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Based on 683 opinions finded in 1 websites
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Underwhelmed. Amuse Bouche was good but the crab fettuccine was mostly pasta and cream could taste crab but couldn’t find it! Altogether the meal did not represent good value
Wendy T . 2023-10-30
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Lovely evening with amazing food as always and excellent service from bar and waiting staff . Highly recommend
Clrgdmn . 2023-09-15
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Wonderful family visit to this amazing pub . Event on with excellent local band . Severe allergies catered for with understanding and care . Would highly recommend
Paradise05332313975 . 2023-09-15
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We generally love this pub, but just lately it's seems to have gone down hill in a big way. We had a large group for roast Sunday lunch, one of the main issues was that the staff could not even provide a decent enough carving knife to actually cut the beef nor indeed the chicken. After 5 attempts, we found a poor knife but all the other food had gone cold, also the vegetable s over salted. We had a nice day and the manager apologised and gave us a nice bottle of sparkling. We won't be rushing back! £600 spent.
MrPickford . 2023-09-11
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I was delighted when friends suggested we went to the Duke of Cumberland for an early lunch on the way somewhere. We were first through the doors and so there was no excuse for the poor service we received. No menus were available and we had to wait 20 minutes for them to be printed. We were told they would be brought out but ended up having to go in again to prompt them. The staff had forgotten as they were too busy discussing their social lives. The food did arrive promptly and was average. The condiments we asked for never arrived because again the staff seemed more interested in their social lives. We left feeling "incidental".
Jacky S . 2023-09-07
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We haven’t eaten here for a while and after an underwhelming Saturday lunch I remember why. The menu was uninspiring and not well executed. The scallop starter was drowned in lettuce balsamic glaze and Parmesan and the bacon wasn’t crispy. The crab and lobster pasta was light on seafood heavy on cream and Parmesan and at £28 was overpriced. Service was not bad but also not great. For the price tag it should have been better. There are better places to eat in the area.
holl72 . 2023-08-26
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As Londoners we do not hesitate to make the journey here for a very special roast pork and have made it many times,The setting of this centuries old pub is idyllic overlooking South Downs and it is obviously very popular and the seamless service can only be attributed to staff who enjoy their working environment. So why is it so special.Well you reserve your loin of pork in advance and it is served to you on a large wooden board accompanied by pork crackling, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes,selection of vegetables not withstanding Yorkshire pudding.The pork is delicious tender and full of flavour and you carve it.All the vegetables are fresh and aldente and roast potatoes crispy on the outside but soft inside. What is amazing on one of our visits in May meant tables had chosen the advanced booking but some chose beef and chicken all presented for and at each table. It is obviously a military operation carried put seamlessly by affable laid back engaging Simon the chef and Katherine front of house
petesaund . 2023-08-03
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The food was amazing and presented beautifully (see photos); crayfish and prawn salad to start, steak salad for main and an Eton mess for pudding. Very nice indeed. The menu detailed the dishes more elaborately than I could describe here but I didn't take a photo of it. The service was very good, the dining room was very nicely presented with a nice atmosphere. Very reasonably priced and we will definitely be back soon. I have already been telling my friends and work colleagues about this place.
Anna Maria J . 2023-08-01
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Celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary with family and friends here A Magical evening, superb food and service. Thank you Simon, Ali and the team. We could not have asked for better than this
rmonteath . 2023-07-23
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Beautiful setting. Slow start. Took half an hour to get drinks. Once order was in service became really good. Staff lovely. Food delicious and very filling
FrequentFlier516610 . 2023-07-22
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Love this place and previously had a great experience. Sadly this time got charged for drinks we didn’t have. Had the worst steak I have ever eaten, plus had to send back another plate that was awful. Wasn’t the owner in the kitchen I understand who does produce great food. Just really disappointed with the food considering the amount of money I spent.
D s . 2023-07-18
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Wow, what a amazing meal. The staff couldn’t do enough and the food was absolutely outstanding. A must visit …. We will be back!!! The views are breathtaking.
