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Trencherman’s Guide is the definitive guide to the South West’s most exceptional restaurants, inns and dining experiences, curated by industry experts.

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The guide showcases detailed write-ups of exceptional restaurants, inns and dining destinations, with insider recommendations, chef profiles and expert insights into the South West food scene.

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Guildhall Tavern

Poole seafood and grill with polish

15 Market Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1NB

Chef(s) Sam Coltman

enjoy an aperitif in the restaurant's Yacht lounge

In the heart of Poole’s Old Town, Guildhall Tavern is an established seafood and grill restaurant with more than 20 years of local pedigree.

Executive head chef and co-owner Sam Coltman works closely with local fishermen, resulting in a year-round offering of quality seafood that includes line-caught sea bass, Dover sole, skate, plaice, crab, lobster and oysters.

Expect dishes such as Poole Bay lobster, grilled with garlic and herb butter or served thermidor-style, alongside the likes of roasted cod with pancetta, peas, broad beans and duck-fat potatoes. The wine list ranges from Burgundy and a Super Tuscan to English sparkling wines produced just a few miles away.

The nautically styled Yacht Lounge adds another dimension to the experience and serves cocktails, wines by the glass, oysters, charcuterie and bar snacks. It also offers a space for private dining.

Guildhall Tavern joined the Michelin Guide in 2025 and has held two AA rosettes for the past five years.