Pig and Pickle Micropub in Exeter

Great little quirky pub, friendly welcoming staff. If you’ve never been definitely worth a visit.

these micropubs are becoming essential for some as pubs close everywhere, and can be cool places. This was worth a try and prob has its regulars and locals, but not on my list of truly cool venues for a visitor. Sorry!

Nice little bar, excellent range of frequently-changing small batch local ales, craft beers and cider and a unique range of spirits. No 'cheap' pints but very fairly priced for what is on offer.

Choice of beer and cider was fantastic. Really friendly welcoming staff, felt like a cozy night at home with great beers and bar snacks.

Lovely local micropub in Heavitree, friendly staff

The worst service I’ve experienced, such a rude bartender which gave us such an unwelcome reception when enquiring about alcohol free options. Blunt, unhelpful and unfriendly. I work in customer service myself and I would never dream of treating a customer like this even on a bad day. The way the owner has replied to poor reviews in the past clearly shows they cannot take constructive criticism and have some sort of complex. Hard pass for me in the future.

Contrary to the previous review, my experiences of this delightful pub have left me wondering if we were in the same place! The Pig and Pickle is a great pub, it's the heart and soul of Heavitree. They have different, locally brewed beers and ciders on tap every week, a great selection of high quality wines and lots of non alcoholic options too, including soft drinks and a couple of non-alcoholic beers. They host a vinyl night on the first Thursday of every month which has an amazing atmosphere. Pizzas are available to order in on Thursdays and Fridays as well. As for the owner's response to past reviews, I find it refreshing to witness someone unapologetically standing behind their establishment. It's evident they value authenticity and aren't afraid to defend their team when needed. In a world of generic apologies, it's a breath of fresh air to see a proprietor who knows their worth. In conclusion, this pub is a gem where the only complex you might encounter is deciding which drink to enjoy next. As for me, it's a definite return, and I'll gladly navigate any supposed "hard passes" along the way. Cheers to a place that turns rudeness into a myth!

Great micropub in the heart of Heavitree with a great range of good beers and ciders on tap. Always a lovely atmosphere!

Love this place. The beers change often, they’re always delicious and I love being able to try the choices. The pickled eggs when they’re available are 10/10.

Brilliant bar ...very tasty bar nibbles

Great beers, great atmosphere, great chat with Steve the owner - sometimes

I didn't find the service particularly friendly. The welcome wasn't particularly warm. We were asked if we had finished drinking before everyone had actually finished drinking and then were not-so-subtly asked to vacate the table before our drinks barely had a chance to go down! My entire party felt that we were rushed to leave. This is not the first time we've found the service here below par.

A very welcoming little pub with great drink selections which change regularly!

A good alternative boozer on Heavitree's Fore street. The others tend to be more pub sports and mass market. This has niche tasting beers, seating on proper benches and tables. It could do with being a bit bigger as it does get busy. It is a micro brewery selling pub so not all the beers might be to your taste and it is a little premium. A very worthwhile alternative to the other more mainstream pubs clustered along Fore Street. Potentially it could be better, I am not sure how often the beers change for instance or whether they keep on a regular beer or two. I don't believe they sell food. It's good space to have beers with friends.

This tiny pub packs a lot of quality beverages. Don't get too attached to some particular beer though, as the menu varies from visit to visit.

I was going to leave a 1 star review, but only to see the owner make a T shirt out of it and wear it 😂 all jokes aside, this is an awesome bar. Such an awesome range of brews that are all banging! It's always nice seeing a proper independent, non corporate pub flourish in this increasingly chain-filled city.

Great beers ,awesome space cool service

I visit the Pig & Pickle every time I'm in Devon. A welcome pint from local breweries is always waiting after my drive from London. Best pub in Heavitree in my opinion.

Unfussy place, concentrating on a really good choice of beers and other drinks.

Local bar, local beer. Small, cosy environment.

Superb atmosphere and great selection of drinks

Fab independent bar in the heart of Heavitree, Exeter. No frills, no food (just snacks) but a decent range of micro brewery beers, constantly changing. How refreshing.

