Guidebook for Exeter
Food Scene
Everything is freshly made from around a dozen ingredients. If you like napoli pizza and beer, this is the place to visit.
Pizza Stein - Exeter
10 Quay HillEverything is freshly made from around a dozen ingredients. If you like napoli pizza and beer, this is the place to visit.
Cafe Magdalen
31 Magdalen RdDelicious fresh breakfasts and lunches
Breakfast is amazing with great views of the sea - we once saw a boat sink followed by the coast guard rescue.
The Beachcomber Cafe
Den PromenadeBreakfast is amazing with great views of the sea - we once saw a boat sink followed by the coast guard rescue.
Café Catalan
15 Magdalen RdGreat tapas and lovely wine.
Welcome Inn
Lovely breakfasts, lunches and home made cakes
Drinks & Nightlife
Its friendly, independant and serves beers brewed in the cellar and spririts from their bedroom distillary.
15 locals recommend
The Fat Pig Exeter
2 John StIts friendly, independant and serves beers brewed in the cellar and spririts from their bedroom distillary.
Its just 1 mile from home, a very nice walk through Riverside Park. Serves great beer and wine, a lovely outside area overlooking the canal.
28 locals recommend
Double Locks
Its just 1 mile from home, a very nice walk through Riverside Park. Serves great beer and wine, a lovely outside area overlooking the canal.
The Tally Ho Inn is a very short walk - around 5-10 minutes, they serve traditional food and ales.
13 locals recommend
The Tally Ho
14 Market StThe Tally Ho Inn is a very short walk - around 5-10 minutes, they serve traditional food and ales.
Great selection of beers, wines and whiskys, amongst other things.
They do great food, although you will need to book a table in advance.
28 locals recommend
The Hour Glass
21 Melbourne StGreat selection of beers, wines and whiskys, amongst other things.
They do great food, although you will need to book a table in advance.
Parks & Nature
Its on our doorstep, this lovely park has the River Exe running through the centre. There are miles of beautiful (flat) footpaths through the meadows.
Riverside Valley Park
15 West Grove RoadIts on our doorstep, this lovely park has the River Exe running through the centre. There are miles of beautiful (flat) footpaths through the meadows.
Exmouth
Miles of sandy beach, kitesurfing, SUP and ice cream.
Beautiful peaceful gardens that start by the Central train station and finish close to Boots on the Main Street . Lovely walk through the gardens, beautiful landscaping and plenty of seating areas and places to picnic.
10 locals recommend
Northernhay Gardens
Northernhay GateBeautiful peaceful gardens that start by the Central train station and finish close to Boots on the Main Street . Lovely walk through the gardens, beautiful landscaping and plenty of seating areas and places to picnic.
Sightseeing
Exeter Cathedral
1 The CloistersPowderham Castle has been a family home for over 600 years. It was built by Sir Philip Courtenay in the 14th century and, despite many alterations and additions to adapt the Castle to changing times, Philip and his many descendants would undoubtedly still recognise it today.
92 locals recommend
Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle has been a family home for over 600 years. It was built by Sir Philip Courtenay in the 14th century and, despite many alterations and additions to adapt the Castle to changing times, Philip and his many descendants would undoubtedly still recognise it today.
Arts & Culture
Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Museum of the Year 2012. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
122 locals recommend
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen StreetExeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM), Museum of the Year 2012. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Exeter Phoenix is the South West's foremost multi-artform venue. Events span music, art, film, theatre and comedy as well as a whole host of learning
11 locals recommend
Exeter Phoenix
Gandy StreetExeter Phoenix is the South West's foremost multi-artform venue. Events span music, art, film, theatre and comedy as well as a whole host of learning
Shopping
Over 70 shops in Princesshay, covering the very best of the high street names
59 locals recommend
Princesshay
9 Catherine StreetOver 70 shops in Princesshay, covering the very best of the high street names
Getting Around
Exeter St Davids station
Bonhay RoadBike, canoe & kayak hire plus bike sales & repairs at Exeter Quay. Saddles & Paddles is a unique independent business offering a great day out.
30 locals recommend
Saddles & Paddles
The QuayBike, canoe & kayak hire plus bike sales & repairs at Exeter Quay. Saddles & Paddles is a unique independent business offering a great day out.