A smiling member of the team behind the blue bar at The Duck
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Relax and enjoy the scenery

The Duck, Woolsthorpe: canal-side pub near Belvoir Castle

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On The Canal

Bridge 61

Closest Lock

Woolsthorpe Mid Lock

Garden

Canalside Terrace

Pets Welcome

Bar & Terrace

Year Opened

1797

Miles of Navigation

33

Lock Flights

18

01Welcome to The Duck

Still water and slow afternoons.
The best kind of quiet.

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Guests sitting outside The Duck beside the Grantham Canal

Since 1749, The Duck has sat on the edge of the Grantham Canal, one of Britain's oldest waterways. Now quiet, unhurried, and serene, it’s the perfect place for a quiet afternoon.

Located in the picturesque village of Woolsthorpe the Duck boasts scenic views of Belvoir Castle from the banks of the canal.

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Canalside Location
The sun shining behind the towers of Belvoir Castle
Castle Views
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Private Functions
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Dog Friendly
Fish and chips, roast meat and desserts spread across a table at The Duck

02Our Menu

Slow lunches by the water.

Tucked beside the canal with the castle looking on, The Duck is made for slow starts and no fixed finish. Take the dogs and kids out along the towpath, then wander back for the Confit Duck Terrine or Crispy Spiced Cod Cheeks to get things going. From there, let the Slow Braised Lamb Shoulder carry you through to pudding, with the ducks drifting past the whole time.

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Al fresco dining by the canal.
Dogs always welcome.

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Friends sharing lunch and drinks at a wooden pub tableFish and chips and a meat dish served with beer and wineA creamy dessert with berries and a crisp biscuitA burger, chips and a pint at The DuckA member of staff serving friends at their tableDeckchairs overlooking the canal and its stone bridgeA guest chatting to a bartender at The DuckGreen chairs and wooden tables in The Duck dining room

04Christmas

Christmas at The Duck

Christmas set menu: 2 courses £30, 3 courses £36. 1st to 31st December, excluding Sundays.

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Starters

  • Roast Cauliflower & Confit Garlic Soup
  • Duck Liver Parfait
  • Creamed Chestnut Mushrooms On Toast
  • Crab & Dill Croquettes

Mains

  • Slow Roast Turkey
  • Nut Loaf
  • Roast Salmon Fillet
  • Roast Butternut Squash & Goats Cheese Wellington
  • Venison, Cranberry & Stilton Pie
  • 8oz Flat Iron Steak (£5 supplement)

Desserts

  • Warm Christmas Pudding
  • Chocolate & Coffee Delice
  • Spiced Apple Compote
  • Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets
Green sofas in a cosy corner at The Duck

05Where to Find Us

The perfect startto the Viking Way

Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 10am to 11pm
Saturday 9:30am to 11pm
Sunday 9:30am to 9pm

Dining Options

Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Outdoor Dining
Dog Friendly

The Duck

Duck Lane,
Sedgebrook Rd,
Grantham NG32 1NY

Contact

contact@theduckwoolsthorpe.co.uk01476 247 090Book a table
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