KKS1100 . 2023-07-17
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Great place stunning views , Amazing service even better food. One of those pubs you must visit.
Andrew E . 2023-07-16
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Lovely food, great staff 👏 food and service were both excellent, couldn't fault anything about it!
Lsandy1998 . 2023-07-16
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We used to love this place. Unfortunately it has gone seriously downhill. Unfriendly service, uninspired menu, and disinterested management .
Tanyahalliday . 2023-07-05
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A really excellent gastropub with wonderful food, friendly efficient service in a lovely old pub with great views. We didn’t have any wine as we were driving but the wine list looked good.
Wander42861941394 . 2023-05-26
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Brilliant service, can’t fault that. Massively overpriced menu for what it is though! Don’t bother going there if you’re hungry and just want a decent feed….
Ben S . 2023-05-20
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The Cumberland Arms is an artisan pub of exceptional character with doors leading from the restaurant to a balcony dining area with lovely views of beautiful Blackdown Hill in the South Downs National Park. However, there are no road signs that lead you to this...
544kirkd . 2023-05-19
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A fabulous treat - lunch in this very special place. We shared flat bread and various dips, then I had salt and pepper squid, chorizo and manchego in a sweet chilly dressing, and he had goats cheese tart. Both were super. Then we both opted...
Vanessa G . 2023-05-16
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Amazing place and vibe! The gardens are to die for, and the food is amazing!! One of those places you have to visit no matter what
Bernardo Z . 2023-05-09
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Went there for my birthday meal after being recommended by friends saying what a wonderful place. Unfortunately I thought the food was average for the price they charge, not a lot of on menu choice and service was let down by inexperience staff, this was...
markeyre1 . 2023-04-14
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This is my favourite pub in so many ways. I have celebrated every event over the last few years; mine and my partner's birthdays, mother's day, staff parties, friends and family visits and and have never been disappointed (felt it was time to write a...
Catherineswift1975 . 2023-04-12
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Popped in for a couple of drinks doing a circular walk on a glorious Spring afternoon. Oh my goodness, what a boozer. Water running off the hill and streaming into the ponds. Benches and tables strewn across Gods green land. A large shed of sorts...
Walter O . 2023-04-04
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This is superb food and numero uno- owner/chef Simon is lovely and a wonderful chef. Staff are so nice too
susyh2015 . 2023-03-26
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I have always loved this pub , but this Sunday the service in the restaurant was absolutely terrible, four times while eating our roast we had to go and find the waitress to get drinks , horseradish etc ,. She was the most miserable person...
T3093WGmartink . 2023-01-16
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Had a lovely meal here - great food and and even better atmosphere. Young helpful and freindly staff. Dogs were made a fuss of and it was a very jolly experience (even if the turnoff from the main road is a little hairy!). Will definitely...
Squadmeister . 2023-01-09
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Nice atmosphere, beautiful building and very tasty food. HOWEVER unless you have unlimited funds, do ask for food price list beforehand. We were very unpleasantly surprised with the bill. We asked for a vegan menu, and they couldn't provide one as there wasn't one available...
FarAway826751 . 2023-01-07
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The old part of the pub is wonderfully characterful. The menu has limited vegetarian and vegan options. My roasted pineapple desert whilst tasty was rather a small portion, looked unappetising and was drowned in sauce.
Hampshire24 . 2022-11-20
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Wow what a gorgeous pub .. and a delicious roast beef. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon with friends .. even returning home with a doggy bag for tomorrow .. sadly our Yorkshire puddings will be Aunt Bessie’s. Recommended by our daughter -...
Sonia R . 2022-10-22
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From the first second of speaking with Ali to organise a group booking for 12 right to the moment of departure we couldnt have been treated in a more professional manner. Thank you so much for a fantastic, highly memorable luncheon. Chef prepared exceptional culinary...
busybeen . 2022-10-03
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Lovely staff but this pub is wildly overpriced for the quality of food it offers. A £21 vegetarian tagine was stingy in quantity and pretty tasteless. I was offered more when I sent it back. My friend had ham, egg and chips for the same...
