Dine With Us
Eat, drink and be happyHere at The Duke we've put together a gastropub-style menu that's packed full of dishes we know our regulars want to eat. Our food is simple and delicious, made with local and seasonal ingredients, all washed down with a great selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails.
From our homemade burgers made with the best British beef, to fresh fish, caught in Mersea and delivered to us every day, there's something for everyone at The Duke.
Our Menus
TODAY'S PLATES
Cumberland Sausage Scotch Egg, Colman's Mustard - 6
Mac 'n' Cheese Croquettes, Truffle Oil, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Boneless Korean Chicken Wings (GF) - 9
Cauliflower & Halloumi Soup, Toast (V) - 6.5
Goats' Cheese Crottin, Figs, Marinated Beetroot, Sorrell (GF) (V) - 7.5
Smoked Mackerel, Courgette, Olive, Tomato, Aubergine, Basil (GF) - 8
Braised Baby Squid, Chickpeas, Chorizo, Tomato, Toast 8.5
Wild Mushroom Orzo, Puffed Wild Rice, Parmesan (V) - 12
Celeriac Tonkatsu, Katsu Curry Sauce, Pickled Cauliflower, Fennel (VG) - 13
Burmese Curried Mussels, Ginger, Chili, Garlic, Coconut Milk, Chips (GF) - 16
Breaded Haddock, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce - 15
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Gravy - 17
The Duke Cheeseburger, Tomato, Lettuce, Chips - 14
SIDES
Tenderstem Broccoli, Pickled Red Onion, Brown Butter (GF) - 5
House Salad (V) (GF) - 4
Miso Aubergine, Hazelnut, Chili, Lime (VG) (GF) - 4.5
Chips (V) (GF) - 4.5
DESSERTS
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (V) - 6.5
Blackberry Trifle, Prosecco, Elderflower, Macadamia Nuts (V) (N) - 6.5
Banoffee Pie, Rum & Raisin Ice Cream (V) (N) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Vanilla (VG), Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scoop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
Cumberland Sausage Scotch Egg, Colman's Mustard - 6
Mac 'n' Cheese Croquettes, Truffle Oil, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Boneless Korean Chicken Wings (GF) - 9
Cauliflower & Halloumi Soup, Toast (V) - 6.5
Goats' Cheese Crottin, Figs, Marinated Beetroot, Sorrell (GF) (V) - 7.5
Smoked Mackerel, Courgette, Olive, Tomato, Aubergine, Basil (GF) - 8
Braised Baby Squid, Chickpeas, Chorizo, Tomato, Toast 8.5
Wild Mushroom Orzo, Puffed Wild Rice, Parmesan (V) - 12
Celeriac Tonkatsu, Katsu Curry Sauce, Pickled Cauliflower, Fennel (VG) - 13
Burmese Curried Mussels, Ginger, Chili, Garlic, Coconut Milk, Chips (GF) - 16
Breaded Haddock, Mushy Peas, Tartare Sauce - 15
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Gravy - 17
The Duke Cheeseburger, Tomato, Lettuce, Chips - 14
SIDES
Tenderstem Broccoli, Pickled Red Onion, Brown Butter (GF) - 5
House Salad (V) (GF) - 4
Miso Aubergine, Hazelnut, Chili, Lime (VG) (GF) - 4.5
Chips (V) (GF) - 4.5
DESSERTS
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (V) - 6.5
Blackberry Trifle, Prosecco, Elderflower, Macadamia Nuts (V) (N) - 6.5
Banoffee Pie, Rum & Raisin Ice Cream (V) (N) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Vanilla (VG), Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scoop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
SMALL PLATES
Homemade Bread, Butter (V) - 4
Soup of the Day (VG) - 6.75
Burrata, Heritage Tomatoes, Basil (GF, V) - 8
Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Toast - 8
Caesar Salad, Baby Gem, Parmesan, Croutons, Egg, Caesar Dressing (V) - 8
Quinoa, Avocado, Pomegranate, Red Onion, Baby Spinach (VG) - 8.5/13.5
Prawns, Garlic Butter, Parsley - 9/14
Mac 'n' Cheese Croquettes, Truffle Oil, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Boneless Chicken Wings, Korean BBQ or Louisiana Hot Sauce - 9
MAINS
Gnocchi, Tomato, Broccoli, Hazelnut, Chili, Garlic (VG) - 13
Aubergine Parmigiana, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Mixed Leaves (GF, V) - 14
Mussels, Cider, Thyme, Cream, Skinny Fries - 16.5
Breaded Haddock, Fries, Peas, Tartare Sauce - 15
Sea Bass, Tomato Fennel Salad, Red Onion - 17.5
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Gravy - 18
The Duke Cheeseburger, Tomato, Lettuce, Skinny Fries - 14
Rib Eye Steak 10 0z, Skinny Fries, Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes, House Salad (GF) - 28
SIDES
Hispi Cabbage (VG) - 4.5
House Salad (VG) - 4.5
Skinny Fries (VG) - 4.5
New Potatoes, Garlic Butter (V) - 4.5
DESSERTS
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart (GF, VG) - 6.5
Poached Pears, Vanilla Ice cream (V) - 6.5
Eton Mess, Strawberries, Cream, Merigne, (V) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scooop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
Homemade Bread, Butter (V) - 4
Soup of the Day (VG) - 6.75
Burrata, Heritage Tomatoes, Basil (GF, V) - 8
Ham Hock Terrine, Piccalilli, Toast - 8
Caesar Salad, Baby Gem, Parmesan, Croutons, Egg, Caesar Dressing (V) - 8
