Mill on the Exe in Exeter - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Lovely food, great fresh products, all very tasty. Excellent service from Sarah, super friendly and helpful, and some stellar recommendations

The setting was wonderful and the staff were very good. I was very disappointed with the menu though. I thought it was very limited and did not have enough variety of choices. I will monitor the menu on the website to see if it gets better in the future. Waiting in anticipation.

A pub with exceptional service - from the moment you walk in you're treated with respect and helpful advice. The staff, even though the majority are very young are very polite and helpful. The quality of the food is excellent and at very competitive prices. The location allows you to relax immediately and to enjoy the scenery whilst also enjoying your choice from the very comprehensive menu. The food was quickly delivered, very well presented and delicious. The amount of outside seating allowed customers to spread out to the many seating areas bordering the river. It was a thoroughly enjoyable lunch - thank you to the staff of Mill on the Exe.

Nice dog friendly pub on the riverside, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. We had a couple of beers and then some nice Chenin Blanc wine. Shared a burger and chips. Food was nice and the bar staff were friendly. Worth a visit on a nice sunny afternoon.

We were looking forward to visiting The Mill on the Exe as it was quite a while since we were there. It was not as good as usual, the sharer board left a lot to be desired and fish & chips were not hot, fish seemed to over cooked and the chips not crispy; We were offered a dessert on the house but not being dessert people this was declined. Service was just OK.

£32 for 4 drinks and 2 stupidly small portions of chips. Will not be coming back. Total rip off.

We came in for an early dinner after spending the day @Crealythemepark and were very pleasantly relieved to have awesome steak with fish and chips for the little one. Fantastic food, lovely staff, very relaxed and warm setting. Highly recommend!

I've had the best sunday roast that I can remember. Environment is spacious and nice atmosphere. The staff was careful and polite. Honest price. 100% recommended.

Great lunch here. Very smart and well run pub. Good quality food, fast and friendly service and, of course, an amazing location. This pub clearly has a very good manager at the moment and it shows.

On the river but quite a walk into town. Staff lovely and room/bed so comfy. Would have been nice to sit by the river after brekkie but garden closed until midday. All-in-all a very good place to stay.

Jane our server was lovely and the food was fresh!

Enjoy a celebration meal. Great location, friendly staff

Nice pub on the river, great food and good service. Would recommend!!!

All-in-one! We found it very suitable for our needs and everything was just as we needed: easy to reach and to park the car, walking distance from the city center, nice dinner, great drinks a peaceful overnight stay in a newly refurbished room with all comforts and a very good breakfast, I highly recommend

Lovely atmosphere,.. we dropped in one evening for a drink, will deffinatly return for a meal etc 👍

This restaurant has always been my top choice in Exeter. The atmosphere is cosy and comfortable. However, during my last visit, something unexpected happened. After finishing our meal, we asked for boxes for the leftovers to take home. To our surprise, the boxes we received appeared to have been reused and just washed, which was quite concerning. We requested paper boxes instead, but the waitress informed us that they only had these available. We pointed out that the boxes seemed previously used, but she insisted they were brand new and had just been taken out of the carton. This was a disappointing experience!!! And I wrapped my food with napkins 😅.

Exquisite food and professional and friendly service. Gorgeous setting. We had a wonderful evening.

Previously visited for a dinner, which was lovely. On a return visit for breakfast, it was completely different. Hot drinks served nearly cold & simple poached eggs over cooked on rock solid toast. Far from acceptable for the prices charged.

Gorgeous, historic pub on the Riverside, near the station just a little after the roundabout. Seating , on Terraces under the Willows and up outside?, the Conservatory . The Mill On The Exe looks fabulous before you get inside. Very old interior with beautiful decor and furnishings to complement the atmosphere. Plenty of tables, all told. They have rooms - which I didn't know about - but must check them out , as, we are going daily, to the RD&E hospital- if we feel exhausted after our journeying from Holsworthy - we might be lucky to get a room. We ate an early just before 6pm and were more or less, alone in the Conservatory, next to a very large fire in the middle, which is obviously great in Winter? Lots of customers were outside on the riverbank in the Sun.🌞 All the staff were extremely cheerful chatting while taking our order and when they passed by.The Toilets were very nice- which is one thing,that I judge an establishment on. We ordered the Light Fish and Chips and a Steak Salad, both washed down with a pint of bitter and very nice large glass Rosè .We were given a bottle of water to wash the meal down with, very nice, but were too full, to look at the deserts menu.... All in all- we wished to stop so many times, as we passed, but after finally doing so, have found a gem, that is not just for Students. Highly recommend.

