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The Duke Hotel Hilmarton - The Duke Hotel, Calne, Wiltshire

The Duke Hotel

4.7
4.7
40 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
The Duke Hotel is an independent, family-run gastro pub; a place to eat, drink and sleep.
Tucked away in the picturesque village of Hilmarton, we are serving locally sourced seasonal food in a relaxed and welcoming ambience. The Duke has a stunning beer garden overlooking the majestic beauty of Hilmarton's fields and countryside. The pub also offers 4 freshly renovated en-suite boutique hotel rooms, 5 pitches for caravan & motorhome and The Duchess lounge, the old coach house, which has been renovated and converted into a farm shop & tea room. The Duchess lounge is our hidden gem set in The Duke's ground. We offer a homemade selection of cakes, scones, teas & coffee, afternoon tea, cream tea, breakfast, brunch and lunch. The Duchess also offers a great space for private hire. We also have a small farm shop selling local raw honey, organic butter and milk, free-range eggs, fruit and vegetables from nearby farmers, flowers and lots of local produce and hand-crafted gift ideas.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Asian, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Wed–Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00–16:00 Bar Wed, Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:45
  • Phone number
    01249 760634
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Romeo-Marais
  • Private party facilities
    Office parties, baby showers, an intimate wedding or a big family gathering, we have everything you need to ensure that your party is the best yet! Treat yourself to a relaxing overnight stay in one of our cosy bedrooms and wake up to a delicious home-cooked breakfast. The Duke hosts 60+ and The Duchess Lounge +40 people.
  • Area
    Hilmarton
  • Cross Street
    The Church road is In front of the pub with the 55 stagecoach bus stop.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is directly in front of the pub.The number 55 Gold Stagecoach (tickets here) runs from Swindon to Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne & Chippenham from 5 am to just over Midnight. Our free-house pub is situated in the quaint and rural village of Hilmarton in North Wiltshire, lying between the towns of Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett. ​The Duke is positioned on the main A3102 which links Lyneham to Calne. We are privileged to be surrounded by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. As a result, the area is popular with walkers and cyclists as well as those visiting Calne and its numerous natural spots such as: Horsebrook Nature Trail, The Donkey Fields, Bowood Woodland Gardens, Castlefields Canal & River Park & Penn Wood - Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea for 2

    £35.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a Sumptuous Afternoon Tea for 2, Wednesday-Sunday 12-3 pm. Selection of Sandwiches Freshly Baked Scones Fruit or Plain, with Jam & Cornish Clotted Cream Mini Desserts Tea or Coffee Please Note any Allergens when booking.
    Afternoon Tea for 2 photo

What 40 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Healthy

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duke Hotel boasts "fantastic food and service," with diverse menu options including Asian fusion and traditional dishes. Patrons rave about the "wonderful food" and "friendly, efficient staff." The ambiance is often described as "lovely" and "welcoming," making it a great spot for both special occasions and casual dining.

40 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Devon2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice roast dinner today for 2 of us.We chose beef and pork, both very tasty and good portion size. The day was marginally spoiled by being very close to a very load group on the next table.

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  2. BRIAN

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars at The Duke. As ever, Brandon and the team produced excellent fare and service in pleasant surroundings. Quite clear that other diners were also enjoying themselves.

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  3. Lou

    London6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great Sunday lunch - in a beautiful pub with excellent service. Would recommend and will return.

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  4. Anna

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely faultless. The Duke is a fantastic restaurant but the Sunday Lunch is incredible. Has a meal with friends today, kicking off with some fantastic cocktails. Food and service were excellent as always. Very highly recommended.

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  5. Liam

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal again, great friendly service from Brendan and his team. Would highly recommend The Duke.

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  6. Jeremy

    Gloucestershire8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We pre-ordered as a large group, we were surprised when the food appeared within 10 minutes of sitting down. The order was delivered correctly. However whilst all group members found the food tasty it was all lukewarm which was disappointing. Table service could have been better in asking if we needed more drinks etc. Overall we all felt it was good food but clearly could have been hotter, being served on cold plates did not help.

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  7. Anna

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love The Duke! The Sunday lunch is outstanding and Brandon is a superb front of house. We’re lucky to have such a brilliant restaurant in our village.

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  8. Beccie

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal out and lovely ambience. Will definitely be back!

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  9. mark

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best local place to eat wish we had found it earlier

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  10. Ali

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening, all steaks cooked as requested, varied sides and sauces to choose from included in the steak night price. Unusual and different desserts, tried the Mochi coconut and Mango, unfortunately first choice strawberry and cream Mochi had run out . The Duke is well decorated and tables are not over crowded. The real fire was lit and made a nice ambience. All staff were very attentive and pleasant. All in all a very nice evening. Will definitely be returning.

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FAQs

The Duke Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Duke Hotel

1 Church Rd, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 8SD

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Church road is In front of the pub with the 55 stagecoach bus stop.
  • Area
    Hilmarton
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Wed–Sun 09:00–16:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 12:00–16:00 Bar Wed, Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–20:45
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Asian, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is directly in front of the pub.The number 55 Gold Stagecoach (tickets here) runs from Swindon to Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne & Chippenham from 5 am to just over Midnight. Our free-house pub is situated in the quaint and rural village of Hilmarton in North Wiltshire, lying between the towns of Calne and Royal Wootton Bassett. ​The Duke is positioned on the main A3102 which links Lyneham to Calne. We are privileged to be surrounded by the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. As a result, the area is popular with walkers and cyclists as well as those visiting Calne and its numerous natural spots such as: Horsebrook Nature Trail, The Donkey Fields, Bowood Woodland Gardens, Castlefields Canal & River Park & Penn Wood - Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Romeo-Marais
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    01249 760634
  • Private party facilities
    Office parties, baby showers, an intimate wedding or a big family gathering, we have everything you need to ensure that your party is the best yet! Treat yourself to a relaxing overnight stay in one of our cosy bedrooms and wake up to a delicious home-cooked breakfast. The Duke hosts 60+ and The Duchess Lounge +40 people.
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