The Duke at Bratton in Wiltshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We chose the Duke as it has good reviews, and we are staying locally to visit family. We ordered olives to nibble while we waited for our mains. The olives were good, but the main courses took an hour arrive. The presentation was good, but the meats were very overdone. My chicken was dry and tasteless. My mother had ordered pork belly and the crackling was burned and the meat was stringy. We didn’t bother with dessert or coffee. We might not have minded the wait if the results had been better.

Had a very nice lunch here. Lots of choice also smaller plates choice which I find better as that was what I wanted. Very friendly staff and quick service. I tried the ice cream with espresso coffee. Very tasty. Lots of parking and clean toilets. Will try here again soon.

My partner and I made an unplanned visit to The Duke at Bratton, the staff were very friendly and surroundings clean and comfortable. For starters we had the hummus with toasted sourdough, have to say one portion was more than enough for two sharing and very nice. My wife ordered the Caesar Salad with chicken, I didn’t try it but she said it was ok just not very well seasoned. Said she would have it again though. I had the vegan burger… It came with onion rings that were almost tasteless apart from the fat they had been fried in. The chips, soggy. They were ok, tasted inoffensive but just soggy. Was as if the oil hadn’t been hot enough, same for the onion rings. The burger itself had decent bun with salad leaf and tomato along with plenty of relish. The patty though was just weird, I can’t even describe the taste but it wasn’t nice. It had a batter coating which again tasted like the oil hadn’t been hot enough, definitely not for me. I wouldn’t say it was nasty but I wouldn’t order it again. In short hummus and beer good, staff very pleasant, nice surroundings but the food, meh.

We live locally and this was our third visit and each time we found the pub understaffed, waiting about half an hour to be greeted, the service is friendly but scarce. The staff are not on the ball, on our second visit the pub ground to a dead stop when the local cricket team descended. We have visited other pubs where two people ran the bar and service seamlessly, wake up Duke! At one visit the staff were surprised that people had actually arrived! £70 for a meal and drinks for two is not cheap, we deserve better, c'mon Duke you had a pub full this evening and nobody was being served, we even gave up on our coffee and left. Duke, the food is excellent but you could do so much better with your service

Good Sunday roast, reasonably priced, good service from friendly staff. Excellent ales from in house brewery. Recommended.

Had lunch today, ordered vegan burgers for my daughter and myself, just amazing, done to perfection. We will be definitely returning!

So good to see this pub doing well, popped in for lunch with my nephew , the girl serving us (Rowena) was really friendly and so was the chef . The food was to a really good standard , will definitely be making regular visits to the duke with friends and family ...

Great Friday night catch up with friends in the bar followed by a fantastic lamb shank meal in the restaurant to finish off.

Lovely country pub, Really nice food, well priced and very friendly and welcoming staff, will be back for more in the near future !!

A lovely setting in a lovely village with a lovely view, so shame about the Sunday lunch. Opting for the roast chicken, I had a dry piece of meat, accompanied by squidgy roast potatoes, a rock-hard parsnip, a chewy Yorkshire pudding, and tough broccoli. And lashings of jelly-like gravy, too. Yes, it was awful. And the fact we still had to pay when we complained just made matters worse. Very poor unless you have money to burn, on burnt food ... ☹️

We dropped by this evening and decided to stay for a meal. We haven’t eaten here for a while, because last time we weren’t too impressed. Not so tonight. The food was delicious. Perfectly cooked and attractively presented (the thai green curry- wow!). Thanks also to Ro for being as cheery and welcoming as she always is.

Absolutely superb Sunday Lunch. All five of us were delighted with the quality of the food and the very reasonable prices. Rowena and Gemma are fabulous hosts. Their hard work and lovely smiles, together with the delicious food, made for an excellent experience. Five stars all the way.

Just had the most beautiful meal at The Duke. I had the vegan Thai green curry and it was probably the most delicious I've ever tasted. Lovely and creamy with a nice kick. The rest of the family loved their meal too. Fabulous service too. Thank you 😊

Had an amazing Sunday lunch on the 28th January. Great quality food, well cooked and prepared and a very generous meal. It was a family birthday which we will remember. Service was brilliant from the moment we walked in and throughout the meal. The staff are great! Would highly recommend a visit.

My husband and I have visited this pub a few times since moving to the area and the food is always of a very high standard but why I am writing this review is for the two ladies who served us today when we had Sunday lunch. So friendly and professional and always with some humour and banter....customer service at its finest.