Humesley . 2022-09-16
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We had been told about this pub and it was described as amazing ! On a rare Sunday off we booked up and visited, beautiful pub in amazing grounds with fantastic views , but sadly the food did not live anywhere near it ! We...
John A . 2022-09-11
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Having been disappointed with some of the food on our last visit (some time ago) we thought we would have another try, as the pub and grounds are quite stunning (and well maintained) I understand the chef/proprietor has won various awards (they are framed and...
FlyingScotsman150 . 2022-09-07
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We had booked several weeks in advance a table for 6 at 1.30 for Sunday lunch. This was a return visit for us but the first time for my daughter and her family. Based on our previous experience we expected great food and excellent service....
parvizmokhtari . 2022-08-28
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The Duke of Cumberland near Midhurst really is a hidden treasure, with stunning views across the valley looking towards Blackdown, My daughter had booked the restaurant for a Sunday lunch and asked for a Rib of Beef for three of us. We were very well...
Ace-Events . 2022-08-28
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We visited this pub on today on a Sunday. I really love this pub and its food but i was disappointed with the young person taking our order. Im afraid having someone young who clearly doesnt want to be there should stay at home and...
Johnathan P . 2022-08-21
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I would recommend visiting this delightful pub and restaurant. The food was excellent, the staff really professional and friendly and the views over the West Sussex hills offered from the sun deck were beautiful.
GGW1 . 2022-08-13
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Another fab lunch at The Duke of Cumberland. We were able to take our puppy and sit out on the terrace overlooking the countryside. Staff were friendly, food excellent, a good time was had by all.
Anne R . 2022-08-03
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Amazing pub set in remote location with the most amazing gardens. The selection of beers, wine, gin, rum etc was outstanding. The food was delicious and service first class, definitely one if not the best pub I have ever visited . Highly recommended 5*
LIMPIT . 2022-08-03
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I would find it difficult to fault this restaurant. It is a bit off the beaten track, just South of the Devil's Punch Bowl; but, having been Gastropub of the Year, among other honours, it has been well and truly discovered. The pub dates from...
pscrafton49 . 2022-08-02
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This is truly unique pub. Fantastic location with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. A great food and drink selection served by friendly hospitable staff. A lovely pint (or 3) of Harveys ale is particularly worth a mention. However, my otherwise splendid visit was slightly...
U7280DHstevep . 2022-07-24
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The owner is an accomplished chef. Food, ambience and particularly service were excellent. The waitresses were charming, discreetly efficient, and informative, and really welcoming. From the amuse-bouches to the starters, then leading to a superb pea, mint and crayfish risotto, the food was to die...
paul4762016 . 2022-07-13
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The marquee was so pretty and perfect for the unreliable English weather. The food was great, the staff were attentive. We were looked after by Maria, Maddie and Anna.
Anne R . 2022-06-28
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Purposefully stopped off here on the way to Goodwood after reading favourable reviews online. Tricky place to find, but what a beautiful pub with stunning views from the beer garden. We visited on a lovely sunny lunchtime so the beer garden was perfect. Score reduced...
Global07989730022 . 2022-06-27
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The Duke of Cumberland has a good reputation BUT our experience was not great. Lets start with the good points .... The food and the setting were good. The service was very poor .... We waited thirty minutes before being acknowledged having already retrieved our...
T6686KRpauln . 2022-06-25
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What a superb find! We were travelling to Wiltshire and wanted to stop for a pub lunch - we couldn't have chosen a better location. The pub is idyllic - quintessentially English - as is the little village it's set in. We had a late...
Flash1748 . 2022-06-22
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I phoned the pub about a month ago asking if we booked an evening meal would them, would it be ok if we parked our small camper van in their cork and stay the night , this was agreed by the member of staff and...
michael l . 2022-06-19
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We have not been to the Duke of Cumberland for a few years. When I ask my where she would like to go for her birthday. The Duke came to mind. Well a fabulous lunch. Mrs T’s scallops were the best she had ever had....
