Beer Cellar Exeter in Exeter

Good for quick freshmen. Craft beer excellent flavour and server was very informative. Will be back soon

Visité la bodega de cerveza la semana pasada, qué pequeño hallazgo excelente. Algunas excelentes cervezas artesanales, cervezas y sidras de barril y el cantinero estaba feliz de conversar y dejarme probar algunas antes de elegir lo que me gustaba. También estaba muy bien informado sobre su selección, lo cual fue agradable. Muy recomendable. 10/10

Solo quería un trago rápido después de comprar. Gran selección de cervezas. Pequeño y acogedor bar, buena vista de la catedral.

Maravillosa selección de cervezas, personal de bar experto, clientela diversa. Especialmente bueno en las noches húmedas de invierno.

Great Cask Ales y Draft. Estaba ansioso por todas las cosas geniales que tenían en su refrigerador, pero ya no estaban haciendo eso cuando estuve allí. Sigue siendo un buen lugar para la artesanía.

Stopped here for a local beer- friendly staff, great view of cathedral, laid back attitude. Great place for a stop.

Fantastic chilled atmosphere very nice craft beer had a fantastic time as a stop off visit on the off chance whilst enjoying a road trip would love to return

What a find! Amazingly chilled small bar, staff were great and really friendly. Will be back again and again when in Exeter

Stopped by here whilst on business in Exeter a few months ago. I seem to remember having a nice 'blond' IPA, which was very tasty. Shame I can't remember what it was called! The outside terrace overlooks the cathedral to one side so is in a nice location, in the warmer months. I returned a couple of times for a couple of pints whilst out in town. Outdoor return. The female barmaid engaged in conversation and was friendly to a townie like me ( London ).

I was visiting Exeter to drop off my daughter at Uni and had some spare time so looked up good craft beer bars in Exeter. The Beer Cellar came up and enjoyed an excellent range of both real ales and keg beers. The owner James is very passionate about his beer and very knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend this bar for great beer.

Visited here pre-dinner one evening in August 2018. We had a really good time here for well over an hour in the end. The barman was great; knowledgeable, polite and chatty. Choice of beers and ales is superb. There is seating with tables both indoors and out. The location is marvellous. One entrance is on South Street and the other is on the Cathedral Green! Can't wait to go there again! Highly recommended!

Funny little bar, populated by often quite eccentric drinkers....and really great fun The wide range of European and US bottled beers is a delight, added to which the owner James has sourced an ever changing variety of National & Local beers from around Britain Started off a few years ago as a US-themed bar, but this was dropped in time With the opening of James's new bar, A LITTLE DROP OF POISON in nearby Fore Street it seems that the Beer Cellar may soon become more of a licensed Coffee Bar A pity, but perhaps a sign of the times

Cracking craft beer bar close to the cathedral 6 keg taps and 4 handpumps dispensing are and unusual beers for tge area. The two Tapstone beers I tried were wonderfully hoppy and unfiltered. A welcome change from the dull brown malty twiggy beers available in many other local establishments. Opens at 1100 too which was a real bonus! Great selection of craft beer in cans as well. Keep up the good work.

Fancied a pint in a non-chain establishment so when we came across the Beer Cellar it was exactly what we were looking for. The barman was really helpful and friendly and the beer and ciders we tried were lovely! (I had the elderberry cider which I should imagine becomes lethal after a while!) It was lovely to sit in the shadow of Exeter’s beautiful cathedral and enjoy a quite pint or two and a chat. Would definitely return.

Lovely place just next to the cathedral. Plenty of drinks to try and very helpful staff. Dog friendly too, always nice to find a place like this.

Ci siamo fermati per una birra dopo cena. Posto ideale per godersi una buona birra artigianale consigliati da uno staff gentilissimo, cordiale e con cognizione di causa. Il tutto nel punto più bello di Exeter, ossia la piazza della cattedrale. La cittadina non mi ha entusiasmato ma se dovessi passarci di nuovo saprei dove andare per bere una birra, al Beer Cellar!