Excellent micro pub, sells a great range of ever changing beers. Quirky beers from different local breweries that you don’t find in any other pubs in exeter. Despite being small it’s a good fun place, a place you could go into alone but end up making friends. There’s no other place like it in the area so cherish it. Always interesting music playing, vinyl nights show how they like people to get involved by bringing a favourite record along to put on. A no frills bar where you get what you ask for. Beer is always on point. Owner is a good laugh too and makes a point of having a laugh with the customers. What’s not to like? I wish there were more pubs like this around, you know places you go to enjoy a drink, some banter and some peanuts not a gastropub that doesn’t want ordinary drinkers. Love this place

Cosy bar with lots of character and very friendly staff

A couple days ago my mate Vince took me to the Pig & Pickle. What a great little micropub! The beer selection was excellent and had something for everyone and every taste. Steve at the bar was very helpful and a nice lad. If I would live closer to the Pig & Pickle that would be MY PUB. I will definitely come back next time and I can highly recommend this micropub to all beer lovers!

Lovely pub with a great selection of beers which changed regularly. Quirky decor and friendly bar staff. One of our favourite places to go for a drink.

Friendly, lively and a good welcome, great evening had by all.

Great pub, with great mix of beers and always new ones to try.

My experience from this micro pub is not a good one, the owner has some deep rooted issues, as he comes across very unhelpful and he gives you the impression he does not want to be there, or engage with the customers, he is reluctant to give any advice if you ask him about the beers or any of the alcoholic drinks on the board. I have never be served by such a rude person in my entire life, which does not make you feel comfortable or want to spend your hard earned money in there. I have noticed there are not a lot of customers when I go in there and I can see why due to the unwelcoming atmosphere from a grumpy owner. It is such a shame as it has so much potential and the beers and stouts are very nice, but I will be taking my custom to the Ship and Pelican as the staff are accommodating and friendly and you feel valued as a customer and that is where I will be spending my money in a friendly pub that appreciates their customers. Pubs cannot afford to lose their customers and 400 pubs have disappeared from communities in England and Wales, I think the owner needs to wake up and start valuing his customers before it’s too late.

A real gem in Exeter, and the fact that it always seems quite busy despite (or because of) being close to 3 fairly mediocre pubs means they must be doing something right. There are lots of beers on tap that are not often seen elsewhere and change all the time. Throw in good music and a nice atmosphere then it is really worth a visit.

Great selection of beers, friendly staff....my kind of bar

My husband and I have been coming to the pig and pickle ever since we moved to heavitree 2 years ago and absolutely love it in here. They rotate the beers on tap which my husband loves and they’ve got a great selection of wine - which is perfect for me! The atmosphere is always fun and it is a great local hangout. I always bring my out of town friends and relatives and the verdict is always the same - awesome place would come again! Cheers to Steve and Tony!

Friendly but small, good selection of ales, cider and beer.

A lively atmosphere , cask ales and a couple of keg beers available. A bit pricey for the range offered

A bit of walk from Exeter city centre. Worth the walk if the weather stays fine.

Brilliant bar ,friendly, great ales 🍺 owner really friendly.

Visited for an afternoon pint and lovely beer accompanied by excellent knowledge of different beers and the brewing process from the staff also makes for a great experience. Steve and Tony make the place great and with the beers topping it off an overall great experience.

The beer was tasty, but as other reviewers have mentioned the barman seems to have an attitude problem - it’s a real shame as this place could be so much more.. Instead it seems to be a cleaky club house for a band of ageing rockers..

Excellent choice of beers and ciders. A great drinking hole in the heart of Heavitree.

Wide selection of drinks both alcholhic and non friendly staff nice community feel Small but makes an impact

Locals brewery, super friendly no matter who you are!

The best pub I have ever been to, great drinks and great bartender, felt right at home and had a great time! Would highly recommend to anyone I Exeter to come for a drink or two!

