Coach And Horses — Pub in Poole

Coach and Horses is a pub on Poole Road in Wimborne Minster, Dorset. It’s in a residential area with local shops and family homes, giving it a relaxed community feel. The venue is best known for its sticky hoisin duck and the Sunday roast dinner menu that draws crowds every weekend. Locals come here for casual lunches, pre-theatre drinks, or long evenings with friends. It’s one of the more active pubs in Wimborne Minster, frequently hosting events at Coach and Horses.

About The Venue

Coach and Horses is a classic pub serving local residents since it opened on Poole Road in Wimborne Minster. The building has traditional British architecture with weathered stone details common to pubs of this era. Inside, the decor follows a familiar country tavern style, wooden beams, brick walls, and well-worn tables, with no attempt at modern flair. Noise levels are consistently high due to heavy weekend traffic; crowds gather across both indoor seating areas and under cover in its beer garden with outdoor dining options available year-round.

Typical Experiences

Coach and Horses is a table-service pub where people come for food, drinks, or casual gatherings. It’s ideal for weekend lunches around the ever-changing specials menu that includes items like sticky hoisin duck. The venue supports both indoor seating with high crowd density on Sundays and outdoor options in its beer garden. With last-minute booking flexibility, it draws locals planning dinners before evening events at Coach and Horses or seeking a lively atmosphere during pub nights.

Notable Features

  • Non-gluten options
  • Ever-changing specials
  • Free food and drink via app promotion
  • Beer garden with outdoor seating
  • Sunday roast dinner menu
  • Last-minute booking flexibility
  • Staff recommendations
  • Indoor and outdoor seating

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.