We came here for Sunday lunch and it didn’t disappoint, great friendly staff choice of small, medium or large roast was perfect for our varying levels of hunger and the selection of vegetables was perfect especially you could ask for extra, made it a fab meal and lashings of piping hot gravy and an extra jug really made it. Possibly the best restaurant roast I’ve had in years! Thank you 😊

Very clean and tidy. Large car park. Friendly welcome from Barmaid Georgia. Food ordered was well presented, very tasty and good value. Chips presented in a tray with skin on and very nice. Large Car Park! Nice place to stop for pub food.

Service abysmal we waited 2 hours for our main course!! Pre booked for a golden wedding celebration with 5 children in the party so wanted to be finished in good time . An apology from the chef of proprietors would have been appreciated

Oh dear! This was not a good experience and I hate to be negative. I opted for the ham hock with toast and piccalilli. The ham was so salty and stringy and the toast I fear had been left out all night to dry out. The piccalilli probably went back in the jar! We sat outside because we had dogs, which was great, but it just all looked so sad and unloved. We were close to a very full skip on the edge of the car park, the grass was badly in need of a mow and all in all it was not an experience I'd like to repeat. And I'm only posting this because it wasn't exactly a 'cheap' brunch. Many apologies to the nice lady who served us!

This is my local pub. It has always been lovely. Great service and food. I booked a table a couple of weeks in advance for my sister's 50th birthday. We arrived, not even asked my name. Offered outside or inside. We said outside. Told to pick a table. One dirty bench was free. We took our drinks out, not allowed to have them on a tab. Told to take our menus with us which were food splattered pieces of A4 paper. My sister's partner had to go back in and order and bring out a pile of cutlery and a few paper napkins because there was none left. He had to pay up front for the food when he ordered. We stayed for our mains which were nice. But didn't bother with anything else and went home. This was supposed to be a special evening for my sister, I was wanting to pay after the meal but it ended up being my sister's partner paying. For the price I would have expected much better service. I'm so disappointed. I don't normally complain and I'm easy going but this really got to me.

I have given The Duke 5 star reviews under previous ownership, but a recent visit for a birthday meal was very disappointing. The menu is quite basic, limited and expensive, but that is ok given the current economic climate if the food is good. There was a long wait for our meal even though the restaurant was quiet and when it finally arrived, the food was mediocre at best and not really worth the wait or the expense. We left feeling disappointed and slightly ripped off as our meals were of a very poor standard for the amount they are charging. You can eat elsewhere locally for a similar price and much nicer food.

Starter: The soup was hot and wholesome. The Haddock consisted of only four 25mm diameter crusty bread balls placed in mayonnaise dabs. Main Course: The Belly Pork was served as a 50mm (two inch) cube. The top gristle was about 3mm thick. It was over cooked and unchewable. A cube of under-cooked fat was sandwiched between the top gristle and a thin layer of undercooked pork meet below. The drinks were normal but of course they were prepared by third parties and only had to be poured into glasses. At an overall cost of £84, it was appalling value for money

There wasn't a great selection on the menu. Not your basics like steak and chips. All a bit fancy. My Husband ended up with 2 starters for main as nothing he liked. The food was dangerously hot and should never be served that hot. I had a squid (very tasteless) starter and couldn't eat it for 20mins, it burnt my fingers and my mouth. My Dad had a curry for main and they put the small amount of curry inside the poppadum, everyone knows you use the poppadum to dip in the chutney and curry not sure it as a cup. My Dad also had an Apple Crumble for pudding and they served it in a tea cup!!! That was also thermonuclear he had to pour the tiniest just of custard over a crumble in a tea cup. Trying to be too upmarket in a small country pub.

Lovely pub with friendly manager Lauren who made us feel very welcome. Enjoyed a very nice evening with a few drinks and an amazing dinner. Can highly recommend the food and atmosphere.

We where served by Lauren who was amazing and knowledgeable Quality of food was great, lots of choice and we couldn’t fault anything If we are in the area again we will be back

We rang the phone to book a meal for five. The person who took the call said someone from the Duke would give us a callback, we didn't receive any callback so we went elsewhere.

We stayed a few hundred yards from here and it is one of the few restaurants in Bratton. The food was lovely and the staff very friendly. We had the mussels and the beef pie. Beer and cider selection was excellent, the wine selection was more limited. Note, the kitchen closes in the afternoons so you’ll have to time your visit accordingly.

