The Yachtsman, Poole
The Yachtsman is a pub at Lake Road, Poole, BH15 4LW. The Yachtsman's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council on 23 May 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- Lake Road
Poole
BH15 4LW - Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Yachtsman’s food hygiene rating
The Yachtsman's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Yachtsman's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Yachtsman
- 5Lake Yard530 m
- 5Red Lion950 m
- 5Live Lounge1.2 km
- 5King Charles Inn1.9 km
- 5Queen Mary Inn1.9 km
- 5The Angel2.0 km
Questions about The Yachtsman
What is the food hygiene rating at The Yachtsman?
The Yachtsman's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council on 23 May 2023. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Yachtsman?
The Yachtsman is at Lake Road, Poole, BH15 4LW, in Poole. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Lake Yard, about 530 m away.
What pubs are near The Yachtsman?
The closest pubs and bars to The Yachtsman are Lake Yard (530 m), Red Lion (950 m) and Live Lounge (1.2 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Yachtsman's hygiene rating up to date?
The Yachtsman's rating is 3 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Yachtsman on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.