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The Point at Haven Hotel, Poole, Dorset

The Point at Haven Hotel

4.1
4.1
299 Reviews
£26 to £40
International
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Located on the tip of Sandbanks Peninsula, you couldn’t dine closer to the water.


With glorious views across to Studland Bay and Old Harry, the Haven Hotel is renowned for its locally acclaimed restaurant, The Point.


Helmed by Head Chef Jason Hornbuckle, who wherever possible tries to use local and sustainable ingredients. With a passion for reducing the ‘nautical miles’ of seafood, from source to plate.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    International, Afternoon Tea

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:15 pm

  • Phone number

    01202 707333

  • Website

    http://www.fjbhotels.co.uk/haven-hotel/dining/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Jason Hornbuckle

  • Location

    Banks Road 161, Poole, Dorset BH13 7QL

  • Neighbourhood

    Poole

  • Parking Details

    Parking free as long as Car Registration is logged on iPad at Restaurant Host Reception on Arrival.

  • Public Transit

    Nearest Bus Stop Ferry Approach

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Lunch overlooking 'Old Harry Rocks'

    £37.00 per person

    Mar 31 - Sept 24, 2023
    Have Sunday Lunch in the Point Restaurant and Sun Terrace,overlooking Shell Bay and Pool Harbour. 2 Courses for £29.50 and 3 Courses for £37.00.

  • Spring & Summer Seasonal Lunch Menu 2 Course £22.5

    £22.50 per person

    Apr 3 - Jun 30, 2023
    Spring lunch Offer 2 Courses for £22.50 with a Glass of House Wine 175ml, Glass of Pepsi or Lemonade included. Overlooking Shell Bay and Pool Harbour

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dorset

    Great for scenic views

  1. Ladywholunches

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Anita, other staff rather slow nice food and lovely view

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  2. IanH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience2
    The food was amazing and the hotel is beautiful. We didn’t quite seem to feel welcome as a dinner guest and almost didn’t get served in the bar as we wasn’t staying in the hotel. We left early as we felt uncomfortable.

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  3. JohnM

    Hertfordshire

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Lovely sea view from restaurant. Two menus so a bit confusing but the food was good.

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  4. MikeC

    Surrey

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Classy food and adapted to gluten free requirements without a problem. Good service and great views.

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  5. Raffles

    Kent

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    Wonderful dining room overlooking the sea. Very helpful and welcoming waiting staff. Food sadly well below par for such a fine hotel, and for the price.

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  6. Seasideluncher

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Generally very good. Food excellent and good value but service quite slow. Would definitely recommend to friends.

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  7. Vanjean

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Fabulous Easter roast on Sunday. Good service in great location b

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  8. PippaM

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    No none else in the restaurant . The waiter was the only reason we stayed there . Food just awful ! Only had half the menus . Pulled pork obviously frozen and just reheated ! Seafood sandwich you could even see a prawn or crab . Very expensive for poor quality food .

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on April 8, 2023Dear Pippa, Sincere apologies for the lack in quality of food and menu choice you experienced. Menu choices limited due to seasonal choices available to us. We are busy to upgrade and change the menu to new spring season menu and hope you can return to come and see our new choices and we can better your next visit.

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  9. Ladywholunches

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience5
    Lots of staff but poor service and long wait for food. Lots of noise with crockery clattering in bar area. Also very limited gluten free options

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on April 8, 2023Hi, I apologies for the noise in bar area, will give more attention to that and keep bar staff attended to that. Gluten free options is always available for most of our choices with the option to changing it to accommodate GF. I will look into getting the service trained up to be improving and hope next time we can better your experience if you can visit us again.

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  10. LindaG

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a lovely restaurant, overlooking the sea. The waiting staff are very efficient. There is a choice of two menus. One is the bar menu and the other the restaurant . The restaurant menu is very limited in choice and a bit expensive. The food is of very good quality though. Overall though, it is a lovely restaurant, convenient and relaxing.

