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The Guildhall Tavern


More than just a restaurant, our venue sits in the heart of old town Poole just 50 metres from the original Guildhall building which was completed in 1761. We have created an eclectic blend of the old and the new, keeping the restaurant to its listed property originality.

In addition our nautically themed Cocktail Lounge, it is the perfect venue to relax with friends or colleagues for bespoke cocktails, carefully selected wines or prestige spirits.

The lounge is also available for private dining, product launches, business meetings or private parties.


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We are recognised in the world renowned MICHELIN Restaurant Guide, one of only 12 in Dorset, we also hold 2 AA rosettes for culinary excellence and a strong listing in Hardens guide, the Guildhall team are taking the Guildhall Tavern to new heights.


We pride ourselves on serving elegantly presented, locally sourced food, supported with fine wines, signature cocktails and prestige spirits..

The talented Guildhall team are committed to delivering a memorable experience to our valued guests when they visit us for lunch, dinner or drinks in our cocktail lounge.

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We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday here and it was absolutely perfect! Delicious food, extensive wine list with lots of English wines and extremely good service. Highly recommend and thank you very much to the owner who is very welcoming, knowledgeable and fun. We will be back!
Vicxspeers, Google Reviews
Our favourite restaurant, great menu and exceptional team - always make us feel valued and very welcome. Extensive wine list and top quality local ingredients expertly presented and offering great value for money.
Kim P, Google Reviews
We come here every year and this year was exceptional by any standards - the best meal we have had for some time. The service is flawless and the staff welcoming.
Freddie F, Google Reviews
Excellent cocktail's, food and service. Sea food as fresh as you can get. Thanks for a meal to remember.
Paul H, Google Reviews
We visited this restaurant while staying in Poole, hat an absolute gem! Food was sublime (the soft shell, crab, was the Best I’ve ever had) Espresso martini was absolutely amazing,the staff, the kitchen and the amazing chef made this such a special evening. We will be back.
Warwickshiregirl, Google Reviews
A really excellent lunch today in this delightful fish restaurant . It was the first time we had visited since the new management took over. There was a wide range of choices on the menu with some meat options. The food was superb and the service efficient and friendly. We also loved the decor throughout which had been designed to fit in with the feel of the Harbour.
Readercomm, Google Reviews
Best we have had for ages. Definitely worth the train journey! Well done everyone. We had the souffle with crab. I had the crab tortellini.
Suzee B, Google Reviews
Our first visit since the new owners took over and refurbished the entire building. Beautifully designed and decorated, very impressed. The food and service were quite superb. The upstairs dining room is now a delightful cocktail bar. We will certainly be back.
Chris J, Google Reviews