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Submitted on Monday, 4th December 2023
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The Duke, WC1
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Reviews of The Duke (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Moby Duck left this review about The Duke
A pretty sturdy looking wedge shaped corner pub. Set in the Bloomsbury backstreets, unspoiled by tourism it's divided into a couple of rooms with some nice varnished wood panelling split by what looks like an inter-war bar. Two beers on were both from Harveys, Olympia and Sussex Best, the Best was very good.
Nice pub.
On 15th June 2025
- rating: 7
[User has posted 2183 recommendations about 2150 pubs]
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
Will Larter left this review about The Duke
An utterly charming, almost breathtaking back street local with features dating to its 1938 rebuilding. It has two stars on Camra's inventory of heritage interiors and it's an absolute pleasure to be here. Even more pleasurable for me as Black Sheep Best Bitter is one of my favourite beers, and it was in very good condition (NBSS 3.5). I took a few photos and had a little chat with the licensee about beer and pubs. Apparently the floor in front of the bar is in need of being replaced, but otherwise the place is in pretty good condition. Worth seeking out.
Date of visit: 9th January 2024
On 25th February 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 4349 recommendations about 3997 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Duke
A quite splendid 1938 pub, wonderfully unmodernised with some original plain wood fittings and the odd art deco trim. Some apparently dates from later restorations, but the overall effect is great for pub historians. New management seems to have pulled back on the previous restaurant focus and it now feels more like a good drinking pub. Ales on were TT Landlord, Black Sheep Best and GK Rocking Rudolph.
On 5th December 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3680 recommendations about 3615 pubs]
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- The Duke site with menus - www.dukepub.co.uk
- Randomness Guide to London - Duke entry
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Duke - whatpub.com
- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
London Kings Cross, 0.82 miles, 15 min walk (show)
City Thameslink, 0.92 miles, 17 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No - Guide dogs only. - last updated 02 February 2017 by Tris C
- Function Room : Yes last updated 13 May 2016 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 28 July 2016 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 13 May 2016 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 03 January 2016 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 30 April 2016 by Tris C
