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The Duke William - The Duke William Ickham, Canterbury, Kent

The Duke William Ickham

4.6
4.6
1750 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
Quintessential Kentish Pub set in the heart of the Garden of England serving beautiful, classic dishes created using the best local and seasonal produce the South of England has to offer. With Real Ales, Craft Beers, beautiful wines, a roaring fire and a beautiful garden in the summer, this is the perfect destination for traditional pub dining.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@thedukewilliamickham.com or you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 15:00–23:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01227 721308
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Parking details
    Off street parking located to the front of the premises.
  • Entertainment
    Live music, comedy, beer tastings and wine dinner evenings all available. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Thursday Pie and a Pint Night

    10 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
    Join us for Pie and a Pint Night, available every Thursday evening. Choose from a selection of pies and a pint of our changing guest ales and ciders for £25 per person or £45 for two.
    Thursday Pie and a Pint Night photo
  • Wednesday Steak Night

    9 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
    Looking for a bit of midweek indulgence? Then join us for Steak night at any of our pubs. Includes your choice of steak from our weekly changing cuts and a bottle of house wine, all for £49.00 for two people
    Wednesday Steak Night photo
  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Duke William

    31 Dec 2024 only
    **Please note , a member of our team will contact you to take a £25 per person deposit payment.** Ring in the New Year with good company, delicious food, and a night full of your favorite tunes at The Duke William. Join us for a warm and cosy evening as we countdown to 2025. Our dedicated New Year’s Eve menu features tempting specials and a selection of sharers perfect for the table, ensuring everyone can indulge in something special. Introducing The Duke William's NYE Duke Box – this year, YOU are in charge of the soundtrack! Take control of the playlist and get the party going with your favourite tracks all night long.
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Duke William photo

What 1,750 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Child-friendly

  • Kent

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambience

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Good for groups

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Hot spot

  • Canterbury

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Lively

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duke William Ickham is a charming pub known for its "fantastic service" and "amazing staff." Guests rave about its "delicious food," including standout dishes like the Scotch egg and Sunday roast. The pub offers a warm atmosphere, with a lovely garden and picturesque views. Limited parking is a minor drawback.

1,750 Reviews
  1. John

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely meal with excellent service. Our only caveat is that if dogs are allowed they should not be allowed to interfere with other diners. Perhaps a dining area could be set aside for those who don’t want to dine with dogs.

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  2. William

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A great way to spend a relaxing afternoon With wonderful food beer wine and ambience Highly recommended

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  3. Teresa

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a beautiful pub We were down from London visiting our kids Would definitely go again Many thanks

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  4. Victoria

    Hampshire

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Arrived and was greeted immediately by a member of the team who was very welcoming and helpful. He showed us to our room which was very presentable, comfortable with double doors leading out to a deck and lovely views of the fields beyond. Bed was comfortable. We went downstairs for dinner which the food was delicious and freshly cooked. The wine was also very good. We have really enjoyed our time here so far. Departing in the morning after breakfast
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 20 November 2024
    Thank you for your lovely review of The Duke William. We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will visit us again soon!

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  5. Phil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I cannot fault The Duke William, the whole experience was amazing, the decor of the pub out side already set for Christmas was outstanding, then it just got better from there, the decor inside, the atmosphere all brilliant, but the food was outstanding best meal out we’ve had in a very long time, well done and thank you..
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 18 November 2024
    We appreciate your kind feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please visit us again soon! Have a great day.

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  6. Christina

    Kent

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we enjoyed a wonderful relaxed lunch at the Duke William. Staff members Jenny & Adam excelled at making us welcome. We like the new menu, especially the Jerusalem artichoke & goat's curd starter which is delicious. Ditto our old favourite the vegan cheeseburger & fries. There are so many things we like about the Duke William which is why we have dined there 3 times in recent weeks. Delights include the roaring log fire, beautiful garden with views across the fields & oast houses, plus the friendliness of the staff. We also like the ease of parking. The Duke William is our favourite country pub. Our only complaint is that Kentish Gypsy Tart is no longer on the menu, it was our favourite dessert, but has not been available to order for a long time :(

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  7. richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service - will be the new local pub of choice
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 14 November 2024
    We appreciate your kind feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please visit us again soon! Have a great day.

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  8. Elaine

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Sunday lunch with gluten free options. A great welcome too!
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you for your five star review. We are delighted we could serve you so well.

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  9. Chris

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere and our waitress was awesome ! Sunday roast at its best
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 6 November 2024
    We appreciate your kind feedback and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Please visit us again soon! Have a great day.

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  10. Neil

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic food, a lovely roast dinner that is as good as I’ve had anywhere. Service was wonderful, friendly and helpful. Adults and children couldn’t have been happier, will be back again soon!
    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 6 November 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We are happy to hear that you have had a great experience with us and your comments have been passed on to the team. We hope to see you again, take care!

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FAQs

The Duke William Ickham is rated 4.6 stars by 1750 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Duke William Ickham

The Street, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1QP

Additional information

  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 15:00–23:00 Wed–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off street parking located to the front of the premises.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music, comedy, beer tastings and wine dinner evenings all available. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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