Mill on the Exe in Exeter

We had a Fantastic stay, the room was Very comfortable & quiet. The bars was really inviting, staff couldn’t do enough & the food was excellent, looking forward to the next stay.

Beautiful venue with good food. A little pricey, but isn't everywhere these days. The waitress was lovely, always on hand if you wanted anything

We chose the Mill on the Exe completely blind as we were looking for somewhere to meet up for lunch with old friends and wow, what a treat it was! The location is perfect and although it has its own car park, it gets very busy so be prepared for a short wait for a space. Our welcome was warm, the environment clean and inviting and the food was delicious! We honestly couldn't have chosen a better place to meet and based on our experience, we'll all be back (to probably stay as well). Meg (our dog), was also well looked after and gave it a high paw! Thanks to all the team, we appreciate you.

Great food and amazing service from Jane

Lovely location, food and atmosphere. A warm welcome and excellent service from Jane. Would highly recommend.

The food was UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING, genuinely incredible experience all around!!!!! Sophie E was super lovely and helpful!!! thankyou for such a wonderful experience :)

It is a wonderful place; I like it. We had a nice time there.

Nice restaurant with delicious food and some uncommon dishes. The waitress Sophie was very attentive and kind. Very lovely experience

Food Hygiene Concerns The Singapore Crab Fries side dish tasted fine although I couldn’t finish the dish. I became progressively ill throughout the afternoon and evening with cramping stomach pain and nausea . I became very sick and vomited several times and continued to experience cramping stomach pains, nausea, freezing cold with a headache for the rest of the night. These symptoms are consistent with food poisoning . My partner contacted the pub in the evening to alert them and to suggest that they don’t serve anymore crab. The person who answered said they’d checked the date on the crab and it was in date. This information was given without the person leaving the call to check the date on the crab. This leads me to conclude that there may have been other complaints for her to have checked the date prior to receiving the phone call. The call recipient stated that the crab meat was in date because she had checked it herself and that I ‘couldn’t possibly be ill from eating it as it’s served cold’. Her attitude was dismissive. I am concerned that she / the kitchen staff have a poor understanding of the storage and preparation of foods that need to be treated with extra care to make sure they are safe to eat. There was no real assurance and I am concerned regarding: *Possible bacteria in the kitchen *Whether the crab is from a reputable supplier * is the pub confident that the crab is caught and handled safely? *Was the crab prepared by someone with specialist knowledge? Disappointed with this response, as a consumer and as an almost lifelong customer of this pub.

Really lovely place to have dinner with my daughter. The fish and chips were amazing and great value with the special meal for two. The sticky toffee pudding was a delectable treat! Highly recommended.

Well worth a visit this pub is in a lovely location and we found the ambiance very warm and welcoming. The food was lovely and the service excellent.

As ever, a friendly atmosphere, great service and lovely food. And a wonderful position alongside the river. Our only gripe is the parking. Crowded and stressful. One of our cars managed to find a space, the other eventually found street parking about half a mile away.

Food was excellent, lovely atmosphere and our server Jane was exceptional. Would highly recommend as a place to enjoy a relaxed and delicious meal.

A characterful pub perched on the side of the river with beautiful views and very pleasant outside dining space. A good selection of excellent quality pub food and we found our food to be delicious. Very dog friendly without being disrespectful to those who prefer not to be joined by 4 legged friends whilst eating. Will definitely visit again, next time we visit our daughter at the university.

We find it a good location for a lunch stop when visiting Exeter. Food is good. Spacious seating area. It is dog friendly in designated area so good for non dog owners. There is parking on site.

Excellent location, beautiful environment and good food. James was polite and attentive. Good service.

Very pleasing setting and ambience, particularly for a large pub. Service was up and down, some servers were friendly and helpful, others less so. Roast was good size and tasty with a mix of veg. A bit pricey. Dog very welcome. Only visited restaurant.

