Duck and Rice
Soho, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Book with PearlThe Read
Cantonese Pub Format
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Duck and Rice when you need an easy Soho table with enough energy for a date, birthday, or casual business meal. It is a practical central pick rather than an awards-led splurge; cross-shop Yauatcha for a more premium Chinese-Dim Sum plan or Dear Jackie for a more dressed-up dinner.
About Duck and Rice
Duck and Rice is a London venue with daily opening from 12 noon. Practical details are simple: it opens at 12 PM every day, closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, closes at 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. The dress code is smart casual.
A London choice when the practical details fit
The clearest reason to consider Duck and Rice is scheduling. A 12 PM opening gives planners an earlier start than a dinner-only venue, while the later Tuesday-to-Saturday closing time can help with evening plans. For Monday or Sunday, plan around the 10 PM close.
Use it as a practical London option when the hours and dress code suit the plan. If you are comparing options, Yauatcha is another venue to consider, depending on the tone and timing of the meal.
Who should consider it, who should compare other options
Choose Duck and Rice when the hours and smart-casual dress code match the plan. It is also useful when you need a London venue that is open from noon and available into the evening on most nights.
If the occasion needs a different mood, compare by plan rather than by assumptions about format or menu. Dear Jackie, Temper, Café Leon Dore, Flute Bar, Yauatcha are natural names to compare, depending on what kind of outing you are arranging.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: London plans where a noon opening and evening hours are useful.
- Plan ahead: Check directly with the venue for reservations.
- Timing: Open 12–10 PM Monday and Sunday; 12–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
- Dress: Smart casual.
- Compare with: Yauatcha, Dear Jackie, Temper, Café Leon Dore, Flute Bar, depending on the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- theduckandrice.com
- Phone
- +44 20 3327 7888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Duck and Rice occupies a repurposed Victorian pub on Berwick Street, and that history is part of its personality. The venue splits vertically — a buzzy ground-floor bar and a more composed dining room above — so it feels both pubby and purposeful. The editorial stance is explicit: Cantonese cooking sits comfortably alongside British pub culture, and the result is a warm, convivial room that channels Soho’s market-street energy without pretension. Expect honest roast meats at the heart of the menu and a building that reads like a local institution adapted for a modern, food-first crowd.
Best For
This is a spot that suits informal evenings and more deliberate dinners alike. The ground-floor bar is ideal for after-work drinks or an informal group hang where you graze from a barstool; the upstairs dining room accommodates composed meals and date nights. The menu is built to carry a full evening’s service, so it’s particularly well suited to dinner service, and the bar-focused layout also supports later-night visits for small plates and drinks in Soho’s dense nightlife corridor.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as two rhythms: small plates and snacks for grazing at the bar, and larger roast-centrepieces for a seated upstairs meal. The roast meats are structurally central, so ordering the duck that names the place is a logical move, while dim sum-style snacks and signature venison puffs make for excellent sharing options. If you want a relaxed, bar-led experience, graze on small plates at the ground-floor bar; reserve time upstairs for a more composed roast-focused meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Busy and noisy with fabulous decor, featuring multiple floors including upstairs dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- crispy duck
- dim sum
- venison puffs
Planning details
Location
90 Berwick St, London W1F 0QB, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot get in
Try Yauatcha if the group wants Chinese-Dim Sum with a more premium feel. Choose Dear Jackie if the occasion needs a more polished Italian dinner instead of a lively Soho room.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against Yauatcha, Duck and Rice is the more flexible Soho choice: easier to book, less ceremony, better suited to mixed groups that want central London convenience. Yauatcha is the stronger pick when the brief is a more premium Chinese-Dim Sum meal with a clearer luxury signal.
Dear Jackie is the better cross-shop for a date or celebration that needs Italian polish and a more dressed-up feel. Temper makes more sense when the group wants a louder, barbecue-led night with drinks doing part of the work.
Flute Bar and Café Leon Dore are mood alternatives rather than direct dinner substitutes: pick Flute Bar if the plan is drinks-first, Café Leon Dore for coffee or a lighter social stop. For a proper meal in Soho, Duck and Rice is the more complete option.
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Compare Duck and Rice
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck and Rice | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Yauatcha | London | Chinese-Dim Sum | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2005 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #43 |
| Flute Bar | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Dear Jackie | London | Italian | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Temper | London | Mexican - Barbecue | ; | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4632024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #4292023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Café Leon Dore | London | Cafe / Greek-influenced coffee and drinks | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duck and Rice good for a special occasion?
It may work if the practical details fit the occasion: Duck and Rice is in London, opens daily from 12 PM, has a smart-casual dress code. For private dining, menu format, pricing, or awards, check directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Duck and Rice?
Yauatcha, Dear Jackie, Temper, Café Leon Dore, Flute Bar are other names to consider when comparing plans. Choose based on the occasion, timing, the latest details from each venue.
How far ahead should I book Duck and Rice?
Check directly with the venue for reservations. The hours are 12 PM to 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 12 PM to 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
What should I wear to Duck and Rice?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose a neat, put-together outfit rather than relying on a more formal or more relaxed assumption.
Does Duck and Rice handle dietary restrictions?
What time is better at Duck and Rice?
Duck and Rice opens at 12 PM every day and closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your plan, confirm current availability with the venue.
Is Duck and Rice good for solo dining?
For solo dining, consider whether the London location, daily 12 PM opening, smart-casual dress code fit your plan.
