Mill on the Exe in Exeter

My friend and I went for a meal and were very disappointed with the service. We asked the man with a mustache for drinks and he said one second. We asked him again after a couple of minutes and he refused to serve us despite having told us he would be right with us. He then proceeded to be on his phone not helping any of the staff for the next 20 mins. I've worked in hospitality for 10 years and I know this isn't acceptable. Luckily one of the women working there picked up his slack and was very helpful.

Lovely Sunday lunch cooked to perfection and excellent service. Sophie was brilliant 👍

Absolutely gorgeous pub with a spectacular setting

Took our Granddaughter to lunch today service very slow we had Sirloin Steak we requested medium rare, they were overcooked the chips were cold and full of fat, l could not complain at the time as l didn’t want to embarrassed my Granddaughter overall a very disappointing lunch

Lovely venue shame about the beef but such wonderful friendly staff

Great pub on the river with a good selection of beers. Serving food all day. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Loads of seating over two floors and outside seating all along river. Great for a relaxing Saturday afternoon by the river.

Delicious food and quality service from Aurora.

We had a great stay at the Mill on the Exe, two nights B&B in a River View room plus dinner on both nights. Our room was lovely, comfortable and with everything you need for a short stay. The pub, restaurant and garden areas are lovely with plenty of tables in a variety of settings. Food was good and the service was welcoming, friendly and efficient. There's not much information on their website about guest parking, but it turns out there's a dedicated space on the other side of the pub from the main car park (which can get very busy) with enough spaces for all the rooms, the sign is just not that obvious from the main road.

Amazing location and garden but service is a bit slow and unorganized. Needs to improve the quality of service for better rankigs

It’s a great pub in a great location. Lovely views from the garden and excellent beers. Proper Job is definitely in my top ten all time favourites. One small issue is that people queue at the bar like they’re at a post office. I think we should trust the excellent staff and stand at the bar in the traditional way. Still, it’s a lovely pub.

Great location right by some weirs on the River Exe, not far from the city centre and St David’s station. Inside and outside. Service was good when we visited. Good choice of beers etc. Varied pub menu at a reasonable price. Car park not very large. Popular with tourists and visitors. Also busy at graduation times and such like.

No better place to go for a drink on a sunny day by the river

Really nice place. Lovely outlook. Food and service great

Great pub and great staff. Best garden in Exeter and with Staff like Kwes and Nick, they will always be successful. The Mill should do what they can to keep the top guys. Can't wait to revisit.

Food was good. Maybe cost was high for what it was but these are difficult times, it was by no means extortionate. Atmosphere was great, with a lovely view of the river. Staff were friendly. Our waitress, Ophelia, was absolutely awesome. A great place to celebrate a friend's 60th

Our new pup loves this place, we have had some of the most amazing afternoons and evenings with friends, or just on our own. We have eaten here several times and every meal has been sensational.

Dropped in for an early evening meal on an overnight stay in Exeter city centre; The Mill was just a 5 minute walk from our hotel. We had pre-booked a table and the online process was seamless. On arrival we were greeted and served by Holly who was quite charming-perfectly spoken and attentive without being at all intrusive. The Mill has a lovely setting on the bank of the Exe river with extensive outside and indoor seating. Given the fine weather at the time of our visit the outside areas were pleasantly busy but not overcrowded. The table service was excellent and our meals were well presented and well cooked. Good value and wholly recommended.

Lovely pub situated on the river Exe, huge beer garden dogs and children welcome, great for funny days and wet ones too. Downside. Poor menu.

This restaurant has a great position right on the Exe. Reasonably priced and with good service. The menu choices were good.

Three of us stopped in for dinner last Friday, the serving staff were friendly and attentive (generally). We ordered the chicken tikka masala - beautifully presented and very tasty and a good portion. The Butternut squash tagine - totally delicious selection of flavours well presented, reasonable portion but a cold plate. The fish and chips - a good portion with great chunky chips and a lovely piece of fish in a crisp batter but the "crushed minted peas" were very dry. Two of our party had sweet which was where the service standard failed as it was dumped on the table with a scowl.

