I've always had mixed feelings about this bar. When it first opened it felt unfinished and cold with little to no atmosphere. Over time I've come to like The Duke for what it is, a good little sports bar in the heart of the city. It's a great location to meet before heading to the MCG.
So last Sunday before the grand final rematch against Hawthorn and West Coast, I suggested we meet here and grab some lunch. The problem with The Duke is inconsistency, especially with the food. I've been here on several occasion for lunch and dinner with mixed results. Mostly it's not bad, this day wasn't to be a good day.
I ordered the steak sandwich which had Beetroot relish,egg, cheese and tomato relish. Firstly the steak was way over cooked and burnt, so it had that charcoal flavour, and not in a good way. Secondly it was missing the tomato relish, so I had to revert to adding the tomato sauce that was provided on our table. It was a pity because if the steak was cooked correctly it would have been a great steak sandwich, because all the other elements were there. Even the egg was cooked perfectly.
The others in my party had the hamburgers, which all looked great, and the feedback from my mates was positive. (Note to self order the hamburger next time).
As I said, it's a great bar for catching up with friends etc, and the staff mostly seem to be a friendly mob and you certainly are made to feel welcome. I'll be back, but maybe just for drinks.
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