Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Great coffee and cakes, (especially the toasted banana bread!) relaxed atmosphere, child and dog friendly. Very popular with local cycling community as it is also a bike shop. Delicious wraps, salads and sour dough toast with tasty toppings!
15 locals recommend
Rockets and Rascals
278 Sandbanks RdGreat coffee and cakes, (especially the toasted banana bread!) relaxed atmosphere, child and dog friendly. Very popular with local cycling community as it is also a bike shop. Delicious wraps, salads and sour dough toast with tasty toppings!
Award winning bakery....walk down from The Coast House to buy fresh bread in a morning. They open early! They also do coffee, artisan sandwiches, pastries and cakes. Quite pricey but very tasty!
24 locals recommend
Artisan Mark Bennett
256 Sandbanks RdAward winning bakery....walk down from The Coast House to buy fresh bread in a morning. They open early! They also do coffee, artisan sandwiches, pastries and cakes. Quite pricey but very tasty!
Very tasty fish and chips! On a warm evening, take them up to Evening Hill, sit on a bench and enjoy the fabulous sun set over the bay.
10 locals recommend
T J's Fish & Chips
254 Sandbanks RdVery tasty fish and chips! On a warm evening, take them up to Evening Hill, sit on a bench and enjoy the fabulous sun set over the bay.
Serving the freshest fish and shellfish cooked to Rick's recipes. Fabulous views across the water. Exclusive cocktail menu.
120 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdServing the freshest fish and shellfish cooked to Rick's recipes. Fabulous views across the water. Exclusive cocktail menu.
Delicious cooked breakfast. A great start to your day if you are planning on heading over to Studland on the chain ferry as it is en route!
6 locals recommend
CAFF
6 Banks RdDelicious cooked breakfast. A great start to your day if you are planning on heading over to Studland on the chain ferry as it is en route!
Hire bikes and cycle to Poole Quay via Whitecliff park. There is a cycle path which begins at Whitecliff and takes you around the bay with great views of Brownsea Island, all the way to Poole Quay. It is roughly a 30 minute leisurely bike ride. The Deli on the Quay is a lovely place to eat...great for lunch, over looking Poole Quay. Extensive sandwich menu, quiches, homemade soups, fabulous cakes and coffee.
9 locals recommend
Deli On The Quay
The QuayHire bikes and cycle to Poole Quay via Whitecliff park. There is a cycle path which begins at Whitecliff and takes you around the bay with great views of Brownsea Island, all the way to Poole Quay. It is roughly a 30 minute leisurely bike ride. The Deli on the Quay is a lovely place to eat...great for lunch, over looking Poole Quay. Extensive sandwich menu, quiches, homemade soups, fabulous cakes and coffee.
Fabulous menu ... wonderful for a special occasion. Casual dining by the beach with a menu of seafood and more!
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadFabulous menu ... wonderful for a special occasion. Casual dining by the beach with a menu of seafood and more!
Amazing Pan-Asian fusion restaurant & bar - a memorable dining experience in the heart of Ashley Cross, a 5 minute drive from The Coast House
35 locals recommend
Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth RdAmazing Pan-Asian fusion restaurant & bar - a memorable dining experience in the heart of Ashley Cross, a 5 minute drive from The Coast House
Relaxed beach front cafe with an extensive menu, loved by locals and holidaymakers alike. Spectacular views of Dorset's premier blue flag beach. Enjoy appetising home-cooked food and drinks all year round.
28 locals recommend
Jazz Cafe
28 Shore RdRelaxed beach front cafe with an extensive menu, loved by locals and holidaymakers alike. Spectacular views of Dorset's premier blue flag beach. Enjoy appetising home-cooked food and drinks all year round.
Amazing vegan delights! Yummy breakfast and lunch menu plus smoothies, juices and cakes.
15 locals recommend
Miiko Everyday Nourishment
33 Salterns RdAmazing vegan delights! Yummy breakfast and lunch menu plus smoothies, juices and cakes.
Great food and drinks, lovely outdoor eating space, just opposite The Pirate Park child's play area and a very short walk to the beach at Canford Cliffs chine.
13 locals recommend
The Canford
53 Cliff DrGreat food and drinks, lovely outdoor eating space, just opposite The Pirate Park child's play area and a very short walk to the beach at Canford Cliffs chine.
Amazing food, amazing views! Book to eat in the restaurant or turn up at lunch time to enjoy tasty flat breads and desserts in the garden.
165 locals recommend
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadAmazing food, amazing views! Book to eat in the restaurant or turn up at lunch time to enjoy tasty flat breads and desserts in the garden.
