Drink · Exeter
Where to drink in Exeter
Independent pubs, bars and drink producers in Exeter, from The South West Guide. 29 entries, chosen for being good rather than for paying to be here.
12 Bar Music & Social
Independent coffee shop and record store on Paris Street, and a music venue after dark.
Badavis Lounge
Cocktail and hookah lounge on Longbrook Street, praised for warm, family-like service.
Blue Ball Inn Restaurant and Bar
The Blue Ball team offer a warm welcome to one and all at the Blue Ball Inn, a fine turn of the 17th Century thatched pub and restaurant with accommodation...
Crossed Anchors Brewing
Independent brewery on Water Lane leading the regeneration of Exeter's canal side, known for beer flights.
CUCKOO Taproom and Bottleshop
Independent craft beer taproom and bottle shop on Paris Street with a constantly rotating tap list.
Darwin's Bar
Cosy cocktail bar on Magdalen Road with an imaginative small plates and gin selection.
Gray's Devon Cider
The Gray family has been making cider by traditional processes for over 300 years.
Hops + Crafts
Exeter's only dedicated independent craft beer bottle shop.
NoBody Inn
The NoBody Inn is a characterful country pub and restaurant set in the rural village of Doddiscombsleigh, between the Haldon Hills and the Teign Valley,...
Oriels Exeter
Cocktail bar and live music venue on the High Street, known for bottomless brunch events.
Pullo
Natural wine bar and cheese shop on Fore Street, owner personally selects every wine on the list.
Quayside Distillery
Situated on Exeter’s historic Quay, Quayside is the perfect destination venue.
Regency Wines
Having reliable suppliers is vitally important and we are fortunate to enjoy long standing relationships with our wine suppliers and producers.
Rendezvous Wine Bar
Cellar-style wine bar and restaurant on Southernhay East, owner-run with a strong wine list.
Rull Orchard
Regenerative cider and perry orchard, award-winning, known for its Glow and Moonlight styles.
Smith's Wines & Spirits
Independent wine merchant on Magdalen Road known for personal recommendations and deep knowledge.
South West Coffee Co - Topsham Road
Established in 2017 we partner with one of the worlds leading coffee roasters and are proud to offer some of the highest standards of service in the industry.
The Agricultural Inn
Our 18th century pub and restaurant is set in the heart of the idyllic Devon village of Brampford Speke, oozing charm with exposed beams, open fires and...
The Exeter Brewery
Exeter-based brewery, home of Devon's first organic ale, with a Thursday and Friday taproom.
The Huntsman Inn
The Huntsmans Inn sits in the middle of the pretty village of Ide on the outskirts of Exeter.
The Lazy Toad
Harriet and Mike Daly and the fabulous team at The Lazy Toad Inn extend a hearty West Country Welcome!
The Old Thatch Inn
Proud to offer a seasonal menu crafted from locally sourced, fresh ingredients, accompanied by a wide array of beverages sourced from nearby suppliers.
The Puffing Billy Inn
The Puffing Billy is located in the beautiful village of Exton on the east side of the Exe estuary.
The Salutation Inn
Situated in the heart of Topsham, The Salutation Inn has been providing bed and sustenance to sailors, travellers and revellers for nearly 300 years, with...
Thunderflower Distillery
Independent distillery based at Mercury Business Park, Exeter.
Topsham Brewery
Independent brewery and taproom on Exeter Quayside, known for stouts, IPAs and hefeweizens.
Turk's Head
Historic pub on the High Street with its own on-site brewery.
Two Drifters Rum
Two Drifters Distillery Ltd is the creation of Russ and Gemma Wakeham who love rum, science, Devon and the planet.
Vault 53 Rum
Small-batch, copper pot still rum, made from first principles in Devon.
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