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The Duke of Cleveland

4.6 (170)
£25 and under
British
2 Church Walk, Hartlepool, Hartlepool TS24 0ND

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The Duke of Cleveland

4.6
£25 and under
British
Hartlepool

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Duke of Cleveland.

4.6

4.6
(170)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Duke of Cleveland offers a "1st class Sunday lunch" with "great food, great service." Guests appreciate the "lovely friendly staff" and recommend the "extremely tasty" meals. The "beautiful building" adds to the charm. Some mention a wait time but praise the "great portions" and attentive service.
170 Reviews
  1. Gail

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the initial booking the service was great. Lovely friendly staff. The food was delicious and lots of it ! Would definitely recommend a Sunday lunch here

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  2. Garry

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday Lunch, extremely tasty. Would definitely return again.

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  3. Graeme

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! 1st class Sunday lunch!

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  4. Ray

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful building, great staff, delicious food… it made our day extra special… thank you!!

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  5. Nick

    County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time we’ve been, moved to the area 6 weeks ago, decided to go as read the reviews, it didn’t disappoint, staff were very attentive and customer focused. Food was great value, meat was tender, good Portions, piping hot.. would recommend..

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  6. Maria

    County Durham1 review

    1.0

    Dined on August 26, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the lasagne and my husband and son had the chicken Parma. The breadcrumb coating was soggy and very bland cheese topping. My lasagne had the same very thick bland cheese on the top (very thick and hard) and the lasagne itself was dry with very little flavour. Our last visit to this pub was around 2 years ago and the food was outstanding so we were really looking forward to coming again. I don't know if there's a different chef, but the food certainly isn't half as good as it used to be.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Sunday dinner I have eaten out. Service great dogs got their water without having to ask. Just one very small little niggle very close to the table next to us

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  8. Jonathan

    Birmingham8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great good value Sunday lunch served by friendly and helpful staff

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  9. Tracy

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday roast, excellent quality, great portions, food was piping hot, wonderful service, would definitely recommend The Duke of Cleveland.

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  10. Carole

    County Durham1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place it self was clean and tidy ,the food was nice . But the time we waited for the food was too long . It was just over a hours wait . There was a large party upstairs and we had to wait for them to be served first , if we had known we would have booked somewhere else .

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Burgers, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

The Duke of Cleveland feels warm and welcoming, a historic, listed Headland pub with a cosy log‑burner corner, friendly service, and lively nights with live music.

Yes, the Duke offers a good drinks selection, with draught beers and ciders plus a selection of wines and beers on offer.

Portions are generous, guests consistently describe Sunday lunches and mains as plentiful, often arriving piping hot and leaving diners comfortably full.

Yes, families are welcome: children are regular guests, with substantial children’s portions reported and staff who accommodate toddlers and family groups.

Sunday, The Duke of Cleveland’s traditional Sunday roast is a clear favourite, with many guests praising the excellent, generous Sunday lunches.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian dishes (for example, Vegetarian Parmesan (V) and the Panko Quorn Burger) and multiple mains marked (GF); the Upside Down Cheesecake notes a “GF request available.”

Yes, The Duke of Cleveland opens its cosy summer beer garden on warmer months, offering an outdoor dining option on the Headland.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Duke of Cleveland; guests note a ‘Dogs Welcome’ sign and multiple visitors report being looked after with their dogs.

Casual dress is the guide, relaxed, everyday clothing is perfectly appropriate for a visit to The Duke of Cleveland.

The Duke of Cleveland highlights two signatures: their beer‑battered haddock with hand‑cut chips and the local chicken parmesan (parmo), both featured on the menu and praised by guests.

Yes, dogs are welcome: guests frequently dine with their dogs and the venue even displays a 'Dogs Welcome' sign on arrival.

How FAQ content is generated

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

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The Duke of Cleveland

4.6
£25 and under
British
Hartlepool

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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