Lovely to pop in for a drink when in Exeter 15 min walk from city center

Just wow, the fantastic pub has some of the best views,situated right by the river,the beer garden is superb. They have a great choice of drinks and whilst we didn't eat on our visit the food looked amazing, we will definitely be back when we are next in town.

Went for lunch. Food was good and arrived quickly, service was good, and the place was nice with a nice view over the river. As with lots in Exeter it's in a good location, but traffic is always a bit of a pain.

Such a beautiful setting with ample seating outside right on the river There are balconies which overlook the garden and river Bars upstairs and downstairs Very good food with great service My son-in-law is disabled and in a wheelchair If we want the balconies we access from the road If we want the garden we access through the bottom corner of the car park Love this place.... A rural river feel right on the edge of the city

The mill on the Exe is a lovely place by the river to have a drink

Lovely sharing seafood platter yesterday and really attentive, pleasant service from Jane. We will be back.

Best vegan breakfast I have ever eaten. Scrambled tofu was the best! Thanks for the food and the smashing service Jane

The venue is really lovely inside and out. They welcome dogs . Service and staff were really friendly. We will be back for another meal. Lots of choice.

We didn't stay, but had a lovely Sunday lunch and sat outside with a drink after great way to spend a sunday

We just ate here. A very nice place away from the hustle and bustle.

Terribly overpriced micro meals, almost no vegan options. The portions are so small for eye watering prices, I won't be returning

Lovely place, great location, value for money not so good, found it quite expensive for what I had . £7.25 for a hot dog and £5.75 for a pint of cider - hot dog was rubbish - looking at other people's portions as well they looked quite small and prices were fairly high. Probably pop in for a quick pint but would have second thoughts about dining there.

This was a beautiful place to stay at and the food was really good for breakfast and dinner. Although I did not stay overnight, the rooms were immaculate with really big comfortable beds. Overall I would recommend this place and would go there again

​Starters: SALT & PEPPER SQUID. Terrible. I received some unidentifiable deep-fried balls that neither I nor my partner could eat. They were so salty and yet so tasteless. Main: SQUID AND PRAWN LINGUINE. Terrible. I asked to swap linguine for tagliatelle and luckily I got that, but once I received the course it was a disaster. It was incredibly salty and had nothing remotely Italian in it (if you cook pasta...). There was coriander in it which made it taste like a Thai dish, and very randomly they put some fennel in it too. Parsley, fennel and coriander you guessed it, awful combination, ESPECIALLY on pasta. I did not know there was CHORIZO in my dish, it was not mentioned in the title and was just conveniently hidden in the ingredients list. The tagliatelle was overcooked, the whole dish was an utter disappointment and disgust. To me, it felt more like they threw leftovers in a pan and called it a dish. At this point I was hungry (I didn't eat all day that day so I could be hungrier and have more food once there) and I had a couple of bites and then I had to push it away before feeling sick. Dessert: WARM CHOCOLATE BROWNIE. Vanilla scoop tasted like meds, brownie was nothing like chocolate more like a burnt pan. No redemption there. Wine: Whispering Angel. The angel whispered to me to run away, and fast. Because not even the £12 wine bottle (sold by them for 45) was ok. Bitter and dry as hell, Devil's Whisper more like. Water: at the beginning, they asked me if we wanted water on the table. I was shocked we've been served tap water. TAP WATER! Who even drinks that anymore? Even the water tasted like bleach. At the end of the night, I asked if I could have a canned or bottled Coke and they only had a draft, so I didn't get it, I wasn't in for another disappointment. My partner did not like his food much either, although he politely forced himself to have more food than I did. This was on OUR ANNIVERSARY. I did not eat anything. The place was incredibly beautiful and that's one of the reasons why I was so shocked that the food did not reflect at all the beauty of the place. What a shame! I won't be going there again and won't recommend to my family and friends. The staff was very good too, I wonder if they had any food from their workplace. I was happy when we left and still so very hungry.

Slightly pricey but excellent ambience and superb staff and top quality food, we had our desert in the garden and loved it, they have dog bowls with a fresh water dispenser as we were walking into the garden, very comfortable time

A nice pub right on the river. Sitting outside on a pleasant day was magical. The sound of water from the weir was relaxing. Good food and the whole experience was very relaxing. The staff were friendly and professional. Cannot review the rooms as we did not stay.

Came a bit after nine on a Thursday evening, Nice large place, looked promising. Bottom bar closed, sent upstairs, massive queue and only one barman. Lost us. Won't be bothering again.