Mickyt-Taylor . 2022-06-10
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5 adults & 2 young granddaughters had the most fabulous roast lunch (leg of lamb) in the restaurant. It was superbly cooked with a good selection of vegetables. The lamb was so big the remainder was wrapped in foil for us to take. Desserts were...
Mike804 . 2022-05-16
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The food is always so fresh and never disappoints! Simon is always extremely welcoming, couldn’t recommend the duke enough!
Paradise38262137602 . 2022-05-06
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Rather disappointing: - oysters came with two dips ; a shallot vinaigrette which nearly all vinegar; - and a tabasco sauce which too tabasco. - meats on platter carved/sliced rather unusually (not really a success).
NicholasH1714 . 2022-05-06
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I have made a similar review about this PUB before --I did not go back for 5 years!----the chef is clearly talented (truffle oil etc excepted-----there are SO many better flavourings to put with food-----this is just a FAD) BUT----- this venue is an opportunity...
davewZ2237GQ . 2022-05-04
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Absolutely wonderful!! We could not fault our lunch. The setting is amazing , I haven’t been there for years. Beautiful old building in an idyllic setting . Loads of outside seating to enjoy the views. We ate in the restaurant which is light a spacious....
Tilly61London . 2022-02-02
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Should have been 4 of us today but 2 had Covid so we enjoyed a beef roast for 4 just the 2 of us. Never mind we got the big doggy bag to take home. We took our puppy and sat in the marquis with...
288barbaraj . 2022-01-23
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Just come back from a amazing lunch .Food was well cooked, beautifully presented A menu that you could take your friend or a business partner as it did highend market food but also Pub classics ,which gave Avery good varied menu, portion size was good...
Rachel B . 2022-01-07
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Great service and another memorable and generous Sunday lunch. Thanks. Beef served very rare (as described) veg and accompaniments were great. Seasonal pud a must even though I was hard to make room! Would have liked to have left a tip, no cash and apparently...
O919CTjamesc . 2022-01-02
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I cannot conceive of a more appealing aspect, setting, ambiance, menu, wine-list, proprietorship or patronage than that of the Duke of Cumberland. Under the stewardship of Award Winning Chef, Simon Goodman, the pub perfectly marries fine dining sensibility with true character and genuine charm. It’s...
jameswT8826NH . 2021-12-21
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This was a return visit, much looked forward to, to celebrate a family special birthday. Booked several weeks in advance, specifically requesting a table in the bar dining room for 1pm, Sunday lunch and would order the roasts 2 days before. Knew something was wrong...
Leoleodis1 . 2021-12-11
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What a wonderful country pub, great atmosphere, fabulous food, spot on service, friendly, attentive and all round one of the best pub experiences ever, we will be back very soon
russellrayners . 2021-11-27
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charming pub and we were lucky to have a great view from our table in the restaurant. Food was excellent, the crab pasta for my main was amazing, perfect pasta/heat. I felt the wine list a little 'French' light, if you are not a new...
gom906 . 2021-11-14
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Ho hum. The food is still good but the menu is smaller, the portions seemed smaller and the prices are much higher. It no longer seems good value for money (nearly £80 for a modest 2-course lunch for two) so our visits will be less...
margaretw966 . 2021-10-15
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I treated four people to a Sunday lunch here on 26/9/21. We pre-ordered beef and lamb joints. We were seated in an outside conservatory-type area where the floor and windows were dirty with flies on the inside of the window panes. The beef was for...
keithsG1078HA . 2021-10-03
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We had the best roast at the Duke recently, I cannot rate it here enough. We preordered the rib of beef for three and it was cooked to perfection. The portion size was v generous and we even left with a doggy bag because we...
amy_house1993 . 2021-10-03
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Second visit to this lovely pub restaurant and brought some friends who were paying in recompense for a favour. Service is very good but the roast beef was awful. Our friends had the lamb and it had to be sent back as it was red...