A small place, but easily found. Due to the small nature of the venue, I found it more pleasant to sit outside enjoying the beers on offer. All poured and tasted ok without issues.

Great little place with a few craft beers on draught. Although no 'sours' on draught there were several different cans in the fridge. Bar man really helpful and knowledgeable 're his beer selection. Lovely venue virtually within the Cathedral grounds. Apparently there is another premises in Exeter centre owned by same people and stocking a bigger variety of ales... worth a try?

It's difficult to take a place like this seriously when they allow people in such a small bar to smoke inside using Vapes and E-Cigs. It beggars belief the owners / bars staff allow it.

Arrived in Exeter just before midday in poor weather, and was lucky enough to stumble across the Beer Cellar. The guy serving was friendly and knowledgable, and I enjoyed a pint each of Winter Wobbler and Blonde Ambition. Small and cozy inside, you'll likely end up chatting to those next to you.

This place is an absolute diamond of a bar! Not the largest bar but it is excellent with a great choice of beers on draught! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable on the ales they sell and it has a friendly atmosphere. I was most impressed with the sparkly toilet seat too!

At the risk of spoiling a hidden treasure, this place is gem if you like alternative beers. The bar staff are really friendly and helpful and 9 times out of 10 if the music isn't to your taste they will change it. Just be prepared to be adventurous on your beers.

Good selection of beers, nice atmosphere staff knew their beers and dog friendly too. If you like craft beers get yourself down their

Called whilst on a bit of a crawl around exeter...looked my sort of place with a few wickets on the bar but the beer (first chop) was poor and at £2.10 a half was grossly overpriced for a session IPA

Good range of beers but the selection of Butcombe beers available were nearly all cloudy. When if this was normal the barman said yes which is not correct. If you employ someone in a micropub they need to know about beer!!

We, a mature couple,mdropped in here for a lunchtime drink and, maybe, something to eat. We were not disappointed. The young lady serving was delightful. She was friendly, helpful & efficient. There is a significant range of beers, some of which are quite unusual. There is also some cider that pleased my partner. My choice of ale turned out to be very acceptable. To eat we both chose a smoked salmon & cream chees.bagel and these turned out to be more than acceptable. We will certainly visit the Beer Cellar the next time that we are in Exeter.

Shopping in Exeter was taking its toll. Teenage daughter's choice of bikini left me cold, so the youngest child and I diverted to this lovely little bar right by the imposing cathedral.

Fantastic beer selection, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Always great for an after work beer. If you like interesting and high quality craft beer this is for you.

Tropezamos con el Beer Cellar mientras regresa de la zona de Quayside y sólo tenía que ir. El ambiente era ligero, alegre y amable. Con los sonidos de sistema de una en un nivel aceptable, nos instalamos cerca de una ventana. Había una buena variedad de cervezas y sidras en oferta. . . Algunas de ellas francamente miedo en 9%. . . . Pero se establecieron en la amargo y triste en 3. 8%. La cerveza estaba bien cuidada y 1 convertido en 3 mediante alguna forma de magia sólo un buen pub puede realizar. Algunos de los parroquianos parecía ser el desafío y los fuertes resultados de sidras en claramente este la habilidad de hablar un idioma diferente. Simplemente maravilloso! Debe volver y hacer una sesión de nuevo cuando en Exeter.

Este lugar tiene una razonable selección de cervezas, sin embargo, después de haber visitado dos veces y tenía tres pintas (no cerveza de trigo), dos de las cervezas eran ligeramente turbia. El establecimiento es pequeño y sería muy llena si no podría sentarse fuera. A pesar de ello, el personal era amable y servicial.

Had a really bad pint. Let them know but they said I didn't know what a pint was. I have been a bar manager and worked in numerous bars, I know what a good pint is and they didn't supply this. Hopefully they will learn from it and not act that people are idiots who come to experience new crafts...