Had lunch there today, food was really nice & staff were excellent, my bit of fish was a bit on the small side even for a small portion. Enjoyed my visit though & would go again.

4 of us had lunch here, the food was nice, the service better and on a nicer day the location would have been lovely.

Lovely graduation dinner the other day. The staff and food were superb. Only slight qualm was our table was a bit tight for 5, but after a couple of Cruzcampos I was relaxed 🤣

One of the most beautiful pubs gardens I have ever experienced. On a sunny afternoon, the view of the Exe and the sound of the water are hypnotic. A very relaxing space. Great food as well.

Amazing meal here will definitely be back. Francie was so lovely credit to your business. Thank you for a lovely meal.

Lovely location and set up but service was so slow, it actually ruined the dinner experience. We waited for approx 40 mins for our starters and then another 40 mins for mains. I had to rattle the cages both times to get service. Nobody came and checked on us or asked us about our meal or offered anything in compensation….even a free round of drinks would have been nice. The only excuse was “it was busy with graduation week”!!! Well that’s not my problem….bring in more staff! Shocking experience for a meal that cost us over £100. I suggest asking how busy they are before you order unless you enjoy a long wait! Not recommended.

The Mill on the Exe is a lovely pub right on the river front! The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is fantastic! Will definitely be coming back!

Absolutely amazing service great food highly recommend going

Good food, perfect location and staff go above and beyond

Good food, good service and dog friendly

Sunday roast was a choice of lamb,beef or Brie tart. The tart came burnt and the lamb was so overcooked. No yorkshires and way too much cauliflower cheese. They had no sorbet for dessert. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was ok.

Lovely pub and garden on the river, however the food was terrible, tasteless, salty and over priced. We came for our anniversary and were very disappointed! The staff behind the bar downstairs were lovely though. Don't eat here if you want good food.

Mill on The Exe has a great location, and that’s about it. We recently visited with friends, a mid week, for food and a couple of drinks. We started with three slices of slightly toasted focaccia bread, a small ramekin of olives and some oil….for £8! Mains were poor quality with the chicken burger dry, gammon overcooked, burger overly salty and formed of ‘cheap meat’ with an awful texture, and a side of chips. For the price, and the feel of trying to be a gastro style pub, it’s failing miserably and we would expect more. The establishment used to have a ‘Specials Board’, but that’s gone. (It’s easier to churn out the same rubbish than prepare a special). Beer now overpriced at nearly £7 a pint. The food has always been hit and miss here, more miss, but that’s it, we will not eat here again after our last experience. Such a shame, great location, which they seem to be cashing in on. PS. Please don’t reply with the generic, ‘We strive to ensure our guest have the best experience possibly….’ and, ‘We have taken your feedback onboard’ blah blah. From the negative reviews and your response to them, you clearly haven’t taken them ‘onboard’.

Wow, the food was absolutely incredible! And the place is just mesmerizing – we had such an amazing time. I highly recommend it!

Meal was lovely, service was relaxed.

We were welcomed as a group of 17 people for a reunion and had a variety menu of delicious lunch choices which we all enjoyed. Our area for lunch was comfortable and allowed us to integrate and be with each other. Some of us hadn’t seen each other for 20 years.

What a lovely place to eat. Great food, good service. Carpark. Has outside eating area. Would recommend booking in holiday season

We grabbed lunch here and loved the beautiful river views. So many outdoor tables to enjoy the view. The staff was also super friendly and accommodating (we had a 2yr-old with us). Definitely will enjoy this place again next time we are in Exeter.

Finally got round to staying at the mill ! in a river view suit! We know this pub ,as for living near the area ! as to being fortunate over the years to pop in for drinks n food , which to never had to complain so far ? Not that haven't tried before hand to stay over night ,but always booked ?!! This is a review on River suit No 4 ! One of the best exrtra's with staying here is you get an actual parking space free , allocated to your suit / room ! so if you visit Exeter oftern or not ,their are plenty of pain n dispare car parks !! But to be fair there are plenty , bit of a walk thou ! to the mill !!! not to badly priced either plus your vehicle will be ok. Booking in : Not till '3pm',enter the pub for keys !! after parking first ??? why the pub carpark is always busy n not that big . You get a room swipe n an actual key to main door , as to come n go ? Suit 4 River view Is on the ground floor of main door to leading outside or you can access the pub from inside . Their is a security alarm on the inner door of this suit , so if u havent closed your door properly ? it sounds off . The suit itself was immaculately clean n im not just saying it ! The designis lovely , great to see a Nespresso, thats just my own taste ! Waldrobe was big enough for me but hey us ladies like to take all the room! No it was big enough for two n lovely art deco designs. Big desk with the coffee etc n mirror above ? Lovely marble fireplace. Really comfy big bed ,so didnt wake up all in pain . bathroom was big with bath with shower head over it, My partner always tries the baths n showers out n said they fine . Now wot the room is all about !!!!!!!!!!!! those comfy chairs in window ,watching the ducks etc go by & the sun going down ! wot more is there to say but open your free can of korev from your fridge n pour , sip n arrrrh . ps ; the people who work here are lovely . Breakfast is in the pub n if u like your sausages cooked properly , like me , then this a given . Would we stay again , Absolutely !!!!!! Besides of to the newly Crabshell in kings bridge soon .

