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Christmas Menu and Opening Times

November 6th, 2025

Our Festive Set Menu is proving as popular as ever this year!

From Traditional Roast Turkey and Christmas Pudding to our indulgent Slow-Braised Featherblade of Beef with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Beetroot, Parsnip Crisps and Celeriac Purée, our chef's have cooked up a sumptuous selection of dishes.

The Festive Menu is available from 1st to 24th December and must be requested at the time of booking (a £10 deposit per person is required to secure your table).

Weekend dates are booking up fast, but we still have some availability midweek. Whether you're planning a works do, family meal, or a festive catch-up with friends, make it extra special at The Duke.

To book, please call 01794 377500 or email hello@thedukeonthetest.co.uk

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Christmas and New Year Opening Times

Christmas Eve – Normal hours (pub closes 11pm). Food service 12-2:30pm & 5:30-8:30pm

Christmas Day – Bar closes at 6pm. Food service 12-2:30pm. Bookings only.

Boxing Day – Bar closes at 5pm. Food service 12-3pm.

New Year's Eve – Bar closes at 10pm. Food service 12-2:30pm & 5:30-8pm

New Year's Day – Bar closes at 7pm. Food service 12-3pm.

 

Breakfast times are as follows:

Christmas Eve 7-9:30am

Christmas Day 7-9:30am

Boxing Day 8-10am

New Year's Eve 8-10am

New Year's Day 8-10am

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Testimonials

The end result of the work is a triumph; every aspect of the site and the building looks stunning and works together to make optimum use of everything there.

The Hot Smoked “Chalk Stream” Trout was simply divine and the tastiest dish I have experienced in a very long time.

The fresh food served was a perfect match for the setting; completing the experience for us on the evening, and we will be back!

What amazing place to visit. This will now be my number one go to establishment.

Pub Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 11am - 11pm

Sunday 12noon - 9.30pm

CHRISTMAS EVE Normal hours (pub closes 11pm, food service 12-2:30 & 5:30-8:30)

CHRISTMAS DAY Bar closes at 6pm. Food service 12-2:30 bookings only

BOXING DAY Bar closes at 5pm Food service 12-3pm

NEW YEARS EVE Bar closes at 10pm Food service 12-2:30 & 17:30-20:00

NEW YEARS DAY Bar closes at 7pm. Food service 12-15:00

Food Ordering Hours

BREAKFAST

Monday to Friday 7am - 9.30am

Saturday and Sunday 8am - 10am

LUNCH

Monday to Friday 12noon - 2.30pm

Saturday 12noon - 5.30pm

(Pub Classics served between 2.30pm - 5.30pm)

Sunday 12noon - 5.30pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Friday and Saturday 5.30pm - 9pm

No food served on Sunday evening

Dine at The Duke

JOIN US FOR LOCALLY SOURCED FARE AND DELECTABLE DRINKS

Treat your family and friends to a delicious meal made with locally sourced ingredients and a tasty tipple from our bar. We also have a range of options to suit your dietary requirements - including vegan and gluten free.

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