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The Duke of Cleveland, Hartlepool, Hartlepool

The Duke of Cleveland

4.8 (136)
£25 and under
British
2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Charming
The Duke of Cleveland is situated on the Headland in Hartlepool, just a short distance from the coast and next to St Hilda's Church. It is a listed building and the oldest one still in use in the town. Our establishment is a restaurant and pub with an excellent reputation for serving traditional homemade British dishes. We take pride in sourcing produce from local businesses as much as possible and use these ingredients to create the best dishes for our patrons. Our signature dishes include Haddock in our special beer batter with hand-cut chips and the local speciality, the chicken parmesan. We believe in keeping things simple and making them well. On Sundays, we offer a traditional roast dinner with a choice of Roast Rib of Beef, Loin of Pork, Breast of Chicken or Lamb Shank.

The Duke of Cleveland is the ideal venue for weddings and other special occasions or events. It has a choice of function rooms suited to your requirements. In the summer months, we open our cosy bear garden.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    01429 280021
  • Website
    http://thedukeofcleveland.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The Duke of Cleveland offers a range of set wedding menus, buffets, and bespoke options to meet your requirements, as well as our à la carte menu.
  • Private party facilities
    The Duke of Cleveland is the perfect venue for weddings and other celebrations and events. Its stunning location provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day or occasion. Our dedicated team will handle every detail, allowing you to relax and enjoy the celebration, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
  • Location
    2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND
  • Area
    Hartlepool
  • Cross Street
    We are on Church Walk opposite the local landmark St Hilda's Church.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Number Severn Bus Route. Bus Stop 250 yards away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

The Duke of Cleveland's menu was last updated on 15/03/2025.

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What 136 people are saying

The Duke of Cleveland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duke of Cleveland is a "genuine hidden gem" known for "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "fantastic Sunday lunch" and "amazing fish and chips." The warm atmosphere, attentive staff, and "superb" portion sizes create a memorable experience. Book in advance for this popular spot.
136 Reviews

  1. Brian

    Ottawa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was superb as always. Definitely value for money. Restaurant filled quickly so definitely best to book in advance. Will be back.

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  2. Ian

    Durham/County Durham3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great first visit, warm welcome and friendly service. Drinks and food quality were very good and the portion size of all the meals ordered were very good. Overall a great experience and will be heading back at a later date.

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  3. Anthony

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never checked about live music but was too loud Would of stayed long but live music was over powering But will come back but make sure no live music as drums were far too loud in such a small room Sounded better outside But have to stay our waitress was very friendly and happy (Never got her name) no name badge

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  4. Matt

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Genuine hidden gem. The food is excellent and the service is even better. Had Sunday lunch today - the lamb shanks are fantastic. Three very full and happy people, and Trophy Special on. Can't fault it.

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  5. Karen

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great staff. Great service . Great band

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  6. Carol

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal, friendly attentive service. Will go again

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  7. Amanda

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this little gem. Staff lovely, place lovely and fish and chips outstanding. The whole family loved it. Will definitely be back for a visit. Thank you and well done to the staff

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  8. Jo

    Durham/County Durham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious. We went for the live music so shared a number of starters instead of having a meal each. Everything was so fresh and piping hot. Desserts were also amazing too- the sticky toffee pudding is to die for.

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  9. Marie

    Durham/County Durham2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    On arrival we made our way to the bar , it was clear they were all very busy . Ordered drinks and asked where our table was , we found the table our self and waited for staff to attend to us , after 25 minutes we asked for the menus . We had a long wait for the food to arrive, it was lovely , but unfortunately the service was very poor which put me off . The waitress apologised and said she would remove the drinks from the bill for our long wait , but didn’t .

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  10. Sadie

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Big portions. There were smaller portions for children , a little cheaper more managable, however, the menu doesnt say that its ok to order that for smaller appetites. Had a lovely chat with the lady owner.

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FAQs

The Duke of Cleveland offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01429 280021.

The Duke of Cleveland is rated 4.8 stars by 136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Durham/County Durham
  4. Tees Valley
  5. Hartlepool

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Duke of Cleveland

2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are on Church Walk opposite the local landmark St Hilda's Church.
  • Area
    Hartlepool
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Number Severn Bus Route. Bus Stop 250 yards away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://thedukeofcleveland.net/
  • Phone number
    01429 280021
  • Catering
    The Duke of Cleveland offers a range of set wedding menus, buffets, and bespoke options to meet your requirements, as well as our à la carte menu.
  • Private party facilities
    The Duke of Cleveland is the perfect venue for weddings and other celebrations and events. Its stunning location provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day or occasion. Our dedicated team will handle every detail, allowing you to relax and enjoy the celebration, from intimate gatherings to grand affairs.
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