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The Duke William - The Duke William Ickham, Canterbury, Kent

The Duke William Ickham

4.6
4.6
1589 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub
Quintessential Kentish Pub set in the heart of the Garden of England serving beautiful, classic dishes created using the best local and seasonal produce the South of England has to offer. With Real Ales, Craft Beers, beautiful wines, a roaring fire and a beautiful garden in the summer, this is the perfect destination for traditional pub dining.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@thedukewilliamickham.com you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

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2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    01227 721308
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Parking Details
    Off street parking located to the front of the premises.
  • Entertainment
    Live music, comedy, beer tastings and wine dinner evenings all available. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,589 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kent

    Child-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

1,590 Reviews
  1. judithb

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very comfortable and cosy pub Friendly, knowledgeable staff Bedrooms totally fine Food and drink fantastic Whole experience very good value for money Highly recommend

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  2. Bobbi

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As always a lovely evening spent at The Duke William. Looking forward to returning soon 😍

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  3. RosemaryW

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As good as ever - we love this pub.

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  4. JudyM

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful meal, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded 2 days ago

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  5. KatyP

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favourite place to have lunch, in the country: food is great, drinks are excellent, lots of lovely dogs, garden is brilliant when weather warm enough, service is first class, ALWAYS: fast and incredibly polite, and kind. We are infrequent regulars at this place and are extremely grateful for it being there for us, whenever we feel like having a lovely pub lunch! Thank you!!!

    The Duke William IckhamResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoy visiting The Duke William and we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Adrian

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good choices on the menu, including some specials. We both chose the skewers which were very filling, tasty and well cooked. Service was exceptional - lots of care taken, very personable and helpful.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded 5 days ago

    We appreciate you taking the time to leave this kind feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. LukeW

    London

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Wednesday steak night is highly recommended. Beautifully cooked and well presented with a good bottle of vino to boot.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded 5 days ago

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  8. MongerS

    Essex

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing to complain about. Great service from the minute we walked in. Good fab, atmosphere fab, service fab!

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 22 November 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this kind feedback. We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at The Duke William and hope to see you again, take care!

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  9. AndreaR

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious food. Great atmosphere and we will definitely return for another occasion.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 22 November 2023

    We appreciate your kind feedback of The Duke William and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again! Have a great day and thanks again.

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  10. Laurels

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good Sunday roast but good alternatives if roast not your thing. Several vegan main choices.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 22 November 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  11. AshleighW

    Kent

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding. 10/10. Friendly staff and gorgeous food.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 22 November 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  12. RachelE

    Kent

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Friendly service - the pub was lovely at lunch time but quieter in the afternoon. The food was very good, but the main course that we chose (mallard) was way too salty.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 22 November 2023

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and we have passed your feedback on to the team. We hope to see you again, take care!

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  13. LesleyD

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining experience and welcome. Very friendly and efficient staff.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 4 November 2023

    Thank you for the lovely feedback on The Duke William. We hope to see you again soon, have a great day!

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  14. Mooro

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food and lovely staff, would highly recommend

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 2 November 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and we hope to see you again soon!

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  15. BeckyA

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the most wonderful welcome ..with perfect service and delicious food. Thank you so much for always being so welcoming Becky

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 2 November 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  16. NickyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such a relaxed atmosphere and really friendly staff, one of whom went way beyond the extra mile to make our very nervous, anxious dog comfortable. Food very tasty and everyone pleased with their choices. The lamb and chicken kofta skewers were authentic with delicious accompaniments. Two of us wanted the very tasty seafood chowder as main courses and this was no problem. Looking forward to returning and reliving the experience!

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 2 November 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  17. DarrenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stunning pub, excellent friendly staff ahd lovely food.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 26 October 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  18. Daniel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fantastic service from Erin and Jenny. Thank you everyone who worked

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 26 October 2023

    Thank you for your five star review. The Duke William is delighted we could serve you so well.

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  19. PhilipM

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Really nice dinner out with friends. We've been here before and the food has always been very good. Nice to see they've kept the pub side going as that really added to the ambiance. Service was great although I gather they were a bit short of staff.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 26 October 2023

    Hi, thank you for taking the time to review us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again!

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  20. SophieB

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect ladies luncheon. Delicious roasts with lovely drinks and charming service. Plus the Pain au Chocolate bread and butter pudding was to die for.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 19 October 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely review. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again!

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  21. SamW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great quality food. Best meal I have had in a while. Beautiful garden and views. Friendly staff. All round great experience

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 19 October 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  22. KatyC

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    A good meal and great service by the lovely waitress. We're regulars for Saturday lunch. This time though my cockapoo wasn't offered a bowl of water throughout the entire meal and in the end I had to shout over to the barman as it was extremely noisy and busy, to request one. I think this lack of care was due to the amount of people having lunch in the pub, so understandable. My cockapoo also woofed a couple of times because he was scared of the large guide dog (to him it was just a large scary dog) and he was very wary of the big black labrador at the next table. His few woofs resulted in the assistant manager coming over to our table, suggesting that we locked him in the car ! I was horrified to say the least, especially as there were at least a dozen other dogs in the pub. Duke William - you're either 'dog friendly' or not. Dogs do tend to woof sometimes. Customers shouldn't be singled out on account of a few woofs from their dogs.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 19 October 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your meal at The Duke William and what we offer. We are sorry to hear that your experience was affected by the situation with the dogs, we pride ourselves on being a very dog-friendly establishment. We apologise for any disappointment caused and hope to see you again.