Super venue. Sunday meal (roasts). Food wasn't hot enough and service was so slow we didn't have time for dessert in a 2 hour allocation.

Absolutely gorgeous location very relaxing 😌

Overall a lovely pub with a beautiful outdoor area and view of the river. Staff are friendly and helpful. The only disappointment was the food. Ordered a beef burger which seemed very processed and definitely not worth high price. I would go back for drinks but wouldn't eat there again.

We stayed one night and enjoyed everything the pub has to offer. Great menu, beautiful beer garden and comfortable newly refurbished rooms with air con which was welcomed on the hot day

Great place, beautiful view. Excellent inside and out. Defo one of the best places in exeter.

Lovely location, the food looks good, pleasant atmosphere. Best enjoyed on a summer evening.

Great pub on banks of Exe with extensive beer garden

Lovely location, right on the river. Lovely meals.

I hosted a society dinner here and staff were so accommodating and helpful. They made the process really easy. The location is lovely inside and out, especially on a sunny day looking out over the river. The food is also really good, if a bit expensive. I particularly recommend the mussels. We had an amazing time.

Love this place the setting is beautiful, staff friendly, food was amazing lots of choice. Will definitely return

Been to the Mill a few times. Always lovely, especially for a one off more pricey night, and was a great place for a (admittedly early) fathers day.

Lovely setting only stopped for a cup of tea but will visit again for some food!

Excellent Sunday lunch at short notice…booked online 10 mins before as they were fully booked we decided to book a dog friendly table! It was heaving at 6 pm really good business right on the river.

Superb location large carpark good food at fair prices only problem too many stairs

A nice open-plan, light and airy riverside pub with covered outside dining available. Good food and drink. Quick service. Helpful staff. Free carpark for patrons.

Great food and selection of drinks.

Top Pub!!! (so much so that this is my first review on Google, ever ... It's a definite 5-stars) ... If my son (who had his first experience of Curry Sauce with his chips which had accompanied a lovely piece of ale-battered Hake) makes it to Exeter Uni, we will be returning at every possible opportunity :-)

Lovely pub by the river. First time visiting after a while and was pleasantly surprised to see all the refurbishments. Food was tasy as always and great service. Perfect place to relax over a pint.

Consistently lovely atmosphere, with ample seating, even on a little dock next to the river. Staff are laid-back. Good place for drinks in evening and working during the day. Food and drink are quite expensive though.

Had a rather last-minute meal here last weekend, and I could not have been more impressed by the restaurant. This was my second time here and this blew the first time out of the water. The food was excellent, the service fast and attentive, and the place had a great atmosphere. Will definitely return here.

Kitchen closed! Not even olives and bread to be served.... 😔

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The steak and shin pie was delicious. I am told the vegetarian dishes were also great. Very much recommended.

Lovely atmosphere and good food

Such an amazing venue! Newly refurbished room are fantastic and really well decorated. Food and drinks as ever amazing and great value for money. Amazing garden which is also newly renovated and just is amazing to visit. The Mill is a must try if you are in the area.

Polite staff, lovely views of the weir and nice place to chill out to the sound of running water

Title: A Disappointing Experience at Mill on the exe We recently visited M/E, expecting a delightful culinary experience based on the positive reviews I/we had read. Unfortunately, our visit turned out to be quite disappointing. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance seemed promising. The decor was modern, and the restaurant appeared clean and inviting. However, our initial impressions quickly soured due to the lackluster service. Despite the restaurant being half-empty, the staff seemed inattentive and slow to respond. I ordered the fish and chips, (Newlyn landed Hake in St Austell Ale batter with crushed minted peas, tartare sauce and lemon STD). When it finally arrived the presentation was underwhelming. The portion size was more like for 6 years old kid and the food was lukewarm at best. The taste was another letdown. The texture was off as well; the minted mushy peas had no mint taste at all, It felt like the dish had been hastily put together without any care or attention to detail. To add to the disappointment, it cost £18.75 Overall, our experience at Mill on the exe was far from satisfying. I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements. With better attention to food quality. Mill on the exe could potentially live up to its reputation. I /we won’t be return back to Mill on the exe in hurry....

