The Dukes Head in Windsor and Maidenhead

Awful service, worst pub I’ve ever been to. Beer tasted out of date.

If you enjoy your food but don't want to speak to your dining companions, this is the place for you! Everyone in our party of 8 commented positively on the quality of the main courses and deserts. However, the pub insists on playing piped music, mostly from the 60's (and not even good 60's music), far too loud. Despite being a Beatles fan, I do think that "I Want to Hold Your Hand" has aged rather badly. This assault on the senses makes it difficult to speak to your dining companions and encourages customers either to speak louder and louder and louder or to give up, being unable to hear what is being said. Fortunately, despite being a Saturday evening, the restaurant was only about half full (cause and effect?), otherwise there may have been grounds to sue for damages. I asked the manager to turn the music down which he did, seemingly with some reluctance, but as soon as I turned my back, one of my companions saw him turn it back up again (and the volume change was also noticeable). This is treating customers with contempt.

It's a great place. Always kind and friendly, good service, good food, and a lovely outdoor space. Would certainly recommend for families, friends or couples.

Good food, lovely staff and feels like a proper local pub. Second time we've been for lunch and been a great experience both times. Recommended. Updated November 2023: We've been many times since I wrote the original review and The Duke has always delivered good food, good service and a lovely local pub vibe. Recommended! Update October 2024: still a lovely pub with good food and local pub vibe.

I’ve visited this pub a few times over the last few months and have to say I can’t find a fault with it! The food is amazing and the range of wines and beers are top notch… the staff are so friendly. I took my mother there for lunch and the young lady was so attentive… think her name was Ella? She looked after my mum so well so thanks to the manager and her

Visited for a drink with my family. The girl behind the bar seemed oblivious to women (or maybe just me???). She looked straight at me then went to serve a man who came up to the bar after me. Gave me the wrong drinks but by the time I’d noticed it was too late as we’d sipped them. Second time up to the bar I was ignored again so a man served me and the girl just shoved the payment machine in my direction, no please/thank you /smile etc. Really odd service as usually the landlord and staff are so nice. She was very attentive to a group of young lads, laughing and smiling, just a pity she seemed so rude to me. I could have done with a friendly face that night.

Excellent service and friendly staff

Didn’t eat but nice environment for a drink. Lighting and music was pleasant. Will be back!

Fabulous meal. Service was excellent. Highly recommend as a great venue to wine and dine with friends. Lovely atmosphere and very pleasant staff.

Really really good, home cooked and interesting menu. We’ve been a few times in the last month or so and had Venison, Pork, Chicken, Pasta and Chicken burger mains which have all been excellent. The crispy beef starter is also exceptional and the Mac & Cheese croquettes are delightful. All come with home made sauces/salsa. Well worth a visit, some of the best food in the area at a value price considering what you might pay a few miles away. We’ve previously visited plenty of times for drinks in the lovely terrace/garden during the sun. Fully recommend The Duke

Note to self: Need to visit here more often. Called in on Friday night, staff are super friendly and helpful. I want to say that the chicken supreme dish was delicious and is the best meal I've had in a while. It was that tasty, I wanted to lick the plate.

Friendly service. The food is very delicious.

Delicious food, but the portion size of the mains too small for an adult, not sure why considering the price. So consider a starter and/or side. Slow service, we gave up on desert unfortunately, (understaffed?) 10 percent service charge is on the receipt, automatically added, so just be aware on that one.

Crispy beef salad and chicken burger was delicious, great sitting outside, looking forward to trying more of the impressive menu!

First time visitors to The Duke at Sunninghill and were pleased with our choice. Service was attentive and thoughtful throughout. The non drivers liked their wine choice. For myself as driver our server put care and attention into making very enjoyable soft drinks and a fresh mint tea. It was great to try a selection of the small plates, the chicken confit bon bons being my favourite. Our daughter enjoyed her steak which was a nice option on a children’s menu. My Wife and my Mother both enjoyed their risotto with chicken. The signature apple pie was tasty too for dessert. Parking was great also. Would recommend and would return.

