Poole
🍸 Best Bars
Poole punches well above its weight when it comes to bars — blame the harbour views, the sailing crowd, and a town that genuinely likes a good drink. From laid-back spots along the quay to tucked-away craft ale dens in the Old Town, there's real character here if you know where to look. These are the independents worth your time.
36 places in Poole
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Antelope
Former coaching inn-turned-hotel offering relaxed rooms with free hot breakfast, plus a restaurant.
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Bermuda Triangle
Where nautical Poole meets mystery — this bar swallows you whole and you won't want to escape.
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Blue Boar Poole
Pub with 2 open fires plus military and diving equipment, serving a menu of home-cooked grub.
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Brewhouse and Kitchen
Craft beer brewed on-site, right in the heart of Poole.
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Cock and Bottle Inn Morden
Modern rural pub with traditional games, serving real ale and cider plus a Modern British menu.
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Crows Nest Inn
Buzzing, family-friendly pub-eatery with classic fare, plus a garden with play area, and live music.
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East Bar
East Bar: Your go-to spot for drinks and good vibes in Swanage.
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Foundry Arms
A historic Poole gem where great ales and warm company forge lasting memories.
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Halfway Inn Wareham
Real ales and locally sourced food in thatched-roof inn with bare beams and brickwork, plus garden.
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Jolly Sailor
Relaxed tavern offering traditional English grub, tap brews & cocktails, plus sports on TV & pool.
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King Charles Poole
A classic British pub with royal charm right in the heart of Poole.
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Lord Nelson Poole
A classic waterfront pub steeped in nautical history and local charm.
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New Star Poole
New Star Poole brings vibrant nightlife and great drinks to Herbert Avenue.
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Rivo's Hub Sandford
Rivo's Hub Sandford: Your local go-to spot for drinks and good vibes.
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Rope & Anchor
Homey, wood-accented pub for English fare, cask ales & weekly live music, plus an outdoor courtyard.
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Sage Bistro
A hidden gem where craft cocktails meet cosy coastal vibes in the heart of Poole.
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Snackbar Swanage
Vibrant snack bar on Swanage's high street serving quality bites and drinks.
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Swan Inn Bar & Kitchen
Classic British pub offering quality food and drinks in Poole's heart
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The Angel
Your go-to neighbourhood bar in the heart of Poole.
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The Antelope Inn
Traditional pub serving quality drinks and hearty food in Wareham.
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The Brewhouse
Your go-to craft beer haven in the heart of Poole.
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The Bricklayers
A no-nonsense local pub with real character and proper pints.
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The Butcher's Dog Bar & Bottleshop Ashley Cross
Craft cocktails and quality spirits in Poole's vibrant Ashley Cross neighbourhood.
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The Canford
A stylish Poole bar where great drinks and good company always flow freely.
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The Cellar Bar
Hidden gem bar offering craft drinks and authentic atmosphere in Swanage.
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The Dorset Soldier
Traditional pub serving quality ales and hearty food
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The Globe Inn
Classic seaside pub offering traditional ales and warm hospitality.
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The Grasshopper
Stylish, wood-lined pub-restaurant serving regionally brewed beers and hearty global cuisine.
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The Kings Arms
Old white thatched cottage with live music, patio garden and parking, serving pub grub and real ale.
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The Kings Head
Classic ale house in Poole's heart, serving great drinks and good times
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The New Inn
Large community pub hosting events and serving a menu making the most of the local seafood.
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The Portsmouth Hoy
Atmospheric waterfront pub with the feel of an historic galleon, for real ales and local produce.
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The Pour Farm Tavern
Craft beers and good vibes at Wareham's favorite neighborhood gathering spot.
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The Royal Oak
Classic British pub with real ale and warm hospitality in Swanage.
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The White Horse Inn swanage
Simple rooms above a bar serving classic pub dishes and showing sporting events on plasma screens.
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Victoria Cross
Classic pub offering traditional ales and warm hospitality on Ashley Road.
