Best restaurants in Bournemouth and Poole
With golden sands, a glorious coastline, excellent shopping opportunities, magical island hideaways and award-winning parks and gardens, Poole and Bournemouth are excellent places to explore on holiday. Between them they are also home to a wide array of options when it comes to eating and drinking.
Whether you’re in search of an evening of fine-dining, or simply craving a good old-fashioned fish & chips takeaway, there'll be somewhere for you. So, read on for a Haven-approved list of the best restaurants in Bournemouth and Poole.
1. Ginali’s, Poole
Address: 87 High St, Poole BH15 1AH
Cuisine: Italian
This family-run Italian inspired restaurant is conveniently situated just off the High Street in central Poole. Set in a beautiful old Georgian building, Ginali’s also boasts a gorgeous European-style courtyard for relaxed outdoor eating in the summer months. The well-priced menu offers all your favourite traditional pizza and pasta dishes alongside a range of changing specials for those looking to try something a bit different. Ginali’s is always very busy, so it’s essential to book by phone beforehand to secure your place at this ever-popular European eatery.
2. Guildhall Tavern, Poole
Address: 15 Market St, Poole BH15 1NB
Cuisine: Seafood
This local restaurant in Poole is located just two minutes from the Quay in the heart of the old town. Guildhall Tavern specialises in gloriously fresh seafood with house specialities such as fish, crab and lobster — though meat and vegetarian dishes are also on offer. All dishes are prepared in a delectable Mediterranean style.
There is, of course, a carefully curated selection of the finest wines and beverages to accompany the excellent food. While it’s certainly not cheap, with friendly staff and a classy atmosphere, Guildhall still represents good value for money. It’s a true fine-dining experience and one not to be forgotten in a hurry.
3. All-Ways Fryday, Poole
Address: 251 Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4HW
Cuisine: Fish & Chips
When on the Dorset Coast, a fish and chip supper is a must. All-ways Fryday is a consistently top rated and award-winning chippy, serving freshly fried fish suppers seven days a week at astonishingly affordable prices. With all the classics from cod to battered sausage on offer and a range of children’s meal deals available, this couldn’t be an easier option for a tasty holiday treat.
Just three minutes by car from our Rockley Park site this is a great easy dinner idea as you make your way home from a day out in central Poole. All-ways Fryday offers an outdoor seating area for those who can’t wait to tuck into their chips, or it’s close enough to take them back to the comfort of your Rockley Park whilst it’s still warm.
4. Turtle Bay, Bournemouth
Address: The Citrus Building, 24 Madeira Road, Bournemouth, BH1 1NL
Cuisine: Caribbean
If you’re looking for a fun and memorable dining experience – Turtle Bay is your place! Based in the centre of Bournemouth, only a half hour’s drive from Haven’s Rockley Park, this trendy tropical hangout has a great vibe for a relaxed family meal or a fun date-night cocktail. With an adventurous menu of sweet and zesty Caribbean flavours, chilled reggae tunes playing on the jukebox and the friendliest staff you could imagine, this is a truly immersive mealtime affair. There’s always something special on offer at Turtle Bay – from the Bay Breakfast Club to Bottomless Brunch to evening Happy Hour, whenever you arrive, you’re guaranteed a treat from this Caribbean kitchen and bar.
5. Lolas Spanish Tapas Restaurant, Bournemouth
Address: 95 Commercial Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5RT
Cuisine: Tapas
This casual, warmly-lit Spanish restaurant is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in Bournemouth. If you're in the mood for sharing some proper, authentic tapas then this is the place for you. There is a large menu full of dishes to choose from, featuring everything from classics such as patatas bravas and garlicky prawns to more adventurous numbers such as ox cheeks and black pudding. All of the food is bursting with flavour and they also have a vegan range for those who require it. We couldn’t recommend a visit more highly, just make sure you're hungry, as you'll have difficulty choosing from the vast array of options on offer.
6. Harry Ramsden's, Bournemouth
Address: East Beach, Undercliff Dr, Bournemouth BH1 2EZ
Cuisine: Fish & Chips
Located on Bournemouth’s famous seafront, just a stone’s throw from Oceanarium, Harry Ramsden’s is believed to be one of the largest fish & chip restaurants in the world. The restaurant has room for over 420 diners who can eat in with views over the seafront and pier, or otherwise takeout to enjoy elsewhere.
Our favourite at Haven will always be the classic fish & chips, however Harry Ramsden’s also serves up alternatives such as the freshly baked pie of the day, beef, chicken, cod or halloumi burgers and even a caesar salad, so all tastes are catered for. All ages are welcome too, with great deals on meals for kids and over 60s.
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The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance. Offer is subject to availability. "Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” is applicable to new customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Site fees from as little as £160 a month with Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Lydstep Beach with a monthly site fee of £939.58 (includes purchasing discount of £28.83) and monthly letting income of £751.17. The monthly difference equates to £159.58 which will be billed to the owner's account monthly. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As of 28 February, price is available at Kent Coast, Blue Dolphin, Caister-on-Sea, Cardigan View, Greenacres, Hafan-y-More, Lakeland, Seton Sands, Berwick, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Littlesea, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay and Weymouth Bay,
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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Any pie, fishcake or large sausage, small chips, any side and a soft drink
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Only available in Cook’s venues and not from our Cook’s vans. Offer includes any pie: Minced Beef and Onion, Chicken and Mushroom, Steak or Cheese and Onion, fish cake or large sausage (choose from plain or battered) and a portion of small chips, any side and a soft drink. Sides include curry sauce, gravy, beans or mushy peas. Drinks include any soft drinks can or bottled water (excludes Coca Cola). ^Some of our Cook’s do not serve haddock - in this case, an upgrade to cod will be the only option of fish to purchase. Dishes cannot be changed or swapped for alternatives. Non-inclusive of upgrades or add-ons. Discount is applied if all dishes and drinks are purchased together, and this must be in the same transaction. Available daily, subject to venue opening hours. *Some of our Cook’s do not open for lunch trading. Offer is only available when ordering via QR code, app or website and for collection only. Offer is only available to Owners who are staying on park. Owners can use their owner discount on top of this offer. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time, without notice. Offer is valid March 2025 - November 2025. Prices include VAT. This offer can be used in conjunction with all other offers. Offer not available in any on-park franchises. Haven Holidays is a trading name of Bourne Leisure Limited. Registered office: 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL. Registered in England and Wales, no 0401166
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Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 17 January 2025, price is available at Kent Coast, Blue Dolphin, Caister-on-Sea, Cardigan View, Greenacres, Hafan y Mor, Lakeland, Seton Sands, Berwick, Cala Gran, Devon Cliffs, Doniford Bay, Hopton, Littlesea, Presthaven, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Thornwick Bay and Weymouth Bay.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.