The Dukes Restaurant in Central Bedfordshire

A fantastic pub with a wonderful cozy vibe. We heard about the dukes’ rating on tripadvisor and decided to have a roast here. Lovely old listed building with a thatched roof, low ceilings, open fires and dimly lit fairy lights inside make it a very nice place to go. The food was exceptional. I was served the most tender and flavourful lamb and roasties with tenderstem broccoli, carrots and cabbage and I couldn’t get enough of the cauliflower cheese. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. Truly wonderful. The staff were attentive and knew everything about the menu when we asked questions and were quick to take the order. Top marks I’d have no issue recommending this pub.

Rooms are nice very small but had everything you need the bathrooms could do with a bit of tlc. staff very friendly not much to do in the local area but only 2 miles away is town centre.

Had my wife's birthday here (oct 24) and did the party package. It was fantastic, Claire and the team took care of it all and this made it do strss free. The guests and wife had so much fun. We had guests stay over and they were very happy with the accommodation and breakfast in the morning was great. Really recommended, charming venue, happy staff and great food.

Lovley Breakfast at a very good price £10. Will definitely be back .

Very nice staff, great atmosphere for the party we went to.

Drove over an hour to meet here with friends for dinner on a Monday night. Called ahead to enquire about vegan options and when we got there, the chef had created a full vegan menu with over 6 mains and starters! Really appreciated this service, they went above and beyond and so unusual to find this in pubs . We had the bean chili, mango salad and burger & chips from the vegan choices which were all amazing. Burger was wholefood, home made and really tasty. We felt very welcome and could enjoy a nice evening with other non-vegans (who's meals were also top notch) and didn't feel like we were a nuisance as it's so often the case. Thank you!

Stayed overnight in our motorhome in the car park. Ate dinner first night & breakfast 2nd morning.

Great room Nice enough decor Good breakfast Easy to find Parking outside your room

We went for a drink but stayed for food too. It was really good!

After seeing The Dukes on Hotel Inspector revisited we cancelled our other booking elsewhere and booked The Dukes. We were not disappointed. Checked in here for 3 nights to allow our daughter to play at Woburn golf club, (only an easy 9 minutes drive away) Room was well equipped, tea, coffee, milk, mugs, water, glasses. We requested a mini fridge which was brought to us. We ate dinner in the pub each night and were pleased with the selection of freshly prepared food. Chicken and ham pie and brisket burger well recommended. All of the staff were professional and made us welcome, a very friendly landlady who is passionate about The Dukes. We would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you sarah for making us welcome

Popped into The Dukes every evening from Thursday to Sunday whilst staying locally. The pub area is comfortable, quaint and historical. All the staff encountered were extremely friendly, professional and extremely patient with us and our rescue dog who barks incessantly in new places. We were able to work on his nervousness and he soon settled down.

Ok pub. Very fast table service for drinks during the England game, staff were right on keeping drinks served. But that might be because it was worryingly quiet……should be rammed for an England game!

What a delightfully welcoming pub. The friendly, charming professionalism of the staff made for a wholly enjoyable experience. The Sunday roast was delicious too. Thank you, will definitely be back. Claire 16 June 2024

Nice pub. However, the lad behind the bar messed up my drinks order.

Great pub, really friendly staff, great service, excellent atmosphere

A really lovely classic Sunday lunch, Brisket, roast chicken and cumberland sausages, Beers and a nice reasonably priced Italian Primativo red. Friendly service too.

Stayed here 2 nights from a voucher. But had to spend an extra £60 to stay over Saturday. So essentially cost £160, not including breakfast. So not massively cheap considering the quality. Right the room. Number 1. Bed was ridiculously creaky and the pillows lumpy, simply put, they need replacing. The shower was Luke warm at best, and with no shower curtain, the floor was consistently wet. The tatty heater worked but just brought the room down. Just needs some tlc. The pub itself was lovely and tried to book an evening meal, but they had a function on the one night, so went elsewhere. The one morning we had breakfast, which didn't start to 10am. We had a full English and veggy breakfast @ £10 each including tea was very reasonable and cooked very nice.

Went for Sunday Roast. It was absolutely fabulous. More than enough to eat, food was beautifully cooked and presented and hot. Lovely veg to go with and, of course, proper gravy! Service was exceptional we only dealt with a couple of young ones but they were both brilliant. Will return and and bring our friends.

