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: 4.5

4.5 (99)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
Canterbury
Cross street
Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

What 99 people are saying

The Duck - Canterbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Canterbury
Best Service
Canterbury
Best Ambiance
Canterbury
Good for business meals
Canterbury
Neighborhood gem
Canterbury
Great for fine wines
Canterbury
Romantic
Canterbury
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Duck in Canterbury offers a charming countryside dining experience with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the Sunday roast and locally sourced ingredients. While some note portion sizes and occasional service hiccups, the "warm and welcoming ambiance" makes it a delightful choice for many.

99 Reviews

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Liam
London1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food located in a beautiful area.
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Steve
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Place for Sunday lunch, great food and staff
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Janet
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Just delightful, they've refurbished the pub & its quite serene & light, a lovely job, but the service, food , and total overall ambience was just amazing, the Sunday roast was plentiful & amazing, definitely a follow up visit needed.
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Patrick
East Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, food was incredible! Can’t wait to go back again with my family
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Alessandro
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Veramente una bellissima scoperta nel Kent. Bellissima atmosfera, cibo squisito e di qualità.
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Karim
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional pub, located 10/15 minute drive outside of the Canterbury city center. It’s charming ambience is matched with exceptional service and a beer garden with a view only Kent can offer. Highly recommend the Lamb if you go.
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Maxine
Kent2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Such a shame about the waitress serving us (pony tail & glasses) She was so unprofessional, unfriendly and had a bad attitude when asked simple questions. Fortunately for the last part we had a guy take over who was much nicer. I would have walked out at the start but hubby was hungry and wanted to give it another chance. This was our fifth visit but only second since the new owners. The bad attitude of the waitress marred the food which was fine, but a bit average this time round considering it’s not cheap. They were busy but not full at 12.45 on Sunday. We will probably go again at some point but not rushing back which is a shame.
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John
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found the food to be great , and the service to.
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OpenTable Diner
Kent7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great food was great we found the gravy very very concentrated did mention it as we felt the kitchen should know
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Steve
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at The Duck, lovely location, great vibe and greeting when walking in. Staff where happy and helpful To top it all , an amazing Sunday lunch. Definitely will return.
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The Duck - Canterbury is rated 4.5 stars by 99 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

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Pett Bottom Rd, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5PB

Additional information

Cross street
Pett Bottom Road, Canterbury, CT4 5PB
Neighborhood
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 Lot
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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