Quinoa, Avocado, Pomegranate, Red Onion, Baby Spinach (VG) - 8.5/13.5
Prawns, Garlic Butter, Parsley - 9/14
Mac 'n' Cheese Croquettes, Truffle Oil, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Boneless Chicken Wings, Korean BBQ or Louisiana Hot Sauce - 9
MAINS
Gnocchi, Tomato, Broccoli, Hazelnut, Chili, Garlic (VG) - 13
Aubergine Parmigiana, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Mixed Leaves (GF, V) - 14
Mussels, Cider, Thyme, Cream, Skinny Fries - 16.5
Breaded Haddock, Fries, Peas, Tartare Sauce - 15
Sea Bass, Tomato Fennel Salad, Red Onion - 17.5
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovy, Gravy - 18
The Duke Cheeseburger, Tomato, Lettuce, Skinny Fries - 14
Rib Eye Steak 10 0z, Skinny Fries, Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes, House Salad (GF) - 28
SIDES
Hispi Cabbage (VG) - 4.5
House Salad (VG) - 4.5
Skinny Fries (VG) - 4.5
New Potatoes, Garlic Butter (V) - 4.5
DESSERTS
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart (GF, VG) - 6.5
Poached Pears, Vanilla Ice cream (V) - 6.5
Eton Mess, Strawberries, Cream, Merigne, (V) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scooop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
SMALL PLATES
Gazpacho Soup (VG) - 6.75
Scotch Egg, Mustard - 6
Crayfish Caesar Salad, Baby Gem, Parmesan, Croutons, Egg - 9
Quinoa, Pomegranate, Avocado, Red Onion (VG) - 8.5/13.5
Prawns, Garlic Butter, Parsley - 9/14
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquettes, Truffle, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Bonesless Chicken Wings, Korean BBQ, Spring Onions or Louisianna Hot Sauce, Stilton - 9
MAINS
Mussels, Cider, Thyme, Cream, Skinny Fries - 16.5
Gnocchi, Tomato, Broccoli, Hazelnut, Garlic (GF, V) - 14.5
Breaded Haddock, Skinny Fries, Peas, Tartar Sauce - 13.5
Fish Stew, Hake, Mussels, Squid, Tomato, Garlic Bread - 17
Salmon, Artichoke, Red Pepper, Tomato, Chives, Tarragon, Salsa Verde - 17.5
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovies - 18
ROASTS
All Roasts Are Served With All The Trimmings: Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Carrots, Hispi Cabbage & Homemade Gravy
British Beef Rump - 18
Roast ½ Chicken Crown - 17.5
Pork Shoulder - 17
Mushroom, Walnut and Apricot Nut roast (VG) - 16.5
SIDES
Skinny Fries – Add Chicken Salt 50p - 4.5
Roast Potatoes - 4.5
Hispi Cabbage - 4.5
House Salad - 4.5
DESSERTS
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart (GF, VG) - 6.5
Pear and Almond Frangipane, Vanilla Ice cream (V) - 6.5
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (V) - 6.5
Chocolate Pot, Pistachio, Shortbread (V) - 6.5
Eton Mess, Strawberries, Cream, Meringue (v) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scoop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
Gazpacho Soup (VG) - 6.75
Scotch Egg, Mustard - 6
Crayfish Caesar Salad, Baby Gem, Parmesan, Croutons, Egg - 9
Quinoa, Pomegranate, Avocado, Red Onion (VG) - 8.5/13.5
Prawns, Garlic Butter, Parsley - 9/14
Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquettes, Truffle, Parmesan (V) - 6.5
Bonesless Chicken Wings, Korean BBQ, Spring Onions or Louisianna Hot Sauce, Stilton - 9
MAINS
Mussels, Cider, Thyme, Cream, Skinny Fries - 16.5
Gnocchi, Tomato, Broccoli, Hazelnut, Garlic (GF, V) - 14.5
Breaded Haddock, Skinny Fries, Peas, Tartar Sauce - 13.5
Fish Stew, Hake, Mussels, Squid, Tomato, Garlic Bread - 17
Salmon, Artichoke, Red Pepper, Tomato, Chives, Tarragon, Salsa Verde - 17.5
Chicken Schnitzel, Duck Egg, Capers, Anchovies - 18
ROASTS
All Roasts Are Served With All The Trimmings: Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Carrots, Hispi Cabbage & Homemade Gravy
British Beef Rump - 18
Roast ½ Chicken Crown - 17.5
Pork Shoulder - 17
Mushroom, Walnut and Apricot Nut roast (VG) - 16.5
SIDES
Skinny Fries – Add Chicken Salt 50p - 4.5
Roast Potatoes - 4.5
Hispi Cabbage - 4.5
House Salad - 4.5
DESSERTS
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart (GF, VG) - 6.5
Pear and Almond Frangipane, Vanilla Ice cream (V) - 6.5
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Caramel Ice Cream (V) - 6.5
Chocolate Pot, Pistachio, Shortbread (V) - 6.5
Eton Mess, Strawberries, Cream, Meringue (v) - 6.5
Ice Cream & Sorbets: Vanilla, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Blood Orange, Rum & Raisin, Mango - 2 per scoop
A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. Please advise us of any allergies you have. Game dishes may contain shot.
Start with a kids' juice for 1.5
Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce - 6.5
Cornflake Crusted Chicken and Chips - 7
Fish and Chips - 7
Sausage, Mash and Gravy - 7
Mini Sunday Roast (Sundays only)
Add a scoop of ice cream - 2 each
Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce - 6.5
Cornflake Crusted Chicken and Chips - 7
Fish and Chips - 7
Sausage, Mash and Gravy - 7
Mini Sunday Roast (Sundays only)
Add a scoop of ice cream - 2 each
