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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.
David MastersDavid Masters
10
Visiting the area for the weekend and visited everyday over the weekend for a quick drink, although I thought I'd try for Sunday lunch as the reviews were really good and i could bring my 2 cockapoos. I work in the trade and have maybe 2 Sundays off a year so was really looking forward to a fresh roast!. Firstly the options are very limited. Beef or nut roast....the food looked great when I received it. Halfway through I queried that I only got 2 florets or brocoli as the veg? I was told it should've come with a separate side of veggies....these eventually arrived after I'd finished the rest of the meal. I got 1 nice slice of medium beef, melted in my mouth, amazing, but the 2nd half slice slither was 70% rind from the top of the joint.my dogs enjoyed that bit. The menu, and reviews all state about unlimited Yorkshire puddings....not today....1 each and thats its due to their bookings they had coming in. I was a 12pm booking, and they knew how many bookings they had, so why not just make more at the start of the day? To summarise, what i received was OK, but would not dine here again due to massively falling shortnof expectations.
Martin YarwoodMartin Yarwood
50
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.
JimJim
00
I knew that this would be an nice pub but I didn’t expect it to be as brilliant as it was. The drinks selection is very varied to the point that even people who do not like alcohol will have much more choice than Cola or Lemonade. The food there was also an highlight. I had Steak Frites with Black Garlic Butter and it tasted outstanding. Finally the staff were great. They did their jobs very well and they were very nice. In short, I would highly recommend going to The Yachtsman.
Kieran O'KeefeKieran O'Keefe
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Lake Dr, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4LW, United Kingdom
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+44 1202 674568
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Website
yachtsmanhamworthy.co.uk
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4.1
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attractions: Lake Pier, Lake Beach, Hamworthy beach, restaurants: The Cafe in the Park, Lake Yard, Red Lion