Stayed here for two nights, and both nights ate at the pub. The food was amazing! Good portion sizes, and not badly priced for what you get. Good service from all the staff. Would definitely recommend coming here for a drink or food. The pub had a nice atmosphere, and was designed very nice inside.

Stumbled across The Duke’s on a drive… great decision to have lunch. The staff are super friendly and genuinely seem happy in their job. The food is great and nice selection of beers. Will be back next time we are in the area.

Fantastic food and great staff! Well worth a visit

Great pub. Really friendly staff , good pint and really relaxing. Lovely place ... Dog friendly too..

First time at The Dukes, decided on the fixed 3 course meal with a pint. Welcomed and seated straight away. Atmolshere was nice. All 3 courses were homemade and really tasty. A 10/10 for me.

did not stay ,but everything else was good, must go back for a meal food look very good?

Had breakfast and evening meal at The Dukes, both lovely and good value. The service was great too, all staff welcoming and friendly.

The food was delicious, the service was really good and we would definitely return we would also recommend the Dukes pub

Excellent service and made allowances for my friends dietary problems

Popped in for a meal, we were seated, menu was quite limited, I had the special which was a brisket burger and my partner had the sausage and mash, when the food come out we were shocked at the size of the portions , my burger was luke warm as was my chips, we didn't get asked if everything was okay with our meal until we had nearly finished neither did we get asked if we wanted any sauces. Quite dissapointed as I have been told good things about this pub the the burger was extremely overpriced for what it was as £18.50, I myslef work in a pub and was very dissapointed in the service provided

Lovely atmosphere, welcoming and friendly staff. We only popped in for a few drinks and we enjoyed our evening.

This is a brilliant local pub with friendly staff and a great selection of drinks. I had breakfast and lunch and both were really tasty and filling - great value for money. I want to go back soon!

Just lovely food and excellent service. The Burger was loaded with beautiful brisket beef....pricier than the average burger,; but with perfectly cooked chips an a nice sauce on the side ...worth every penny.

I booked The Dukes after seeing them advertise venue hire. This was perfect for my mums 60th birthday party. All the team were very attentive on arrival. It was decorated brilliantly (I didn't even ask for decorations) and this was done stunningly, with the fairy lights and banners. I ordered the buffet (classic finger buffet, sausages, sausage rolls, chicken skewers, spring rolls) which was amazing. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the food, and it was the perfect amount too with hardly any leftovers. The lad behind the bar was lovely, same as the young girl. We kept asking them to put in certain songs and nothing was too much trouble, even though they were serving behind the bar they were really good, and very quick serving us too. Thank you to Sarah for sorting this for us. Everyone had a brilliant evening.

We stayed at The Dukes for two nights. The accommodation was clean, and had everything we needed. We had dinner there on the first night, the food and service was excellent. We had breakfast on both mornings which was cooked to order. The dukes has a lovely atmosphere and we will definitely stay there again.

Great local with fab staff, beers and wine. The building is wonderfully old and Sara has kept the ambiance of this historic place.

Wonderful Sunday lunch. Food was flavoursome and well presented. Attentive pleasant staff who are highly accommodating and attentive.

Fantastic weekend, sat night for 60th birthday party then breakfast next morning, staff were brillant and friendly couldn't do enough for you. Food excellent. Breakfast next morning was tasty and well value for money. What a brillant team.

Great place. Good food and high quality ingredients . Amazing customer service. Looking forward to our next visit.

We spent a long weekend at The Dukes for my husbands birthday and had breakfast both mornings as well as Sunday Lunch in the pub. Where do I start .... the pub is only quite small but has real character with a log burner in the middle of the room - we managed to sit on the sofa's near the log burners for drinks and it was so cosy I could have stayed all night. Breakfast is amazing with lots of choice including cereals / yoghurt to start, full english and then croissants as well as coffee/tea throughout perfect to set you up for the day. I'd read reviews before the stay on how good the Sunday Dinners were so booked for that too - and wow it was amazing - I had the beef which just melted in the mouth and my husband had the pork and crackling - the veg all came in side dishes and there was ample and we couldn't fault any of it. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and together with Sarah, the owner, made our stay just perfect!