Great breakfast, lunch and evening food menu. Relaxed dining in a great location close to the beach.
Lazy Jacks Restaurant & Bar
30-32 Panorama RoadGreat breakfast, lunch and evening food menu. Relaxed dining in a great location close to the beach.
Great menu, lovely indoor and outdoor eating space, perfect for breakfast, lunch or evening meal.
46 locals recommend
South Deep
Turks LaneGreat menu, lovely indoor and outdoor eating space, perfect for breakfast, lunch or evening meal.
Great breakfast, lunch and evening food..casual surf cafe style. Pizza, burger, fish tacos...yum!
22 locals recommend
COAST SURF/RIDE/SKATE
91 Salterns RdGreat breakfast, lunch and evening food..casual surf cafe style. Pizza, burger, fish tacos...yum!
Drinks & Nightlife
Thai Tapas and cocktails! Aim to arrive by 7:30pm to get a table as you cannot book and it does get busy. Great atmosphere, very popular, delicious thai food. They also do takeaway! Quite expensive but a nice treat :-)
31 locals recommend
Koh Noi
292 Sandbanks RdThai Tapas and cocktails! Aim to arrive by 7:30pm to get a table as you cannot book and it does get busy. Great atmosphere, very popular, delicious thai food. They also do takeaway! Quite expensive but a nice treat :-)
Lovely gastro pub in Canford Cliffs...5 minute drive from The Coast House. Great place for lunch or an evening meal and drinks. Does get busy, especially at the weekends so advisable to book a table in advance.
37 locals recommend
The Cliff
6 Ravine RdLovely gastro pub in Canford Cliffs...5 minute drive from The Coast House. Great place for lunch or an evening meal and drinks. Does get busy, especially at the weekends so advisable to book a table in advance.
Amazing Pan-Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Ashley Cross - a memorable dining experience!
35 locals recommend
Drgnfly
1 Bournemouth RdAmazing Pan-Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Ashley Cross - a memorable dining experience!
Delicious fresh seafood, seasonal dishes to suit all tastes!
16 locals recommend
Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
47 Haven RdDelicious fresh seafood, seasonal dishes to suit all tastes!
Sightseeing
Studland Naturist Beach
Stunning views, lovely beach front walk
Spacious family-friendly beach with soft golden sand and breath-taking views...winner of the prestigious Blue Flag award for 31 years running!
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadSpacious family-friendly beach with soft golden sand and breath-taking views...winner of the prestigious Blue Flag award for 31 years running!
Park on Cliff road and walk down the chine to Canford Cliffs beach to enjoy beautiful golden sand that stretches for miles between Poole and Bournemouth.
9 locals recommend
Canford Cliffs Beach
Cliff DrivePark on Cliff road and walk down the chine to Canford Cliffs beach to enjoy beautiful golden sand that stretches for miles between Poole and Bournemouth.
Walk from Swanage, through the woods to beautiful Durlston Castle which stands within Durlston Country Park and nature reserve - stretching along the coastline south of Swanage. Enjoy amazing views, delicious food and drinks while you are there!
20 locals recommend
Durlston Castle
Lighthouse RoadWalk from Swanage, through the woods to beautiful Durlston Castle which stands within Durlston Country Park and nature reserve - stretching along the coastline south of Swanage. Enjoy amazing views, delicious food and drinks while you are there!
Parks & Nature
Great local park. Pathway around the waters edge. There is also an enclosed children's play area.
11 locals recommend
Whitecliff Harbourside Park
6 Whitecliff RdGreat local park. Pathway around the waters edge. There is also an enclosed children's play area.
One of the best known and finest courses on the South Coast - ranked in the top 100 golf courses in Great Britain. Parkstone is a beautiful and mature heathland course with lakes, standings of mature pines and panoramic views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island.
11 locals recommend
Parkstone Golf Club
49A Links RdOne of the best known and finest courses on the South Coast - ranked in the top 100 golf courses in Great Britain. Parkstone is a beautiful and mature heathland course with lakes, standings of mature pines and panoramic views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island.
Essentials
Tesco Express
260-262 Sandbanks RdOpen 7am - 11pm
Activities
Incredible wood fired sauna literally on the beach! Enjoy the lovely warmth of the sauna whilst looking out to sea...then take a dip to cool off! so invigorating...highly recommended!
The Saltwater Sauna
Incredible wood fired sauna literally on the beach! Enjoy the lovely warmth of the sauna whilst looking out to sea...then take a dip to cool off! so invigorating...highly recommended!