The Portsmouth Hoy
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About The Portsmouth Hoy
The Portsmouth Hoy is a pub on The Quay in Poole, set in a historic ship and dockside setting on the quay with views over the harbour. Nautical pictures and artifacts decorate the interior, which gives the pub the feel of an old galleon. The bar serves beers, ciders, wines and spirits. In the kitchen, the crab sandwich comes alongside a special crab sandwich, and the fish and chips arrive as a large meal. The pub takes walk-ins.
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“Atmospheric waterfront pub with the feel of an historic galleon, for real ales and local produce.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab sandwich, board games, live music and fish and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab sandwich, board games, live music and fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the seafood, with the crab sandwich named repeatedly and the mussels called unbelievable by one diner, while the fish and chips is described as a big meal with fresh, beautifully cooked fish. A steak and ale pie and a cheese and chutney sandwich also get praise, and one reviewer says the pub suits gluten free diners. Close behind is the setting: an old dockside pub with nautical pictures and artifacts, a historic ship theme, harbour views from the outdoor seating, and live music. Service is called friendly and great, and the bar staff let one customer sample beers and ciders before buying, with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Families mention big kids meal portions and borrowable board games. The one complaint comes from a reviewer who was disappointed by dirty toilets and paper on the floor. One couple on a quiet Monday were seated by the fire, and the bar staff brought mood lighting and checked in throughout the meal.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the seafood, with the crab sandwich named repeatedly and the mussels called unbelievable by one diner, while the fish and chips is described as a big meal with fresh, beautifully cooked fish. A steak and ale pie and a cheese and chutney sandwich also get praise, and one reviewer says the pub suits gluten free diners. Close behind is the setting: an old dockside pub with nautical pictures and artifacts, a historic ship theme, harbour views from the outdoor seating, and live music. Service is called friendly and great, and the bar staff let one customer sample beers and ciders before buying, with a good selection of beers, wines and spirits. Families mention big kids meal portions and borrowable board games. The one complaint comes from a reviewer who was disappointed by dirty toilets and paper on the floor. One couple on a quiet Monday were seated by the fire, and the bar staff brought mood lighting and checked in throughout the meal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Sea food was lovely and fresh, the bar man was great, and the service from all was great. Well definitely come here again. Thank you all at the Portsmouth Hoy. 10 out of 10.”
- Google user
“Fantastic service and meal. Had the special crab sandwich which I highly rate. Kids meal portions were very big too! Definitely returning as we enjoyed it. Lots of board games to keep the kids entertained.”
- Google user
“We've been here on Friday. Amazing atmosphere with live music and good choice of beers!”
- Google user
“A proper pub on Poole quay with real food and a great beer selection with outdoor seating with views over Poole harbour!”
- Google user
“Loads of nautical pictures and artifacts aspen the place. Food is great, service is good. Fish and chips is a big meal but the fish is fresh and beautifully cooked. Good selection of beers, wines and spirits.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Portsmouth Hoy
- Rope & Anchor4.69360.1 miWheelchair accessible
pie and mash, sunday roast, cod with chorizo
- The Blackwater Stream4.01,8583.3 mi
family meal value for money, staff chatting instead of serving, limited outdoor vaping area
- The Baker's Arms4.33,5133.7 miReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
apple and blackberry crumble, sunday roast, fish pie / fishfinger sarnie mixed
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth HoyWheelchair accessible | 4.6756 | — | crab sandwich, board games, live music |
| Rope & AnchorWheelchair accessible | 4.6936 | 0.1 mi | pie and mash, sunday roast, cod with chorizo |
| The Blackwater Stream | 4.01,858 | 3.3 mi | family meal value for money, staff chatting instead of serving, limited outdoor vaping area |
| The Baker's ArmsReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.33,513 | 3.7 mi | apple and blackberry crumble, sunday roast, fish pie / fishfinger sarnie mixed |
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