The Duncombe Arms

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   John

   Hertfordshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We are regular visitors but we were a little disappointed with the standard of service at the table on this occasion
   

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   Tracy

   Staffordshire

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice enough food tasty & market menu good value. Not special enough that I would go back.
   

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   Julie

   Derbyshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous food! Very busy Sunday lunch and we did have to wait about 20 minutes for our table despite pre booking.
   

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   Malcolm

   Caribbean

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The heating of the Outside dining room was completely inadequate and it did spoil the otherwise great experience
   

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   Paul

   Yorkshire

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always excellent food, well thought out menus, value for money and personable professional service.
   

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   eldon

   Cheshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fantastic experience at the Duncombe, well prepared food from the market menu and, as ever, bullet proof service. If they sold season tickets we've have one!
   

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   Dwain

   Birmingham

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff, food, and service are impeccable. The Apple Tartin is to die for. You won't be disappointed.
   

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   Carol

   Derbyshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   It is some time since we have eaten at the Duncombe Arms but we had heard good things about the food so decided to try it. Food was good if somewhat overpriced with a good selection of wines by the glass. Service was good. But our evening was spoiled by a group of middle aged men who appeared to be regulars at the bar. We were seated in Johnny’s Bar and couldn’t avoid hearing their conversation which was loud and contained a lot of expletives. We are neither prudish nor killjoys but we do feel that this is not acceptable in a venue which promotes itself as an upmarket dining pub. The manager must have been aware of the tone of the conversation as he was frequently at the bar but appeared unconcerned when we mentioned our dissatisfaction as we left. We will not be returning.
   

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   John

   Bristol

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on January 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We stayed one night and had dinner at Duncombe Arms. The accommodation is really lovely - rooms are so well appointed and very clean. Great walk-in shower and one of the most comfortable beds we have slept on in a hotel / guest house. Lovely views from the room with table and chairs outside for when it's not snowing! The meal was outstanding!! One of the nicest rib-eye steaks I have had for along time. Although the wine list appeared shorter than usual with some crossed off, what I had was very good (lovely Malbec to go with the steak). The breakfast was excellent, as was the service throughout. Will be back for sure.
   

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    Chelsey

    Nottingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We travel over an hour to come here. The food is outstanding and is consistent. Tasty, hot and just delicious. Beautiful setting and attentive staff. The pubs got a cosy feel to it. A true gem, thank you!
    

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