Duke Of Sussex - Ashfield

The Duke is handily placed for the M1, easily found, about 5 minutes drive from Junction 28. It's very much a traditional pub, multi roomed, and the sort of place where, in the bar at the front, you are likely to see locals playing cards or dominoes. One can't say that about many pubs these days. The pub appears to be owned/leased by Pentrich Ales of Ripley but, sadly, none of their cask ales was on the bar at the time of our visit, nevertheless there was a good selection of decent ales from other smaller, local breweries my pint of Pheasantry Pale Ale went down very nicely. There is an extensive food menu with something for everyone burgers, grills, various main means, 2 for 1 offers, sizzlers, Sunday roasts and so on. Although the food isn't quite top class, it's a decent four stars, portions are generous and prices are very reasonable. Staff are welcoming and friendly.

Kids screaming sponge Bob on the TV... steak pie was not a pie just fried beef with gravy and a burnt puff pasty top. Tasteless. And had to leave loads of it.

Very disappointed in our visit this evening. Arrived and sat at a table to be told someone else was sitting there, nothing on the table to suggest this. Had to take my glass back as it was dirty. Our food was not good. Chips undercooked inside but burnt on the outside, burnt crust on pie, gravy like water and veg dried up. Safe to say we won't be returning. It wasn't even busy.

I came for a meal after work this week with friends. I have coeliac disease and enquired about them having a seperate fryer for their chips, after being told yes they have one I ordered a gluten free hunters chicken (1 out of 3 gfo options on the menu). My meal arrived with onion rings on top of my chicken, I asked to double check before eating if these were gluten free, good job I did as they were not so I explained I cannot eat the meal or I would be ill with cross contamination. I was then told I could not have chips after all. The person who took my order then came over to me and told me it was my fault due to communication even though I had clearly asked for a gluten free meal. Definitely not impressed and will not be ordering food from here again. You have a sign up about food allergies and intolerance so you should know about them before you make somebody ill.

Excellent food prob the best around Ashfield good customer service from behind the bar good value for money been 2 3 times now never failed to be a good meal. This pub is on point with prices matching the larger chain pubs with quality food