We are a group of twelve ex-teachers and partners who meet up every year for a reunion. As some of us now live in the West Country, we meet every other year in Devon. We taught in a Primary school in Brixton, London in the 1980s and 1990s. We were all really pleased with our food and the service provided. We appreciated being able to pay our bills individually. Many thanks to all who made our day so good.

We stayed over night… This is a very popular pub, it was lovely sitting by the river, having a drink in the sunshine. The room - the room was tastefully decorated, great view of the river, however it did have a Muskie smell so we opened the window which helped. For the price, the TV was very small. The design of the shower was poor on several practical points: 1. It only had a rain fall shower, meaning it was difficult to wash all parts of the body 2a. To control the shower like start, stop, hot, cold… you can’t use the control without getting wet meaning if it’s too hot, it’s easy to burn yourself 2b. If you turn the shower on while you are standing out of the bath, water goes every where, as you can’t control the shower standing out of the bath as you have to fold up the shower screen completely up. The location of the reception desk, was strange, and wasn’t manned, while we waited for someone, we did feel a little awkward. Certain recommend it’s moved to a more logical position The food - the food was nice, but very expensive, dinner was better then breakfast. Serving people were friend, but at times a little slow. Car parks - the card park for residents was easy to find a parking spot, however the main visitor car parks gets very busy. Parking - parking

Very good. Great food, friendly and engaging staff, and spotless loos! None of these is guaranteed in UK hospitality these days, so to find them all together was a real treat. Thank you to Robbie and the other team members who helped us. You were welcoming, kind and funny, and made it a very pleasant visit.

Fantastic staff, lovely lunch...dog friendly, would definitely return

It's a beautiful location on the River Exe, there were a handful of spaces in the car park, our table was ready which was good, the waitress was lovely, good atmosphere and temperature, the meals were good and the puddings were lovely

Lovely place in the evening sun. Overlooking a the famous weir Flowerpots. Admired salmon fishermen and kayakers alike. Saw a sea trout Leap the weir.

Excellent location for an afternoon lunch/tea/drink/coffee. Is great ambience inside on both the levels, but the best is sitting by the river and enjoying Exe flow by. Services is efficient. Prices are reasonable and note they have their own parking. Restrooms are clean.

Lovely lunch here with an efficient friendly and personable waitress (Freya is the name on our receipt). Nice, busy ( especially considering it was a Monday ) restaurant. Husband had burger which was very large and really good and I had really fresh hake in batter. White flesh, no skin and the lightest crispiest batter I’ve had to date. First rate. Chunky chips were superb. The larger portion was very large indeed! Crushed minted peas tasted like they were freshly picked. Will return whenever we can.

A perfect spot to enjoy a great meal with friends, this restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. The food is absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared with rich flavors that truly satisfy. With its spacious layout and plenty of large tables, it’s ideal for groups looking to gather, share good times, and indulge in a memorable dining experience. Every corner invites you to sit back, relax, and savor every bite.

Brilliant location and excellent, friendly, and professional service

One of my favorite places in Exeter for an evening meal, particularly when you've got folks in from out of town. It's a nice spot right by the river where you can see the sunset and watch the birds. I've been here a few times and they always have a great selection of ales. They have options for gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and everyone else. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating.

An extremely tasty roast lamb was had here this evening, very good food indeed.

We have eaten here on a few different occasions, staff always welcoming and always enjoyed our food.

Fantastic service and food. Well worth the money. Great vegan options.

Went for dinner here and had a meal that exceeded my expectations. Great setting for pre-dinner drinks by the river. The menu was varied and reasonably priced. The quality of the food was very good. There's also a good wine list, albeit not extensive. The service was also first rate. The server was a 4th year student, she knew the menu well , was attentive and friendly. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.

What a stunning location - terribly slow service. My recommendation would be to open the lower bar on a sunny day.

Gorgeous beer garden over looking the river - the fish and chips were fresh - flaky fish and crispy batter. The wine was divine 🍷 and the staff were very helpful.

Excellent location, excellent atmosphere and excellent food 😍

Visited for an evening meal..I found the location very good. The view of the river Ex is great. The inside interior is nicely designed and log burner with comfil arm chairs and sofas are a nice touch. Unfortunately the menu doesn't meet the high expectations of the presentation of the venue as a whole. So we often stay for drinks as live locally. It's great atmosphere to do casual drinks with nice views. Hoping the menu changes and becomes more desirable l.

