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Dating from 1635 this historic, green-tiled quayside pub is popular with locals and tourists. Photos of old Poole adorn the cosy, wood-panelled single-room bar area. The extensive menu offers locally sourced, award-winning seafood. Quayside bench seating provides the perfect space to enjoy the activities and events taking place around the bustling harbour. Up to five real ales are available.

Historic Interest

17th century with green tiled exterior dating from the 19th century. Grade II Listed. Historic England list entry 1275359

Information for this venue is provided by the East Dorset Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wadworth
Pub ID
SED/182
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dorset - Jurassic TasteMatch Prediction

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Dorset - Jurassic
Dorset - Jurassic Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 14 times.
Dorset - Jurassic
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Dorset - Jurassic

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Poole Arms, Poole.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted 8 times.
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Proper Job

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 8 times. at Poole Arms, Poole.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Stonehenge - Great Bustard TasteMatch Prediction

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Stonehenge - Great Bustard
Stonehenge - Great Bustard Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 12 times.
Stonehenge - Great Bustard
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Stonehenge - Great Bustard

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Poole Arms, Poole.

ABV 4.8%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Rude Giant - Rude Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Rude Giant - Rude Best
Rude Giant - Rude Best Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
Rude Giant - Rude Best
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rude Giant - Rude Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Poole Arms, Poole.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout
Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout Session Stout • 4.4% Spotted 3 times.
Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Northern Rising Unity Stout

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Poole Arms, Poole.

ABV 4.4%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Pavement Seating
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
More: 8 (Old Orchard)
Closest station (1000m)
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