Awesome food. Very quick service. As always, the food was out standng

Great location, great service, great food. Would highly recommend

Weirdo from London met a unique lady not from London. The wine/ fruit based drink for the lady was nice and crisp. Don't know the beer so asked the bartender(ess?) and she said I drink this one so I had a pint of that one. If I happen to be 240 miles away in Exeter then I'll go back for another. Hope to get the same server as she deserves a pint backatcha. 5' 1 1/2" ish short slightly curly hair with a black n white stripey top and black strides. Buy her a pint from me! Crab sandwich was excellent. Not their fault I don't eat chips. That fault belongs to the world. A great start to an odd day. Go here. They're nice peeps! I'm from London. I know not nice peeps. No one said get a room and that woulda been impromptu. Andrew

Lovely place for a meal The view is superb

Loved our lunch here! The food was hot, tasty and well presented. We were even able to have the dog beside us.

Large pub with good dining options beside the river Exe. Parking onsite. Just what we needed where we needed it. Selection of full meals and smaller snacks.

Lovely food, served promptly by a very pleasant member of staff. Update 13/10/24 - another lovely meal here and nice to see that there is no ‘optional’ service charges added automatically to the bill.

Went here with my girlfriend tonight Sunday the 13th food was ok it just felt like the chef had no passion in his food the meat was cold the roast potatoes felt chewy and the mill itself was Unsatisfied the pudding came out on two plates instead of one but at the end of the day it was edible the wine was lovely the waitress was lovely and helpful I feel this place is going downhill it's the last time I will have a roast dinner here as I'm a food critic and like good food with passion to cook so no tip tonight

Really nice place right on the river. A little on the pricy side though.

A nice pub just on the outskirts of the city and by the river. The beer garden was great, particularly in the sun.

Very friendly staff - especially our waiter. Did not rush us. Very yummy food - and wine was nice too. On the whole a wonderful couple of hours over lunch today. Thank you.

Lovely place lovely staff and lovely food would definitely recommend it

Had another good meal at the Mill recently. Will be back.

Amazing atmosphere and friendly staff will be returning.

I gave 3 stars for the room becaus3 I've not stayed at the Mill as a guest. Location is brilliant. I went with a friend and sank some pints with a cheesy chips. The cheese was strong and chips crispy which is how I like them. The the portion a bit too small for the price though. Staff very friendly and welcoming and we got fireside sofas, although no fire actually burning but the atmosphere is all there. We went in the mid afternoon so it was quiet but I imagine it gets busy on weekends and evenings. Cheers

Went on a Saturday night, lovely location. Biggest drawback was no staff at the bar, it was as if they assumed everyone would order on an app. Downstairs was busy and that bar closed at 9, no additional staff at only serving bar. Shame really. Otherwise it’s a cracking location.

food isn't as good as it should be for the price but it's close. location is the best seller. could have been cleaner.

Amazing Riverside Atmosphere ⚓️ Mill on the Exe plays host to a fantastic setting and atmosphere on the banking of Exeter Quay. With plenty of seating both inside and out, and with great decor to match, there truly is not a bad seat in the house. 🪴 🦑 For our food we tried the Salt and Pepper Squid, house Burgers as well as the seafood sharer 🍤 All food was fresh and the seafood platter was a plentiful portion! Presentation was slightly lacking on both our starters and burgers, but made up for it in flavour 😋 Whether you are having a drink by the river side or a family meal by the bar, Mill on the Exe is an Exeter must visit! 🌊 🌟 Recommendations: Salt and Pepper Squid, Seafood Sharer 🍤 ⛔️ Drawbacks: Presentation of food 🦑 Squid Rating: 8/10 📸 Instagram - The Calamari Game 🌟🌟🌟🌟/ 5 Stars

It was a wonderful experience in all areas. Thank you.

Fancy place with great food selection. Nearing summer you could come here and have dinner and have a nice walk down to the Quay. Cannot think of a better place to bring your first date. Mostly locals and much less students because of the steeper price compared to neighboring premises. A nice place set up down by the river to have a beer.