It's a lovely location and the food was good, but I was disappointed that we were asked to leave after 1 hour. The booking said we had 2 hours. I might expect that maybe on a busy Friday/Saturday, but not on a Tuesday evening. It left us feeling a bit sad that we had been rushed out, having only just finished eating. Is that how you want customers to feel when they leave?

Early mother's day meal. Cozy pub. Good service , juicy burgers . Worth a visit. Will come again

We had an incredible dinner at Mill on the Exe. The atmosphere was unique and beautiful. The setting on the river was fantastic. The service was spot on. And all of the food was delicious!

Had a lovely meal this evening, served by friendly, attentive staff. This place is a real gem!

Amazing location, great service and food, thanks Sophie!

Delicious food. Chips were amazing

Nice Sunday roast here. Lots of tables by the river

Can't fault this wonderful pub restaurant and hotel with it's perfect setting on the river to it's great location for the city centre. Excellent selection of beers and the restaurant food was superb. The best part though is the consistently professional and friendly staff who have clearly been well trained. Have already recommended!!

Lovely location by the river, large patio area for the summer, good good and helpful staff. Will return and recommend.

A great location beside the river and plenty of tables on two levels. There is also outdoor seating for when the weather is good.

The fish n chips were excellent. Light, crispy, not greasy.

Really lovely buffet, great staff especially Holly, Jome and Ellie! Will go back 😆

Fantastic place to eat in a gorgeous location will definitely be coming back

Great stay with the dogs in the suite. Room was very comfortable and large. Bathroom and shower were fabulous. We ate both dinner and breakfast at The Mill - both meals were outstanding. Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

We came here for an evening meal . The location was great . Parking was a bit tight, and service from the waitresses and waiters was nice and friendly. Very good selection of drinks . but food just wasn't that great . I had the burger and it was just ok my partner had the steak which again was just very average and for the price (£29) for the steak, we were expecting abit more . Overall, it was okay .

Really lovely evening with great food and a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Sophie, our server, was very attentive and friendly.

Sophie was engaging, attentive and very sweet. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Will frequent again soon. Well done!

Had a family meal in the restaurant, food was delicious and hot. Service was very good, always checking if we had everything. Second time we have been there for a family catch up and have enjoyed both. Will be back soon

Seafood platter really impressive. Catered well to dietary needs. Lovely service. Nice atmosphere, enjoyable evening. Dog friendly too.

Really lovely meal and attentive staff - went there for lunch but would love to come back for dinner some time!

We live locally but decided to pop in for breakfast. The food was lovely and the service was fantastic, we had service with a smile and a chat with Jane. Such an amazing setting to start our day.

Absolutely lovely pub..really good food . We were served by sienna today and she went above and beyond ,see was extremely helpful and very polite.. We will definitely visit again .

We stayed at the Mill on Exe for a short break. The room was great; lovely comfortable large bed and every additional extra you could need, cleaned to a high standard too. The staff were lovely and friendly, nothing was too much trouble at all. The food was absolutely delicious; a varied breakfast choice and we enjoyed an evening meal. There are ample parking spaces for hotel guests as well. The hotel is situated within walking distance of city centre and also river setting. We will definitely be returning again, we loved it!

We actually had breakfast, lunch and dinner during a 3-day stay in the hotel. All of our meals were great, consistently of higher quality then your average dining pub. The staff were all friendly and helpful and dealt appropriately with my allergy. The range of food suited carnivores and vegetarians alike. The drink selection also kept us and our guests happy.

Great night out, great staff, lovely food. The menu was well chosen from some standard pub classics and some items that are not normally on average pub menus. So they cater for all tastes and do it well.

Came here on a Sunday and we were luckily seated without a booking! Food was really good. Parking is a nightmare though so bare that in mind!

