Food & Drink in Exeter
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Restaurant is called Stage on Magdalen Road which does incredible creative dishes. There are no Tacos, that’s just their old name and I can’t update the link!
It’s a set menu that changes daily, you just share your preferences or allergies in advance (vegan, veggie, gluten free etc all fine) and you are presented with 6-8 tasting dishes.
All ingredients locally sourced, cured or grown.
Very unpretentious and great atmosphere. Perfect if you’re looking for something different and appreciate Michelin / fine dining style food but without the pomp.
Taco Boys
31 Magdalen RoadRestaurant is called Stage on Magdalen Road which does incredible creative dishes. There are no Tacos, that’s just their old name and I can’t update the link!
It’s a set menu that changes daily, you just share your preferences or allergies in advance (vegan, veggie, gluten free etc all fine) and you are presented with 6-8 tasting dishes.
All ingredients locally sourced, cured or grown.
Very unpretentious and great atmosphere. Perfect if you’re looking for something different and appreciate Michelin / fine dining style food but without the pomp.
Great for breakfasts, lunch or a coffee on the quay . Perfect for vegans or vegetarians, sit indoors or outdoors.
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Haven Banks - The QuayGreat for breakfasts, lunch or a coffee on the quay . Perfect for vegans or vegetarians, sit indoors or outdoors.
Community owned, local pub. This is a traditional pub that does a great steak & chips.
It is not suited for children. Great for a date, catchup with friends or to chat with locals. Dogs welcome.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hour Glass
21 Melbourne StCommunity owned, local pub. This is a traditional pub that does a great steak & chips.
It is not suited for children. Great for a date, catchup with friends or to chat with locals. Dogs welcome.
Local ale, picnic tables along the river and a great vibe. This is easy for meeting up with friends, catching evening sun or stopping off after a walk or cycle.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Topsham Brewery & Taproom
Haven RoadLocal ale, picnic tables along the river and a great vibe. This is easy for meeting up with friends, catching evening sun or stopping off after a walk or cycle.
The Common Beaver
59 Magdalen RdBook for dinner but easy to drop in for a drink.
Cosy indoors, low ceiling traditional tavern feel or make use of the brilliant sunny garden. Great for a pre-dinner drink or to while away a few hours.
As name suggests, great selection of wines!
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rendezvous Wine Bar
38-40 Southernhay EBook for dinner but easy to drop in for a drink.
Cosy indoors, low ceiling traditional tavern feel or make use of the brilliant sunny garden. Great for a pre-dinner drink or to while away a few hours.
As name suggests, great selection of wines!
Fancy a decent walk and a great pub lunch? Keep following the river for 1.5-2hrs walking and you’ll reach The Turf
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Turf
Fancy a decent walk and a great pub lunch? Keep following the river for 1.5-2hrs walking and you’ll reach The Turf
Great for cocktails & late night drinks. Supports the local art scene and has a good vibe.
The Mermaid
11b Gandy StreetGreat for cocktails & late night drinks. Supports the local art scene and has a good vibe.
The Coffee Cellar
22 The QuayThe closest coffee spot to the house. Excellent cake too.
Breakfast or lunch - great to pop in if shopping on Fore st (look out for the monthly Fore St Flea Market). Vegan and delicious!
Sacred Grounds
Fore StreetBreakfast or lunch - great to pop in if shopping on Fore st (look out for the monthly Fore St Flea Market). Vegan and delicious!
Independent bistro that’s family run. Great steak and atmosphere!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harry's Restaurant
86 Longbrook StIndependent bistro that’s family run. Great steak and atmosphere!
A great independent pizza spot. There’s a few tables or you can collect and eat on the Quay in the sun!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Flat
142 Fore StA great independent pizza spot. There’s a few tables or you can collect and eat on the Quay in the sun!
Great coffee and breakfast or slice of cake on the quay! Very close to the house, just a 5minute walk away.
Sundays
Great coffee and breakfast or slice of cake on the quay! Very close to the house, just a 5minute walk away.
Good selection of good and drink. It caters for allergies or food intolerances very well. Great for breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner or drinks.
Cosy Club
Good selection of good and drink. It caters for allergies or food intolerances very well. Great for breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner or drinks.
Easy and convenient bistro. Recommend booking the second floor with at the windows for great views of the cathedral at night
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Côte Brasserie - Exeter
19-21 Cathedral YardEasy and convenient bistro. Recommend booking the second floor with at the windows for great views of the cathedral at night
Calvo Loco Tapas Bar
Great authentic tapas spot on Magdalen Road, 10-15min walk from the house.
Small and traditional pub. Excellent Sunday roast.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fat Pig Exeter
2 John StSmall and traditional pub. Excellent Sunday roast.