Went in on the off chance for a pint and a G&T.Never particular fancied going in as it feels slightly cold, not a traditional bar/pub look. I had a nice 4% German lager and my wife a Plymouth G&T (single). Came to just over £9. Service was very polite. 20 minutes later and another member of staff came in but not shutting door properly so bit of a draught. No goodbyes.It's ok.

As regular visitors to Exeter we always have a drink at the Beer Cellar, its in a nice position near the Cathedral, and there is a good seating area outside. Fine selection of beverages, even if you are not a craft beer afficionado. All the staff have always been on every occasion very welcoming and go out of their way to supply water if you have a dog with you. Always enjoy our time at the beer cellar and highly recommend it.

Great place to visit to experiment with great craft beers and lagers. Excellent range , knowledgable staff. Be warned there are some strong brews and rather pricey ones !! Pay for quality , definitely worth a visit ....

Beer, beer and more beer,That’s what you’ll find in here.A wide range, a changing selection,Cider too, if that’s your libation.A half, a third, two thirds, a pint,Different sizes to see in the night.Despite the name it’s all above ground,Try as you might there’s no cellar to be found.

Was looking for a nice pub during our visit to Exeter, looked up pubs and this place had an excellent review. How disappointed were we when we walked in. Looked nothing like a pub! Not very welcoming, had to fight our way to the bar, as one of the customers who was sitting by the bar had his dog with him (a rather large dog) and made no effort or attempt to move him so that we could get to the bar!! Had to walk over him!! Barman didn't seem very friendly, although the barmaid was better, just had the one drink and left, would not go there again. Would not class this place as a restaurant!!!

Absolutely amazing experience. Staff were pleasant and the beer was on point! Would highly recommend this bar for anyone who wants a great selection on craft beers.

Went here for a business drink. Fair price and ok. Staff nice and friendly and atmosphere encouraging.

This pop-up pub has an excellent range of real ales plus craft beers from Britain and further afield.Smartly laid out with ample provision of various styles of seats, including some outside if you really wanted fresh night air, it was warm and welcoming inside on this chilly winter evening.Service was helpful prompt and polite meaning various tasty real and craft ales were sampled during the somewhat short stay.

I love this place, friendly staff, nice vibe and a HUGE selection of drinks. I would recommend going here for your drinks out rather than a club.

Visited with my wife, was hoping the choice of beer would be good it was with many Belgian beers that we are fond of. Enjoyed my drink very much, nice atmosphere. Minor downside was the cost of the bottled beers was a little steep, however that said at the end of the day you should expect to pay more for beer of that quality with regards to the import costs, just one of those things, it didn't detract from the enjoyment factor.

Been here many times but last weekend I came with my wife's family (from Finland) as they wanted to try "English Beer". Awesome time had by all with really helpful staff.

What a find. Great beer selection atmosphere and music. Just don't take you tipple outside the confines of the terrace.

Came in from the street, to tank up on human petrol.Nice location, great decor and friendly staff.Large area outside and quite a few seats inside.

have never eaten here but have called in occasionally for a great beer. There is always a large selection of really different real ales and craft beers. The atmosphere is always lively without being too overcrowded and the customers friendly and varied.

All right it's not that comfortable, the music can be a bit dodgy but my god they sell a cracking range of beers and the bar staff are really knowledgeable.

There are still only a couple of micro pubs in Devon & Cornwall which is a pity. This place in central Exeter not far from Cathedral Close Is about average size and as expected a conversion of a defunct shop unit. We had a pleasant couple of drinks and the staff were friendly and helpful but it differed considerably from the other micro pubs we have enjoyed. A row of beer pumps. A lot of fridge display cabinets with lots of bottles from a not just local brewers but Europe North America and elsewhere. The menu is extensive and a bit complicated touching on prissy. Although we heard none while we were there we were told by other customers that recorded music is commonplace. It may be a byproduct of the evolution of the genre but I couldn't help but feel that the Beer Cellar (the name slightly gives it away) may have drifted off some distance from the founding father in Herne and perhaps the extensive selection and general approach might be more suited to a shopping mall or trendy night time zone. Micro pubs need little more than some high thin tables some simple benches, all the booze on tap from the casks racked up in a temperature controlled area and the food little more than simple portions of the best local cheese pate and maybe cold beef.All that said, the Beer Cellar is a welcome addition to the Exeter options and is doing well to survive.