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on April 8, 2023Dear Linda, Thank you for your kind words to our hotel, glad you had a lovely time. regarding to the limited choice on menu its all to what we have available as per season and we also change the menu choices on daily bases, that to give each day a different option. Hope you can visit us again to experience a different kind of menu.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Very poor service, constantly having to seek staff out! No table cloths! Not set for traditional afternoon tea! No choice of teas, very poor menu - laminated like a builders cafe. So disappointed in my birthday celebration , would not recommend this hotel for an afternoon tea experience! Really need to up their game!

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on March 23, 2023Hi, I apologize sincerely for the experience you had with us. Regarding the Afternoon tea service we have here, we don't table cloth any of our tables might it be Lunch, Afternoon tea or dinner. I do know we used our Afternoon tea set for your table and if is very sorry if it didn't met your standards. About the choice of teas, its available, Selection of Teas, and will train staff to give selection on table order. I do hope you can find it to renew your trust with us to visit us again.

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  12. TJMSurrey

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Picturesque setting overlooking the bay and IOW/ Old Harry Food was well prepared and tasty

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  13. Deborah

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great afternoon tea, both with and without gluten. Great service and stunning views

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on March 23, 2023Thank you for the great review on our Afternoon Tea experience

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  14. Carolyn

    Hampshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent friendly, professional service. Food great

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  15. EdwardD

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant 2 course lunch served at a great location. Staff were very attentive, friendly and efficient.

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  16. ManpreetB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A beautiful restaurant with fantastic views and brilliant service. The winter course menu for £25 is a bargain and I would definitely come back here for food and to stay at the hotel. A fantastic time and could not complain about anything.

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  17. PaulC

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Restaurant was empty but food very good and the view exceptional. Service was mixed with one person who clearly was very new

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on January 18, 2023Glad you enjoyed food and view and hope to see you again to better the service you experienced.

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  18. BevM

    Dorset

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    We enjoyed a lovely lunch yesterday with great service from the Waitress and Waiters. I loved the main course Lamb and the desert was very good too. Great value, considering the Hotel and location! A memorable pre-birthday celebration 🎉

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on December 15, 2022Thank you so much for your kind words and happy you had a lovely time.

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  19. JamesL

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice food. Decent portions and friendly staff.

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on December 15, 2022Hope to see you soon, thank you

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  20. Loopyb

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Afternoon Tea was wonderful - cakes and sandwiches fresh and delicate and a range to select from. The view across the Purbeck’s is beautiful and the service was attentive and friendly.

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  21. GavinH

    Dorset

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Overall a pleasant experience with high quality food. Generous portion size as we only ordered one afternoon tea between the two of us. Definitely would recommend and will look forward to trying the afternoon tea again on our next stay.

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  22. Kazmo

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited on a Sat evening in Nov. It was quiet but this suited us. Good variety on the menu. We were given complementary warm bread after we ordered which was delicious. I had the fish and chips which was very nice. I only wish the pea fritter had been bigger. Two of us opted for dessert as the others were too full after their mains. We didn’t have coffee but it was offered. In all a pleasant evening and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

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  23. JillO

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We went to the point for lunch for my daughter’s birthday. The place was almost empty, apart from a couple of other diners. It was cold in the restaurant and the service was not great. After taking our initial order and bringing our food we did not see the waiter again. We even had to go to the desk to pay when we wanted to leave. I ordered a chicken wrap, which had hardly any chicken in it and other ingredients that I was not expecting. Disappointing for the price. I have wanted to visit this restaurant for a while now and have to say I was disappointed in the whole experience.

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  24. BRINLEYG

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food but overpriced. Staff very attentive at all times.

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  25. AngeH

    Surrey

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Whilst a little lacking in restaurant atmosphere, the food is seriously worth a visit. My husband and I dined here for our pre annivseray meal and were VERY pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and drink. The crispy duck tostada was incredible as was the chicken pressing for starters. The beef fillet was one of the most succelent I've ever tasted and well worth the cost. Also, highly recommend the cornish cod and deserts. We left very full and happy.

