Welcome to the nicest pub in Windsor, well we think so anyway!

The Duchess of Cambridge officially opened on 21 June 2011 after an extensive refurbishment to ensure she was able to carry her Royal name with pride.

And in fact The Duchess of Cambridge pub in Windsor is the only pub in the whole of the world which has the name of the newest member of the Royal family.

Seating almost 120 customers and offering fantastic food, from breakfast through lunch, on to afternoon tea and then dinner. Plus a drinks list to match every occasion, including fine wines and ales from our own Whole Hop Brewery in Hertford – The Duchess is the perfect pub for you to rest your Royal or not so Royal legs!

With the re-design and the work that Daniell Park, general manager, and his team on the floor and of course kitchen have put in, The Duchess of Cambridge is already becoming a firm favourite for those seeking a great pub in Windsor.

With The Duchess pub just across the road, or should we say cannonball shot away (!) from the Castle, it is a pub that will welcome you as a tourist to the town or as someone who lives and works within the lovely city of Windsor.

Our history

The Duchess of Cambridge pub has, to be honest, had a colourful history – oh yes! In days gone by she was not the beautifully designed pub with table service from our own version of Royal footmen, that she is now!

The truth is that the history of the pub can be traced back to some point early 1800’s. Known as The Grapes, the hostelry was frequented by ruffians (a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person of the day).

There is a court record from April 5 1834, of one Mr John Baker, a ‘hardwareman’, who after ‘taking some gin to the tap room’ was knocked to the ground in The Grapes and a ring plus eleven shillings was stolen from him!

Of course you can still take gin and we are very sure the outcome will be different to that of Mr Baker.

The Grapes then changed name to The Knight Tavern and was frequented by many of the cavalrymen from the local barracks. This lovely Windsor pub was then branded as a Dome (café/bar/restaurant), this did not last long and it then became part of another national chain – Slug & Lettuce.

However the family brewer McMullen & Sons of Hertford had purchased the freehold and run it as B Windsor for a number of years before the refurbishment and development that sees The Duchess of Cambridge pub sitting proudly in the heart of Windsor.

A pub like no other in name or in style, so if you, even just a little bit, are fed up of all high streets looking the same – then stop at The Duchess, we are sure you will like it!

Although please note… ruffians are most definitely not welcome!

The legal bit:

Site owned by McMullen & Sons Ltd
26 Old Cross
Hertford SG14 1RD
01992 584 911 / www.mcmullens.co.uk
Registered in England & Wales: 51456
VAT Nº: 213 5194 89

Our food

Freshly prepared for you at the time you order it. Yes, that is what we do at The Duchess. Guests of our lovely Windsor pub can relax as their food is prepared just they way they like it.

In our everyday, we start the service with our breakfast offer. From warmed butter croissants to scrambled egg and smoked salmon and of course the customary full English breakfast – enough to fill even the most demanding of appetites! Washed down with English breakfast tea or an espresso or cappuccino.

From 12 midday our main menu comes alive and is accompanied by lunchtime specials of doorstep sandwiches and salads. These include fish finger sandwich or the classic BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato) and delicious salads of chicken and bacon or beef and Stilton. See the menu at the bottom of the page for full selection.

So if you are in need of a quick bite to eat and refreshment in Windsor then we are the perfect stop. And if the clock isn’t an issue then we have a selection of starters, mains and desserts to keep you occupied and off the streets for a little while longer.

As we head into the mid to late afternoon we introduce the wonderful English tradition of afternoon tea. Scones and delicate cakes, accompanied with tea, coffee or maybe even a glass of Champagne – just magnificent.

And for dinner – the full menu provides you with a selection of some eight to ten starters, mains and desserts to choose from.

Our current favourites from the kitchen are – the delicious corned beef hash pie; the McMullen steak and ale pie; the fish and chips and followed by the Eton mess… Fantastic!

We look forward to seeing you!

Main Menu

Dessert Menu

Our drinks

We have spent many months researching our drinks menu(!) and we have uncovered some real gems for you to try.

If you are after a morning coffee, then we use fresh beans and grind them to make the perfect cup.

A lunchtime pint? Be delighted to oblige. We have a selection of McMullen real ales from the award winning Whole Hop Brewery – their Cask Ale, Country and monthly special brews are all on tap for you to enjoy.

And if you fancy a glass of something on the way home we have found a selection of some of the best wines from the grapes that we all love. Three early favourites from the list are the Pinot Grigio, the dry and refreshing Sancerre and lovely Spanish Rueda!

And for the reds? We can offer Merlot, Cab Sav and smooth Burgundy to warm you through the English Summer! See the link below for the full wine selection we carry.

But if you are after Caipirinha, a Mojito or a Bellini as you start your evening in Windsor – our experienced team of bar staff will be very happy to help.

Cocktails

Wine Menu

The perfect venue for your private party!

We will be very happy to help you with your private function or party in Windsor’s newest pub. The team at The Duchess will be sure to do everything they can to make sure that you and your guests have a wonderful experience with us at The Duchess.

Be it a sales meeting for ten or a birthday party for 50 - be sure to get in touch.

You can email our team here or call us on 01753 864405 or complete the enquiry form below. 

Our events

As every day is an event for us, we have nothing planned just yet, but keep checking back here for the latest events.

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Our team

We are very pleased that we don’t have an ever-changing team. Many of them have been with us for a number of years and we work very hard to train and develop all members be they front of house or in the kitchen.

The faces you are likely to see are: -

Daniell Park, who is our general manager. His sole purpose is to ensure that you get whatever you have ordered in a timely, professional fashion and all served with a smile! He has two assistant managers; Sarah and Will.

And downstairs in the kitchen? Well our head chef is Michael, his sous chefs are Alex and Ziggy, then they have Andy and Rafael as commis chefs. All working together to get your food to you as quickly as possible but without compromising the quality.

And last, but by no means least, we have Virginie (Virge), the area manager who has taken The Duchess under her wing and was last seen pulling a split shift on the opening day – Strong work Virge!

If you would like to be considered for a waiting/bar staff please take your CV into The Duchess and if you are seeking a management or head chef role please go to the main McMullen website - here.