David G . 2021-10-01
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Attended a friends joint 50th birthday and they had exclusive use of the covered outside area and deck. Their was a bar and food area set up just for our party. The food was great the service from all the staff was friendly and efficient....
maxilee13 . 2021-09-19
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The food and service at the Duke of Cumberland were both perfect. I really appreciate their non-alcoholic drinks as well! Situated in a gorgeous garden setting, we had a lovely evening and it is worth a visit for a fancy dinner. The only downside was...
evonbat . 2021-09-18
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Lovely atmosphere and good service. Great location and good selection of drinks, including alcohol-free. Food was great, although my sea bream was cooked in way too much oil and butter.
lux_traveller93 . 2021-08-19
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Picture postcard setting in its extensive grounds in an affluent rural area on the borders of West Sussex and Surrey, the original bar area is pleasant rustic and the restaurant behind a welcoming room with tables well spaced. All tables there were eventually occupied when...
Barry K . 2021-08-10
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I visted the Duke of Cumberland on Thursday lunchtime with my family and was taken back by the wonderful service and food. We were welcomed by our waitress (high pony tail) who kindly pulled the chair out for my elderly mum and continued to show...
Y3005WArichardf . 2021-08-10
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The views are stunning and the bucolic setting and atmosphere are very special. Which are just a few of the reasons why this has been a favourite place to eat for many, many years. However, a recent dinner there was slightly disappointing and with a...
nomadwithpen . 2021-08-06
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What a treat. This pub has been awarded for its food but the ambiance and views are stunning. Excellent service inside and out in a place which recently celebrated its 500th birthday. Don’t miss it if you are in the area.
JMasonNashville . 2021-07-23
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I had lunch yesterday with a friend. It was an excellent lunch out, with really good food, and efficient service. I have read a recent review describing this place as a total disappointment, but I disagree entirely and believe this is one of England's hidden...
Pamela G . 2021-07-21
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My family and I visited this beautifully charming pub yesterday evening.it’s our 1st time eating out for a very long time,so to be greeted with such friendly faces and with all covid requirements perfectly in order we felt more than comfortable.we now had a good...
Vacation314187 . 2021-07-16
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Was very keen to get back to DofC - always had good value and quality food. This time, ordered prawn and crayfish risotto - miniature prawns, few of them, extremely poor value for £20. Reported to waitress, apology. Asked for pudding menu, no-one came back...
58andreem . 2021-07-14
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Visited with friends and booked a few days in advance. Relatively warm welcome and was pleased to see our table ready for us even though we arrived into a busy restaurant at 2pm. We were sat and then had to wait a few minutes before...
Alisha R . 2021-07-10
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Waiting staff charming and helpful; restaurant clean, tidy and functional. Menu was, frankly, frightening - the prices of the dishes took the enthusiasm out of our evening with friends. We ordered cautiously and avoided the wine list; the food was OK. While I can afford...
Michael A . 2021-07-10
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Had dinner at this quaint pub. The food is fairly pricey however reflects the excellent quality and quantity of food served. I can highly recommend the stuffed Courgette Flowers whilst my husband had the equally good Camembert. Our main courses were a delicious Sea Bass...
anoif2016 . 2021-07-06
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I wish I was able to write this review with more positive feedback and comments, similar to the ones I received before visiting here. However, I can only write this review with honesty into my recent experience at the Duke of Cumberland. I originally booked...
-jooooo345 . 2021-06-24
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So glad I found this ! This place is really rather special ! The extra tent for covid coverage isn’t the best but it is done very tastefully ! It’s hard to get a booking because it’s really good ! I really wish it was...
JohanasC . 2021-06-12
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We recently had our wedding at the Duke of Cumberland and honestly I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Lucy was excellent from the get go and made organising our big day easy and removed so much stress, especially planning during covid times. All of...
sidneyb627 . 2021-06-12
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We managed to get a last minute booking and we had a fabulous time. Brilliant selection of IPA and wine. Amazing food and great service from the friendly and enthusiastic team. Really recommend the Salt & Pepper squid ‘while you wait’, the Prawn and Seafood...
Hannah S . 2021-06-04
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We had gone out for a special meal for our wedding anniversary but had booked into another hotel. Having turned up for our meal, we were told that the restaurant was closed! They hadnt bothered to call to tell us. We searched for somewhere else...
johncY6483SY . 2021-05-17
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Clearly an inspired chef, with an imaginative menu . Plenty of delicious fresh options to choose from - I always love the seafood here! A truly wonderful meal, in a gorgeous location with outstanding service.
