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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 23:00
Mon
12:00 - 23:00
Tue
12:00 - 23:00
Wed
12:00 - 23:00
Thu
12:00 - 23:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:00
Sat
12:00 - 23:00
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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As part of a joint investment the Pub People Company and Pentrich Brewing Co have acquired the freehold of the Duke of Sussex in Sutton in Ashfield. The pub underwent an extensive refurbishment including a new catering kitchen, structural work and complete redecoration to the inside trading area. Located just off Junction 28 on the A38 the Duke of Sussex is accessible and boasts a large, newly tarmacked car park. Inside walls have been knocked down and the entire place has been completely redecorated creating an open plan yet cosy retreat with a heavy focus on home cooked meals and local real ales. Food serving times: Mon-Fri: 12pm-2:30pm then 5pm-8:30pm Sat: 12pm-9pm Sun: 12pm-6pm
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar
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3.5
114 reviews
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549pam
23 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
We were disappointed with some aspects. It should have been amazing - Christmas Day at a higher price. The fire wasn't switched on (artificial open fire) and the room was cold. The soup was ok but 2 out of 3 people didn't enjoy the pheasant pate starter. The halibut itself was nice but the veg (including an unusual cabbage mixture) were too watery, stuffing with beef (!) Was rock hard. Christmas pud ok. Just no atmosphere or special attention we had all anticipated. Oh and the toilet door didn't lock properly and toilets need refurb.
Written 1 January 2020
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989pezza
Oxford381 contributions
Jul 2023 • solo
The Duke is handily placed for the M1, easily found, about 5 minutes drive from Junction 28. It's very much a traditional pub, multi-roomed, and the sort of place where, in the bar at the front, you are likely to see locals playing cards or dominoes. One can't say that about many pubs these days. The pub appears to be owned/leased by Pentrich Ales of Ripley but, sadly, none of their cask ales was on the bar at the time of our visit, nevertheless there was a good selection of decent ales from other smaller, local breweries - my pint of Pheasantry Pale Ale went down very nicely. There is an extensive food menu with something for everyone - burgers, grills, various main means, 2 for 1 offers, sizzlers, Sunday roasts and so on. Although the food isn't quite top class, it's a decent four stars, portions are generous and prices are very reasonable. Staff are welcoming and friendly.
Written 4 July 2023
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Carol H
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Went out for a meal on Saturday 2nd April with friends to duke. Everything we had was delicious. Hot! Served nicely! Checked everything was ok for us! And was very very reasonable pricewise. We will be going back soon! Thank you guys!
Written 6 April 2022
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zendango
6 contributions
Jan 2022 • family
Popped in for a family meal as we thought, with lockdown, it may have improved
Ordered 10 meals with the landlord, 9 came out ... young waitress was very apologetic when they eventually arrived
Enquired avout dessert ... told a 4o minute wait ( for 4 cold desserts and one with custard!!) - so drove to King's mill farm and had a cake-away instead!
Table and chairs were broken, toilet in ladies was not attached to floor and gents had urine over floor.
Guess a leopard doesn't change its spots 🐆
Written 6 February 2022
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andrea x
7 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
Second visit to duke of sussex for food, came with partner and 2 children. Excellent food and ate on the eat out to help out scheme so bargain price at £11 including drinks for all 4 of us! Will definately be back again. Thank you for being so friendly and welcoming
Written 19 August 2020
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Laurie
5 contributions
Sept 2022 • friends
I came for a meal after work this week with friends. I have coeliac disease and enquired about them having a seperate fryer for their chips, after being told yes they have one I ordered a gluten free hunters chicken (1 out of 3 gfo options on the menu). My meal arrived with onion rings on top of my chicken, I asked to double check before eating if these were gluten free, good job I did as they were not so I explained I cannot eat the meal or I would be ill with cross contamination. I was then told I could not have chips after all. The person who took my order then came over to me and told me it was my fault due to communication even though I had clearly asked for a gluten free meal. Definitely not impressed and will not be ordering food from here again. You have a sign up about food allergies and intolerance so you should know about them before you make somebody ill.
Written 8 September 2022
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Christine W
Sutton in Ashfield41 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
We had the pie and chips which were amazing good value the pudding I had was syrup sponge and custard well it was the best pudding I’ve ever had, and eaten a few. The place was very clean and the staff really friendly. Can’t wait to go back.
Written 13 March 2020
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louise s
Nottingham260 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
We have just been for a beautiful meal here .. the barman was welcoming and friendly even though he was so busy .. the menu is varied and very reasonable prices .. the portions are generous.. we had the sharer platter and it was stunning and perfectly cooked .. we also had mixed grills which were the best we've had in a long time and on offer at £9.99 .. amazing value ... excellent quality meats cooked perfectly .. succulent and tasty with lots of extras ... amazing value and a delightful dinner can't wait to go again
Written 3 October 2020
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Sue O
Mansfield14 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Very disappointed in our visit this evening. Arrived and sat at a table to be told someone else was sitting there, nothing on the table to suggest this.
Had to take my glass back as it was dirty.
Our food was not good. Chips undercooked inside but burnt on the outside, burnt crust on pie, gravy like water and veg dried up. Safe to say we won't be returning. It wasn't even busy.
Written 28 September 2022
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RedPhoenix1
Sutton in Ashfield92 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
This place used to be really good but has gone downhill fast. The Sunday roast was probably one of the worst we have ever had locally if not the worst. The place was empty and that should of been the warning to us as it used to be busy.
It’s like they dont care and will just serve you up whatever.
Won’t be long before this place closes done if it carries on like this which is a shame as in the right hands it could be a goldmine.
Written 19 September 2021
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Kaseyanne.x
Sutton in Ashfield46 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
Visited the duke today for a pint after a full day at work and to meet some friends, we decided to eat here myself and my partner ordered a mixed grill and my friends both had the gammon.
The food was absolutely amazing and there was nothing bad I could say about it, highly recommend visiting here for some food!
Will definitely eat here again ☺️x
Written 1 August 2023
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JayneMortimer
Kirkby-in-Ashfield3 contributions
Sept 2022 • family
I rang and booked a table a good while in advance, talking days. Arrived at the DOS in plenty of time. My brother was already waiting at the bar and had been for a good five minutes. No staff had acknowledged him. We were then barked at that they weren't serving food. We explained we'd booked a table. Lady told us to go find one. There were none and we were none the wiser as to whether or not we'd actually be getting any food. Decided to leave. Headed to The Boat Inn at Pinxton and their staff could not have been more accommodating.
Don't take bookings if you cannot uphold them. And maybe take a course in customer service.
Written 27 September 2022
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Mansfield Woodhouse3 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
RUDE staff, girl behind the bar refused to serve me. I came into the duke to have a drink & food with my friend, not expecting to be death stared by a worker, it’s unprofessional!!!!
Written 5 July 2024
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Wendy B
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • family
The worst Sunday lunch ever. Frozen veg, powdered mash. Was cheap and nasty. Convenience food and not fresh. Will never go again for any of the menu.
Written 11 March 2024
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Brian T
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • family
12 of us ate here and 12 terrible plates of food very very disappointed I had the steak baguette which to me looked like a half baked baguette no butter or salad on it just a bit of cut up cheap steak my wife had the ribs which looked disgusting slimy and greasy and the other 10 meals not much better
Written 19 March 2023
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