Polite, friendly & attentive. Never been before -everything on the plate - good tasty quality and hot. Defo value for money! Proper little gem and as someone that's often trying different breakfast venues most week's I'd be very happy to return. Thanks Minty

Came here for Sunday lunch - our waitress was VERY attentive but the waiter looked like he didn’t really want to be there. Sunday dinner was passable ..we were very disappointed. Five small roast potatoes which were very hard.. beef was nice but not enough gravy, cauliflower cheese was good but small bowl containing a few carrot batons, small amount of red cabbage between two people wasn’t enough. Frozen Yorkshire pudding was burnt! . Ginger crumble has very little filling.. It’s rare to leave a pub still hungry after a Sunday roast! Also cutlery very cheap and cheap wine glasses .. sorry we won’t be returning but I wish you well. Unfortunately my own roast dinner is so much better !! We were also overcharged .. desert should have been included in price .£50 for two people is excessive..

My wife and I celebrated my birthday with a meal and drinks at The Dukes. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The food was excellent (we had a starter and mains) and Timothy Taylor Landlord was available via hand pump. The staff were helpful and friendly, and we were greeted by the owner. Overall, a great evening.

The dukes is a lovely place to go because of how good the chips and the nuggets are, i recommend people going here because you would not regret it.

Visited for a romantic valentines evening dinner and was not disappointed! The attentiveness of the staff and the warm, friendliness of Sarah the owner made for a magical evening. The food was wonderful and the Kir Royal was a perfect way to start the evening! The atmosphere, décor and comfort of this quaint building is sure to impress.

Service was good. Drinks all good. Food was lovely and freshly made . It did take a while but not a problem for us … why rush? . The atmosphere was welcoming and as we live fairly close we will definitely return. We have searched...

Booked a table for 2 the night before. The dining area was so cosy and we were seated next to the real fire. Though the Sunday lunch menu has fewer options than maybe other places, if you're looking for a roast you"re spoiled for choice,...

What a lovely venue to have our business meeting at, ease of access and parking. The pub itself is warm and inviting and the staff exceptional. The main highlight was the food which was perfectly cooked and served. Thank you to all at The Dukes...

First time at the dukes. Friendly and welcoming staff, good food and great cocktails. Wasn’t disappointed on our first visit. Good menu and Food cooked fresh

I have lived in Leighton Buzzard for all my life and have been visiting The Dukes regularly. It is absolutely amazing. Brilliant service and amazing food and friendly workers. Always ready to help when required. Also has stunning accommodation for all types of events from...

Booked a table for evening meal, tried to impress my family members working with my recommendations after a visit earlier in the year when we had a great meal, looked after by Mr Spanish guy. The beer was inert and flat tasted watery( full refund...

My wife and I stayed overnight at The Dukes as I had a flight simulator experience booked in Leighton Buzzard. As it was just one night we decided to book for dinner that evening. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent and the service...

We just wanted to express deep gratitude to Sarah for allowing us to film a scene for our proof-of-concept video for a film fund, on Sunday 26th of June, in the cottage across the road. Not only she was super approachable in terms of communication...

My friend and I were given a very warm welcome by the owner Sarah. We were only after a light lunch following a walk at Woburn and we both ordered club sandwiches. Sitting first on the terrace in the sunshine and then inside too when...

The Dukes hosted my Birthday Lunch on Saturday for 15 adults and 7 children. As they requested we ordered our food in advance so there was no food wastage. We totally approve of this. The meals were fantastic. There was a large and varied choice...

The food was excellent- Sarah went to huge effort to cater for my dietary needs. The pub itself is lovely and welcoming and the staff could not be more helpful. The location is also beautiful. We will be coming back. Many thanks

I attended today as a guest for a business meeting and was greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. I ordered a vegan shepherds pie and although I am not vegan, i will certainly be happy to change if every meal tastes that good! I will...

We have been coming to the Dukes for Sunday roasts for years, both sit in at the restaurant and home take away a during covid Today we visited with all our friends and as alway they never disappoint The quality, taste and service is second...

Had such a good valentines meal last night. Eva and Christian looked after us extremely well and the atmosphere was very romantic. Thank you for a lovely evening!

Soon as we got there the headwaiter I think all owner was there to greet us really professional friendly couldn’t be more attentive. Brought us water and menus really quickly. Looked out what the vegetarian options were for myself. Explained everything is cooked fresh for...