We decided to stop in here for a pint after an abortive trip to the nearby cathedral, keen for a restorative pint prior to a family visit. They offer a reasonable number of ales, although neither of us were that impressed with the range on offer on the day of our visit. That allied with the not overly special service and ambience mean that it's probably not going to be a place on our Exeter 'must visit' list for the future.

Excellent ambuaince pleasant staff my wife had her handbag stolen by an opportunist thief who I will add had nothing to do with the establishment and the staff delt with it quickly and efficiently even calling me the next day to find out if she was ok above and beyond will be going back I have no doubt overall excellent apart from that opportunist down and out time Exeter city council ridded the city centre of this type of people

Don't let the low key exterior appearance fool you this is a cracking bar. A good selection of unusual keg and cask beer and a fantastic selection in the fridges. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and welcoming locals.

Amazing beer, I mean really amazing! As a woman going into a bar on my own I was made to feel comfortable and was able to happily chat about anything and everything. Fell in love a bit (OK A LOT) with the handsome barman with the tattoos and beard as he was such great company and obviously loves his job/ customers. Knowledgeable staff, friendly environment and fantastic range of great beers. I'm a soon to be regular!

This is a great place if you are interested in beer!! They always have an array of weird and wonderful beers to try. It is quite a small venue that can get crowded on the weekend and is also often filled with a lot of men trying out the beers. A place well worth checking out for any beer aficionados!

Really warm welcome. These people really know their beers. There is such a great range from porters to beetroot and horseradish saison. Strongly recommended.

We visited the beer cellar during an overnight in Exeter and really enjoyed the experience. Being beer lovers we had big expectations, and we found this small cozy bar to be the perfect spot for our pre dinner drinks. The bar is very small and cozy and has a great choice of beer and very friendly service, with knowledgeable and helpful bar staff.On the evening we visited the Hop Craft - profit of doom coconut infused porter and the Signature Brew black vinyl stout were drinking particularly well.I’m a real lover of small, intimate bars that go the extra mile with great service and this place really lived up to that expectation.

I've been drinking at the beer cellar since it's opening week and love it. It has a great selection of beers. So much to try. You'll never get stuck drinking the same beer as they change their beers very frequently. If you're stopping off for a quick pint, why not try three thirds. Beer cellar offers third and two-thirds as well as the usual half pint and pint.

Great to find a place that serves all my favourite Hanlons beers under one roof. Yellow hammer, firefly, they serve them all. Just ask the regulars which to try first if you're new to Hanlons beers. They also have seats and toilets.

He estado muchas veces ya en este sitio y cada vez que voy veo diferentes cervezas en su catálogo. Si preguntas al personal te recomendará alguna cerveza que se aproxime a tus gustos. Quizás su única pega es su elevado precio.

Lovely little bar which always offers something new and interesting to drink. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful without being overly nerdy. But the thing I love most is the schooner glass - the perfect portion!

