Location: Exeter
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Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Exeter. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. Exeter (/ˈɛksɪtər/ ( listen)) is a cathedral city in Devon, England, with a population of 129,800 (mid-2016 est.). The city is on the River Exe about 37 miles (60 km) northeast of Plymouth and 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Bristol. It is the county town of Devon, and the home of Devon County Council.
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10. The Five Bells Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 754 reviews
The Five Bells Inn is a beautiful thatched farmhouse inn; home of Devon's best Sunday roast. We provide award-winning locally sourced & freshly cooked food coupled with local beers, ales and ciders and an extensive range of beautiful wines & soft drinks.
Reviewed By havana92016
The Five Bells manages to have a cozy country pub atmosphere while still feeling spacious and comfortable. Tucked away on the edge of the village in the beautiful Devon countryside, it was perfect for a crisp autumn day. The Sunday lunch menu offered much more choice than we were expecting, it was well-priced, and the food was delicious - roast beef was served rare, and with a wonderful selection of fresh veggies.The staff were all friendly, efficient and helpful. We werenât rushed, but they were attentive whenever we needed anything. Would love to try it for dinner. The food is well-cooked and interesting without being too fussy. Weâll definitely go back for another visit.
9. The Cridford Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
The Cridford Inn - the oldest pub/inn in Devon and possibly the oldest in England dates back to 825AD. It had previously served as a nunnery and a farm, being originally inhabited by the early Britons/Celts, before the building was remodelled in 1081. In
Reviewed By SachaC88
I stayed here in June 2018. Me and my mum stayed in the cottage and have a wonderful stay! Sarah greeted us on arrival from behind the bar and made us feel right at home!Vanessa who owns and manages the property ensure you have everything you need.The cottage and pub are both pet friendly so my little woofer was in his element making new friends. The Cottage was clean, comfortable, spacious and modern. The food was gorgeous and the most important thing....Everyone is so friendly!!!Thanks for making us feel so welcome and canât wait to stay again soon Sasha, Bailey & Claire Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments. It was lovely to have you stay (& your woofer) and look forward to seeing you again soon.
8. The Lord Nelson Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
A modern, funky pub offering fantastic local ales, craft beer and a variety of spirits. Live music every weekend and a fabulous Sunday roast with Topsham's best yorkie! Children and dogs most welcome (with well behaved owners). We also benefit from a beer
Reviewed By chellsbells
Lovely pub well decorated and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Nice to nip in for a couple. Live music at weekend. Didn't get to see this but if went back to stay would definetly go back in here
7. Puffing Billy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1166 reviews
Reviewed By Jacqueline E
From the moment you walk into The Puffing Billy you notice how professional and friendly the staff are. We had a really great time for my husbands 65th birthday lunch. There were 6 of us and all our meals were outstanding. Our Border Collie was well catered for with a water bowl and free biscuits.Reall good choice on the food and drinks menuNothing was too much trouble for the staff
6. Half Moon Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
The Half Moon at Clyst St Mary is a traditional pub full of character and charm. David, Mel and their team look forward to welcoming all customers old and new. Your friendly Devon pub with fabulous food and great hospitality We are passionate about servin
Reviewed By firlands
We go to the Half Moon now & again, and the food is always great. They do small portions at half the price of a large meal. Not everyone can eat large meals. The prices are affordable & very good value.Thank you so much for your great feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your latest visit and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
5. Hanlons Brewery - Beer Factory & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 97 reviews
Beer Factory and Kitchen is the amalgamation of 2 successful independent businesses - La Cantina South West & Hanlons Brewery. Beer is of course never in short supply, but you can also enjoy locally sourced, farm to plate, rustic comfort food. in a cosy s
Reviewed By chrigurn
Iâve been visiting Hanlons for some time as itâs only a couple of miles from where I live but Iâve never left a review until now. Basically because most people including myself, donât leave reviews unless we have something to complain about. With Hanlons there is nothing to complain about. Their ales - brewed just next door through the window- are all excellent and at £3/ pint some of the cheapest beer you will find. They all taste great and I can really recommend the Citra if you like hoppy ales. Their Yellowhammer is also a favourite.Hanlons food, aka âthe kitchenâ is relatively new but simply brilliant if youâre a fan of relaxed âstreet foodâ dining. Forget your nouvelle cuisine here and just get stuck into a top class burger or a really succulent fish and chips. The food prices may not be as super-cheap as their ale prices but you genuinely get what you pay for here and you wonât regret it, and to be honest itâs no more than youâd pay at most pubs nearby.Last but not least are the staff. Itâs a family run business and, as the literature states, everyone lends a hand. So donât be surprised if youâre served your food by the owners, or if you end up sipping beer next to the brewer.If youâre in or near Exeter itâs really worth a visit.
4. The Lamb at Longdown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
A Semi-Rural Pub Located In The Heart Of Picturesque Longdown. Serving Fresh Food, Local Beers And Fine Wines
Reviewed By EmmaBowler
I've already reviewed the Lamb at Longdown but having been there yesterday for Sunday roast I think it warrants a second review because it was a simply great Sunday lunch.Because I don't eat red meat I had the vegetarian option of roasted celeriac, with goats curd and pesto. To be honest I would often avoid the vegetarian 'roast' option if chicken or turkey are on offer but I am so glad they weren't because the vegetarian option that I had was simply gorgeous.The celeriac was cooked to perfection, the goats curd was soft, tasty and creamy, and the pesto was so tasty, all of this was served on a bed of small [wild?] mushrooms and topped with, I think, crispy onion. So often vegetarian food is an afterthought but not here. It was served with a platter of help yourself perfectly cooked veg - cabbage, carrots, green beans etc, cauliflower cheese and fabulous roast potatoes - definitely a 5 a day job. My son woofed down his roast beef, all the veg, and announced several times that the roasties were the best. Between us we polished off everything which meant no room for pudding so I can't comment on them this time [but they were yummy on all previous visits].It's brilliant that they are keeping the standards so high at this place.We'll be back on a Sunday again [and again]...
3. The Beer Engine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 538 reviews
Cosy gastropub and brewery with a covered balcony, tiered garden and a menu of locally sourced British dishes.
Reviewed By kateandchris2
Canât really complain about anything as there is nothing wrong with the roasts served here (and good gluten free options available too!) but canât help thinking theyâre a bit âschool dinnerâ style. Huge portions, slightly over cooked meat, thick gloopy gravy, kind of anaemic potatoes, cheap vegetables like peas and carrots rather than any dark greens or any interesting veg like roasted beetroot etc. Would come back if we were starving hungry but wouldnât come back for a âqualityâ roast.
2. The Manor Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By OldSkoolNinja
Visited here with friends for my birthday celebrations. The place is quirky in a delightful way. The service is excellent with attentive and sociable staff. They were also very knowledgeable on the menu.Hits of the evening were:Battered tiger prawns starter and grilled bread platterRibeye steak - cooked to perfectionEspresso and Ameretto cheesecake with Caramel sauce - heavenly
Exeter Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Exeter
1. The Lord Nelson Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 159 reviews
A modern, funky pub offering fantastic local ales, craft beer and a variety of spirits. Live music every weekend and a fabulous Sunday roast with Topsham's best yorkie! Children and dogs most welcome (with well behaved owners). We also benefit from a beer
Reviewed By chellsbells
Lovely pub well decorated and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Nice to nip in for a couple. Live music at weekend. Didn't get to see this but if went back to stay would definetly go back in here