Generally underwhelmed. Nice location/building. Food overpriced and the steak sandwich was only available as rare or well done. Ale selection disappointing for a St Austell pub. Might visit again in the summer but for drinks only.

Pretty environment along the river. Was there for Sunday Roast. Food was impressive. Has large TVs showing live sports program. Comfy place to spend a relaxing Sunday. Better make reservation for peak days

Ok. We went here for Sunday lunch today and I have to say, the staff and service were excellent but I was absolutely appalled at the amount of food I got for a roast lunch for £21!!! This is not a small amount of money for a communal lunch not a bespoke meal. I do NOT need quantity over quality and prefer the latter but my plate was less than half full when it arrived (a normal sized plate) I had two half slices of beef, one small floret of broccoli, one quarter parsnip, half a carrot, a small bit of cauliflower cheese and some scrapings of cabbage. The food was quite nice, not outstanding but it was ridiculous. I am not a large man. I am not a greedy man. But I expect to leave here feeling like I have been fed properly especially for £21 for what is a fairly well trodden path of a Sunday lunch. I am really, really, really disappointed and if they are struggling to make money with what they charged me then it is clear, they will not be in business for much longer. What a fall from grace in my eyes!

Nice location, reasonable choice of gluten free options, though we were disappointed they had run out of fish and chips.

Beautiful location nice food good service 👌

Stayed here for two nights. It only has eleven rooms and each has its own allocated parking space in a small separate car park. Greeted by a very friendly and helpful guy at the reception. We had a room over looking the beer garden and river which was clean, comfortable and well decorated. Breakfast was great, one of the best full English breakfasts I've eaten, cooked to order with quality bacon and sausages. My wife had the smashed avocado which was also excellent. The two staff were also brilliant, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended as an alternative choice to the big hotels in the area.

Food is great. Does take a while though.

Wonderful place we will be back

Beautiful place but average food and service.

Really awesome restaurant with great food and staff. Situated on the banks of the river Exe with a lovely view, it is a really comfortable space with a really good menu.

Location is great, beautiful views from the restaurant and the gardens of the Quay. The staff are more than helpful and friendly Prices are average for Exeter and the location. Unfortunately they could do with a bigger car park as if busy that's a nightmare and parking is a long way to walk if full. Unfortunately, this time round the prawn and squid linguini was far too oily I couldn't eat it, couldn't taste flavour only oil which was a shame and the gammon was far too salty more than what gammon should be. Apart from this the burgers were lovely would have been better with something more than just chips pm the side. Hopefully next time will be better because normally they are fab 👌

The setting along the Exe River and the history of the property lends a lot of charm. (It used to be a paper mill.) Best of all, the pub, which is connected, has good food and drink. In nice weather, you can even take a pint of cider or ale out to a patio area or picnic table along the river. Only a 15-minute walk from the cathedral and the Royal Albert museum. Highly recommended!

Had a great lunch. Jane was lovely!! Very friendly and efficient.

It was a meal and my cousins food was fab and mine was a dressed crab with chips bread and butter and salad £24 - which was ok but i asked for no bread and chips but extra salad - only to get the bread on the plate and the smallest portion of salad. The crab was dry and bland and the salad was a plain garden salad - such a shame as the staff were fab and very accommodating

What could have been a nice stay was ruined by an extremely unhelpful receptionist. Checked in at the hotel at 8.30pm. We enquired about dinner and werre told "sorry the kitchen is shut". The receptionist showed no compassion and had no interest in providing us with an alternative.. Will not be returning.

We had a fantastic dining experience with a large family get-together at Mill on the Exe recently. Great food and excellent service from our waiter Nick. Would recommend!

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.

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.

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.

Best experience would recommend to anyone kind staff

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.

The food is fantastic here! If you're looking for a great Roast, this is the spot in Exeter. As well as that, the staff genuinely seem to enjoy their work and it shows. Always very clean, good vibes and great service

What a lovely place by the canal. Friendly staff and great food. Server even gave us blankets when we were sat outside. A1+

A great pub with fantastic food and a brilliant location.

£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!!!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!