Not sure what the refurbishment did but the beers are as good as ever with perhaps a better range than ever. Had a Left Handed Giant Saison and a Thornbridge Galaxia. Bar staff are really enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

This small boutique bar serves an astonishingly wide selection of beers, ales, lagers and stouts. Situated on the entrance to Cathedral Green the wide windows allow ample opportunity for people watching as you quaff your chosen tipple (in the appropriate glass mark you). The staff and owners can talk informatively about their selection of draught beers which change frequently, and by frequently I mean weekly at least. If you fancy a proper beer or are an aficionado of the grain then this place is for you. CAMRA membership is not required although if you are a member you may feel that you have died and gone to heaven.They also serve a small selection of food (needed if the session turns to three pints or more), which is cooked to order, reasonably priced and tasty.It's not gourmet but then if that is what you want then you are in the wrong place. To be fair not many Michelin stared places serve a decent pint let alone five or six!My only complaint is that the bar is a little small and sometimes that means its standing room only but I declined to dock a point as that is hardly their fault. Although I beleive they have one (or is it two) other bars in the West Country this is in effect a small local enterprise and deserves full support for all that.They have just been closed for redecoration and I will be popping in soon to see the new decor - get the brown ale in chaps!!

Warm welcome. A great range of beers including a superb Thornbridge Jaipur. Beer available in thirds, halves, two-thirds and even pints. Strongly recommended if you like good beer.

What a great little place. It obviously has a core of regulars but made us as first timers feel welcome. If you are unsure what to try they give you a mini sample. Staff really knowledgeable and friendly. Unusually they also pay attention to soft drinks and have a range of locally sourced ones - nice touch for any non-drinkers with you. You can even get take-out beer to have at home - great idea!

The boys at the beer cellar have bought a very interesting business to Exeter. They always have new, different and interesting craft beer available both in bottles and on tap. It is a very small bar so can get quite crowded on the weekend. But for those of you into craft beer, this is the place to go!

Only had beers but they were excellent. Staff helpful with selection and it was necessary for wide range of unknown import and local drinks. Small local corner bar in cathedral green.

Great beer, great people, great place!! A good selection of excellent beers and a great place to do what you feel like, be it hang out at the bar or chill out on the sofa or watch the world go by in the open with the cathedral as a backdrop. Classic place, long may it reign.

Having a day out in Exeter when we decided to meet a friend here at The Beer Cellar , the bar was not what i expected , it was definately a bar and not a pub , it is a small place but with outside seating right next to the very lovely cathedral green . The range of craft beers is quite outstanding and the atmosphere is very convivial , I got myself a pint of Big K (Irish pale ale), a rose and lemonade for the missus , and our friend had a half pint of ale , all for the cost of £10.95 . There was food available , which we did not try but it did look nice what i saw come out for other patrons . I will also add that the staff were very good and had a good knowledge of what they were selling , i for one will be most definately going back there again .

Small bar but has the best beer in Exeter (maybe the south of Bristol). Food is amazing, is better. Staff know their stuff and offer a wide range of beers. Will definitely come again, when I'm next in town I'll be heading here.

The beer cellar is a must for anyone who appreciates craft beer and real ale. The staff have an adept knowledge of their product and are more than happy to offer their advice, they also have rather impressive beards.

Been a few times, gave it 5 stars when it opened and now as a frequent customer I felt the need to give it another review, it never has the same beers on so its one of the only places you can go and be guaranteed a beer you haven't tried before, there are other pubs using the craft beer slogan but I don't think having three bottled beers in a fridge and same beer on tap count as craft whereas the beer cellar always has different craft lagers and ales on tap as well as lots of other different beers, as well as a huge bottled selection. Also staff are very knowledgeable and will offer samples of beer they think you'll like too. Not the biggest pub in Exeter, it's more like a Belgian beer cafe which is part of the charm. And if you're just looking to get a coffee not only is it great it's also half the price of anywhere locally too, the snacks available vary but are also delicious, a real gem, great place to go whilst the wife goes shopping!!!

Great selection. Even if there is nothing draught that you fancy, they stock a great selection of bottled beers (even some fruity Belgian ones.....)Can feel a bit "blokey" at the weekends, but I don't mind that! It's getting a table that's the real trouble.

If you enjoy a good drink and appreciate a good beer, but not too worried about surroundings, this is the place for you..... Artisan beers, knowledgeable staff and no pretentious attitude, this is great for a real pint!

