Guildhall Tavern Recognised as one of the best restaurants in Dorset

Aside from Guildhall Tavern’s friendly atmosphere, this popular restaurant offers an extensive collection of locally sourced seafood, which has recently earned this admirable recognition.

The Telegraph has featured Guildhall Tavern as one of, their personally tested, “20 best restaurants in Dorset”. Hand-picked and listed first in their “Best for Seafood” section, The Telegraph’s resident destination expert paid a visit to Guildhall Tavern ahead of its placement in this exclusive piece.

Travel writer, Natalie Paris, states in The Telegraph’s article, “The tavern is a serious fish restaurant that’s been a Poole stalwart for more than a decade. The dining room is elegant, with white linen tables, and what’s fresh from the sea is treated with respect.”

Guildhall Tavern is also one of only twelve, Dorset-based 2025 MICHELIN listed restaurants, booking a table at means house speciality of locally landed delicious fish, crab & lobster prepared in an exquisite Mediterranean style. Meat and vegetarian dish options are also available with tempting desserts to complete visitor’s dining experience. To complement these culinary delights, Guildhall Tavern hosts fine wines and beverages, traditional well-kept real ales, chilled lagers and a choice of non-alcoholic beverages.

Their calendar, with Sam’s Supper Club, weekly Steak Nights, A Taste of the Iberian Peninsula, Dinner with Antinori, as well as offers, means guests can return to this eatery to enjoy refreshing seasonal menus and special events.