Walked from Exeter St David’s train station along the river Exe had a lovely lunch here yesterday. I had steak and fries with a peppercorn sauce plus warm brownie dessert . Sat outside next to the river in the sunshine .

Really great location - beats the Quay as it is right on the water's edge! Gets very busy on sunny days and you can't book outdoor tables. Good food and attentive staff to dietary needs. Recommended

Stunning beer garden. Great atmosphere. My friend had the fish & and chips, and they looked lovely and a good portion.

Excellent food in the restaurant .The Paella was amazing. The staff were all lovely, efficient and friendly. It is a very pretty place with lots of different rooms and a lovely patio overlooking the water.

Lovely place for some pints and lunch. Really incredible river views and tons of tables

Booked at last minute for overnight stay away, and what a place we found. Right on the banks of the river, facing west so that the garden and terrace were in full sun in the afternoon and evening, a 10 minute walk (up a step flight of stairs) to the centre of Exeter with all that the beautiful cathedral centre has to offer in a compact walkable area! We ate in the restaurant and had a superb meal served by an attentive undergraduate waiter (followed in the morning by an equally superb breakfast and a walk along the river) at a very reasonable price The room was excellent being large, well furnished and decorated with a comfortable bed and great shower and quiet even though the doors faced the beer garden and river beyond. The only downside was the private terrace outside the room, which obviously hadn’t been sweep recently and was covered with moss that had fallen from an adjacent roof and a number of dog ends and beer bottle which although pointed out to the general manager was not resolved during our stay Overall and place to stay and visit Exeter and further a field we shall be back

Two carparks one for pub/restaurant goers and another for hotel guests. Check in ,is in the restaurant all info given My room was at the top of the hotel a few steps to climb! The room was very spacious. Wet room was a good size Bed super comfortable WiFi excellent Shower was ok Evening meal was good Good choice menu but a tad on the expensive side Location a 10 min walk to to city ,next to the river lots of nice walks close by. Would definitely stay again and recommend 👌

Great place for lunch, relative pricing

Great lunch, easy access great menu

I came down to Exeter with work and the place was lovely, the people, the scenery and this wonderful restaurant. Great service!

Really gorgeous place, felt really comfortable in here tonight! Food was amazing. Definitely coming back - shoutout to scott our lovely waiter! :)

Location is beautiful! Service was wonderful! But food... not so good... we had a roast with our 2 children. We were so excited after a long day to enjoy a great roast but we were left pretty disappointed. When our dinner came out, it was luke warm to cold. The roast potatoes were dry and there was no little roast dinner touches... like stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy to add to dinner... it was dry and quite bland. We were so gutted but there was colouring for the girls and a beautiful view. Our server was lovely and very efficient. It's just a shame about the food :(

From the moment we stepped into the Mill on the Exe, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Celebrating my son’s birthday, the venue offered a feast not just for our palates but for our eyes too, with its stunning views and trendy ambiance. The menu catered to all tastes, ensuring that everyone, from my university-aged son and daughter, to the most discerning of diners, found something to relish. The food was a culinary delight, with every dish perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. Coupled with the comfortable seating, the atmosphere was just right for a leisurely meal and some entertaining people-watching. The staff deserve a special mention for their polite and efficient service, which added to the overall enjoyment of our visit. With easy parking and a central location, the Mill on the Exe stands out as a beacon of hospitality. And as for the scenic views, they provided the perfect backdrop to a wonderful dining experience. This place truly ticks all the boxes for a memorable outing. What’s not to love? We’re already looking forward to our next visit! Service: 5/5 | Location: 5/5 | Food & Drinks: Outstanding

I had a lovely evening Meal, great views and overall experience. I had a lovely waitress who I believe was called ruby she was just amazing Staff where also great and so was the wine 😉

Good food and stunning setting for views of the river Ex

Great table service, really great staff had a lovely lunch

Had lunch with friends, good food and drink

The food was great, I had the lamb roast and it was great.

Super pub for food and drink. Great friendly staff. Perfect location right on the Exe.