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  23. HollyM

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful country pub set in stunning countryside. Lovely friendly staff. Especially pudding..delicious.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 11 October 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  24. Helma

    Kent

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful pub. I was really impressed with the food and the service. Adam was a great host. Great vegan options too!

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 11 October 2023

    Thank you for your five star review. The Duke William is delighted we could serve you so well.

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  25. janep

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice food , good service, friendly staff. Definitely will go back

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 11 October 2023

    Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon at The Duke William. Until then, take care!

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  26. MarilynD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasing meal, just wish we had ordered a side salad to go with our steaks. As usual the service was excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 2 October 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  27. Jeannette

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff are friendly and helpful. Good variety of food. A lovely pub in a lovely country setting.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 27 September 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  28. SamanthaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding service here, all staff were helpful and friendly. Food was exceptional and well priced. I had a bit of anxiety where we were sitting and staff were ever so understanding and caring. We were moved to a quite corner and all was well. Thanks so much

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 25 September 2023

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share this feedback. We're so happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at The Duke William and we hope to see you again soon!

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  29. clifft

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Took our elderly relatives for a birthday Sunday lunch. They have us a nice quiet table overlooking the garden. The service was attentive and friendly. We had the pork and beef roasts which were tasty and plentiful. Very nice outing and we will be back.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 21 September 2023

    Thank you so much for your review of The Duke William. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again!

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  30. Bobby

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food very good service very very good and the staff was excellent thanks you

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 21 September 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  31. PerryCornford

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly welcome and shown to a table in the outside eating area. Nice big table, good, attentive service. Drinks and food arrived in good time and we all really enjoyable. The mussels were excellent and it’s always a bonus to find somewhere with Lucky Saint on tap as a non drinker. Will be visiting again soon.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 13 September 2023

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.

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  32. AnnaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautifully presented and fantastic tasting food. Really enjoyable lunch with my mum.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day.

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  33. Susie

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Unpretentious setting, pleasant service. Good food in relaxing environment.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback! We're happy to hear you had a great experience with us at The Duke William and hope to see you again, take care!

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  34. JaneS

    Devon

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great choice from pub classics to other mains. Good wine list. Service was excellent and all staff very friendly

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback on The Duke William. Thank you and have a great day!

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  35. JamesE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not our first visit and most definitely not our last, great food, great beer , great staff and an outstanding Sunday Roast, I had the cheese burger on another visit and it was quality, give this pub a try you won’t be disappointed

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    We appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you and have a great day!

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  36. KatyP

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, wonderful service, beautiful location, nice ambiance! We loved it!

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and hope to see you again, take care!

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  37. ChristinaR

    Kent

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We were disappointed that the Manager Hugh was not based in Ickham on the day we went there for lunch. Apparently, he has been transferred to try to improve standards at other pubs in the group that are not doing so well. One of the main reasons we go to the Duke William is for Hugh's warm welcome & if he is not there, we may go elsewhere, as Hugh provides an exceptional dining experience. He always goes the extra mile! We love the ambiance at the Duke William & that it's easy to park. The staff are generally polite and helpful. Lizzie was exceptionally friendly & helpful, providing good service with a smile. Jenny is also amazing! Kind, friendly & just adorable! The management of the Duke William is very fortunate to have staff like Hugh & Jenny! To be honest, the main problem is the food, it is always so bland. I'm sure the chef has some tasty recipes up his sleeve, so why not give him free rein to provide food with flavour? There used to be an amazing vegetarian curry on the menu that we loved! Please bring it back! The decor & village location are 1st class. However, I did notice that the floor and wall tiles in the ladies are in need of a deep clean. Ditto the seats at the window tables could do with a shampoo to remove stains. Maybe the cleaners have become complacent? We are very fond of the Duke William & have been regular customers for over 20 years, so any criticism is intended to be helpful & to raise standards.

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  38. Lulu

    London

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Food was OK nothing fab. Had the chicken and lamb kofta, it was a bit meat heavy, a nice mixed salad or coleslaw would have helped and the sauce that was over the top of it wasn't very nice. Service was good.

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 9 September 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and your comments have been passed on to the team. We hope that you will consider giving us a chance in the future.

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  39. MookhoM

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A very good place to eat , service and ambience great.. highly recommended

    The Duke William IckhamResponded on 4 September 2023

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share this short but sweet feedback! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at The Duke William Pub  and hope to see you again, take care!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely amazing and the staff were fantastic! It was my girlfriends birthday and they made it very special for her with a happy birthday sign on the table and a glass of Prosecco, I am very grateful as it made for a perfect birthday meal for her which she thoroughly enjoyed! Most definitely recommend to anyone!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

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The Duke William Ickham is rated 4.6 stars by 1589 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Duke William Ickham

The Street, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1QP

Additional information

  • Area
    Canterbury
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–19:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub, British, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Off street parking located to the front of the premises.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live music, comedy, beer tastings and wine dinner evenings all available. Please visit our website for more information.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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