Lovely food and great atmosphere! Paul is an amazing barman

I don’t tend to leave reviews but I feel compelled to, as the food was absolutely exquisite. I have been here multiple times now and every time is an amazing experience. We’re so fortunate to have this place just a few minutes’ drive away. The food is stunning (with big portion sizes) and great service. Indoors is quite spacious, a beautiful outdoor seating area for when the weather gets hot and plenty of parking spaces right next to the pub. All round this place is elegant with an awesome vibe!

Wow!! I met up with a few friends here and I will definitely be returning. We arranged to come for a couple of drinks but ended up eating too as the food leaving the kitchen looked sensational. High praise for the kitchen team as our meals (skewers, squid, halloumi fries, burger, chicken burger and loaded fries) were awesome! The front of house team couldn't be faulted either-Happy, attentive and smiling people always adds to the experience. Ella and Paul (I think that's what their names were) made us feel Very welcome and nothing we asked was too much trouble. The owner definitely has a great team running their business. Can't wait to return.

Actually very disappointed. Having read all the glowing trip advisor reviews we booked to eat here. I know now why there are no negative/honest reviews it’s because you stand a chance to win a crate of Prosecco (I definitely won’t win!) The pub is very cramped with a small car park. Street parking is very limited. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is typical pub food which we have had before at other chains, and have had better. The Mediterranean platter had one chicken kebab between 2, the humus and tazikki were in the same ramekin , there were carrots! With aubergines (when did carrots become Mediterranean?) there were no salad or veg with our mains both burger chicken and beef, just chips. The food was hot. We were surprised to be charged a service charge. No mention of this on the menus that we saw. For what we had it was an expensive night out, £99 .

Actually very disappointed. Having read all the glowing trip advisor reviews we booked to eat here. I know now why there are no negative/honest reviews it’s because you stand a chance to win a crate of Prosecco (I definitely won’t win!) The pub is very cramped with a small car park. Street parking is very limited. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food is typical pub food which we have had before at other chains, and have had better. The Mediterranean platter had one chicken kebab between 2, the humus and tazikki were in the same ramekin , there were carrots! With aubergines (when did carrots become Mediterranean?) there were no salad or veg with our mains both burger chicken and beef, just chips. The food was hot. We were surprised to be charged a service charge. No mention of this on the menus that we saw. For what we had it was an expensive night out.

What a find! We came after reading the reviews. Initially on first impression it’s just a local pub and we thought maybe not a destination for a meal, but we was so wrong ! Greeted by happy friendly staff, our waitress was really lovely, happy and so friendly. The menu has a good choice, we all found it easy to choose. Starters were great, we all chose different and all thoroughly enjoyed our choices and they came up piping hot! Mains were equally good with lovely rich flavours, again we all really enjoyed our mains, hot plates and hot food. Sadly to full for deserts. Good wine menu too ! Well done The Duke, we’re be back. We’re always looking for a place that we can meet as family.

It was chosen by my cousin for a family meal. Good choice!

Truly excellent. Reliable for a great meal and fantastic atmosphere.

Imaginative food, good service. Very nice

Friday night visit for meal with a friend. I had Belly Pork which was lovely and I can highly recommend.. Live music was Singer with guitar who sang great selection of songs. Lovely evening with friendly staff and tasty food.

Visited this pub after recent re-opening having last been there about 15 years ago. Vey tastefully refurbished inside with pleasant decor, good choice of drinks and clean and tidy restrooms. Food was excellent and reasonably priced and staff looked after us very well. Can thoroughly recommend the revived Duke!

Oh my word, what an absolute find. This is my second visit and yet again the food was sensational. There is no pretentiousness here, just a great atmosphere and wonderfully cooked food. The staff are incredible and really look after you without being intrusive. My favourite place to eat in Berkshire at the moment!