Beer was good which was the most important factor. Not enough seating and what there was quite stark. Space outside to sit but not for us on a coldish May evening. Also piped music - this we could have done without. Better to find a decent pub I think

If you are after ‘craft beer’ while in Exeter, then you would want to visit the Beer Cellar.Some tasty local craft ales to tempt you, in small, modern surroundings.Prices also very good, not overly expensive.The staff are very knowledgeable on what could take your fancy and good to see some local brews not found anywhere else.The food menu also looked very good indeed.Recommended.

Comprehensive range of international craft and speciality beers. The bar is small and can get very busy. Closed early? At 9.30pm when the bar was near enough full.? Bit daft really!

Happy with the choice of beers. Slightly pricey but it's unusual. Friendly staff and happy customers something different in the centre of Exeter

Popped in here for a quick beer as it looked like the least pretentious place around... So good! Great selection of craft lagers and ales, very friendly, honest and knowledgeable staff. Real winner though; the sandwich. The Ruben. I'm sure any of them would be ace though! Only downfall would perhaps be the clientele..? Well priced good beer seems to have drawn in an 'interesting' bunch. But still very friendly, welcoming and comfortable. Go!

So many great beers, all so nicely kept and served. Agree with the post below, as a female beer drinker, a two-thirds glass is just what is needed to bridge the volume gap between a measly half-pint and the seemingly masculine full pint! I don't have any qualms with drinking from pint glass, but you can't deny that it is much more continental, and therefore elegant, to drink from a smaller vessel...Had the food here once too, which was pretty good; beef brisket was lovely and tender and the mac'n'cheese pretty darn cheesy! My partner and I have suggested a few times that fresh pretzels would be a great accompaniment to the beers. Like the aesthetic of this place and, at the weekend, the vibe is good. Weekdays can feel a bit "blokey" and unwelcoming, with a strange mix of local folk dotted around nursing an afternoon stout. In a sense, it's a shame this bar isn't bigger because you can rarely find somewhere to sit on a Friday or Saturday night; but perhaps if it were, it would lose the intimacy which makes it so charming in the first place.

If you're not a big beer drinker but still want to taste interesting ones, go to this place! You get beers in little glasses (1/3rd pints) that cost about £1.50 a pop. Nice way to try a bunch of them.

Really happy we found this little bar! Amazing craft beer, bar man knew how to make a g&t! Great customer service!

I've been a couple of times and there's nowhere else in the area that serves such a great range of craft beers. The Brewdog Punk IPA and dark Star Reveation were both fantastic. I find that I only need a half rather than a pint because they've got so much taste.I took my wife, who doesn't drink, and was delighted to find they serve a really nice pot of teas as well!

Had lunch here today pulled pork sandwich was excellent sweet potato wedges well made. Lots of good ales and beers and one of the best latte 's in town. Staff friendly. The bar is quite small .

Visited the bar on both 13th and 14th February 2015. Fantastic selection of beers and spirits. Laid back atmosphere with very helpful advice on drinks. I could have stayed there all night!

Good collection of craft beers. Sells beer in 3rd of a pint as well as halves and pints which is a great idea of you want a lunch time tipple without clouding the shopping judgement :-) Nice choice of hearty sandwiches. We had the Reuben which had lots of meat and cheese - very tasty. Good banter with the young host and fellow drinkers. A nice friendly atmosphere.Not the place to go if you were expecting muzak and cheap lager, thank goodness.A great find !

This for me has been one of the best of many new places opening in Exeter.Fantastic range of craft beers and seems to be a real passion around it. Any pub crawl or afternoon out with a mate cannot be without this bar. A mature customer so you don't get all the morons from town in there. Really great it's an independent and hope it grows strong to stay there! I certainly will help.A word of caution, not really a place to go with the mrs and as a craft beer place gets those pompous CAMRA lot analysing which can be annoying. Just shut up, drink and enjoy!

