The Duck - Canterbury

Name: The Duck - Canterbury
Address: Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, CT4 5PB
Telephone: 01227 203738
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

52 Reviews

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

8:00 pm

Booked 5 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 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
Phone number
01227 203738
Website
http://www.duckpettbottom.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Kyle Hadley-Quinn

Location
Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB
Area
Canterbury
Cross Street
Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
Parking details
Private Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

What 52 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

52 Reviews

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Michael
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food from an interesting menu and good service from charming staff. Thoroughly recommended
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Graham
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice atmosphere, very good food and good value too! The staff were friendly making our lunch a nice experience.
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Clare
Oxford
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food Super staff Great atmosphere What a gem this place is
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Nick
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Quality traditional pub food, good country atmosphere, friendly service and dog friendly
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Nicola
Berkshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
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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Ollie
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
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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Carol
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
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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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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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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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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The Duck - Canterbury is rated 4.6 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

8:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

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 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
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
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

Website
http://www.duckpettbottom.co.uk/
Phone number
01227 203738

The Duck - Canterbury

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What 52 people are saying

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