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It is always a pleasure paying a visit to the Duke of Cambridge, one of the first gastropubs to visit at the beginning of the journey, some 8 years ag…
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Duke Of Cambridge
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Visited the Duke recently, and I have to say I had the most delicious food I've had in a long time, the staff are really friendly and they allow dogs …
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Good of it's time no doubt, now bland. Walk past here often so we decided to eat here spontaneously Monday evening. Dissapointing. Atmosphere is good,…
Henrietta Metcalfe
Duke Of Cambridge
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4 Reviews on “Duke Of Cambridge”
It is always a pleasure paying a visit to the Duke of Cambridge, one of the first gastropubs to visit at the beginning of the journey, some 8 years ago, and still one of my favourites although to be frank I always find it very difficult to choose which ones are my favouritesanyway back to the review. The pub is hidden away in the beautiful terraced streets of Islington and away from the noisy and bustling Upper Street. It is always buzzy in the bar area which most people prefer to have their meal at this is the first time I have used the dining area and thats because I had to make sure we got a table as it was a birthday celebration. It was a Sunday afternoon when we got there to celebrate my brothers birthday, he recently moved back to London and although I had plans to fly to Portugal on Saturday I changed it for Sunday evening to be here for his birthday (aww). The place was packed at the bar area and it looked like they were expecting a large party at the dining room. Although I never used to go three courses for Sunday lunch, but since I started visiting places for the blog I feel I am duty bound to have three courses which clearly is not great for my waistline as I am regularly being reminded by K! (Thankfully I have been going Psycling twice a week and for a run the weekends so I am currently making it through by the skin of my teeth!). There are so many things I love about the Duke, the atmosphere, the FOOD but also the ethical attitude of the business, which is now the only certified organic gastropub in Britain. The pub doesnt have printed menus but there are two blackboards (I know thats quite common and not unique to an organic pub) one at the bar one at the dining room, and you just have to walk up to the board and stand there till you decide or just take a photo now that we all have smartphones. My brother had already got himself a premium organic larger from Stroud Brewery whilst he was waiting for me and M-C, and I ordered something new, an Atlantic Fistral Brewery Blond Ale, which was pretty good I always like trying new ales, especially when I am outside London when you get all the small local breweries.I ordered the potted pork to start which was delicious although I could have done with a little bit more chutneyAt the Duke you always know that your meal will be as fresh as it gets, as the menu gets amended during the service as the fresh produce runs out. My brother wanted the buffalo mozzarella with roast cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives (so Greek!) and leaves but as they run out of mozzarella he chose ricotta instead. As it was Sunday the roast was a must, M-C and I went for the pork shoulder and my brother went for the lamb. Both looked and tasted delicious although I felt short-changed with the crackling Since it was a celebration, and I was later flying with Ryanair () to Portugal and had to be fed properly to last till the evening, pudding was a must. We ordered two puddings to share, a lemon posset with fresh berries and a fig amaretto slice with crme fraiche. Followed by a glass of port to warm me up for Portugal The Duke is definitely a pub worth a visit(s) whether it be just for beer or beers and a meal. I have been many times and I have never been let down by the Duke in any respect, food, drink, atmosphere
Visited the Duke recently, and I have to say I had the most delicious food I’ve had in a long time, the staff are really friendly and they allow dogs in the bar area. We had Smooth Hound fish in Thai Broth, which was amazing, and really good Pork Belly. The wine list has a great selection and the organic beer excellent, going back next week.
Good of it’s time no doubt, now bland. Walk past here often so we decided to eat here spontaneously Monday evening. Dissapointing. Atmosphere is good, a gently bustling pub or peaceful adjoined restaurant offer good alternatives, Pitfield lager was delicious & my organic chenin blanc was very good but the food was just decent & dissapointing for the price. My gunard was perfectly cooked but the severe blandness of the puy lentils/kale overwhelmed it. The sticky toffee pudding was average. Advise sticking to a casual starter & drink in the pub rather then sit-down meal.
Good but pricey. I’ve been to the Duke of Cambridge numerous times and the food is always above average. But it’s not until I sit down and look at the menu that I remember how expensive it is. This happened again today. I know it’s all organic, but still, the cooking could be just a little better for the price. It is, after all, a pub.