Dog Friendly — Pubs in Exeter

Angel

32 Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SR

This traditional pub has comfortable red sofas amongst its seating and has a small fish tank in a cabinet on the right hand side as you enter. There are two guest ales which normally come from Devon breweries. All ages frequent the pub and there is also music. For details, check the pub's website. No under 18's after 9pm. Please note, opening times are 12 to late.

Bishop Blaize

Commercial Road, Exeter EX2 4AB

A traditional, locals pub with a friendly atmosphere tucked away in the re-development Quay area of Exeter.

Blue Ball Inn

Sandygate Lane, Exeter EX2 7JL

300 year old thatched pub, which has recently extended the restaurant. A superb pub with a large garden, children's play area and parking. Four bed and breakfast rooms are available and it can boast of being the closest pub to Sandy Park, home of Exeter Chiefs. There are usually four real ales and two real ciders available. Fine food, using locally sourced ingredients where possible, is served lunchtimes and evenings.

Bowling Green

29-30 Blackboy Road, Exeter EX4 6ST

Originally an 18th century pub called The Ropemakers, the Bowling Green is a cosy local situated away from the main city centre close to Exeter City Football Club at St James Park. It has an extensive selection of reasonably priced pub food including pizzas and gluten free and vegetarian options. Four real ales are available, three are rotating and supporting local breweries. Live music every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon followed by a quiz in the evening. Opens at noon on match day Saturdays.

City Gate Hotel

Lower North Street, Exeter EX4 3RB

A fine Georgian building on the site of one of the old gates into Exeter, the pub has part of the ancient city wall in its cellar. There are three eating and drinking areas off the main bar, a cellar bar and a large paved and decked garden with its own bar in the summer. Beers on offerare Young's, with seasonal variations. Good-quality cuisine is served from breakfast time through to 10pm (9pm on Sunday). One can eat throughout; more informally in the airy conservatory on sofas or, on warm sunny days, outside in the spacious landscaped garden.

Cowick Barton

121 Cowick Lane, Exeter EX2 9HF

Historic Inn, built in 1540, retaining many of its original features. It is alleged there are hidden tunnels to St Thomas Church and Bowhill House, also ghostly sightings! There is a large garden to enjoy in the warm summer months, and facilities for all types of functions. Freshly prepared food, using local produce where possible, is served lunchtimes and evenings, all day Saturday and Sunday. Traditional roast is available on Sunday between noon and 2.30pm. Three real ales are usually available, and the pub is family and dog friendly.

Exeter Phoenix

Bradninch Place, Gandy Street, Exeter EX4 3LS

This Arts Centre café bar is in the middle of the Phoenix Building, which caters for various Arts, Music, Film and a mixture of courses. The closing times are later provided there is no private functions on. There is also disabled access and toilets.

Farmers Union

16-18 Queens Terrace, Exeter EX4 4HR

The pub is situated near the Clock Tower and has mixed clientele. The food side is unusual as it has a Vegan and Vegetarian Menu alongside the standard one. There is a Quiz night on Thursdays and on Sunday a Carvery 12 - 15. Other than Sunday Carvery time, the pub is Dog Friendly.

Great Western Hotel

St David's Station, Exeter EX4 4NU

The Great Western Hotel dates from 1840, close to St David's railway station. A range of up to nine ales is offered from around the country. It has a good community atmosphere with wheelchair users most welcome due to easy access to the bar and toilet. It has won CAMRA branch pub of the year twice. The Karma restaurant serves traditional bar snacks and also has an exclusive Indian cuisine.

Horse & Groom

50-52 Fore Street, Exeter EX1 2QL

Was brewery tap for now defunct Heavitree Brewery. Large rambling premises on busy street corner comprising at least 2 buildings with areas on different levels one with pool table. Courtyard and enclosed garden at back. May have a second or third beer on usually from Dartmoor or St.Austell breweries.

Henry's Bar

Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AB

Pub situated on a busy road junction. It has a central bar with several eating and drinking areas. There are lots of wood-panelling and objects of interest.

Mill On The Exe

Bonhay Road, Exeter EX4 3AB

Until 1960 the Mill on the Exe was a paper mill; the original water wheel used to turn the machinery is now a feature in the pub's garden. The old mill was converted into a pub, which was bought by St Austell Brewery in 1994. It is set in a beautiful location, with tranquil waterside gardens next to Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, and is just a short distance away from the city centre and rail stations. It has a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, with two bars spread across two floors. boasting a total of nine handpumps, with St Austell brews, seasonal and guest ales, plus a selection of bottled beers, including 'Clouded yellow' on offer. Quality home-cooked food, freshly prepared and cooked to order, is served from noon to 9pm daily. Children are welcome. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome throughout the pub.

Little Drop of Poison

154-155 Fore Street, Exeter EX4 3AT

After several years of closure this city centre pub reopened in 2018, a single large room with one bar it serves between three to six cask ales. There are three, changing, gravity dispensed ciders which are located on the back of the bar along with a vast amount of taps serving keg / craft beer. Entertainment wise there is live music on Fridays, a quiz on Tuesdays and also a pool table that is free to use. Happy 'hour' from 4-6 every open day, and probably all Sunday.

New Inn (Alphington)

76 Church Road, Exeter EX2 8TA

A large airy family friendly community pub. The pub runs a lunch club. A breakfast special is available on Saturdays between 9am and midday. Up to three real ales are usually available, and food is served all day, every day.