Spent a lovely lunchtime here today celebrating Mother's Day. 8 of us all had an absolutely amazing meal. Hubby and I have been before so we knew it would be great. Mum and the family all said "I wish we had somewhere as nice as this near us". We hope the poor young lady who had a medical episode is OK now, and we were only too happy to help. You and the team worked your socks off on such a busy day, and made the Mums feel very special. Well done team, and see you soon. Great day

Great little pub offering a good selection of food at reasonable prices. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic pub, great menu really enjoyed the Steak Burger. All the staff were really nice and very friendly, the place had a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Im dropping a 5 purely for the fact that they have Belhaven Black on here, a welcome change from Guinness that is so ubiquitous. Friendly welcome and a nice vibe too on a Tuesday lunchtime for a birthday pint, will certainly be back again for a few more.

Great revival of a pub that should have been the heart of the village but had sadly been mismanaged for years. It's now serving great food, has wonderful staff and a friendly vibe. Love it.

We visited for a Valentine’s Day dinner and were impressed by the quality of the food and the service (shout out to Ella). We shared Halloumi Fries and Mac&Cheese Croquettes to start. For Mains we had the Chicken Salad and Monkfish Tails. Both meals were seriously tasty ! The food has a Thai hint to it and was very enjoyable. We shared an Apple Tart for dessert. The atmosphere was a little quiet and hopefully more people will visit to enjoy the high quality of food on offer.

A great selection of food and all cooked from scratch, and it's worth the wait.

Unable to comment on the food as I haven't eaten here but have heard good things. Friendly staff and good atmosphere for rugby!

Another delicious supper at The Duke. Staff and owner offer a friendly welcome and the menu is varied and interesting. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The loaded fries are great! There are very nice vegetarian options too, and plenty of choices for meat eaters. Last night was busy but we enjoyed the buzzing atmosphere. The staff were very efficient and still had time for a smile and a few words when serving us.

Great Sunday lunch. Lovely roasted potatoes parsnips veggies and wonderful Yorkshire pudding with the beef💕definitely returned staff attentive and helpful.

Wow amazing , usually I have to have a meal and a dessert to even feel close to full , the portion sizes are amazing and taste is fantastic , Also it's here to find gluten free veg options but there a good amount of options and friendly staff !

The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Superb tasting and refreshingly hot fish main dish. Will re-visit and recommend.

Pleasant lunch with freshly prepared food. Need a mortgage for the wine prices. Would suggest introducing a house wine at a more affordable price. Other than that would recommend.

Service was a little slow,but when it came it was well worth the wait. Pork belly superb with crackling and stunning gravy. Parsnip&Celeriac soup outstanding. Everything made from scratch so the wait can be excused.

Food was outstanding ,all made fresh and it shows.

Amazing food. All home made. Great family meal. The staff were attentive and looked after us really well. Would recommend the roasts and burgers. Will definitely come again.

We've been to the Duke at Sunninghill many times for lunch. It has a lovely local pub vibe with good food and drink selections. The staff are lovely and so are the locals. Recommended!

Selected this place purely on location for a family get together in between 3 locations. So glad we discovered it - the food was absolutely amazing, every starter, main and dessert, staff very welcoming and lovely decor and outside play green for a post dinner game of tag! Can’t wait to return!

Hands down the best (pre)Christmas meal I have ever had. Cannot fault this place at all. Food is amazing and good portions and the staff are amazing. Cannot wait to go back for more delicious food and excellent customer service and atmosphere. 10000000% reccomend xxxx

Absolute gem. We have been a couple of time before, we just wish this was our local! Lovely warm welcome for us and our dog friend by the manager Andreas. Really clean and pretty bar and restaurant. Great menu. I always know a place is going to be good when the menu isn't full to bursting! This place has a chef, not a cook. Husband had the pork bbq as a starter and it tasted amazing. The smell of it made me so hungry I ordered the pork belly. Loved it. Loved the bacon bits in the mash potato too, it was seamless and deliciously prepared and presented. Hubby had fish and chips which surprised me as normally he is more adventurous, but he was delighted with it! Sadly we were too stuffed and strapped for time for puds. Maybe next time we come we will start with a pud! Thank you for a brilliant lunch.