Tanyahalliday . 2021-05-09
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We invited friends for a pork roast for four persons - the image tells all - with cauliflower cheese and ardent mixed green vegetables The roast is brought to your table and you carve it yourself I defy any pub to better this and our...
petesaund . 2021-05-04
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Could not recommend this pub more, this was the best meal we have eaten in a long long time. We shared the steak tartare, I had the beef and my partner had the goose, completed with sticky toffee pudding. The sirloin of beef was incredibly...
A1947XKalicec . 2020-12-16
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What a delightful place to have lunch, sitting on the terrace with the fantastic view of Black Down. The service w as excellent we were well looked after. Good choice of wines, we chose the Gavi.The squid as a starter I had was delicious my...
26CCG . 2020-10-08
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We had a celebratory sunday lunch with family and we chose the roast lamb. The food was fab, the meat was cooked to perfection, there were loads of potatoes and other vegetables and the staff were engaging, helpful and very cheerful. The pub is set...
nigelr386 . 2020-09-30
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This pub is an absolute gem. We went for a weekend away in a close by AirBnb and happened to stumble across it. And we are so happy we did. We had a delicious Saturday night dinner. Then it was so good we went back...
Alex F . 2020-09-21
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This is a pretty pub with lovely views but not enough to make up for its shortcomings. We had lunch with friends and I am sad to report that standards are falling. The service was extremely offhand and the food disappointing. Due to current restrictions,...
Mabel B . 2020-09-21
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Chose this place to have lunch on our way back from holiday in the New Forest, and picked it based on the good reviews and photo’s on Trip Advisor, it was also handy for a friend to meetup who lives in Brighton. Well our sat...
mnbHolmfirth . 2020-09-13
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Once again. I had my birthday dinner at the Duke. Great drink & food in the perfect setting. Many thanks to all the staff for great service and a wonderful evening. This place is just stunning and if you have not visited then you should!
Greek61 . 2020-09-11
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The Duke of Cumberland is set within glorious extensive gardens with numerous seating areas available outside to enable customers to enjoy the views. They have now added a heated marquee to house extra tables for dining and paid particular care to ensure social distancing is paramount. They provide a table service (the bar area is closed) and this seems to be working very well. There is a gazebo outside which has a wood fire and seating area together with a roaring firepit. The entrance has been changed to provide a one way system and it has been well thought out and designed. We were a table of four eating dinner in the main restaurant area and our food was excellent, as was the accompanying wine. Overall, the team at The Duke of Cumberland are doing their utmost to allow all customers to continue to visit and enjoy the facilities, ambience and good food. However, customers must remember that these are difficult times and adaptations have been put in place to ensure, not only their safety, but that of the pub staff. These changes may mean that you find the service is a little slower than usual but that is only to be expected when they have to work in a different manner whilst continuing to provide high quality dishes. My own view, and that of the rest of our party, is... head to "The Duke", enjoy the great location, excellent food and friendly atmosphere, and most importantly relax and enjoy their hospitality. With the colder months approaching, they are also focused on providing adequate heating (fire pits, heaters inside and out) to allow us all to continue to enjoy visiting their great pub - well done "Team Duke".
Lazydays0105 . 2020-09-11
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I've been here twice in the last with friends. The food was lovelly with interesting vegetarian options. Not the cheapest but worth it. An excellent choice of wines. Greta location.
