What's On at The Duke

Keep up to date with all that's going on at The Duke, featuring great live music from the best local musicians and bands, to weekly and monthly food and drink evenings.

Thu 11th Jun–Sun 19th Jul 2026

Football World Cup

Catch all the action from the FIFA World Cup at The Duke William with all the matches shown live on our TV during opening hours.
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Sun 21st Jun 2026

Raise a Glass to Dad this Father's Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show Dad how much you appreciate him than with a family get together at your local pub. Join us on Sunday 21st June, for a special celebration with a surprise in store for all Dads.
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Mon 29th Jun–Sun 12th Jul 2026

Wimbledon

Join us at The Duke William this summer as we screen the iconic The Championships, Wimbledon live on our TV in the garden.
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Sat 18th Jul 2026 - Midday–11pm

Pints & Pork Festival

Get ready for a full day of great beer, sizzling BBQ, live music, and delicious fun at The Duke William’s Pints & Pork Festival on Saturday 18th July.

From midday until late, our garden will be buzzing with live performances, freshly grilled food, and flowing pints, all set in the heart of summer. Our outdoor bar and BBQ will be serving up pub favourites and pork specials straight from the grill, with food available from Midday to 9pm. But that’s not all—this year we’re adding some friendly competition to the mix in our Sausage Roll Showdown…

Live music:
3:00pm – Gez Gold: Favourites from ABBA to Zappa
5:00pm – Lofty Harris: Party hits & guilty pleasures
7:00pm – George Pelham: soulful, feel-good sounds

Food available: midday–9pm
Sat 18th Jul 2026 - From Midday

Sausage Roll Showdown

Think your sausage rolls have what it takes? Bring your best homemade sausage rolls and enter them into our competition. Our head chef and guest judges will be looking for top-tier flavour and standout presentation.
The winner will be crowned Sausage Roll Champion and take home a £50 Duke William voucher.
£189 overnight stay, 3 course dinner & breakfast

Midweek Retreat

Book an overnight stay for up to two people and make the most of our midweek retreat. Available at just £189 which includes an overnight stay for up to 2 people, 3 course dinner menu (supplements may apply on certain dishes) plus breakfast the following morning.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
Book now for midweek (Monday–Thursday) low season stays in April 2026, subject to pub opening times
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15% off the bill when dining with us

Blue Light Card Discount

We want to show our appreciation for the nation’s emergency services and wider Blue Light community, which is why we are delighted to offer you a discount when dining with us.
Valid when dining Mon–Thurs lunch or dinner, subject to opening times. Saving is only valid when the cardholder is dining from the A La Carte menu. Applies to a maximum table size of 8 people. Excludes 24th Dec to 1st Jan, Valentine’s Day & Bank Holidays. Not valid during the months of June, July & August, or on Festive Menu bookings.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
Must be booked in advance quoting “Blue Light”, please notify us of your membership when making a reservation.
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25% Off All Drinks - Monday–Thursday

Happy Hour

Whether you’re relaxing after work or gathering with friends, it’s the perfect excuse to grab a couple of drinks and cosy up by the fireside at The Duke William.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
Enjoy 25% off all drinks between 4–5pm every Monday–Thursday.
Your bar round—on us!

Roll a Double Fridays

Feeling lucky? Roll an even double at the bar every Friday night between 4-6pm and get your full round FREE on us.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
Every Friday, 4-6pm
Every Wednesday night - £49 for 2 people

Steak Night

Looking for a bit of midweek indulgence? Then join us for Steak night at any of our pubs.
Includes your choice of steak from our weekly changing cuts and a bottle of house wine, all for £49.00 for two people.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
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Every Thursday night - £19.95 per person

Mussels Night

Make Thursdays something to look forward to at The Duke William with Mussels Night.

Tuck into fresh, flavour-packed mussels served with fries and select your choice of sauce to finish.

Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
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Every Friday & Saturday night - £45 for 2 people

Chippy Tea Sharing Platter

Our take on the classic chippy tea, built for sharing: Tonbridge Ale Battered Extra-Large Cod, Battered Brogdale Sausages, Chips, Mushy Peas, Curry Sauce, House Pickled Eggs, Gherkins, Tartare Sauce, and a Charred Lemon to finish.
Available every Friday & Saturday during dinner service.
Standard offer terms apply, see full details here.
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Every last Tuesday - monthly

Quiz Night

Starting at 7:30pm, Max of 6 per team. £2 per player, with half of the proceeds donated to the Pilgrims Hospice.
Call to book or book online noting “Quiz Night”
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Every 1st Friday - monthly

Music Night

Live music from different artists every month, 7–9pm—check out our social pages for information on who is performing.
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Hire a space at The Duke William

A quintessentially English pub in the idyllic village of Ickham, near Canterbury. The Duke is opposite a truly stunning Church and is the perfect venue for your Wedding Reception.

The Terrace & garden

Our beautiful south facing terrace and garden can be hired for any of our Summer Garden Party Menus, complete with its own outside bar and booth seating.

Terrace Capacity - 80 seated
Garden Capacity - 32 seated

The olive tree

Our stunning central table in the middle of the terrace, centred around an Olive Tree This table can be reserved for outside dining and drinking for up to 20 people, weather dependent.


Capacity - 20 seated

The Conservatory

Bright and airy with lovely views out over the pub garden and the farming fields beyond, this is a great space for afternoon tea or one of our feast menus for up to 20 people.

Private use of The Conservatory and Terrace will be priced on a minimum spend basis dependent on the day of the week and time of year.


Capacity - 20 seated / 40 standing

The Den

A cosy room set away from the hustle and bustle of the main bar and the perfect spot for a large table booking of up to 30 people.


Capacity - 30 seated / 40 standing

Want to book The Duke William for an event?

Why not speak to us about booking one of our private hire rooms or tables? We’re always happy to help with recommendations and menus, just follow the link below to make an enquiry.
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Private Hire at Our Sister Sites

Our sister sites also offer great private hire spaces!
The Radnor Arms, The Five Bells Inn and The Woolpack Inn are equally as equipped to make your event special. Download our Brochure to find out more on what they can offer.

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Radnor Arms
Five Bells
Woolpack Inn

Friends Of The Duke William

Live locally to The Duke? Pop in and grab one of our Friends Of discount cards, giving you 15% off food and drink at certain times through the week.

Already got a card? Don’t forget to put it to good use this year!

Enquire directly for more information. All we require is proof of address and your contact details.

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Plan your visit to The Duke William by reserving a table.
To reserve a table please call 01227 721 308, or use the form below to book online.

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Find Us

The Duke William, The Street, Ickham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1QP

Get in Touch

General Enquiries & Reservations

Call 01227 721 308 or email info@thedukewilliamickham.com

Event & Private Hire Enquiries

Make an enquiry here

Press & Media Enquiries

Email marketing@thepickledeggpubcompany.com