Holy wow. Amazing Amazing!!! Lovely food, great chef, friendly team and dog friendly. Plenty of parking and friendly customers too! Loved my pork belly! The best I have ever had, and I don't normally like pork that much!! Thanks guys, we will be back!

My ever suffering wife took the dog and I out for lunch and wow, what a good surprise it was. The service is always great and no different today. The food was even better than the last time. The Duke has an amazing menu, one that is a touch off beat for a pub but hits the mark down to a T. My wife had the pork belly and I had fish and chips. In fairness, I had food overload and couldn't decide and so made a snap decision. A good choice. My wife's food looked amazing and, by her own words "the best pork belly I've ever had". I won't be doing pork for a roast any more then... All in all flawless!

Lovely food, drink and good pub, great atmosphere 👌

Always a great experience coming to the Duke. The staff are like family, always warm and welcoming. The kitchen turns out a very high level of pub favourites, always delicious, and they make some imaginative choices with their specials. It’s also the only place with Belhaven black stout that I’ve found in the southeast. The best part for us, though, is the beer garden - complete with an area for the kids to run around. I generally love a pub even more when it caters to parents and kids. And lastly, even though it’s not something most people care about or notice, they play absolute bangers on the speakers - fantastic playlist.

Really nice and varied food and wine selection to cater for all tastes. Outside space for Summer months and cosy atmosphere inside for Winter. Friendly, helpful, enthusiastic service. Hidden gem in Sunninghill with car parking. The Duke has become our new local favourite. Personally not fond of dogs in a restaurant but guess that’s an unavoidable trend in lots of places these days. Otherwise 10/10

Great drinkers pub and very good food.

We came for the South African wine tasting that we had seen advertised on Facebook. It was a fantastic evening!!! All 5 wines were fully enjoyed by everyone. Looking forward to the upcoming events.

Amazing food, great service. Very friendly and a lovely warm log fire. Would definitely recommend

I went with friends for lunch. We were warmly welcomed and as a gluten-free diner I was pleasantly surprised by the choices. Usually GF options are very limited but I had a choices for all three courses. Our host was really helpful and friendly and his recommendation of wine slipped down a treat. I hope to return soon to enjoy some more beautifully cooked food in a lovely environment.

Andras and his staff are just the most cheerful and accommodating bunch. The food is always excellent, it’s kid and dog friendly, and it’s got a lovely garden - what’s not to like?!

Great food, drink and atmosphere. Brilliant find!

Wonderful service and exceptional food. We will be back. Wish all pubs could get it right like this. Everything is made in house. Get booking you wont be disappointed.

Wow what a wonderful gem. Delicious food all made onsite and fantastic warm service. What a treat we had today dinning with you.

Absolutely fabulous food, highly recommend 👍 great for friends, family or couples, Excellent service too.

Lovely pub! The team are incredibly friendly and accommodating and the food is lovely. Made my 30th birthday celebrations very enjoyable - thank you!

Great service, and lovely food!

Really enjoyable evening, varied menu, lovely food, good service and friendly host. Shame we don't live locally for a return visit

Great location, food was out of this world (recommend the venison) and the service was superb. Definitely recommend

Had a fantastic meal this evening with my best friend and our sons. There was a great selection on the menu and the food was so fresh. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! Would highly recommend.

Amazing venison steak, and the apricot cheesecake is…. We are speechless!

Booked for Sunday lunch online. Booking experience was easy for 2pm on Sunday. A good size car park made parking easy. A warm welcome from the staff followed by a lovely roast dinner. Although not on the menu we were offered half roast beef and...

Simply excellent and very friendly. Love this place. The Duke is very different t to how it used to be and all in a good way.