Booked Queen room which overlooks the road , not a problem room was comfortable and well equipped, arrived at Mill early so had lunch which was excellent, unfortunately we were in Exeter for a funeral so didn't get chance to explore Booked table for evening meal , again food was excellent, no complaints, breakfast was also top notch , seen a few reviews about the staff been abrupt, well I can say they were all great , have stopped in a lot of pub B and Bs and I can honestly say this place is up there for food and service Will definitely return on happier circumstances to explore Only criticism, once a room has been Booked could you possibly inform guests that they have separate car park as when we arrived the main car park was full as we were unaware of guest parking and parked in side street, only a suggestion but overall would highly recommend the mill

Delicious tasty food and our waiter was perfect

Friendly, warm service (no mean feat when you have 5 children with you!). The food was very good, service was efficient and Jane was superb! Thank you, we will come again!

Sophie our server in the restaurant was lovely, friendly and attentive. Thank you

Lovely food and really nice staff (especially Sophie!). Great views of the river too!

Such a shame, as we were really looking forward to eating here. My boyfriend’s burger was dry, overcooked and tasteless. He told the waitress and she apologised, said she’d take it off the bill and then just left it on the table. Service was ok from the other waiter, but wouldn’t say either of them were great. The one saving grace was the lobster mussels which were delicious. But probably wouldn’t visit again.

Nice cozy hotel with the best location. Have restaurant and coffee too. Love it 🥰

Had a lovely meal and our waitress Sophie was amazing and met our every need ! Highly recommend

Such a delicious meal and Sophie was such a lovely waitress!

Excellent service. Great ambience. Love it.

The setting is lovely. Unfortunately, the food is painfully average. Considering what they charge, it's quite disappointing.

I always eat here when I'm starting in Exeter for work. Great food, good service and a nice location.

Just had a fantastic late lunch overlooking the river. Alice, our waitress, was brilliant and looked after us so well. Already planning our next visit.

Update.. £20 for two courses or 25 for three. Nice little menu..good quality and very tasty gravy with the bangers and mash. Decent lunch and dessert and nice environment. £9.5 for a small fish and chips. Nice dessert (brulue tart) .. Went back today (August) and nice quick lunch service and solid lunch.

Best Plated Roast in Exeter..... Maybe even Devon! My family and I went to the Mill on the Exe for a Sunday roast. It was a stormy weekend and we were sat overlooking the Wier. It was a lovely sight made all the better, by hands down the best plated Sunday roast dinner, we've all had. I had beef it was cooked to perfection - I don't tend to choose beef for a roast either as most places don't cook it well. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and the service was brilliant. No long waiting times for our food either.

Great views of the exe, lovely staff, range of drinks and food. It's a must visit if you're around

2nd meal in 4 days and even more disappointed than the first visit. the Mussels sauce is tasteless, the Aubergine/coconut rice dish was just a slop - sent it back. The setting is amazing and the staff both friendly and helpful, but there seems to be no consistency. Why do they not offer fresh fish and chicken? Any good chef could do this surely? So much cook is fried or cooked from frozen.The website states vegetarian and vegan friendly - that is at best a little creative when you look at the menu. I really hope they offer a few more fresh options in the future - there are several similar comments, and even the AI summary gives them a clear picture of what many people think. Come on guys - turn this into a dream setting and stop relying on your fantastic position next to the river!

We spent a night at The Mill last week needing to be in the area for a funeral the next morning. What a lucky choice, a lovely room overlooking the weir and a great evening meal in the bar with a perfect breakfast next morning with riverside view. Very friendly staff particularily Sarah who helped us regulate our room heating.

Called in whilst visiting Exeter for some lunch.. beautiful views on the canal side, really relaxing, calming venue to visit reasonably priced for the area

Very patronising duty manager Sarah and unhelpful when staff are watching the football on the screens but muting the volume on pretence it’s disturbing upstairs customers. Don’t advertise live sports if you have such poor customer service for being able to listen to the football. Staff arguing the point when stood watching the football isn’t professional at all. Should be working and not watching football and arguing about if we can hear and then patronising to ask if we want subtitles ?! Really poor attitude Kitchen door on magnetic fire lock allows sticking chip far to stink out lower area, music from kitchen heard over bar area. Advise against advertising live sports if this is your approach to showing live sports

Visited for a late Sunday lunch this week. All tables were booked, but the young man at reception was very helpful and found us a table. Opted for sharer starter of Monkfish Scampi, followed by slow roast leg of lamb and rabbit. Yes, rabbit! I love it and was so pleased to see it on the menu! All delicious; service was equally good. The Mill on the Exe is my new go-to place in Exeter for food, especially as i'ts only a 10 minute walk into town. Thank you and see you soon.

