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Broadstone
The Goods Yard
Location: Broadstone, Poole
About: The Goods Yard is a cherished pub located in the heart of Broadstone, kitted out with an amazing outdoor seating area. Enjoy your drinks and food out in the Sun! This is even a great place to bring along your furry friends, hook their lead up to your chair or table and let them enjoy the outdoors whilst you dine.
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Address: 14 Station Approach, Broadstone, Poole, Dorset, BH18 8AX
Telephone: 01202 694400
Poole
The Britannia
Location: Ashley Cross
About: The Britannia is a lovely, family friendly pub and brasserie in Poole's Ashley Cross. Enjoy a drink in their stunning garden ready for the summer months, plus there is a stunning outdoor fire that is a great corner to huddle during the cooler evenings.
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Al Fresco Rating: 4/5
Address: 20 Britannia Rd, Parkstone, Poole BH14 8BB
Telephone: 01202 402212
Dorchester
Tea Terrace at Minterne Gardens
Situated in Dorchester - roughly 1 hour to 45 minute drive.
About: Minterne House's Tea Terrace serve up homemade light lunches, cakes and Cream Teas. Select from delicious salads with Minterne dressings, Homemade Hummus, Quiches, Flatbreads and Brioche Buns, Homemade cakes and more. They pride themselves on using a range of fresh local ingredients within their dishes.
Eith stroll around Minterne House and their beautiful Himalayan gardens to build up an appetite, or to stretch after a satisfying lunch!
Address: Minterne House, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AU
Telephone: 01300 341370
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Poole
The Pickled Berry
Location: Poole High Street
About: The Pickled Berry is a cozy new restaurant in the heart of Poole, offering both indoor and ourdoor seating. Situated on Poole's High Street, this is the perfect spot for those looking to enjoy some fresh air and do some people watching, whilst having some delicious food/drinks. Whether you're looking to enjoy a full Sunday Roast or just some cake and a soft drink - The Pickled Berry have plenty of options on offer.
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Al Fresco Rating: 4/5
Address: 16 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BP
Telephone: 01202 076 868
La Mia's
Location: Poole Quay
About: This newly opened gem in Poole Quay serve up delicous Tapas and Mediterranean food. Drink and dine Al Fresco with La Mia's outside the front of the restaurant for a unique dining experience - enjoy a stunning view of Poole Quay and do some people watching! In the Spring and Summer months, this is a perfect spot to enjoy some sun too.
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Al Fresco Rating: 4/5
Address: Quayside, Hennings Wharf, The Quay, Poole, BH15 1GZ
Telephone: 01202 072831
Nusara Thai
About: Nusara Thai prides itself on using fresh, high-quality ingredients to create dishes that are both visually stunning and delightfully flavourful. Nusara Thai offers an authentic dining experience where traditional Thai cuisine meets contemporary flair. Settle into their Poole restuarant, where you can opt to sit outside and enjoy the sun and some people watching!
Address: 40-42 High Street, Poole, BH15 1BT
Telephone: 01202 087797
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Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
Location: Poole Quay
About: When the sun is shinning there is nothing better to do than enjoy some delicious authentic Italian cuisine and cocktails infront of the beautiful Poole Quay.
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant have been specialising in fresh local ingredients, cooked in the traditional Italian style.
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Address: 7 The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ
Telephone: 01202 667528
Jenkins & Sons
About: Jenkins & Sons Poole are a warm and bustling spot for quality beers and food. Perfect for a Friday night with friends over a craft beer or decent wine, or a hot spot for a Saturday night.
Their buzzing bar is the perfect place to unwind, spend time with friends or get mixing your favourite tipple. Their bar is chock-full of beers, wines and spirits. Since they've opened they've served over 120 different craft beers on tap and they stock over 20 different gins.
They have a beautiful summery outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the beaming bright sun with a few cheeky drinks!
Address: Bank Chambers, 7-8 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9NB
Telephone: 01202 746604
Drgnfly Pan-Asian Restaurant
About: The Drgnfly not only serves sensational Japanese cuisine but also offers an array of impressive and utterly delicious beverages. Serving a divine selection of concoctions made by their extremly talented bartenders who aim to push themselves to create innovative, memorable & unique cocktails that explore the boundaries of flavour.
Address: Ashley Cross, 1 Bournemouth Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0EF
Telephone: 01202 252133
Wimborne
Little Pickle at the Mill
About: Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to organise your thoughts, a relaxing afternoon with friends, or a private gathering next to a beautiful river, Little Pickle at the Mill is the perfect place to hang out when the weather is on our side.
This family-run café has a stunning river terrace, courtyard, and garden that provides the ideal space for ]drinking al fresco style when the sun is shining.
Listen to the birds, spot trout in the river and look out for the heron, nature is beautiful and so is their beverages.
Address: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, Stone Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
Telephone: 07961 347721
Poole
The Cliff
About: The Cliff is located in the heart of Poole and is set amongst the Sandbank beaches. It's a stylish and luxurious restaurant offers a huge range of drinks including cocktails, gins, wines, beers & ciders to enjoy in the picturesque outdoor seating area when the weather is nice!
Address: 6 Ravine Rd, Poole BH13 7HX
Telephone: 01202 492921
The Yachtsman
About: Located in the village of Hamworthy on the edge of Poole, The Yachtsman is a perfect example of a friendly, quality English village pub that we all know and love - it's dog friendly as every great pub should be, with a large garden featuring a terrace with plentiful seating and a kids play area!
Address: Lake Dr, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4LW
Telephone: 01202 674568
Queen Mary Inn
About: Queen Mary Inn is your quintessential olde worlde pub, catering for locals and visitors alike. The pub has been owned by the same family for over twenty years. Close to the old town and the quay and with a large enclosed garden for the long sunny days, they offer fresh home cooking, good beer, real ales and good company.
Address: 68 West Street, Poole BH15 1LD
Telephone: 01202 661 701
The Canford
About: The Canford is a beautiful pub, perfectly positioned moments from the village of Canford Cliffs and is known amongst the locals for its great selection of gins, premium beers and seasonal menu, all to be enjoyed of a lazy afternoon in the garden, soaking up the sunshine.
Address: 53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs, Poole BH13 7JF
Telephone: 01202 701531