Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Isabels Restaurant
48 Station RoadTraditional French restaurant within walking distance
OX
81 Commercial RdGreat good value food and excellent Sunday lunch, within walking distance
The Gate Of India
54-56 Commercial RdGood honest food and very friendly management
Good quality and good value food
19 locals recommend
Jenkins & Sons | Craft beer & cocktail bar in Penn Hill
7-8 Penn Hill AveGood quality and good value food
The Grasshopper
139-141 Bournemouth RdLovely large pub with plenty of space to eat
Stunning views across the harbour especially for sunsets
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadStunning views across the harbour especially for sunsets
Salterns Harbourside Hotel
38 Salterns WayGreat views across the harbour.
South Deep
Turks LaneHidden Gem for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Vesuvio
Alum Chine Car ParkItalian restaurant right on the beach and very children friendly
Fabulous Sunday Roast (must book in advance) with lovely views over Corfe Castle
44 locals recommend
The Scott Arms
West StreetFabulous Sunday Roast (must book in advance) with lovely views over Corfe Castle
The Oak Inn
Pinkney LaneNice New Forest pub with wonderful Sunday roast
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, friendly atmosphere, DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, live music on Sunday afternoons, good value food
29 locals recommend
Dancing Moose Ashley Cross
28-30 Station RdGreat cocktails, friendly atmosphere, DJ on Friday and Saturday nights, live music on Sunday afternoons, good value food
Cow
58 Station RoadBig friendly pub with good value food. Child friendly and a 5 minute walk
Harbour Heights Hotel
73 Haven RdStunning views over the harbour, great for a sundowner
Chineside
Off W Overcliff DrBar right on the beach with great views from the upstairs patio.
Parks & Nature
Great family friendly beach area with children's playground and Versuvio restaurantl
42 locals recommend
Alum Chine Beach
West Undercliff PromenadeGreat family friendly beach area with children's playground and Versuvio restaurantl
Best beach for afternoons as it keeps the sun later than the rest. Great for BBQs on the beach (portable BBQ in utility room) - only allowed after 6pm by local law
121 locals recommend
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadBest beach for afternoons as it keeps the sun later than the rest. Great for BBQs on the beach (portable BBQ in utility room) - only allowed after 6pm by local law
Take the ferry from Sandbanks or Poole Quay - lovely woodland and seaside walks and a chance of seeing Red Squirrels.
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
Take the ferry from Sandbanks or Poole Quay - lovely woodland and seaside walks and a chance of seeing Red Squirrels.
Studland Naturist Beach
Quieter Beach (some is naturist) and wildlife reserve
Lulworth Cove
Stunning views of the Jurassic Coast
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
46-48 Southbourne GroveATM (Southern Coop Parkstone)
Penn Hill AvenueTesco Superstore
Poole RoadGetting Around
M1/N1 Bus goes into Bournemouth and Poole and operates 24 hours a day.
40 locals recommend
Ashley Cross Green
M1/N1 Bus goes into Bournemouth and Poole and operates 24 hours a day.
Parkstone station is great for day trips to Christchurch (quaint town), Brockenhurst (for the New Forest and bike hire) and Weymouth (beachside town)
Station Road
Station RoadParkstone station is great for day trips to Christchurch (quaint town), Brockenhurst (for the New Forest and bike hire) and Weymouth (beachside town)
Entertainment & Activities
BH2 Leisure Complex
Exeter CrescentMultiplex cinema with lots of restaurants
Tower Park
Yarrow RoadCinema, Restaurants, Water Park, Bowling etc
Oceanarium
Pier ApproachGreat for kids and rainy days
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsGreat for families
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadGreat for families
Arts & Culture
Russell Cotes Museum station
Beautiful house and museum