I came here for a family afternoon and had the best time. The Host was attentive and amusing and the selection of beer outstanding. Covid rules followed too:

Great host's and a good ambience

A great place to forget all this madness ! Staff observe all the restrictions without being over bearing . Keep up the good work we'll be back soon!!

Me and my friends have been going to Pig and Pickle now for over a year and we have finally had enough of the rude owner/staff. They make it a very intimidating and unpleasant place to go and they make you feel like a nuisance and a pain for ordering a drink at their establishment. Me and 8 of my local Heavitree friends are now boycotting the bar because we have all had enough of the service. They really do need to work on their customer service and it is no surprise to me to see some similar reviews criticising the service. A real shame. Manners cost nothing.

Great local real pub. Seemed to have a good range of Keg beers, only 1 cask, hence the 4 stars, not 5. Keystones Large one was well presented, had 2 to make sure of the quality. 😂. Would go back when I'm next in Exeter.

Current guidelines are followed, no hanging around at the bar, everyone was nicely spaced out and a good vibe with decent music. Beer's not cheap these days so you want to make sure you enjoy it when you do go out. Lovely selection of on-tap beers and ciders, even more lovely were some of the bottles and cans chilled down. Something for everyone, all contactless payments (even before CV19), tracked and traced via simple email instructions on the bar. Small seating area out front but fine for the smokers. An important local gem we must all continue to support.

Service was terrible, staff & owner more interested in chatting to their mates then serving. The owner particularly rude, not sure if he’s racist but probably equally rude to everyone he doesn’t know. Would not go in ever again, and would advise my friends & colleagues not to either.

Fantastic little drinking hole. Great beer and atmosphere.

Beautiful interior and great selection of craft beers on cask, keg and in bottle or can. Local and further afield. Cider available and owner friendly and knowledgeable. Big spirit selection too. Well worth scaling the hill!

What a gem! Brilliant pub, great atmosphere, FANTASTIC Sunday lunches, awesome beers and friendly, welcoming staff. Loved it. Best pub in Exeter.

I lovely local, owner op. pub. Really friendly landlord. Was surprised to find a £20 note in the bin, which apparently belonged to another customer.

Would be a regular as it’s near my house but the landlord is so unfriendly, you feel as through your are a burden in there spending your money. Would rather throw my money into the bin than give it over to him. Beers nice and location is good....

A conversion from the post office with many of the signage retained making a quirky and charming venue. Great beers and lagers and mostly local. Well worth a visit

Lovely, independent micropub in the heart of Heavitree. Excellent beer, friendly owner and staff, great atmosphere.

Lively. Good range of beer and cider. Unpretentious. If you want a 7 page wine list, quinoa in a quince jus to be eaten in a quiet corner seated in a chintz armchair then ffs go elsewhere.

Barman is good. Drink selection good. Its a good pub. Go see it. Then drink and converse or sit in silence and choose your weapon of choice.

Great beers, great staff, nice regs.

The Pig and Pickle is both a locals haunt and a draw for folks that are looking to experience some fine beer and great conversation. Steve (the owner) and Tony are always at hand to make some recommendations and perhaps direct you towards something you wouldn't normally choose. Just chat or try your hand at the in-house board games.... pass the pigs being a speciality!!!

Wonderful micropub with excellent range of beers

Great selection of local beers, ciders and gins. Great atmosphere. Perfect post-work pint spot

Amazing pub, great beer. Don't ask any questions though. Owner operated; didn't seem keen on customer service!

Small pub in a former post office with bar seating and several tables. Fantastic selection of well-priced real ales on tap. Good low-volume music so you can chat or just sit and listen.

Cool, trendy place, nice selection of beers and spirits

If you don't get on with the prodigal leader of this pub/parthenon then that reflects badly on you more than anything else. Try the British trappist ale. It'll put hair on your mums chest.

Un encantador micro pub con una buena selección de cervezas y sidras locales. También gins, vodkas y vinos si las cervezas y la sidra no son lo tuyo.¡Servicio amable y algunos espacios al aire libre para sentarse y ver pasar el mundo!¡También sabrosos aperitivos de bar, los mejores rasguños de cerdo en la ciudad, diría!

