The Duck - Canterbury

4.5

38 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Set in the heart of the beautiful Kent countryside, The Duck offers a menu that brings together modern and traditional pub fare.

Our dishes are expertly prepared focussing on the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients ensuring a memorable dining experience for all.

With local ales and wines - the most local coming from a bijou vineyard a stones throw away from our front door - plus a Gastro pub menu focussed on the best of the season and using local ingredients - did i mention our beef comes from the cows in the field over the road? Head Chef Kyle and his formidable Kitchen team are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience.

We'll be offering a relaxed dining experience focussed on good food and drink. Come and join us - we cant wait to welcome you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Restaurant Open Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Phone number
01227 203738
Website
http://www.duckpettbottom.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kyle Hadley-Quinn

Location
Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Cross street
Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Duck in Canterbury offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and a "friendly and personable" atmosphere. Guests praise the beautifully presented dishes and the attentive service, making it a "must visit." While some minor service teething issues exist, the "excellent cooking" and charming ambiance make it a standout choice.

38 Reviews

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Paula
London
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
On the plus side, the food was very good and fairly priced. Bit disappointed that the Truffle Mash didn’t have the slightest hint of truffle, not even a little, and my gourmet burger came with very ordinary frozen fries when it would be fair to expect some nice hand cut triple cooked chips maybe? The pub is pretty but our (tiny) table was in the bar area and there was no atmosphere…it may have been better in the dining room but we felt a bit like we were sitting in a drafty corridor. The worst part though was the service…the barman was great but the waitresses couldn’t have been less interested. We ended up going to the bar ourselves to order a bottle of wine and some water and when the waitress asked, at the end of the meal, if everything had been ok, she actually turned and walked off before we’d even answered. When we pointed out that she’d left the wine off of the bill there was no apology or thanks from her…I felt like I should apologise to her for the inconvenience! Anyway, in a nutshell…food good but sort out the service if you want repeat business from anyone other than locals :(
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Marion
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Tullulla was very helpful and efficient. The food was lovely especially the desserts which I would highly recommend.
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Bill
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time we have visited under the new ownership and we were very pleased with our meal. A fire was alight when we arrived and we felt welcome. I had cod for my main course and my wife had the venison. Both were lovely dishes cooked perfectly and were delicious.
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Rob
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, skill fully cooked, good service, definitely worth the drive through the Kentish countryside.
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Annemarie
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely roast and friendly service. Great to see a local pub open again and serving local produce! Will be back!
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Sally
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunningly good food and service, relaxed and comfortable ambience, reasonably priced - what more could one ask?
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic roast at The Duck! The beef and pork were delicious, and the roast potatoes were perfection. Attentive service that couldn’t do enough for us. This place has all the right ingredients to keep getting better. Highly recommend!
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Pip
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Friendly and personable staff, relaxed atmosphere and most importantly, really delicious food that made this a memorable visit.
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Ed
Dorset
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was absolutely amazing really enjoyed it and we will definitely be returning, best roast we have had for ages
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Richard
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very good Sunday Roast. Great to see this beautiful little pub open again :-)
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The Duck - Canterbury is rated 4.5 stars by 38 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

Dec 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB

Additional information

Cross street
Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Restaurant Open Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Wed–Fri 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kyle Hadley-Quinn
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.duckpettbottom.co.uk/
Phone number
01227 203738

The Duck - Canterbury

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