Gary F . 2020-09-05
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I have given this a three in the hope people may read it. It is better than average but not at a very good level.The location is wonderful - it is set deep in the country side with great gardens and views across the Surrey hills. It is spacious and offers dining inside, on a veranda or in a marquee. The tables are well spaced and provide reasonable room for diners.The menu looks interesting and is a considerably different from usual pub fare. However the delivery was a little disappointing mainly because of the barely adequate portion sizes. The food is well cooked and presented. I had mussels, my wife had crab and we shared a cheese platter for desert. The main downside is the very slow service - we were seated for about 15 minutes before we were given a menu and then had a further wait (obviously) before we could order. We were told this was because it was only the manger who was authorised to take orders. I do not know how many tables there were in the the dining areas but too many for one person. Our food arrived sooner than expected but only because of our previous experience. There was another long wait between our main course and the cheese board. There were other failings with cutlery not being provided. The prices are not as extortionate (as one writer suggests) but it was a bit more than I would expect to pay for this type of food. It is a pity because this is a spectacular location but maybe that accounts a bit for the price.I do recommend trying it but only if you have a lot of time on your hands. There is a car park but we had booked for 1:00 and it was full meaning we left our car in the lane outside.
R1chardN . 2020-08-27
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We came here for lunch and it was a fantastic experience looking out over the South Downs. The starters squid, tunworth and scallops were all absolutely delicious and the main courses of the seafood salad, pulled pork bap and fish & chips were similarly amazing. Definitely worth a visit and they are prepping themselves for the COVID-19 winter season
David K . 2020-08-26
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Amazing Service from all the staff and excellent food made for a very special Anniversary meal for myself and my Girlfriend. The Pub has a great system in place that follows all gov guidelines. Incredible views of Black down and Thunderstorms from the full covered terrace. The Scollops and Ratatouille made me feel like the food critic from the Film Ratatouille (in case you haven't seen the film, this is a very good thing). We both had the Crab which was so fresh and delicious I'm pretty sure it winked at me (disclaimer: the crab was not alive nor did it have eyes.) Dessert was very Special and deserves its own Paragraph.Before Lockdown myself and my Girlfriend visited Disneyworld for a well deserved break, especially for my Gf. While we were there, every morning we would have Mickey Waffles which are basically waffles in the shape of Mickey Mouse. THE OWNER/HEAD CHEF MADE ME AND MY GF MICKEY WAFFLES. IT WAS AMAZING.I visited the pub the previous week and had asked if a bespoke pudding would be possible. The answer was yes and on arrival not a word was said, the entire staff was in on it and they kept the ruse going so well I almost thought they had forgotten. they even brought out a pudding menu as a distraction. genius.
S6939OEgeorgec . 2020-08-17
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Setting is lovely. First courses of duck and squid were good, the burger and wedges excellent, lamb tasty and crab nicely dressed, albeit unimaginative. Home made bread was ok, but when we asked for extra, we were told it was strictly rationed at one roll per person. The real let down was the service, which was slow and graceless. Our table was overlooked, we had to ask for menus, it took forever for our order to be taken, and there were lengthy waits between first and main course and then effectively we were ignored once our main course had been served. We asked for desert menus, were forgotten, and then waited another 20 minutes before cancelling the desert and paying the bill. No reduction for Eat out to help out, so it is clear that this is a venue which doesn’t need new custom or cares particularly for its clients.
416zebac . 2020-08-12
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Just had a perfect lunch, with amazing service in beautiful surroundings. Very efficient setup with adherence to COVID guidelines, whilst making us feel assured and relaxed. The staff were absolutely professional when dealing with an extremely loud, obnoxious and rude customer who had an issue with Mayonnaise! Hats off to all at the Duke- we ll be back soon:-)
1linzis . 2020-08-12
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An absolutely delicious evening feed! We were blown away by quality of food and serenity of setting - You can just relax and enjoy each other’s company. Worth waiting four months to eat out again!
457ruthf . 2020-08-05
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We had Dinner here last week Thursday evening . We are 2 adults and 2 children . The boys had a shared starter of pancake roll and then children’s fish and chips , followed by ice cream . I had scallop followed by peppercorn stake . Followed by Irish coffee . The sauce was very watery and tasteless . When mentioned to the waitress she asked if we knew the industry and that they had a chef go socks on them . My husband had ravioli followed. YPork belly The pork was Far over cooked verging On burnt . Followed by ice cream . With drinks the total was a staggering £175 Far overpriced for the quality of the food and service . We would not recommend this place for food . Ok for drinks .
andrewjr . 2020-07-27
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