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About us

Located in the village of Hamworthy on the edge of Poole the Yachtsman is one of only ten pubs in the UK with the same name. A perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub that we all know and love, we’re dog friendly as every great pub should be, with a large garden, roaring log fires, flagstone floors and oak beams, it’s cosy in the winter and glorious in the summer.

Feel at home in this traditional pub with a sunny garden and roaring log fires – it’s the perfect place to eat and drink in Poole, Dorset

A pub worth talking about

Enjoy hearty pub classics, delicious Sunday Roasts, and our own Dorset-brewed Badger Beers in this family-friendly pub near Rockley Park. Cosy up by the wood burner under the oak beams and let the kids burn off some energy in the children’s play area.

Make the most of every occasion

Join us for lunch after a long walk, a wonderful family dinner, or a much-needed catch-up with friends. Whatever the occasion you’ll get a warm and friendly welcome from our team.

And bring the dog!

We’re a dog-friendly pub and restaurant, so whether you’re popping by for coffee and cake, or staying for dinner you can still spend time with your best friend.

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4.1/5

Hannah Thornton

4 months ago

Amazing staff. They were really helpful and friendly. Great atmosphere, great food!

Jim

5 months ago

Front of house staff were great. Sharing starter is massively over priced and small (camembert and wings). Mains took almost an hour to arrive including one roast dinner (on menu as pink however was brown and chewy) an over cooked thick gravy, way too peppery red cabbage and I had to ask for veg which was just peas and half a carrot. Chicken dish was a tiny breast and fish and chips was small and burnt. Overall, food was awful and way too expensive (26 pounds per person). Beer was 5 pound a pint and a good selection however menu does not include prices. Won't come again for food.

Andrew A.

6 months ago

This has to be awarded the worst food pub in Dorset. They seriously need to.find a chef that can actually cook. Food ordered 5.30pm. Eventually came 6.20pm. Was the worst fish and chips you can imagine. Burnt beyond belief. Child fish was the same. Now this so called chef should work.in a crematorium. Do not spend your hard earned cash here. Ive given 1 star because i cant give a minus score.

Roy Dennis

6 months ago

Nice enough place. Plant burger not available so had to go for the other option (chickpea curry). Daughter had Mac N Cheese but found it too salty to eat. Was offered a refund or dessert - which was good of them to do. Nice selection of beers. Live music on the night we were there.

David Masters

7 months ago

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.

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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623