Oddfellows

60 New North Road, Exeter EX4 4EP

Narrow on the street front, this Victorian building is very deep and till features the original 19th century conservatory. Small areas off the main room make for an intimate atmosphere including a cosy snug area, leather chesterfield sofas and rustic style furnishings. A cocktail bar on the first floor is open in the evenings. This is a friendly gastro style pub, with clientele ranging from students to business people. The open kitchen enables you to watch your locally sourced food being cooked. The TV's sometimes screen quirky black and white films from the 60's and 70's.

Old Fire House

50 New North Road, Exeter EX4 4EP

Popular city center pub serving good-value food lunchtimes and evenings as well as late-night pizzas. Up to six ales are available on gravity including beers from Exeter and Hanlon's breweries, and four real ciders; regulars include Sam's and Sandford Orchard. Live music every Saturday and Sunday evening. The pub is close to Exeter High Street, bus stops and Central railway station. No children under ten allowed, due to licence restrictions and over 18's only after 5pm.

On The Waterfront

4-9 The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AP

On The Waterfront is situated on the historic Exeter Quayside, and is house in converted cellars of old 19-century warehouses that once served old sailing ships. Outside scenes for the "Onedin Line" TV series were filmed here. The restaurant offers a good selection of lunch and dinner dishes - from their renowned pizzas to fresh fish, meats, pastas and salads. Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, but may be taken in the bar area. Emphasis is on local ales, and a beer festival is held twice a year. On The Waterfront offers good quality food and fine ales in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It is very popular with families and groups. There is a cycle hire shop next door.

Port Royal

Weirfield Path, Exeter EX2 4DR

Friendly riverside pub with several areas, including a large restaurant and a function room. Plenty of outside seating overlooking the river.

Prospect Inn

The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AN

Popular and friendly pub situated on Exeter's historic quayside, offering good-value food all day, and up to four real ales. The changing beers are usually Hanlons Citra or Yellowhammer and Otter Ale or Amber. Cider is Sandford Orchards Scrumpy.

Royal Oak

79-81 Fore Street, Exeter EX1 2RN

This historic 1800s roadside, thatched, multi-room pub is on the B3183 through Heavitree, and is close to two public car parks. A relaxing lounge area is on the right, and the public bar on the left has several rooms and areas offering a variety of seating options. Meals are served every lunchtime, while pies and pasties are available in the evening. Outside, there is a rear courtyard with benches. A popular quiz night is held every Wednesday, and the team hope to make their summer beer festival an annual event.

Ship Inn

1-3 Martins Lane, Exeter EX1 1EY

A historic city centre pub situated along a narrow passage way between the high street and Cathedral Green. It is one of the oldest pubs in Exeter and Sir Francis Drake used to visit. Four regular ales feature along with two guests, mostly local, and up to three ciders. The pub offers good value food served all day including a children's menu. Live entertainment features on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Thatched House Inn

Exwick Road, Exeter EX4 2BQ

The Thatched House Inn is a communiuty pub located at the border of Foxhayes and Exwick, just next to the Exwick playing fields, opposite the former Civil Service Sports Club, now the Exeter College Sports Hub, and just by the river. It has recently had a substantial refurbishment. Seven real ales and one real cider are usually on offer, plus wines, spirits and minerals, with real fires and great value home-cooked food. On street parking is available nearby, and the pub is on the Stagecoach E bus route. CAMRA members will receive a discount on production of a valid membership card (50p vouchers accepted).

Victoria Inn

36 Victoria Street, Exeter EX4 6JQ

Recently refurbished student friendly pub with artisan style food.

St Anne's Well

31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL

Friendly back-street local close to Exeter City football ground. There are several drinking areas arranged on split levels around a central bar with a pool table and other pub games on one side. Mon-Fri 4-6, 50 pence off all pints. On football match days they may open earlier.

Winnie

90 Buller Road, Exeter EX4 1AU

Twisted Oak

Little Johns Cross, Exeter EX2 9RG

Large family-friendly pub reached by quiet lanes or footbridge over the A30 from Ide village. Several areas to eat and drink including a large conservatory. Facilities include and indoor childrens playroom. A popular carvery is available Sundays. The guest beer is often from Hunters.

Samuel Jones

37 Commercial Road, Exeter EX2 4AE

The Samuel Jones is a St Austell Brewery house set in a former bonded warehouse on Exeter Quayside, which was built by Exeter's former mayor and wine merchant Samuel Jones. The pub and restaurant offers relaxed barbecue and smokehouse inspired dining, and an extended range of real ales and craft beers. Food is served all day, with a daytime menu available from 12 to 5pm, and an evening one from 5 to 9.30pm. Ales are served in pints, two-thirds and thirds.

GWRSA Exeter West Railway Club

172 Cowick Street, Exeter EX4 1AA

This is a members' only club. Non-members (including CAMRA) need to be signed in by existing members, plus a £1.00 non-members entry fee.

Topsham Brewery Taproom

Haven Road, Exeter EX2 8GR

Taproom on the Haven Banks side of Exeter Quay, adjacent to the brewery (which is visible from the bar). Attractive historic stone building houses a bar which is family and dog-friendly during the day, but becomes lively in the evening with frequent DJ or live music. Cask beer is from the Topsham range on gravity; they also have their own and guest keg craft beer and cider on sale. Opening hours may be later on a Sunday if the bar is busy, and will also extend to Wednesday evenings in summer.

Turks Head

57A High Street, Exeter EX4 3DJ

Located in the heart of the city centre, next to the Guildhall, this is one of the regions oldest pubs and was a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens whose character in the Pickwick Papers 'The Fat Boy' was modeled on an employee of the pub. Recently restored to its former glory, The Turk's Head is back with a bang and ready to showcase its 700 year history. Up to five ales are brewed on site, visible behind glass. Payments only by card or app.