautifully cooked to perfection, gorgeous presentation, excellent service. Cannot fault this place. Only a tad more expensive than bog standard pub grub, but more than worth it. Duck starter was sublime.

Seven of us had a boys lunch at the Guildhall Tavern on 10th November, having heard really good things about the food. On arrival we were made very welcome and shown to our private booth which was an unexpected bonus. We ordered a mixture of...

I’m not sure if we went on an off day or what but we arrived, granted we were a 5mins late they informed us our table was being laid up and said to sit in the bar upstairs and someone would come and get us. We ordered a cocktail and beer and then waited… when we had waited 30mins my husband had to ask the bar lady about where our table was. We then had menus bought upto us… it was very strange then someone came and got us but looked very stressed. We were given menus but no wine menu. Which we had to ask for… they were not coping having a second sitting. There was a manager walking round talking to tables but she was only asking questions she wanted to hear the answer to and then walking off. Anyway we ordered a main and a bottle of wine/… we arrived at 8:15 and didn’t eat until 10pm. At one point the waitress poured us a glass of wine and said just get drunk. We then got the bill £150 for drinks and a main course. I think there are things that could have been done to make the experience better even with the mistakes. It was expensive for a below par service. Food was tasty

Fantastic food, had the set lunch menu and was simply delicious. Friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Food was sublime and very well presented. Staff were always smiling and very attentive. We couldn't of been more looked after we were not rushed we were able to relax and enjoy our evening it was more than we imagined and we will definitely be...

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

Had 2 tempura fried prawns and 28 day aged sirloin steak and my kid had a fish all were excellent The steak arrived as requested medium rare with peppercorn sauce which was lovely but meat was done so well I struggled to use the sauce.the chips seemed to be triple fried very crunchy outside and melty inside. I would work on salad as came very basic like salad mix from Tesco bag with vinegrette sauce (this part really didn't match the quality of the rest dish). The 2 ladies from staff were very nice and very professional.

Beautifully prepared and presented fresh fish. Wide ranging menu and attentive staff who made us very welcome. Highly recommend the turbot ! A highlight of our stay whilst in nearby Bournemouth and our second visit... hope to visit again on our next stay

A very nice place to eat or relax. I had a Proper Job for £6.60. Quite expensive, but in excellent condition. Will return and try the food. Fish menu looked impressive.

We had a wonderful lunch today, the Confit Duck Arancini was fantastic, I also had the tempura prawn, main was Turbot, hasselback potatoes with Poole Bay clams. The turbot was sensational (my favourite fish). We had chocolate delice for desert which was amazing, the mousse...

Stunning restaurant in the heart of Poole. Host Reg very knowledgeable and passionate about the entire food and wine menu, from provenance to pairings. Lovely ambience with local touches. Everything we had was delicious, strongly recommend the cheese soufflé. If you’re looking for a special...

We had our wedding reception at the Guildhall Tavern and it was the perfect experience. We would absolutely recommend anyone getting married in the area or the guildhall itself to do the same. We chose the venue due to the amazing food reviews online and we were not disappointed. They invited us in to meet Whitney (the wonderful manager) and their excellent head chef. They were fully flexible on the menu options and gave great advice in terms of seasonal dishes, their specialities and choosing complimentary wines. We cannot tell you how happy we are of our choice. We and all our guests who attended had so many compliments about the meal and the drinks. The food was refined in flavour, hearty and satisfying. And when it came to the wine, my mother in law (who is a sommelier) was very impressed with their selection. We want to say a big thank you to the team, especially Whitney who was absolutely fantastic. From organising the room and our decorations and ensuring that everything ran smoothly and on time to even saving my buttonhole which snapped off right before the ceremony! We look forward to visiting the restaurant many times in the future! Chris and Bea

We had our wedding reception at the Guildhall Tavern and it was the perfect experience. We would absolutely recommend anyone getting married in the area or the guildhall itself to do the same. We chose the venue due to the amazing food reviews online and...

My friends and I came in for dinner, and can I just say. Wow. Everything was incredible and I couldn’t fault it. The restaurant was quite busy, but it was the weekend so that’s expected, however even with how busy it was, we were always...