It’s widely reported that hospitality is struggling yet multiple calls to the mill on the exe on a weekday lunchtime unanswered. Spent our money elsewhere .

Lovely pre-christmas meal. Good service, huge portions.

We enjoyed our gluten free fish n’ chips and a vegan burger which arrived quickly and washed down with good beer. The simplicity burger was not available but the beetroot burger replacement was excellent though shame it came with fries and not the chunky chips that came with the fish. Not cheap but an excellent meal, £65 for 3 including drinks. Location on the Exe looks nice though it was dark, wet & cold out on a January evening. The car park was full but we got a space with people leaving.

It is a great location with an open fire place to add to the ambiance, the staff provided excellent service and were friendly and very polite. A lovely place to eat and relax.

Lovely hotel with a pub feel located on the Exe. Not cheap but amazing quality.

We booked a table for 17 family members after going to a pantomime. We arrived early but the table was ready for us in a very spacious area of the conservatory. The staff were friendly and very efficient and no request was too much trouble. People chose different meals on the evening menu, and they all came out together, hot and freshly cooked. We would certainly recommend Mill on the Exe as a very pleasant and attractive venue for a meal when in Exeter. There is ample parking and a lovely setting by the River Exe.

Excellent venue, very festive and meal was great. Service was also fantastic with friendly and helpful staff. Will be back

Popped in for a lovely Sunday Roast with my family. We really appreciated them fitting us in without a booking. The food and service was great as usual, and a special mention for Victoria who was very attentive!

Called in for a coffee and spot of lunch, such a beautiful location with a friendly welcome! On site parking made it an ideal spot to meet up with family. Served by the lovely Victoria!

Popped in for a lovely Sunday Roast with my family. We really appreciated them fitting us in without a booking. The food and service was great as usual, and a special mention for Victoria who was very attentive!

Food was not bad but quite bland overall and overpriced. Our son clearly explained his allergies which include dairy and was then brought food with mayonnaise. Fortunately someone rushed from the kitchen just in time to take the food away. The vegan choice was not available and the substitute was average. Service was okay but not particularly friendly. Quite disappointing overall.

Such a beautiful riverside location! Popped in for a Sunday roast with my family, staff were very friendly and attentive. The roast was delicious, one of the nicest I’ve had in Exeter! Served by Cicely and Ellie, both lovely and couldn’t have done more for us!

Good quality Christmas dinner for our party of 16, but it took about an hour before the starters arrived. Service was then attentive, polite and friendly.

My husband and I came for Christmas lunch and, I have to say, we were left a little disappointed with our food. The service and location were faultless, everyone was so friendly and welcoming and we got a free drink and fresh bread on arrival which was a very nice surprise! However, the mushroom ravioli was not quite what we expected. It was more of a watery soup with two quite stodgy pasta slices. Perhaps I misunderstood the menu but it was very bland and just not great sadly. The mains were much better, the beef wellington, however, was far too peppery it was rather overwhelming and I couldn’t finish it. It was also not really what I would class a beef wellington, it was more of a sirloin steak slice wrapped in pastry. Again, the meat and pastry were lovely, just too peppery and again not what I was expecting. Pudding was also quite disappointing unfortunately. My husband’s rice pudding was very dry and he mentioned the rice itself was still crunchy, but the taste itself wasn’t bad at all. My dark chocolate torte was very nice, my only complaint is that they forgot the vanilla ice cream that was mentioned on the menu, the richness of that pudding really needed the ice cream to accompany but still very nice. For £180 we definitely expected everything to be included! As it was Christmas and the staff were so lovely (and of course very busy) we didn’t want to make a fuss and add any additional stress. We have visited Mill on the Exe numerous times and have always been very happy with the food and service so we will certainly be returning, just we’re having an off day I suppose!