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  26. UsmanF

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best views Professional and polite staff. I want to say special thanks to Staff member Anita who was very helpful, polite and made our visit special. Thanks :)

    The Point at Haven HotelResponded on September 3, 2022Glad you enjoyed and visit. Always happy to see guests leaving us happy. Anita will be informed as per your request. Hope to see you soon

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  27. RobertC

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Lovely setting, delicious cakes scones were over warmed and crispy in the centre!

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  28. TerriR

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd visit in 1 week as I loved it so much. Great view, excellent service and affordable prices.

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  29. MelanieH

    Kent

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Lovely food, nice friendly service. Enjoyed the food but the cocktail did not look like the photo advertised

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  30. SamanthaV

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Such a shame , hotel very sad and dated . Will not return

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  31. MartinF

    Worcestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you want to relax and watch the boats go by in comfort and have a nice lunch at the same time, this is the place for you.

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  32. OwenG

    Derbyshire

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Excellent and tasty food served as one looked out to sea. A little pricey, but isn’t it true of most places today.

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  33. VeronicaM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We have had a booking for 19:00, I have had the confirmation email and we were on our way. Traffic in Sandbanks was really bad due to roadworks, and I know they keep the table for 15 minutes but I thought I will call to let them know we migjt be late. I called just before 19:00, a guy picked up. He was nice and he said there might be an issue because he cannot find our booking, he placed me on hold trying to resolve the issue and then after several minutes (while we were stuck in traffic on the way there), a lady picked up the phone. I suppose she was a manager, But not sure she did not present herself. And she sharted the conversation with “right , what is the issue what is the name on the booking?” Confirmed my name the 4th time and she started rasing her voice at me, like it was my fault and saying we are busy and I don’t have a table for you. (No apologies, not trying to help just a blunt “f**k you attitude and raised voice). This is a restaurant which presents itself above the regular restaurants and pubs around here but this employee is ruining the image. I understand language barrier can sometimes be an issue, but this lady was rude and her attitude was discusting. I will raise this further.

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  34. JohnH

    Dorset

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    John Dory dish was pretty good but monkfish was unpleasant, crudely spiced and under seasoned. With two beers and no starter or pudding, total cost was over £75 for two of us. A decent meal with wine for two would cost around £125+

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  35. DazzieDaz

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience1
    Food was very good but this restaurant is ridiculously overpriced. We paid over £180 for dinner for myself, my wife and our 3 year daughter. That is extortion! Our dinner the next night in town cost us £80, which is what we would expect. The view here is off course excellent but not worth the extra hundred quid!

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  36. SamanthaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Terrific views, acceptable food, great service, very dated hotel in need of modernisation .

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  37. Wodehousean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was ok, quite expensive what what you got. The staff were very attentive and helpful but the ambiance was below the standard you would expect from a restaurant with those prices. No table clothe, very basic tables and quite cafe style. Great view.

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  38. Simon

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Another excellent meal with friends in a comfortable, scenic setting with good service.

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  39. KerryjaneC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We arrived on time (1645 - last sitting) to be told that we could only have our booked afternoon tea either outside or in the bar as they were preparing for dinner. Not wanting to enjoy a special treat in the bar, we opted for outside, although chilly, and were ‘plonked’ in the first table we came to. The whole terrace was empty bar one other table. We were rushed to order, that was no challenge as we knew we wanted the afternoon tea. It arrived in good time, our plates were just placed on the table under the coffees and teas and not set out as expected, the service was non existent. The food was of good quality and tasted nice and was presented well. Halfway through eating at about 5:20, a server approached, reached for the platters and asked if we had finished. We had barely made an indent and we responded no. That was the last we saw of anyone before we paid and left. Would not return based on this visit. Such a shame as this was a family treat for my 85 year old mom.

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  40. KarenK

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful space with exceptional views. Great staff and good food. A little overpriced but happy to pay for the beauty of it.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Point at Haven Hotel is rated 4.1 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Point at Haven Hotel

Banks Road 161, Poole, Dorset BH13 7QL

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Poole

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–8:15 pm

  • Cuisines

    International, Afternoon Tea

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Parking free as long as Car Registration is logged on iPad at Restaurant Host Reception on Arrival.

  • Public Transit

    Nearest Bus Stop Ferry Approach

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Jason Hornbuckle

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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