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The Duke, Westbury
Bratton
Postal town: Westbury
BA13 4RW
Reviews of The Duke (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about The Duke
A traditional 18th Century village pub with two bars at the front and a long restaurant area behind. It’s one of a small chain, Pub Leisure. There is a large car park at the side, from which you enter the garden via a gateway framed by two whale bones. The garden is mostly grassed, and it has plenty of benches and tables. Inside, the bars are cosier. There are comfy seats including a sofa, a couple of tables and a few barstools. The traditional look has been modernised by an electric fire by the chimney and a large TV screen, while the wooden floors seem to be a recent addition. The young female staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Two ales on, both from Plain Ales – Crafty One and Grafter, both in excellent condition. The keg range was Madri, Praha, Meantime IPA, Staropramen, Hofmeister Helles, Jute Session IPA and Two ciders from Aspalls. A real bonus was the availability of 14 boxed ciders. Food is a mix of enhanced, over-priced pub classics and gastro/restaurant dishes. I really liked it here and would definitely be happy to have this as my local.
On 18th October 2023
- rating: 8
[User has posted 3285 recommendations about 3250 pubs]
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Duke
This pub in the village of Bratton is not too far from the Westbury White Horse. I received a warm welcome from the 3 young barmaids. What looked like the landlady and a French chef were also in attendance, as the staff were gearing up for Sunday lunches in the summer heat. Just one other customer came in during my visit.
There are 2 rooms, both with access to the bar. A smaller room to the left as you enter appears to be mainly for drinkers. The larger room looked more suited for diners. There are 3 handpulls in each room, with 2 real ales on - Twisted Gaucho & Plain Sheep Dip. My Gaucho was a decent start to my day in Wiltshire, as was the pub as a whole.
This pub may not have made an appearance in the Good Beer Guide since 2004, but I'd recommend that the local CAMRA branch take a look!
On 18th July 2022
- rating: 6
[User has posted 2452 recommendations about 2451 pubs]
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Dilton Marsh, 4.77 miles, 1 hr 32 min walk (show)
Warminster, 7.26 miles, 2 hr 20 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 22 September 2014 by Pub SignMan
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : Yes last updated 22 September 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : Yes last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes - Bar only - last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Function Room : No last updated 25 September 2023 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 22 September 2014 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Karaoke : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live Music : Yes last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pinball : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : Yes - Free on Sundays. - last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Quiz Night : No last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 25 September 2023 by E TA
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 10 November 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : Yes - Wifi password next to the bar - last updated 18 July 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
