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The Duck - Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Duck - Canterbury

4.6
4.6
48 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00 Restaurant Open Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Wed–Fri 18:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • Phone number
    01227 203738
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kyle Hadley-Quinn
  • Area
    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 48 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Great for fine wines

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

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.

48 Reviews
  1. Nicola

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch out - food, service and ambience were flawless. Would highly recommend. The duck butter and duck bun in particular were absolutely delicious!

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  2. Ollie

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food in a great setting, £250 for 4 although we didn’t have any wine, (few beers and cocktails) 3 had 3 courses and the other 2! Waitress Tallulah looked after us and attentive. A treat that we would do again

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  3. Carol

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very welcoming, steak was excellent. Service was very good by Tallulah. great atmospher.

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  4. rosemary

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very good service from Tallulah. So pleased the Duck is open again.

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  5. Angela

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit. The menu was fresh and interesting. We chose the arancini which were delicious and enjoyed a very tasty venison croquette,followed by delicious pheasant breast for the main course. My husband had the cheese board and I enjoyed the chocolate fondant for dessert. The ambiance was lively, the music at a good level- not too loud. For a Thursday evening, it was busy, but the waiting staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely return.

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  6. Shelly

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to see The Duck open again, redecorated, refreshed and looking good. The staff were super friendly, kind and professional and looked after us very well, however, service was rushed. We had 3 courses and nibbles to start with but the whole meal was over and done in 70 minutes. The food was good, not great, and certainly no competition for The Pig or the Bridge Arms, but good enough to consider coming back and giving it another try in a couple of months, once everything has settled. Good to see local produce from local producers and suppliers on the menu.

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  7. Verity

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Top marks to the chef (you should hold onto him/her!!). Really excellent roast. Starters looked innovative and delicious but we can’t manage starters with a roast. Another time. Cleaned our plates though and shared a tarte tatin special which was superb. Thin pastry and sticky caramelised pears with ice cream. Lovely wine choices by the glass. Out in the country lanes so a challenging drive in torrential wind and rain but worth it! Service was good as all staff helpful, cheery and polite.

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  8. Nick

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our meal at The Duck, the food was excellent, as was the service by Tallulah. Lovely place for a meal in the countryside.

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  9. Anthony

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time my wife & I have been since the new owners opened and we were very pleased with the quality of the food & service, the staff we very attentive and made it a very pleasant experience, although quiet as it was a Thursday evening the open fires created a nice ambience. We'll definately be going back.

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  10. Graham

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    first visit under new ownership. Food was excellent not the largest portion but extremely well presented and flavoursome ( can’t praise it enough) Restaurant area is relatively small ( not a problem) and a limited lunchtime menu , the noise level when the place is full can be loud so conversation with fellow diners difficult at times. Would i go again …. hell yeh!

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The Duck - Canterbury is rated 4.6 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Duck - Canterbury

Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00 Restaurant Open Wed–Fri 12:00–14:30 Wed–Fri 18:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30 Sun 12:00–16:00
  • 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
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