Lovely lunch, great food, excellent and very personal service. My first Christmas lunch of the season and off to a very good start

We had a wonderful day for my sons 40th. The atmosphere and the staff we absolutely great. Well done and thank you all of you.

Brilliant attentive service. Staff/owners were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent. Will stay again. About £5 for taxi to Leighton town centre.

Really excellent service and great atmosphere. Christian and Keris are so friendly and helpful. We have eaten here a number of times and everything is really tasty.

Fantastic service. Christian is brilliant and witty. Super food. Melt in the mouth medallions of beef. Yummy puddings. Look no further!

Lovely place to be, the staff were very helpful and done so much for us! Highly recommend <3 keris was great n christen all night

Thank you to Sarah and all the staff, you made my birthday meal so very special. Everything was spot on and some very special dietary requests were met plus some. The room was set out to Covid restrictions which was very good. Every one enjoyed...

Popped to The Dukes Head as we couldn't book a table in town, service from Christian and Keris was 5*

Had Sunday Roast here. Great food and the chocolate fudge was perfect. We had a lovely Sunday afternoon there and it felt safe with a high attention to hygiene . The Service was exceptional. Thanks Sarah 👍🏾

What a great atmosphere, and delicious food. Service was excellent and lovely to talk with Sarah who added the personal touch.

I visit the Dukes for Networking lunches and to deliver/receive training, It is a vibrant hub of activity. The staff are brilliant, attentive yet not intrusive and the food is excellent. Sarah the owner is dedicated to her customers and very accommodation and professional. Highly...

Lovely venue and Sarah and her staff are very welcoming and friendly. Great food! Great venue! Would Recommend to all

Last Thursday, I went to the Dukes for a networking event, the atmosphere, the venue and the way Sarah looked after us was superb. The food was superb and I can highly recommend The Dukes. Thank you to Sarah and the team for making us...

We stayed here on Friday night in room 5 and had a restaurant meal. The meal was lovely, I had the streak 🥩and it was cooked very well! My friends also thoroughly enjoyed there meals. The staff are so friendly and service was great, such...

Had a meeting here today. The place was ideal. good parking Excellent food well priced and we were well welcomed by the landlady. Couldn't ask for more in this traditional English Pub.

Great food, great people, great little pub. I've attended several business meetings here for lunch, and I've always had a fantastic experience.

Visited for Sunday lunch with my husband and two children. Had arranged to view the function room which we had provisionally booked for my parents anniversary next month. We had 2 adults roasts and 2 children’s, 3 desserts and a bottle of wine and the bill was £85. We’ve paid similar prices before but the portions were much smaller than expected and food pretty average. The service was a bit slow but friendly. As planned after the meal I asked to see the room. I was told they didn’t have time (there were only 3 tables eating). Considering I had made this trip specifically for this purpose I was very disappointed. I felt now they had got my money they weren’t interested. Won’t be going through with the party booking (which incidentally they couldn’t find in the diary despite email confirmation from Sarah the manager - who was also present at the time we were eating but never spared the time to speak to us). They’ve lost out on business, very strange way to treat a customer! Won’t be returning.

We booked this at last minute as its close to Rushmere park, purely on the basis of the reviews and were more than pleased with our decision. Very welcoming and friendly staff who delt with my fussy requests ( ie to turn music down a bit ) and even checked back to see if it was ok! Then on to the meal which was lovely...particularily the garlic mushroom starters ( a meal in them selves) through to the homemade crumble..all delicious.

I attend several meetings here at the Dukes and I have to say the place is always so welcoming, Sarah is an absolute pleasure and prides herself on your customer satisfaction. All staff are friendly and approachable and I will be speaking to Sarah about using the great facilities to host events! Highly recommend!

The Dukes has a very friendly and inviting atmosphere, Sarah takes pride in making you feel welcome and tended to. The food is fantastic, I have yet to try the puddings! I highly recommend the venue for Business gatherings.

Small group of us meeting up for Christmas. All of us enjoyed our food. Mine was Lamb which I could certainly recommend. Service was friendly and prompt - note Lamb takes 30mins but we were told this beforehand. Good selection of local beers on tap. Good price and a large car park at the rear. Would recommend this place and will be visiting again.

I attend the lunchtime networking group at The Dukes every other Tuesday lunchtime. Sarah and the team really look after us and the food is delicious. Got to love those honey mustard sausages!

