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The Duke of Cleveland, Hartlepool, Hartlepool

The Duke of Cleveland

4.9 (133)
£25 and under
British
2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
The Duke of Cleveland is situated on the Headland in Hartlepool, just a short distance from the coast and next to St Hilda's Church. It is a listed building and the oldest one still in use in the town. Our establishment is a restaurant and pub with an excellent reputation for serving traditional homemade British dishes. We take pride in sourcing produce from local businesses as much as possible and use these ingredients to create the best dishes for our patrons. Our signature dishes include Haddock in our special beer batter with hand-cut chips and the local speciality, the chicken parmesan. We believe in keeping things simple and making them well. On Sundays, we offer a traditional roast dinner with a choice of Roast Rib of Beef, Loin of Pork, Breast of Chicken or Lamb Shank.

The Duke of Cleveland is the ideal venue for weddings and other special occasions or events. It has a choice of function rooms suited to your requirements. In the summer months, we open our cosy bear garden.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01429 280021
  • Website
    http://thedukeofcleveland.net/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Duke of Cleveland offers a range of set wedding menus, buffets, and bespoke options to meet your requirements, as well as our à la carte menu.
  • Private party facilities
    The Duke of Cleveland is the perfect venue for weddings and other celebrations and events. Its stunning location provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day or occasion. Our dedicated team will handle every detail, allowing you to relax and enjoy the celebration, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
  • Location
    2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND
  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Cross street
    We are on Church Walk opposite the local landmark St Hilda's Church.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Number Severn Bus Route. Bus Stop 250 yards away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Duke of Cleveland's menu was last updated on 3/15/2025.

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What 133 people are saying

The Duke of Cleveland 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Overall

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Food

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Service

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Ambiance

  • Durham/County Durham

    Best Value

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for groups

  • Durham/County Durham

    Healthy

  • Durham/County Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham/County Durham

    Good for special occasions

  • Durham/County Durham

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Durham/County Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duke of Cleveland offers an "amazing" dining experience with "outstanding" fish and chips and "superb" food. Guests rave about the "friendly" and "attentive" staff and the "warm welcome" they receive. The atmosphere is relaxed, with generous portions and a "great ambiance." Highly recommended for Sunday lunches.

133 Reviews

  1. Matt

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuine hidden gem. The food is excellent and the service is even better. Had Sunday lunch today - the lamb shanks are fantastic. Three very full and happy people, and Trophy Special on. Can't fault it.

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  2. Karen

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great staff. Great service . Great band

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  3. Carol

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, friendly attentive service. Will go again

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  4. Amanda

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this little gem. Staff lovely, place lovely and fish and chips outstanding. The whole family loved it. Will definitely be back for a visit. Thank you and well done to the staff

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  5. Jo

    County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious. We went for the live music so shared a number of starters instead of having a meal each. Everything was so fresh and piping hot. Desserts were also amazing too- the sticky toffee pudding is to die for.

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  6. Marie

    County Durham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    On arrival we made our way to the bar , it was clear they were all very busy . Ordered drinks and asked where our table was , we found the table our self and waited for staff to attend to us , after 25 minutes we asked for the menus . We had a long wait for the food to arrive, it was lovely , but unfortunately the service was very poor which put me off . The waitress apologised and said she would remove the drinks from the bill for our long wait , but didn’t .

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  7. Sadie

    County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Big portions. There were smaller portions for children , a little cheaper more managable, however, the menu doesnt say that its ok to order that for smaller appetites. Had a lovely chat with the lady owner.

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  8. Sandra

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place and the food is beautiful. Staff are really great too.

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  9. Aidan

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time for us. Excellent meal and lovely staff. The pint of Beaver Town was top drawer too

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  10. Dave

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always, no complaints. Highly recommended

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FAQs

The Duke of Cleveland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01429 280021.

The Duke of Cleveland is rated 4.9 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Durham/County Durham
  4. Tees Valley
  5. Hartlepool

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Duke of Cleveland

2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are on Church Walk opposite the local landmark St Hilda's Church.
  • Neighborhood
    Hartlepool
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Number Severn Bus Route. Bus Stop 250 yards away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://thedukeofcleveland.net/
  • Phone number
    01429 280021
  • Catering
    The Duke of Cleveland offers a range of set wedding menus, buffets, and bespoke options to meet your requirements, as well as our à la carte menu.
  • Private party facilities
    The Duke of Cleveland is the perfect venue for weddings and other celebrations and events. Its stunning location provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day or occasion. Our dedicated team will handle every detail, allowing you to relax and enjoy the celebration, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
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