Visited The Duke for Sunday lunch yesterday. Everything was delicious. We had two slow roasted pork belly and one roast beef. No one was disappointed. The roast potatoes were fabulous and better than I could have made at home. Roasties often don’t match up to...

Good food, friendly attentive staff. We went in the off chance of getting a table, weren’t disappointed, we arrived just after a large party had left, so we were pleased to book a table. Will definitely return

Went with my husband for dinner and was really pleasantly surprised. Not been before. The food was lovely, obviously all homemade. Great service, very attentive. Would recommend.

From the moment we arrived we felt we were very welcome. We started out in the very comfortable beer garden before coming inside to a lovely interior. Things only got better as the food we were served was fantastic. The Mac and Cheese Croquettes were...

Absolutely delicious! 🤩 Really great atmosphere, lovely staff, really scrumptious food. The family and I look forward to coming at Christmas 🎄

My family and I have just had a great evening at The Duke, the food was exceptional and the service was first class. I can’t wait to go again soon!

I love coming here. I live locally and it’s always nice to come because the food is so great. The drinks lines are cleaned, it’s not overpriced, they change the menu often and it’s always great service. Thanks to Andreas and team!

Love the food which is delicious and unique. Will recommend to our friends!

This is such a refreshing local pub, the food is all home cooked and fresh using local ingredients. The staff are so helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place.

Lovely food, lovely service very good Sunday lunch

Why only 3 star? To me a pub's main job is to sell decent beer and on recent occasions have found no hand pull ale or an odd ball one ie strong. Sorry. Otherwise great!

Ha sido increíble volver a The Duke's después de 26 años, cuando viví en Sunninghill dos años. Ahora está reformado y está genial. Hicimos el Sunday Roast y estaba espectacular. Buen ambiente y buen servicio. Tiene terraza. Si vuelvo dentro de quién sabe cuántos años, ojalá siga ahí. Gracias!!! Para mí este lugar es algo muy especial.

Was really looking forward to coming here for dinner for my boyfriends birthday but we left disappointed. It was a Friday evening, not extremely busy. Service was extremely slow and seemed disorganised. The food was ok.

Called in on my own as the pub down the road that I walked to was closed. What a little gem. The staff are so friendly and can't do enough. Had a beef roast, which was great. This is nothing against the pub but to...

Food was brilliant and has great gluten free options! The staff were really attentive and friendly, really looked after us. It's a perfect location for a walk in the great park / Virginia water - dog loved it! They have quiz and chess nights too. Thank you to the Duke team, we'll be back again :) 10/10

Great local pub although I was disappointed not to see the guy who's headshot is the cover photo on Google, what a legend. Jokes aside the staff are always very friendly and the drinks served promptly.

Excellent lunch with service to match, promptly served by a cheerful owner. Definitely the best for lunch in the village

Lovely space, not too loud, really nice food that is well priced. A little hidden gem near ascot that well deserves your visit.

Excellent food we enjoyed the pudding very much and the mint chocolate at the end

Nice pub good service, shame stopped cooking at 8:30 on a Saturday night.

An absolutely fantastic place! Wonderful atmosphere, superb drinks and delicious food!! If you are in the area you must visit. The team are fantastic and wonderfully accomodating! One of our favourite places

Had a lovely two c o u r s e meal here today even better it is 33% of two courses Monday till Thursday. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Lovely welcoming team of staff. Beer was good quality along with the food we had. Very impressed and would visit again.

Great service with a smile very attentive and friendly

A proper village pub the food was really good and so was the service.

We have enjoyed many family celebrations at The Duke as well as local quiz nights. A great pub in the heart of the village!

Great pub. Staff were excellent.

Came for date night. Had a lovely meal and wine. helpful and very accommodating staff. Good value and nice atmosphere . Lovely local pub. Will definitely be back. Thanks guysxx

Really friendly and kind staff. Steak and sides are great and wine list has a good variety of different regions.

Tasty food, great service. Fantastic ambience

Great food and service, highly recommended!!