January, 2008

Xmas and New Years Eve 2008

Christmas & New Years Eve

Now in our fith award winning year!

Come and enjoy a taste of our success this Christmas and New Year. We’ve gained an entry in the Michelin Guide 2007, were selected for the Times "UK Top 10 Gastro Pubs" and won the Chester "Pub of the year" Award. We continued to enhance our superb wine list and strengthened ‘The Duke’s’ links with local suppliers to bring the very best fresh produce to your table. Bookings for the Christmas season should be made to avoid disappointment, and we will contact you regarding orders nearer the time of your event.

July, 2007

PUB OF THE YEAR AWARD

Chester "Pub of the Year" Award

We are delighted with being voted the winners of the Chester Pub of the Year Award.

It is our belief that our commitment to customer service and focus on food quality have earned us this recoqnition.

Thank you to all our loyal customers who share in this success.

June, 2007

WEEKLY SUNDAY JAZZ SESSIONS

Sunday LIve Jazz Sessions

Our Sunday Jazz Session has now moved to the later time of 4pm until 6:30pm - over the coming weeks we will be showcasing some vocalists as well as our resident trio.

February, 2006

Chip & PIN

Tuesday 14th February 2006

Please be aware that from Tuesday 14th February, Valentines Day, if you want to use a credit/debit card with a chip facility to pay you must use a valid PIN. If you do not know that PIN then you must find an alternative method of payment.

Thank you for your co-operation.

September, 2005

”Entrepeneur of the Year 2005 ”

The Union Pub Company Awards - Alton Towers - 29/9/05

The Duke of Portland last night won the award for "Entrepeneur of the Year" at The Union Pub Company Annual Awards at Alton Towers. The judges decided that high standards of service, fine fresh food, quality casks and extensive wine list put us above the competition.

We would like to thank all of you who have visited the pub in the last 12 months.