This place has a great choice of quality beer and ciders throughout the year. The bar staff are welcoming and knowledgable about their products; the bar snacks are awesome too!

Nice bar with independent drinks.

Great little micropub! 🍺 It's got a surprisingly huge array of local and not so local ales, largers, ciders and more, on tap and in bottles. The pub itself is a small but atmospheric one, with a great choice of music in the background and photos on the walls. It's a shame it's not more central to Exeter Centre, but it's a great addition to Heavitree, and if I had a little more money, it would be a place I would be at more often Cheers 🍺 S

Just a smidge small on the inside, but I guess that's part of the appeal

Good beer and wonderfully quirky. Visited here several times, always impressed by the range of beers on offer and the insightful staff. Great for a quick drink or two, not too far from the city centre which actually means that it's a bit more chilled out. Would definitely recommend.

Good atmosphere and a very good selection of IPAs.

Small but perfectly formed, this is a great micropub/bar where you can have a good-quality drink. People seem to chat to each other here and the atmosphere is very friendly. No food but bar snacks available. It's dog-friendly!

Best bar in Exeter, local beers on keg & cask. Reasonable pricing & on bus rout e to town center. No food but bar snacks with takeaways nearby.

Nice little micro pub bit pricey

Love it! Small but beautifully formed with a great landlord!

Fun, friendly, great bar staff who make you very welcome. Plenty of choice of ales but not much if you enjoy lager. Whisky lover? you will be very happy here! Dropped one star as I find the level of music a bit too high. Definitely recommend a visit here if you haven't been before.

Great place, awesome beer and cider selection.

Great atmosphere in this excellent pub and well worth a visit for some great beers and ciders.

Friendly. Welcoming. Differant largers and beers. Need to check %. Yep happy with P&P

Great place to go Quiet no rush to the Bar Different ales every time Bar staff very helpful small but nice bar especially when you only have to walk 10 minutes to Heavitree

Visité el pasado septiembre cuando estaba en la zona y quedé muy impresionado. Me hicieron sentir muy bienvenido y me quedé mucho más tiempo de lo previsto, que era puramente del propietario y los clientes. Una visita obligada si estás en la zona

First time in the local. Great atmosphere and music was spot on (spaghetti western tunes this evening). Nice beer and the staff (one lone barman) was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be returning again and again.

Visited my Son for the weekend. It’s his local and he highly recommended it. Cosy pub with a great atmosphere. Wish we had something like this nearer to home. Keep up the good work.

Popped in to have a look and try some of the beers and wasn't disappointed - a fantastic selection of craft beer and cider. Really enjoyed our visit as did my wife. Thanks for the hospitality.

Great little pub with a v good and changing selection of beers... Local favourite

nice little bar to stop and have a beer. it has a variety of different largers and beer, friendly staff

The best pub in town! Nice one Steve :)

Small place, laid back atmosphere, good selection of drink and some nibbles

Great place to have a drink and a chat with friends

Such friendly staff. Wish I could go more often as it is a great little pub.

Small and quirky. Expensive for the location and noisy clientele (on the day I was there at least) amplified by the small space.

They serve drinks like any pub should, but from my experience the service is not good. There was a long wait at the bar and the waitress got out order wrong

Been here so many times. Great atmosphere, great drinks. Just love this place. Always end up talking to strangers and always stay longer than we intended Just love it

I've been coming here on and off since it was originally opened by the team behind the magnificent Fat Pig and its sister pub Tabac. The Pig & Pickle has recently left the stable (or should that be sty?) and is now under new ownership.

Nno one in whenwe got there. not your normal micro pub with 3 beers on hand pump as opposed to a cool room at the back with a greater selection.

Great beers, great music, great whiskies. This little bar is exactly what Heavitree needs. It manages to serve a fab range of often quite hard to find beers without being at all pretentious. Best bar in the area.

I have been walking and driving past this place for months before taking the time to make a visit

Really nice little pub with a great selection of beer and cider. They do a great decaff tea too, will definitely be back :-)