It might sound like an excessive statement, I mean, how good can sandwiches really get? But Deli on the Quay really does serve up the most delicious sandwich selection I’ve ever come across. From Portabella Bistro featuring seriously good mushrooms to Italian Grinder, a melting pot of meats; the breads are fresh and the fillings fanciful.

Shelves are stacked with deli delights, from authentic Italian pastas and charcuterie meats to selected wines – the owners Toby and Lesley Chapman’s passion for great tasting food is evident. The ice-cream bar caused squeals of excitement from our children (we were quite pleased with it ourselves) – flavours include honeycomb hash and berries and clotted cream.

Overlooking Poole Harbour, sit in the window for views over the water – it was a blustery, wet day when we visited, but the warmth and atmosphere meant we stayed long after our plates were empty, watching the boat sails flap in the wind. Heaven.

Images courtesy of Deli on the Quay