The Dukes Head, Beare Green

hello, many thanks for your comments and feed back
firstly let us say that today November 5th is our 1st month anniversary,
it goes without saying that we have had a monumental task in achieving what we have to date. We are thankful for all the support from the local community and welcome constructive feed back at all times whether in person or on such portals as this.

We would also like to say that this pub had been run down to the point it was almost beyond saving, however we remain committed to restoring the Dukes back into a great venue with the support of the local community. We have had a lot of very positive feedback and are pleased to see so many people returning to the dukes head Hotel and buying into our goal of restoring this lovely old pub back to its former glory. Our chef Robin has produced a very well received food offer and we decided to roll out this side of the business in stages as we are doing with the total refurbishment of the pub. We use local produce and cook all food to order unlike many pubs. We had to close for the first week and a half during the day as their were many areas that required immediate attention including the kitchen. We are now happy with the kitchens and prep area following extensive work. our chef not only worked on QE2 but also was head chef in many of the London Hotels and is well versed in both English and continental cuisine. Oour opening was delayed by problems with boilers and stoves hence the delay in opening full time for food, this we are pleased to say has now been resolved.

We also thank all of you that have returned and keep returning for bar snacks, lunch dinner of sunday roast. we are also so pleased that many of you have booked for your Christmas, this is wonderful news and as you can see we have produced a menu that is of a very high standard. We are also offering well priced Bar snacks from midday to close, lunch from midday to 3.30pm and dinner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. We will also be catering for functions including weddings, offering a free bespoke cake if you book your wedding here. As all food prepared from fresh, it is not possible to prepare a main course in a very short time however we ensure that the customer is aware of this. The wine list is being prepared as we speak as is the new menu shortly however for now we offer 5 starters, 5 main courses, and selction for freshly made desserts. We offer main courses range from Sea bass with prawns and white wine sauce, chicken breast in a leek and wine sauce, griled steak in a mustard and red wine sauce, also specails available including homemade steak and mushroom pie, Steak and stilton pie and many other dishes. We have some great wines and champagnes and of course a childrens menu upon request. We were suprised at the comments about waiting too long for food and would ask that you please advise us in person if in the unlikly event this happens again. We also are training our team to be better equipped to serve you properly. Myself , Robin, and Hettie are always on hand to speak to you.

We are proud to purchase our produce locally and all our employees are from the local area which is how we intend to proceed.

We thank Barbara who played Jazz in the dukes head and to all those that supported her and it was great to meet many of the local residents, and then to see so many return and have lunch was very encouraging . we managed to colect a fair sum through the raffle for the church charity. so many of you have enquired if Barbara will be on again we are happy to announce that she will be very soon. we will be also hosting Jazz evenings, country and western nights, themed food nights, quiz nights, etc. We are also holding a christmas raffle in aid of the church charity.

We have put the date of the launch back until we have had the front elevation decoration works completed and the bar area and function revamped as well the toilets that are adjacent which are currently out of order and undergoing refurbishment.

The guest performer is not a pianist but a singer who used to perform regularly in our London bar/ club and we are sure you will all love her. she is very booked out but we are liaising with her to ensure that she can make this date along with a supporting artist.

We have great plans for the Dukes Head and as professionals we must apologise if the start was a little shaky, this was due to the speed in which we had to move to rectify important issues that were not aware of to prior to our arrival, however we are here to stay and fully intend to put the Dukes Head on the map and turn it into a fgreat local with a great food offer, friendly staff and fun filled evenings for the whole community to enjoy.

loking forward to seeing you all at the Dukes Head very soon

Gordon, Robin, Hettie
The Dukes Head

5 Nov 2009 23:20

The Dukes Head, Beare Green

We have recently taken over this establishment and we are already booking live music for each weekend, and offer both fine restaurant dining and bar snacks. We are open from 12 until close each day. Why not drop by and try our lovely Sunday roast, you will not be disappointed! See you soon. TEL 01306 711778

24 Oct 2009 20:25