Grasshopper - Poole

We came mid week for a birthday lunch. We found the place to be cosy and inviting. We each ordered a different meal from the menu, all which was really delicious. However, we ordered ‘two half pints of lager’ and when they were served to our table, they were pints. But as it was a birthday lunch we let it go. One of us ordered a coffee with a ‘mini dessert’ which was clearly on the menu. When it was served up, we said to the server, if this is mini, what is the large one like? He assured us it was the mini dessert. Of course when we came to pay, we were told the ‘mini dessert offer ended yesterday’! There was no mention of the mini dessert being on any ‘specials offer’. We were offered something off here and there, which was no good to us, but as it was a special lunch we let it all go. We had a really nice time at the Grasshopper, staff were really friendly, and as mentioned food was very nice. We will definitely be back, but will make sure we get what we order.

We had a great time at this pub! We used the function room for a catch up and ordered some delicious food. We will definitely be returning in the future.

The food at this restaurant was exceptionally poor. I paid 15 pounds for 3 sausages that tasted like they had been sitting on a heater all day, accompanied by a meager scoop of mashed potatoes. The onion gravy was practically nonexistent, and inexplicably topped with an onion ring. Charging customers for quality food is unacceptable when the meal is worse than a 2-pound ready meal.

The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was inviting.

We came on a Sunday after 5pm, and we didn't know you could get a roast for £10, so I thought the waitress had made a mistake in charging us just £24. The food was great, the tastiest veggie I have ever tried, even the peas were not as plastic as anywhere in the UK. The atmosphere is another plus: one of the few nice pubs in the area, with cosy sofas and antique objects placed everywhere, even a scale in the loo. It also has a well-seized car park, if you're planning to drive there. Highly recommended!