I've been here quite a few times 1st time asked them to get more larger in, as they only had dortmunder tastes of nothing! its a beer cellar I get that. I get dragged along with my mates who are into it and theres nothing for me ive tried taster after taster and to me its like a mouthful of hairspray. Get some staropamen or even some blonde leffe as compromise. good service tho friendly and knowledgeable.

I discovered the Beer Cellar a few months ago; I stopped by for a quick pint after lunch and stayed in closing! Since then I've lost count of the evenings and afternoons I've spent in this gem of a place. It almost goes without saying that you won't find a better pint in Exeter but that's not why it's become my local (well, my local 6 miles from my house). James and boys are friendly, funny and welcoming and the regulars (if I do say so myself) are always happy to chat and share a few pints with you. I've been here with my family, I've been here with my mates, I've plonked myself on a stool at the bar after a crap day and I've never had anything short of a great time. On top of all that the food is stunning, perfect bar food. Trust me, if you're in Exeter and looking for a great pint (or shot for that matter), some great conversation, a fantastic pulled pork sandwich or just somewhere to sit in the corner and watch the world go by this is the place for you.

This unique bar is the perfect place for any real beer drinker. Huge selection of choice which changes regularly so you can enjoy new beers. Even the food there is great to accompany a drink! I'm really happy to have a bar like this in my city.

A fantastic atmospheric cafe style bar with great food, amazing beer and friendly staff. Thoroughly recommended!

I have eaten and longed here a few times but it is fair to say that the beer really does take centre stage, and rightly so!If, like me, you love to enjoy that obscure Belgian followed by a rare British ale then this is the place to go!The Fat Pig Offers better food and atmosphere but this place is unrivalled when it comes to the all important ale!

As the title says this is my second review of the Beer Cellar. When I wrote my first review I had only visited the place once. Now I have lost count how many times I've been here, as me and my partner are frequent visitors here. They've kept up with the brilliant beer they get in, and every time we come here (which is weekly) there's always something different on the pump or the fridge. Some people may think it's pricy but some of the beer they get is brilliant and is definitely worth the price. The new menu they have is phenomenal and I'd recommend the Pulled Pork Sandwich, best sandwich I've ever tasted. The flavours of the homemade apple slaw and the pork just melts in your mouth. All the bar staff are friendly and have vast knowledge about the beer, and we've gotten to know the staff and the other regulars so well they're more like friends then the "locals" and the "bar staff" (we even got a Xmas card from the staff). I am always telling my friends that I know are beer drinkers to come here and I'd recommend anyone to come here as well.

best real ale pub in exeter.. Large selection of beers both on keg and bottles and very knowledgeable staff.. Good food friendly atmosphere

Great range of beers on offer and knowledgeable and friendly bar staff to offer samples and guide you through them. We only wish we had somewhere like this where we live.

Probably the best pub in Exeter.. headed by James and his sidekick Nick, this wonderful little pub is just the very best! Very knowledgeable staff, something you don't get very much of these days. Lots of beers from around the world. James and Nick make sure they know what they are selling. They sell beer in 1/4, 1/2 and pints - ideal for session ales (as some have very high volume of alcohol!). There is always a warm welcome and I consider the boys to be friend, not just the bar staff, This is not the place to go is you want cheap beers and a rowdy atmosphere and a fight after closing time. It is a lovely, laid back bar with class beer and the customers reflect this. Now. On to the food. The place has been open little over a year. Food slowly came into fruition. Nice little sandwiches, sweet potato fries etc. But over time the menu has become so much more than that. Unusual food like black pudding scotch egg! This, this by the way, is to die for! Don't expect "alphonse le ponse" style food - its just good, freshly cooked, tasty, hot gorgeous food and a very generous portion to help soak up the wonderful ales! The boys have got the balance perfect. I can not praise the place, staff and food enough. I almost didn't write a review as I really don't want everyone knowing about the place as I want it all to myself but then I thought it really is too good not to share! See you soon James and Nick!

