Rising Sun has become one of the most upmarket restaurants in Poole. It is sexy, modern yet…read moreromantic, and chic. We went there for a celebration. The decor is simple yet trendy, with few decorations. The walls in the dining room are black and there is downlighting to the middle of each table which gives the sense of candlelight. The bar is a lounge, with leather armchairs. The feel is sophisticated yet relaxed. The restuarant is primarily a fish restaurant with a small menu. This does not detract from anything. Rising Sun will not be eaten at every week by every customer, so the small menu gives it a feel of attention to detail. I had pan fried mackerel with deep fried fennel, new potatoes and a bed of sliced tomato. The fish was exquisite, something I never thought I'd say about mackerel. It went perfectly with the fennel. My meal was extremely enjoyable and I felt mildly disappointed to have to finish it. I would have liked to have seen a third colour on my plate, perhaps French beans. My companion had the cottage pie, which was delicious. (I know because I had to finish the last mouthful of my daughters.) It was finely chopped steak, cooked with a hint of wine I think. Superb. My daughter had frozen berries with vanilla sauce as her sweet. Fabulous. One has to wait for the hot sauce to melt the berries! It was truly fun and and delight. The sauce was perfect. I had a Kahlua for sweet, perfect, and my friend had American Baked Cheese Cake, which certainly looked good. We were well served and attended. The staff are very friendly. I recommend this to anyone, and I will certainly be back.

The new themed Rising Sun - Gastro Pub - is ten times better than ever before! with such comments…read moreas better seafood than Storm & Loch fyne, this place is going to go far. It has such high quality in decor, staff, cliental, food and drink, it just has to be tried! Hatchs; The Rising Sun in Purewell IS still a good thai restaurant, not 'the original',however the sister pub. As for poor quality food, not great service or atmosphere in poole. i'm sure others will see for themselves that you sir are incorrect!! This new look pub is a experience you must devorer. Simply beautiful.

Quite a large pub , brewery , eatery spread over old site new site with a variety of environments …read more However I would say it's more eatery than pub . It's modern clean and has quite good craft ale . They are naming their beers quite patriotically obviously to reflect south coasts connections with the Second World War . Though to be honest at time of visit it was world war three of the families and kids .

Just had a pint of excellent IPA on tap(and a mojito for the wife). Great beer, fairly basic…read moreenvironment. But, What's to fault when the sun is out - and you are, too...

The Toby Cavery has a great location just off of the Fleetsbridge roundabout where some of the…read morebusier roads in the town meet, that is where you will find it. What used to be known as the Fleetsbridge hotel now holds its own as one of the best places in the area for a cavery dinner. The prices are reasonable and booking in advance is normally only at busy periods such as Christmas etc. probably best to cal if you have doubts. The tables have plenty of room so less on the knocking elbows and the staff are very polite and helpful. The food speaks for itself and with the choice of the carvery or set meals from the menu there is guarantied to be something for everyone. The restaurant and bar has its own off road parking and beer garden so great for the summer as well and worth a look.

This a a conenient venue for meeting up with friends, situated near Fleetsbridge. There is plenty…read moreof parking and the atmosphere is friendly. It can get very busy at weekends. The food is good and the prices very reasonable. A good venue to go to when cooking is too much effort!

A very pleasant place to eat, but nothing to get too excited about…read more It is value for money, their portions are generous. It is now a carvery. I think that in Poole, it could be a little more adventurous and add a seafood menu. Still, you won't leave hungry!

The Bistro is out of the HdV cookie cutter clattery space with wine bottle & photo decor, shortish…read morebrasserie menu with specials. Plat's du jour are mainly off the main menu, which defeats the object. A recent lunch had salmon fishcake with a poached egg, and mustard sauce (which was ok but nothing special, and the egg was cold); a spicy warm butternut squash and lentil salad which was acceptable, but barely tepid, and a dry and bitty mushroom risotto. The wine list seems to lack wine by the glass or house wines, and is generally very pricey. A Californian Viognier was pleasant, but dear. All round, to be honest, a disappointment. Food at the HdV chain in the past has been very good, and this wasn't. Service was friendly enough. There is outside space for warm weather.

The charm of a full Sunday lunch with a relaxed, homely atmosphere…read more Excellent four course lunch in the bistro for £20. Starter was soup, followed by a buffet with great selection of seafood. Choice of mains and desert. Nice atmosphere, parking could be problematic, recommended.

This pub was on a bit of a downhill slide until a recent change of management revived its offerings…read moreand apparently also its fortunes (it certainly seems to have got more busy there recently). As well as the college, there are a lot of businesses including the local council nearby, so there is generally a good mix of people here at lunchtime, with more 'locals' in the evenings. The food here is simple and good value for money - nothing fancy, but well cooked and served hot to your table by friendly staff. The outside area is pleasant in summer with a grassed area and tables out the back and covered area at the side popular with smokers.

A good friendly pub that has seen a few changes in management and custom…read more For a while it became a bit of a dive, but now it seems back on it's feet and fairly busy. During the day it benefits from being next to the college, loads of students hold up the bar at lunch time. I like the way it is laid out and that it has that 'feel' - alive but not hyperactive. Plenty of parking.