The Yachtsman

David Masters

We ate here as we stayed in Poole overnight to catch the morning ferry to France. The staff were helpful, cheerful, and professional. The setting is comfortable, and the tables are nicely set far enough apart to not feel overcrowded. The menu needs to have a few things that help it stand out from the crowd. I understand the need to have a condensed menu, it helps manage costs in these very difficult times for both customers and proprietors, but with no specials board, the menu did feel a little restrictive. The food was OK, it was hot, it was nicely presented, and it was served quickly. It just felt ordinary. I am absolutely certain that with a little effort and imagination, you could turn a mediocre menu into an outstanding one very easily.

Jake Withey

Went here for lunch and had the smothered chicken. Food was really good and fries were nice and crispy. It arrived to the table in good time. Family friendly venue with a small play area, needs a lick of wood stain just to freshen it up. The team that were working were very friendly.

Ryan Dare

Had a nice meal in the yachtsman pub this evening with my gf A nice pub with some nice dishes on the meal I had hummus and flatbread (freshly made hummus) and lamb kofta with coconut tzatziki possibly homemade also Mains meal we had beef and tanglefoot pie (steak and ale) and chargrilled pork chop with a butterbean and chorizo cassoulet all very got quality hot and fresh 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