please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Visited 3 time recently , good service , good food ( huge portion), beers were ok, liked it so went back with friends. can see where a good 7 rating could come from. its not some high st gastro pub but then its not trying to be one. a good local pub with range of food and drinks that can keep most visitors happy.
im giving it an 8 because its still a true pub
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Ah, that explains a lot Biggles. I gave it 5 and would say this is nearer a 5 than a 6.
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"Average pub I would say - surprised at the 7.2 average" - Grecian.
As Trainman suggests, this is do to their vigorous self-promotion. Almost all the 'favourable' reviews are by people who've just registered and have never reviewed (or even been to?) any other pub and who all probably 'gave it ten'. It's a bad sign, beware.
If you allow for the fact that there are at least 15 such reviews, that would make their real score nearer to 6. Does that sound more like it?
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Average pub I would say - surprised at the 7.2 average. A basic one-room interior: functional but not unpleasant. Three ales on tap when I visited, but none desperately exciting.
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Have been coming to the Duke for the Past 2 years for our Company summer piss up!! Excellent food and organisation. Would recommend to anyone!!
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Very friendly staff and owners! this is a real local, in the middle of London, where everybody feels welcome. Wednesday Quiz night is always good fun! Guiness is good. Pub food good too.
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Like Trainman, I found myself in the area yesterday and decided to pop in for a swift one. The fact that the pub in the No 1 spot, as the DofY was a few days ago, was a London pub I had never visited seemed somehow wrong to me. The staff were Kiwis I think. Plenty of rugby memorabilia all over the place and clearly sport-orientated. Lots of what appeared to be original features. It was clean and comfortable and the barman was friendly and helpful. Didn't eat there, but the Bombardier was good (at £2.90 a pint it ought to be!). All in all i thought it was a very good pub, but not deserving of the No 1 spot. It now looks to be about where it desreves to be at No 24. but definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
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I wouldn’t ordinarily visit an establishment which so blatently promotes itself via narcisistic self reviews, but I was in the area so decided to step in for a reality check. Four customers and two aussie staff were in the carpetted bar at lunchtime, beers on offer were 6X, IPA, Bombardier – had the latter, which was fine. Tables were set up for eating (with ketchup btls) , I didn’t notice a food menu but the wine list led with Moet at a v reasonable £28.50 and the reverse showed features such as quiz night, 15min food turnover, summer pints of pimms. A plasma at each end of the bar suggests it is probably big on sport. I was always unlikely to be endeared to the D.O.M. having received a rude e-mail from one of its BITE incarnations following my comment (removed!) about self-aggrandisement, and that is still the case. Ordinary bar, ordinary beer. I moved on to the Masons (Badger beer and characterful pub) and the Carpenters (5 unusual real ales).
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Good to see a Pub in the top 10 paying for the services that beer in the evening offer.
anonymous - 5 Jul 2007 17:06 |
Was recommended the pub from a friend, good atmosphere and beer selection was excellent. Food looked good so will be back to try next time!!
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On the way to Paddington from Leeds, stoped of for a Pint, was a quite night but lacals seamed happy
anonymous - 23 Jun 2007 11:17 |
The 'negative feedback' mentioned by pippiptallyho has already been removed as it broke the pattern, which was of a long list of pub customers registering just to make one post.
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Dont know what the negitive feedback is about but I am a local in the area and find the Duke to be a fantastic place. Service is good and atmoshere is fun.
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well what can i say about the Duke of York? as a single young female i have never felt as welcome or as comfortable as i do in the Duke. Every lunch time my staff and I come for lunch for the fantastic food and always a welcome atmosphere.
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I have found this to be one of the best pubs in my local area, given the fact that there about 10 pubs in close proximity this is no easy feat. The bar staff and landlords have created a warm and friendly atmosphere serving some of the best pub food in the area. The quiz nights are also a good laugh although some of the questions are a bit hard (tip for anyone attending, look out for the James Bond question as the quiz master is very into the series of films and books).
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met my friends here cos of the great central location and we had a fantastic time sitting out in the sunshine and enjoying the yummy drinks and the yummy barmen with one of my friends even snogging one of them after he had finished his shift good night out and will def will be back!
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Arranged a function here for a friends birthday, we all had a fantastic evening, beer was fresh, 3 ales on tap. would reccomend this place for a function.
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I had a most enjoyable experience at the Duke of York, a perfect small pub atmosphere with friendly locals and lots of entertainment, right in the centre of London.
anonymous - 5 May 2007 15:42 |
Haven't been to the Duke in a few years, went on the weekend with a group of friends and had a truly splendid time, food was good and good value, service was very friendly and they made us feel most welcome, everyone seemed to be having a good time, I will make it my local.
anonymous - 1 May 2007 15:41 |
Another great experence over the weekend. good result in the Cricket!!!!
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Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Good to hear a Kiwi accent! Enjoyed the food and the ale.
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Hi Nick, You and your team are doing a great job here! Fantastic place, great food, great atmosphere, and all those promotional ideas to get the punteres in, Fantastic!!
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Great London Pub, Great atmosphere, Good food and Bar staff always friendly. Love going to this pub!
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I second the Rugby comment - warm atmosphere (but cool beer!!), good game, what more can I say ... of course the better team won!
This is a great place for all occasions!!!!
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Great place for an unwinding ale at the end of the day!! Fantastic food, great atmosphere!!
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Searched out this pub because of reviews and was'nt disapointed. Bar staff and owner Bevan very friendly. Good food and wow those cocktails. Will definately visit again when in area.
Jimmy and family from Manchester.
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Went with a group for the rugby. We were well looked after by friendly and enthusiastic staff. A buzzing atmosphere with a very good menu and a great selection of beers!
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The Best Sunday Roast in London!! very inviting, will be back!
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Great night had, food was fantastic and service from TV was great!!!
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great pub, love it .....food is great and cheap for central london..Always some sport on , and bar staff and owners very friendly.
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Interesting little sporty place with Welsh and English rugby and football posters all over the walls, only one real ale but what there was was good.
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a great choice - went there for a birthday booze-up on Saturday having seen the reviews on this website. The barman was very welcoming, the beer was good (though there could have been more choice), and the food was great. The owner was also out that night, and both he and the barman made sure we were having a good time.
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This pub certainly lives up to its reputation. It may be small but its big on service with the beer great and the food excellent. We had a great night and did'nt want to leave. But will certainly be back. Great Fun!!
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Found this pub on this website and organised a office get together and had a great time. The buffet was fantastic and well presented. Price was good too! All in all a lovely evening and will def come back on a regular basis.
anonymous - 13 Oct 2005 19:58 |
This pub has a great atmosphere and the food is excellent. I would highly recommend this pub as it has everything and is well priced. If you love sport there is nowhere better to watch it in the area and the staff are welcoming and attentive.
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A great pub to watch sport and let your hair down.
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this is an excellent pub with top quality food,excellent service and the drinks spot on,the aussie barman is a mine of info and will happily give out info about where to go and what to see not only locally but seemed to be doing a good job for the london tourist board!!! a mine of infomation,best pub in the local area that we visited and will deffo return
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The Duke of York has one of the best atmospheres out of any pub I have been to so far. The staff is extremely friendly and they do an excellent job of broadcasting the major football events. The beer on tap is great; the food is delicious and priced nicely. The owners and barkeeps are very friendly and personable, making for a great experience.
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