Came here as part of a large family group (19 people). Warm and welcoming on arrival and exceptionally helpful. We all ate together and no one has to wait for their food. The food was of a good standard and the food service professional. Would highly recommend the The Duke at Bratton.

Very strange dining experience. Came here as a family of four after reading some good reviews, left bitterly disappointed, Starters were on the whole very nice. We had the goats cheese and beetroot salad and the deep fried squid in batter, both were lovely. The creamy garlic mushrooms were more like six button mushrooms in a creamy garlic soup, I ordered the beef burger, PLEASE, don't make this mistake check photos, even my nine year old was less than impressed. The hunters chicken was a bit dry, and the minted potatoes were bland and obviously yesterday's batch but at least the ales were good, and they were kind enough to take some money off the bill for my inedible (clearly) frozen beef burger. I can only assume they have had a falling out with the "French chef" or he doesn't like working Saturdays? Otherwise I would have given a one star review which isn't like me, please check my reviews 👍.

Visited The Duke for a small family lunch after a walk at the white horse. Truely a gem nestled out of the way. Fantastic food. Friendly staff. Immediately greeted with lovely welcoming atmosphere upon arrival. Plenty of parking. Lots of comfortable outdoor seating with cover. Good prices. Will be attending again.

I visited this cosy pub with family members. My partner ordered the warm goat's cheese and beetroot starter, which he described as really tasty. The rest of us started with the deep fried squid with chilli and a salsa that was deliciously seasoned. The squid...

Dropped in for lunch after a visit to Stonehenge. Food was excellent, service was friendlly. Facilities were pristine. Can't be faulted.

A warm welcome, simple, nice, spotlessly clean and comfortable surroundings, top-notch service and bargain prices for really very good food and beer. Mustn't forget the special gin options! This is a fair description of our most recent visit, yesterday, with a small family group of...

The lamb tangine was to die for! Lovely that the chef came out to have a chat too! Cant fault it😀😀

On holiday stopped at the duke for evening meal. It was delicious really good and a decent price. Staff helpful and friendly good choice and I’d say for sure stop on by it was excellent and the summer trifle desert yes please. Large portion nice...

Came to visit family who live in the area. The Duke has a warm and friendly atmosphere and everyone was very welcoming. The food was excellent (especially the Mac and cheese) and they accommodated our dietary requirements brilliantly. We were also very impressed with how...

Came in was greeted nicely sat down very quick service food was excellent really nice ambience friendly staff will definitely be going back

Amazing food and service, the chef, the staff and landlady are the most amazing, friendly and welcoming people and the chef always comes to see if everything is okay. Now that's what I call service. The place is amazing and owner and staff are such...

THE most amazing pub/restaurant. The staff are soo friendly and welcoming. The chef is a French master in the kitchen, the food is to die for. Overall the best pub I’ve ever been to, couldn’t fault it in any way possible. Will definitely be returning...

We came here last year as lockdown easing and decided to return today as food had been very good. Today roast dinner superb, amazing Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese to die for! Attentive Staff and well worth travelling for. We will return with Friends

Great food. Great service .. overall a very pleasant dining experience I couldn’t of chosen a better venue for a cracking Sunday lunch The chef came to ask if we were happy with our food….. extremely was the unanimous decision from all that ate Will...

Girls on the bar just wonderful, helpful, made everything easy. Outside space huge with comfy furniture, shade, and loads of space for kids and dogs. I had the most amazing ploughman's and several pints, and the chef recommended and made a melon panna cotta to...

What a great little find! I am really keen to visit again to check out the new menu. Had a little chat with the chef who clearly takes pride in his food as he was willing to take on board my comments. He told me...

We visited the Duke today for a spur of the moment lunch with the other half. We often drove past and thought about popping in and so did so today and have to say was very impressed and disappointed we didn't go in earlier. We...

The food was fab!!! We both had jerk chicken and the mini cobs were stunning (more more more) the flavours were amazing! I could not have enjoyed my dinner more! Shame I was to full for the coconut mouse but we were stuffed. Lou the...

What a smashing village pub. The staff were really lovely, the chef came out to check how our meal was, and wide choice of dishes to suit all.

We were looking for a good recommendation on our meander from Stonehenge to Bath and this is a lovely gem! If you want a scenic quiet route between the two, put Bratton as a waypoint in your sat nav and you’ll pass the door here...

Delicious Sunday roast with great choice of specials and a range of options for children too. Staff were friendly and welcoming and service was excellent as well. The chef came out to check everything was to our liking and it certainly was. Roasts came with...

