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Good beer and music. In dire need of a damn good scrub. Occasionally go there for lunch only to find the chef hasn't got up yet.
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I would agree about the staff in here in recent times. I used to know some of the bar staff a few years ago and they were great. The cooler than thou mob seem to have infiltrated unfortunately. Used to have a great smiley, chatty bunch working there. Not anymore. A shame as it has put me off going.
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Really groovy pub, my favourite in Bristol. Mainly for soundtrack which is a jazz fan's dream but position and atmosphere is also good.
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Agree the staff are pathetic, seem to think they are cool by being dirty, ignorant and basically useless, its a bit of a dump really as rifgtly said living on past glories.
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The staff here have gone downhill, which is a great shame as the place itself is legendary.
The quality of the music has always been fantastic when I've been here. And the varied mix of people it draws never ceases to amaze me: both young and old.
I have to give it a 7 because they currently need to iron out a few staffing problems, a few years ago I would have given it top marks.
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I don't know what's happening in the Old Duke at the moment. The bunch of misfits behind the bar seem only want to roll fags and serve their equally soap dodging mates. This pub is now living on it's past reputation only.
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Was in here on Saturday afternoon (6/10/07). Dim boy behind the bar seemed most reluctant to get some ice ("no, don't trouble yourself, we'll just have warm orange juice, it's only your job after all). As I got to the end of my pint I noticed a black mark at the bottom of my glass; this turned out to be one of several colonies of bacterial mould. As there seemed to be more intelligent life at the bottom of my glass than behind the bar I didn't bother reporting it, but have since notified Bristol City Council. I'm not a fussy person, but this is without a doubt the filthiest dive it has ever been my misfortune to drink in.
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LOVE this place! The music is usually excellent, and theres a great vibe to the place. Old Skool music pub.
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A real gem of a pub. If you love live music and jazz or blues is your thing then this place is for you! A few ales are on sale and they're a good pint. The Old Duke is a rather small venue though and seating is hit and miss. As with all places that play live music it can get very loud. Don't expect any musicians younger then 35 at a push. This is for old experianced musicians and Eddy Martin who plays twice weekly is very highly recommended. Great for live music, which is every night and most lunch times also, but poor for seating. Other than the seating this is a very good pub indeed. Worth a visit simply for the experiance
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You get to relive your student days here through being served in plastic glasses. Apart from that faux pas, it's worth visiting.
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The Duke is fantastic, the best pub on King Street by far, retaining a truly great ambience, with old gig posters plastering the walls. Music is superb, beer good and when I last ate there food was good value.
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Took in the Old Duke last night (Saturday) after a recomendation by locals. Packed to the rafters (sign of a decent boozer) with a jazz band playing. Beer not bad, but was uncomfortably packed and sweaty inside so we sat off outside. Apart from that, not bad at all - i`d go again!
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The Old Duke is a fantastic Bristolian pub. With its low ceilings and dreadlocked bar staff, it really couldn't be anywhere else. The bands here are of a very impressive standard and I have heard them play D'Angelo (late nineties soul singer) so that's rubbish about them only playing incredibly old stuff. It gets pretty crowded, particularly at weekends, but that's just because people know that it's wicked. Last time I was there, a couple were dancing to the music in the street outside. Now that's the sign of a good pub! Cheers.
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We love The Old Duke and spend the entirity of our student loans there becuse it is so fantastic!!!!
Katie - 16 Nov 2004 03:16 |
Music every night when we were there over Easter with good friendly service. Not sure what it would be like otherwise with its dark ceiling covered with bill posters
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Loved this place when I lived in Bristol. No musicians under the age of 70 allowed!
Dave G - 22 Jan 2004 15:18 |
the best trad jazz pub I've ever been to. And when I say "trad" I mean it! In over 100 visits there the most recent song I've heard is "Blueberry Hill"!!
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Why cant I see that great band the Pocket Rockets at the Old Duke anymore?Still a great venue for 12 bar Blues,and Jazz though.
Geoff Bridges - 1 Nov 2003 16:55 |
Love the place. Amazing staff....very friendly...lots of character.
Live music is amazing
Christa - 26 Sep 2003 17:47 |
This is the best pub in bristol/the world.
Great music
Great staff
Great atmosphere
Great!
Emma - 4 Sep 2003 13:50 |
Great for Jazz enthusiasts - live music most days. Small, smokey, and packed with character.
anonymous - 20 Jun 2003 16:41 |
