With one of the most friendly welcomes in London, the excellent customer service makes this serene venue a welcome stop for many, be it for a quiet drink over a few glasses wine or a wholesome meal from the interesting and varied menu.

The Venue
The interior of The Duchess of Kent is a first-rate representation of a modern pub with its modest living room appeal. A cosy open fire roars in the corner, projecting heat into the room filled with natural wood tables, plush velvet chairs and comfortable low slung sofas. An interesting selection of old fashioned ornaments, pictures and plants dress the room, and floor-to-ceiling book shelves packed with an impressive literary collection act as a divider between the bar and restaurant. With a large, undercover outdoor section there is a little haven for the smokers, although you’d be mad to leave the comfort of the warm room on a winters night.

The Atmosphere
Simple, comfortable and unpretentious, the homely ambience of The Duchess of Kent is most welcoming. Pleasant music tinkers quietly in the background and countless scented candles flicker serenely from the tables and shelves, filling the room with glorious seasonal fragrances that enhance the low lighting.

The Food
With an aim to remain popular within a competitive market both the drinks and food menu at The Duchess of Kent are regularly revised and updated and, as a result, complement the seasons perfectly, offering an evolving menu to regulars.

The interesting and distinctive food menu contains old classics with modern twists, the dishes combining a wide variety of unusual ingredients and introducing new tastes to your palates. The final result can be a little hit and miss - the mushroom toast is slightly soggy as a result of the addition of too much cream and the sage flavour in the pumpkin and sage risotto can prove overwhelming. However, the seemingly homemade piccalilli is packed full of an impressive selection of different ingredients, is delightfully sharp and tangy and leaves you wanting more.

The Drink
The regularly updated drink selection at The Duchess of Kent remains constant in its offering of a good assortment of continental lagers and ales on tap, complemented by its varied bottle selection and impressively extensive wine list. Staff are on hand to offer recommendations and the more than adequate spirit selection ensures there is a drink to suit everyone.

The Last Word
The Duchess of Kent proves that the ever-increasing trend of gastropubs spreading their way across London is a welcome addition to a rather tired pub scene.

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