Lovely garden lunch , never been before and stopped off on the spur of the moment , warm friendly smile and cheerful greeting from all staff , drink and food delivered very quickly to our table , quality of food great 😊

On the road between Stonehenge and Bath, we stumbled across this fabulous gem. Fabulous character filled pub right on the main road (with ample off-street parking). We were all cold from walking the ruins and the Sunday Roast was perfect choice with 3 succulent meats,...

My lovely Wife, Daughter and Son along with my 3 Grandchildren took be out today for a really lovely Sunday Lunch. I dont give many reviews but I have to make an exception today as the food we were all served was absolutely fantastic. We...

Visited The Duke in Bratton on Father’s Day. We all had roast beef and it was incredible! Roast potatoes were amazing and very tasty greens! The chef even came out to make sure the food was okay. So simple yet very lovely! Thank you

Food amazing Hospitality amazing Highly recommend place to go love to person touch of the chef greeting you and asking if every thing is ok

We had an excellent lunch today. Their Chef always checks you are OK. The Staff are so lovely.. Thoroughly recommend a trip there.

Well, this is a rarety: restaurant quality at pub prices. Isn't it usually the other way around? OK, nothing fancy, just a roast chicken dinner but it was beautifully prepared and presented, and obviously included nothing out of a freezer bag. The chicken especially was...

Walked 4 1/2 miles from Hawkeridge on a lovely evening and ended up here. Lovely pub, great staff, extremely accommodating and great food. The walk back was tiring though 😀Will definitely return (but may cab back next time)

I visited with my wife and son on the off chance we’d get a table, but given the number of cars parked in the car park on our arrival, I did not feel our chances were good. We gave it a shot anyway and we...

Excellent food cooked by authentic French chef. Varied tasty menu. Had fish and chips which was excellent. New menu in the process to tantalise our taste buds even further. Looking forward to our next visit.

Excellent French chef who does the usual English pub grub but is trying to introduce meals from his country.

We booked a Sunday Lunch at The Duke in May 2022. It’s a lovely pub and the restaurant section is relaxed and cheerful. Staff were are really friendly and helpful and our various Sunday roasts were delicious. We will definitely visit again.

Had a lovely meal out here yesterday. Extremely helpful and accommodating staff. I'm a vegan and was well catered for as was the rest of our party. Delicious food all round!

My friend and I were looking for somewhere to meet in the Westbury area and this lovely old Pub fitted the bill with its ample parking. The bar staff were most welcoming and the Pub offered a wide choice of real ales, lagers and Ciders....

Just enjoyed a lovely dinner at The Duke. I asked for a change to one of the dishes, and this was accommated no problem. Staff were so friendly and it was nice that the chef came to say hello. Food was delicious, in particular the...

The food was really tasty and the staff were friendly and attentive. We didn’t have long to wait once we placed our order. We will definitely be back again.

Lunch today for four was a very pleasant experience from the warmest of welcomes to the excellent menu choices, great food, great beer and outstanding service. We live in the village and consider this pub our local - every time we visit we tell ourselves...

The food never disappoints . The service is great too . Had a lovely lunch with my friend last Thursday . We would highly recommend it

Great menu & food was excellent. The chef came out to check we were happy with our meals which was a nice touch (don’t see that very often). Waitress staff were also very polite & helpful.. Would definitely recommend this place.

Food was excellent! The staff was friendly and service was fast. Highly recommend. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Pub quiz night too. Great for family and friends.

Came for a weekend in Bratton and decided to try the Duke for an evening meal. Did not disappoint! Absolutley delicious, chefs special fish cake was lovely!! Really friendly staff and chef came out to check all was ok. Also overheard him offering alternative options...

Lovely old country pub with gorgeous home made food.Very attentive staff who looked after us very well. Don't think we have ever had such good food at such a competitive price.

Me and my friend went to the duke in bratton for a Sunday roast. The staff was very friendly and so was the chief who even came out to check that we was happy with our food. We got a small portion each which was...

Highly recommend coming here for food and even if it’s just for a drink staff make you feel very welcome the food is amazing the chef is amazing

In the last three weeks I have eaten at the Duke four time's and I have found that the food has been excellent each time. The menu and specials are very good and diverse with taste to suit all and one BIG plus is that...

Only came to the pub to have a drink, but decided to try the food whilst we were here. So glad that we did try! We had a steak and stilton pie dish and Moroccan lamb dish. Both were very tasty, particularly the Moroccan lamb,...