We have been going here since it first opened, I don't always write an instant review as it takes time for a business to settle in, well truth is it has always been consistently great, the staff are friendly and extremely knowledgable (not like the majority of pubs), you tell them what you like and they will give you tasters and pointers, the beer here is amazing, I have learnt so much about different world beers. This is not the place where you get gangs of idiots necking 10 pints of fosters then causing trouble, its where you go to enjoy a beer, it's all about the beer, also it's well worth drinking halfs then you can try more different ones. They always have new beers in as well so you don't get bored. They have cheap beer and some very expensive beer (rare ales from the U.S. Etc), treat it like you are drinking wine and not necking it for the sake of it. I have been in on my days off too and had the coffee which is way cheaper and nicer than Costa-lot coffee. The food is great too considering it's not a restaurant but it's a pub, it reminds me of the places and beer culture you get on the continent. We are so lucky to have a place like this in Exeter, a real gem.

A great place to relax, if you like that feeling you get when sitting in a nice bar somewhere in Europe when on holiday, then this is the only place I know of in Devon that feels like that! An amazing selection with the staff knowing what they are selling, and know the beer well which makes all the difference after visiting St. Austell pubs, where the staff are miserable and don't care about the beers at all! A great atmosphere when it's busy, always laughter and nice people in there, not the sort of place that attracts annoying drunk teenagers, although I'm sure Nick the barmen wouldn't mind. It's the sort of place where you are encouraged to chat to other drinkers/couples which is a massive difference when you compare it to the dreary weatherspoons just down the road from here!If your in Exeter it's seriously worth a visit, even if it's just for coffee. The food menu is great and good value, the food really suprised me as I wasn't expecting much from the place at all! great americana style food that suits most of the beers well! well I think thats all I can say about the place really! Massive pro:No mainstream swill being served, if your a fosters drinker, go and broaden your horizons you better beer! One Con:Cant fit everyone in some nights!

Fantastic selection of ales and tasty food a must for all visitors to Exeter. Friendly staff and clientele. Looking forward to our next visit from Nottingham

Excellent selection of drinks (and option to take out), gorgeous food and amazing atmosphere! Great for day or night out :-)

I was getting very bored and tired wandering around the sales being dragged by the mrs.it didnt take much for the wife to agree with me that we would go for a drink instead of the usual coffee house.On entering it reminded me very much of a corner bar you find in somewhere like Amsterdam.Sat at the bar on a couple of springy stools,i was then treated to about a dozan little tasters of the beers on offer.I class myself as a bit of a real ale buff but hadnt heard of none of these i tried.The barman as well as being a very nice bloke is also very knowable about what he is serving you,what a change that makes.The spirits on offer are also not the run of the mill ,but the other half greatly enjoyed the couple of bourbons she tried.As the afternoon drifted into the early evening it started to get full and those trying the 8% ale on offer were quickly laughing away creating a great atmosphere.The place is an absolute plus for the city centre and i bet in the summer it would be great sat outside looking over the cathedral.I really really enjoyed the place and so will you.If your planning a pub crawl in Exeter make sure this is included in the itinery.

On a trip to Exeter my husband and I wanted a rest and a drink. We chose the Beer Cellar because I wanted a coffee and he wanted something stronger. It was a very good choice. The coffee was excellent and the choice of beer - both bottled and on pump - was extensive. The bar man was very knowledgeable about the ales and chatted to us about a beer they were featuring which was local to our home town. We saw they did food which seemed refreshingly different to most pub fare but we had planned to eat elsewhere. We will sample the menu on our next trip to Exeter. It has outdoor seating which will be great in warmer weather but a bit chilly for December. Not to be missed if you like good beer and coffee.

We love it here! Fantastic selection of beers and very friendly staff make this place our new favourite drinking hole in Exeter. The food is also extremely tasty. It's only small so I recommend getting there early to ensure the best chance for a seat.