REVIEW: Sunday Lunch at Guildhall Tavern

Sunday lunch is my favourite, especially when someone else is cooking it for me. 

Last weekend we headed to The Guildhall Tavern, Poole. It’s a restaurant that has been on my foodie hit list since I heard Reg Pielesz and his team had taken it over, back in February.

The new owners of this nautically themed seafood restaurant are quickly establishing a reputation for creating fantastic dishes with locally sourced produce from the land and sea. 

We can certainly recommend the indulgent oysters and the starter of scallops with squid ink crisps and watermelon, an unusual combination but one that really worked. 

We also enjoyed the mixed fish terrine in particular the fun addition of shrimp popcorn it added an extra texture to the smooth terrine. 

Our mains consisted of two beef roasts and the rack of lamb, my mother in law commented several times on the tenderness of the beef and my lamb was incredible. I so wanted to pick up those bones as I didn't want to waste a single bit.

Too full to order a dessert each,  we shared the passion fruit tart with honey mascarpone, I just asked for extra spoons. It arrived beautifully decorated with macarons & locally produced strawberries I can assure you it didn’t stay on the plate long. One I would definitely order again. 

Big plans are afoot for The Guildhall Tavern that include expanding the kitchen and a cocktail bar on the upper floor. 

Special thanks to Chef Ian Gibbs for talking us through the menu and creating such fantastic food and also the front of house team who were so friendly, knowledgeable and engaging.  

Find out more or book a table by clicking here.

Written by Rachael Pitman from The 15 Mile Foodie