Special visit from South Wales to Wiltshire for the day, after leaving the other end of county several years ago. Is a nice pub with friendly locals, and friendly staff, including a barmaid on first shift . We were well attended to and service was...

The Duke at Bratton continues as a lovely genuine country pub. However it is the great friendly welcome and service that really makes it so good now. Added to which the food is superb - Guillaume the French chef cooks so well (his side dish...

We hadn't visited The Duke since before lockdown and we were not disappointed. The new management were very friendly and helpful. Even though it was a limited menu as a vegetarian I still had choices, which is not always the case. My husband is gluten...

Popped in here as we were driving past and looking for somewhere for lunch. Delivers for in terms of food and atmosphere than it promises from the outside. Good selection, amazing quality and dietary requirements very well catered for. Dog friendly and staff were great.

This pub would always have been my favourite local because I like the location, but we were put off years ago by the previous owners. Very glad to say the new owners seem to be doing a great job. The food is very good, fresh...

Went to The Duke for my mums birthday, had a lovely Sunday lunch and dessert ,all staff were fab,we had a lovely waitress and we were all well fed and happy 😊

We called in for lunch today & was firstly impressed with the look of this country pub. Tables neatly laid up & a cosy feel about it. I ordered the Lamb Tagine & my hubby opted for the Steak & Stilton pie. Both meals arrived...

We have been staying in Bratton for the week with our family and thoroughly enjoyed an evening meal in The Duke. Really helpful staff, very accommodating and the food was excellent. Thank you

Had a lovely meal for our daughtets birthday. All food delicious waitress was lovely and very helpful. Daughter who came from the north declared the chips tone the best.

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A true, family friendly country pub. A lovely welcome from the moment we entered. Staff are professional and always smiling. Food was amazing, and I recomend the slow cooked pork belly. They even have a canine menu! Thank you for your hospitality.

Was meant to be table of4 but Dad let us down.......took mum out for the big day!! She said the garlic mushrooms were the best she ever had!! She had the salmon for main and loved it!! Hubby hD the roast with all 4 meats...

Stopped for lunch on Wednesday after Westbury White Horse visit as ‘walk ins’ . Very friendly bar/waiting staff. Excellent value Special 3 course menu. Nice decor/atmosphere. Chef/owner (?) walked around restaurant to ensure food to everyone’s liking. Spotless loos ! Nothing to fault at all.

Our Lentil 'Steak' and Brie Tart specials were great. Hope to see them on the Main Menu next time. An enjoyable evening all round.

Catch up with family we were recommended The Duke at Bratton. Food was delicious especially the home made fishcakes and chicken and leek pie. Staff were really friendly would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be returning

Stopped for lunch with a friend, while hiking nearby. Really friendly staff. Food was also very nice. Would definitely go again.

A superb meal! The Moroccan lamb was excellent and my compliments to the French chef. The food, staff and service were all first class!

We had a lunch break here whilst on a loop walk around The White Horse . The ten pound l2 course lunch menu was fine value and well cooked with good ingredients. Friendly staff and dog friendly.

Visited with four friends for lunch and opted for the two courses for £10. The food was very well presented and very tasty. My only fault would be is that the drinks are very expensive

5 Stars for the ChefS!! Had a great meal. Excellent food and the staff were extremely attentive. Thoroughly recommend! The Saffron sea bass with Courgette gratin was wonderful. Husband had the venison in port pie which was also delicious. Good portions sizes too!

Lovely friendly pub with a warm atmosphere. We only went for a couple of drinks on a Saturday afternoon but next time we’ll go for dinner. Also great coffee.

We had a meal with my family in The Duke on Satuday evening. Friendly staff and good beer and a fantastic meal. Great flavours from a well thought out menu and the food was well cooked. Would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks for a...

Just home after a delicious dinner at The Duke. Particular highlights were the venison and port pie and the equally tasty beef bourguignon. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly; nothing was too much trouble. Our little but noisy border 'terrorist' was made to feel at...

Super French chef, excellent staff, good food, can recommend good value . Thankyou thankyou thankyou

Amazing lunch here for a family of 6 (4 adults and 2 kids plus a puppy). Very welcoming to children and dog. Especially as our puppy was a bit loud, they were very understanding and offered some treats. There was even a dog menu! Food...

The food was lovely. The is definitely some expertise in the kitchen. The only downside was the service was a little sleepy. Otherwise it would have got 5 stars.