Visited The Dukes a few times and have always enjoyed great service and food. Staff are always attentive and helpful. Great place to have business meetings too as plenty of nooks and corners to hide away! Lovely place for food and chat.

Great place to have business lunch, we are always welcomed by very friendly staff that is attentive and helpful. Food is always delicious. Love the decor.

I booked an area of the pub for an all day training event and the attention to detail was great! I was able to deliver the training uninterrupted with fruit, pastries, tea and coffee all provided for a small charge and attentive staff refilled drinks and water on a particularly hot day, even providing a fan for us. The lunch food was good and great value for money. A highly recommended venue for intimate training.

Our son's wedding reception could not have been nicer. The ambiance was a lovely surprise, the decorations and music, the freshly laundered tablecloths and jugs of iced water, charming waiters and personalised delicious food taking account of allergies. A truly excellent venue for a small family wedding.

We were looking for somewhere to have a light lunch and discovered Dukes in Buckingham. The lunch was delicious, and service by Theo was impeccable. It was a real delight to take a break at Dukes!

Lovely local, friendly atmosphere and lovely warm fire in winter! Great for family and friends with suitable space for all. Great location for groups to meet too. Fab artisan pizzas on a Thursday! Regular entertainment and yummy food we totally recommend x

tried here for first time for sunday lunch, friendly staff and food good but service a bit slow. not bad price for 3 courses and food nicely presented

I had a surprise 40th birthday party for my husband here in March. We had a fantastic night and it was a great party venue for around 40 people. We had our own private area with the bar, a D.J and the buffet food was good and very reasonable. Christian and Sarah were fantastic and very helpful as it was a surprise party, they let me bring a Birthday cake in and cut it for us. Christian made me and my friends Pornstar martinis my favourite cocktail even though it was not on the menu. There are 6 rooms here also which was ideal as all my family members who had to travel were able to stay over. Overall a great fun night had by all. Thank you Dukes we will return soon. Clare

We went to the Dukes yesterday for Mothers day with my Wife and Rosemary/Mother In-law. The restaurant was busy and we enjoyed a pre-drink from the well stocked bar served by the friendly staff

The restaurant was lovely. Low lighting, flowers on the table and a friendly atmosphere made it a joy to dine. I was on business, and we all had a fabulous meal. I had the lamb and it was just perfect. A great evening out, just outside MK.

Our second visit to this superior gastropub. It works as a village pub as well as a restaurant, and I'm glad to say the staff take their beer as seriously as their food. Sunday roasts were great, though the lamb one was a bit pricey. A bright, smart and comfortable conservatory. Nice to see Eton Mess on offer - very nice. Good service.Will visit again soon.

We visited here last night and had a lovely time. Starters- calamari and pate was great, caprese salad was ok but felt like it was missing something, some more balsamic glaze, rocket (greenery) wouldn’t go amiss. Main courses- steaks were amazing and would come back again just for these. Although one wasn’t cooked as asked this was sorted quite promptly. Sausage and mash- sausages were lovely but could’ve done with a bit more mash and peas as quite a small serving. Lamb was nice but the roast potatoes weren’t cooked the best. All in all, a lovely, reasonable meal and would return although there were a few improvements that could be made hence a 4 star

pulled pork & apple baguette was delicious, bread freshly cooked - yummy My friend had a ploughmans which again was very tasty, plenty of cheese & freshly baked baguette, beats a slice of bread which some places offer with a ploughmans.

The Duke's food is a cut above the norm. We have eaten there a few times in the conservatory which is airy and spacious. They have pristine, good quality tablecloths and everything is neat and tidy.

Sad about the beer which had run out , but this omission was made up for by the food,especially the Cumberland sausage-delicious!

The Dukes is always a great place to visit. Number one you can always count on a friendly welcome and sometimes as a women arriving along can be a bit awkward but not at The Dukes. Love the open mic nights and other special events too.

We use this pub/restaurant for our business networking meetings. It's a lovely place with welcoming staff and delicious food

Brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff, great for a quiet drink or a lovely meal. Lots of entertainment events too with live music,

The Dukes is a lovely pub with great food and a fantastic atmosphere. They have lots of themed nights which are always good fun and Sarah and the team offer first class service.

Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere. Great service. Dined at the Dukes four times now and always come away with happy food memories. You can relax here, whether you're alone or with the entire family.