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The Duck - Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Duck - Canterbury

4.6
4.6
74 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Hadley-Quinn

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Gastro Pub

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Good for groups

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canterbury

    Romantic

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duck in Canterbury impresses with its "amazing food" and "friendly staff," creating a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fabulous Sunday roast" and "delicious, beautifully presented" dishes. Despite some service hiccups, the "charming" ambiance and "superb" flavors make it a must-visit for delightful dining experiences.

74 Reviews
  1. AndrewB

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The welcome was genuine as we were shown to our table. Our drinks order was quick and the food was was . . . Simply delicious - I can recommend the Sunday roast without hesitation. The Duck team work incredibly hard to create a really great atmosphere, together with an open fire, what more can you ask for. Thank you for a great dining experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Kent3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely Sunday lunch for first visit back after the reopening. Only slight disappointment was the portion size of the meat, only a slice and a half of lamb.

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  3. Hollie

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing family lunch for my Mum's birthday. Our 2nd visit to the Duck and it didn't disappoint. A gorgeous countryside setting, delicious food cooked to perfection, divine menu and attentive friendly staff. See you again soon!

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  4. Eloise

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An exceptional Sunday roast. I will definitely be coming back to try the A La Carte.

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  5. Fiona

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Sunday lunch with great service. Highly recommend

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  6. Graham

    Kent3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First the good points. The scallops starter was excellent and the chicken main good, although too salty for my taste. The glass of Pinot Grigio was very good for a house wine. The negatives. Service was poor. No greeting until the log fire had been tended. One of the two starters was forgotten, as was the wine, and staff had to be reminded (as a result, the positive was that one starter was not charged). The restaurant was busy and the noise level was high. I found the surroundings rather lacking in character, the association with Ian Fleming and James Bond virtually non-existent, overall rather a soulless experience. In summary, good food, shame about the service.

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  7. Tamaryn

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely lunch! So delicious and service was excellent. Highly recommend!

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  8. Richard

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pub had a cozy feeling as soon as we walked in. Service is good as we were shown to our seat next to the open fire, which was great. Service was attentive and friendly. The food was lovely. Each course arrived intermittently over the evening and was excellent, albeit a little small. We were feeling a little hungry by the time we got to the 'main' as the portions were small and the courses split over the 2 hours. We ordered the cheese board after the 6 courses (as an extra) just to fill a gap, which was a little disappointing at £14. 8 crackers and three small pieces of cheese. The couple behind us did the same, which we overheard and ordered too. Meal was very light on carbohydrates, hence the feeling of hunger, i think. But the quality was great. We were thinking of returning some day soon for the Sunday Roasts, but undecided thinking " is the cost high and portions small?"

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  9. Sarah

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely a lovely meal at The Duck visiting from out of town. The food was delicious and Lee, our host, was lovely and took great care of us. Thanks all!

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  10. Beverley

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleased to see The Duck open again. Lovely and cosy on a wintery evening. The food was delicious - in our party of 3 we all had something different and couldn’t fault it. Lee looked after us - friendly, very attentive, but not in the way - an asset 😊 Looking forward to the next time already.

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The Duck - Canterbury is rated 4.6 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Duck - Canterbury

Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Hadley-Quinn
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