On September the 23rd we held our wedding venue at the Guildhall Tavern, truly fantastic service not to mention outstanding food. A must visit restaurant cannot compliment them enough, top job, top team and top chef. Thank you all for making our day great

Had the set menu. Whitney was amazing. The food was perfect. The service was so good. My partner is so picky and she even loved it. Will be coming back

Recommended for evening out. Friendly and helpful staff create a welcoming ambiance. Parking in multi-storey car park locally. Expensive but very tasty fish dishes with some reasonably priced wines by the glass available.

I was one of an extended family group of 7 adults and 2 children being treated to a celebration lunch. We were comfortably seated in a separate, attractively decorated room which was perfect for our large group. The service was very friendly and attentive and...

We had a fabulous family occasion at The Guildhall Tavern on Saturday. Stunning cocktails from talented bar staff, delicious food that was top notch and a really attentive personal service that made it extra special. Thank you all so much.

Upon arrival here, from the get go I felt as if the staff were incredibly rude and unattentive and, like other guests were receiving preferential treatment. I also felt as though the food was cooked without love and attention and the presentation was very over...

What can I say about this place off the scale and simply sensational we travelled down from the cotswolds after hearing lots of good things about this, place. We started off with some light nibbles followed buy scallops and chicken wing, My wife had the...

I would advise anyone visiting Poole NOT to miss this opportunity to sample the excellent experience of the Guildhall tavern

Considering we were the only customers at 6.30pm the service was lacking. We arrived a few minutes early and there was nobody to greet us. A friendly greeting ensued and a choice of table in the empty modern restaurant. Menu was run through, but when...

It is a while since we were last there and the place has lost the ambience under its previous owners. The menu was frankly disappointing and to be told at 7 pm there was only one portion of Beef Wellington and no Lemon Sole seems...

Exceptional food, I could have chosen nearly everything on the menu

Tasty Food, correct service. The Scallops were very good. You should double check the bill, was charged for the Full Lobster while I ordered Half. The staff was able to sort it out after.

I found this restaurant on trip advisor and decided to give it a try …. So glad we did!! What a fantastic place! As a coeliac it is so hard to find good places to eat where you have a varied choice. The menu was...

A huge thank you to Reg and the rest of the amazing team. I went last night with my wife and daughter for dinner and we were not disappointed. The hospitality and welcome was first class. Cocktails and oysters in the bar upstairs followed by...

Very nice lunch. Fresh fish, catch of the day. Well prepared. Nice and very friendly people. Just on the terrace. Very bussy restaurant that day at lunch time good glas of UK - White wine.

We went for dinner on a Monday night, it was a little quiet but comfortable and had a nice vibe. The service was great- the manager in particular had such a charming and relaxed approach to greeting guests that made you feel right at home. The food was amazing from start to finish. I had the mussels as a starter, my partner had the tuna. The tuna was delicious but a bit on the small side. I had the plaice for the main which was one of the fresh fish of the day- it was beautifully cooked and smothered in a rich dill butter. My partner had the sea bass pasta which was delightfully light. Overall it was a lovely dining experience and I’ll definitely be coming back

We highly recommend The Guildhall Tavern, neither of us couldn't fault it. The food was incredible, the staff were very attentive and friendly and the ambience for lunch, just right. We had canapés to start, they were delicious, and we had chateaubriand for our main...

Wow....exceptional...outstanding....thank you! This meal was booked as a wedding celebration. The team at the restaurant were amazing. From calling in prior to the day to book, sharing our plans and then helping us to execute them! From pre-wedding drinks, through to delightful post-meal cocktails, the...

We very much enjoyed our whole experience here. The service is wonderful and the food was amazing! From start to finish everything was perfect. Thank you for a very enjoyable night!

Well what can I say the best food In Poole a real hidden gem atmosphere service unbelievable and as good or if not better than smiths of wapping in London or Scott’s of Richmond first class the fish was unbelievable and the manager was full of knowledge and and so helpful can’t compliment them enough

Love this ambient cocktail bar. India made the nicest espresso martini and I’ve had a few around the world!

From the moment we stepped in the door, the service was excellent. We went upstairs to have cocktails before dinner and the bar tender Matt was brilliant. Delicious drinks and personal service. We feasted on almost everything on the menu and no one could agree...

Our favourite restaurant. Incredible fish and seafood, excellent local wines. Fantastic service and lovely atmosphere. My wife and I got married across the road and this also brings back good memories.

Truly amazing I travel up and down the country and this is by far the best fish restaurant I’ve ever eaten in the staff are so welcoming and friendly The lobster is a must have and the cocktail are amazing