The Duck Inn Pub and Kitchen, Chippendale
I remember going to Duck Inn a while ago, before its major face lift, I thought it was a very dodgy, blokey, seedy pub. However, the new renovations has that B&B or homey feel to it which I like. I love the rustic but yet modern furniture especially the bookcase wall paper – I had originally thought they were actually bookcases!
The Duck Inn can be found on Rose Street in Chippendale. The chef behind this pub is Chef Mitch Davis (ex-Blue Gum Hotel) and he has created a menu that is up-market pub grub which changes seasonally.
I was fortunate enough to visit the Duck Inn with Chloe Chun from PEPR Publicity.
Everything on the menu sounded wonderful, I couldn’t decide what I wanted but the deconstructed beef mushroom and ale pie with creamy mash, pea puree and puff pastry ($22) had my name on it.
The beef extremely tender and the puff pastry extremely flaky and crunchy!
I loved the creamy mash and pea puree – it was a hearty dish and perfect for winter.
Chloe couldn’t go past the beetroot ravioli with blue cheese ($19). I have never had beetroot ravioli and oh my, the colour of the ravioli was just beautiful. The blue cheese was subtle and complemented the beetroot ravioli – I was totally and utterly impressed. It was light and absolutely divine.
We also shared the roast pumpkin salad with rocket, goats cheese, toffee walnuts and honey balsamic ($16) – very colourful and incredibly tasty.
Unfortunately, I was too full for dessert, however, the sticky date pudding with toffee sauce and double cream sounds excellent. So does the chocolate and raspberry brulee – yum!
There is a beer garden at the back which is lovely for summer or spring when the weather is warmer. They have trivia on Monday nights, Uno on Tuesday nights from memory. It’s a great little pub in Chippendale, definitely worth checking out. No doubt we will be back for the food and trivia of course.
*GA dined as a guest thanks to Chloe Chun from PEPR Publicity.
GA’s ratings: 7.5 / 10
The Duck Inn Pub and Kitchen
74 Rose Street
Chippendale 2008
Ph: +61 2 9319 4415
That beetroot ravioli sounds AWESOME!
PS. The Duck Inn also has our bread hehe
That beetroot ravioli sounds AWESOME!
PS. The Duck Inn also uses our bread hehe
Sarah
This pub is SO close to my work…we used to go ALL the time before the renos…now never. I think the team liked the grungy style before, but I SO keen to check it out now. The food looks glorious!
ive never tried beetroot ravioli before either! looks sooooo pretty!
This place has a good meal deal if seeing a show at the Seymour across the road. Have never tried it though.
They’ve got a good meal deal here if seeing a show at the Seymour Centre. Haven’t tried it yet though.
look at that puffy pastry .. mm
Looks so yummy!
That rav is def what Im ordering
looks delicious! And so pretty
Roast pumpkin salad is always a winner!
beetroot ravioli looks yum!
That beetroot ravioli is really striking!
It looks like they’ve changed the menu too!
Hey Lorraine I do like the colour! It was def tasty!
I went there today at lunch time!!! for their desserts.. we had a deconstructed rhubarb cheesecake, cardamom brulee and chocolate tart… SO YUM!!! ;DDD
Hey Kiki.. I was too full for dessert… Will hv to go back!
i’ve been wanting to try this place for ages! the pastry looks good! i can’t wait!
hey Milkteaxx the deconstructed pie is really good! i cant wait to try the desserts!