Pub in London SW1

Duke of York

130-134 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5LA
Closest station: Victoria, about 1 min walk

4.0out of 5 on Google, from 371 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Duke of York, London SW1

About Duke of York

Following the demolition of the previous pub on this site as part of the ongoing modernisation of the whole area, the new pub arose phoenix-like from the ashes of the old! The pub has been restored in splendid Edwardian style with trademark Sam Smith's dark wood and etched glass. There is a downstairs Public Bar and another room upstairs with a bar and restaurant. Food is served only upstairs. The menu includes lunchtime sandwiches plus all the usual pub favourites.

Two handpumps offer OBB, and there is the usual range of SS keg beers. Note that in common with other SS outlets no swearing is allowed, or usage of electronic gadgets such as mobile phones or tablets; unless you are paying with one! And not in common with other SS outlets, this tourist-area one even has its own website.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.

Features

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Family Friendly
  • Quiet
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner: Not on Sunday
  • Restaurant
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access: Wheelchair lift to basement WCs
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Separate Bar
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 11:00 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Samuel Smith
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.0out of 5 on Google, from 371 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Houston Guyon Google, August 2024

    The fish and chips are good, although the food portions are smaller than expected for the price. Their drink selection is great with tasty drinks. The service was also great with friendly staff ready to answer questions. The interior was very beautiful and Victorian style themed.

  • 5 out of 5Jon Phippson Google, October 2024

    This is one of those venues that's just not what you expect. The food was really nice, tasty and filling. We ate from the bar menu, but that was only because we knew nothing about a restaurant upstairs with a wider menu. You'll find no branded beers and spirits here, everything comes from a traditional Yorkshire brewery, however that doesn't dissuade from a really nice experience. The big unique contribution the venue makes to a great time is THIS IS A DIGITAL DETOX PUB.

  • 5 out of 5jayne graingeron Google, December 2023

    wow. we were really impressed. we booked a table for 430. After a long day of travelling , we were hoping to unwind and refuel 😉 before our show, and we were not disappointed. staff were helpful and very friendly. food was excellent. would have liked a bigger portion because it tasted amazing. couldn't fault anything. beautiful surroundings, nice atmosphere, friendly staff , amazing. decor. 10/10.

  • 1 out of 5Thomas Smrekaron Google, September 2024

    The homemade scotch egg was very good. The rest of the food we tried was terrible. In particular, the Crispy Squid appetizer was undercooked formed squid rings that were unedible. We shared 3 appetizers and when we asked for side plates, they said they could only find one. We ate some great food at some excellent pubs during our vacation in London. This was not one of those pubs. Give it a miss.

  • 5 out of 5Stacie Sudkampon Google, July 2023

    Read reviews after we ate and drank and are appalled by anything less than 5 stars. All other reviews less than 5 stars are rubbish! We went for dinner and drinks and were so satisfied. This is a typical corner pub conveniently located across from Victoria Station. We had our 16YO with us so we sat upstairs and ate in the dining room where you order/pay at the bar. We had bangers and mash, steak and ale pie, and the half chicken. All the food was exceptionally delicious and hot. Even the side dishes like carrots and the aioli and BBQ sauces with the chicken were amazing. Great place for…

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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