The Prospect Inn in Exeter

Very pleasantly surprised by all aspects of this pub! Food great, staff super friendly, and the sun was out for sitting outside!

Food looked very nice and lots of people eating. Great location and beautifully and tastefully decorated.

Wonderful day out. Helped that it was sunny.

Really Good pub food in a friendly atmosphere.

Awful food very expensive 😔 not for us ,first and last visit . Staff and service very good 👍

Rudest of all the bar staff we had the pleasure of meeting in Exeter. Rude to person after person in the queue. Told the customer before us who came back to check he had the right drink because it didn’t taste right that he was wrong and refused to engage any further. Then rolled his eyes at me when I asked which wines they and poured me a Guinness without waiting for it to settle dumped it on the bar and left. The lady after us in the queue turned around to go elsewhere. If you want a welcome whilst you spend your £ I’d suggest you give this one a miss.

The first time we came here, the staff were lovely and friendly. We had a lush meal and wanted to go back. Unfortunatey, the second time around, this was not the experience we had. This time the staff (particularly the chef) left a bad taste in my mouth. I was about to pay for my food order, when I heard the chef tell the person taking my order that the dish was no longer available. I had ordered the last vegetable lasagne, but it turned out that while I was ordering the lasagne, there was another conversation going on in which the chef had “reserved” the lasagne for someone else. Which then meant the order that I was in the process of making (literally about to pay for) was null and void. I was told that “it’s not available”. I was looking very much forward to what I ordered, and being a veggie there were only a few things I could eat. So, I told the person taking my order to cancel the order for all three of us and we left the pub. I still rate the place but that behaviour was just baffling to me. The order was clearly through and I was ready to pay. The other person merely “reserved” and should have been let down gently, not me. Or am I completely wrong?

Great local pub with good beer and friendly knowledgeable staff

Food is good , all be it pricey. Bar staff were nice and friendly, which is much more that can be said for the arrogant, extremely rude manager! Why you are even in hospitality sir, is beyond me. Would not visit again because of him, absolutely dire service.

We visited today all staff and management were all excellent from the moment I rang to book the table to the minute we left . Food was lovely. I left a bag of birthday gifts inside the pub by mistake. One of the staff came after me to pass them on . Thank you very much for that . And thank you for a lovely day .x

Pub was clean and comfortable..food was excellent but it's on the pricey side. Quality does match the price and it is located on the beautiful Quay so no complaints! We've all had a different dish and everyone enjoyed. Would go back for a another meal for sure!

Didn't eat. But the food looked amazing.

Owner rude arrogant when asking about I.P.A.What varieties he had e.g.citrus or fruity.He shouted across the public house I.PA.is just that...rudeness in not coming up to me.Embrassing and not how you deal with public in hospitality.Would never recommended.Ownwer leave the business if it is getting to you. You have local breweries providing various I.P.A Various fruits ..citrus up date your bar!Another bar person asked about local gins bar person dod not suggest any customer left to chose.Totally not a reputable establishment!

Nice place and nice position. I had the chicken bacon and brie burger, followed by the rice pudding. The burger, whilst tasted nice was lacking some filling, the chicken was about the same thickness as the bacon so felt a bit empty but tasted good, chips were nice. Rice pudding was good. Would return again

Had a fantastic meal sat outside on a sunny Thursday afternoon in March. Chicken burger and chips the best I've tasted in a long time! Staff were really friendly and gave us tips on local walks.

Very well presented pub with tables on the water front. Really enjoyed my burger but they had other dishes at reasonable cost. Good friendly service. Five minute walk to the Cathedral.

Lovely little pub for a quiet drink after a day walking along the river

Fantastic pub. Great food, beers and service. Proper independent local place

Great home cooked food, excellent service and a chilled atmosphere. Would Definutly recommend.

Stopped off for lunch. A warm greeting on our arrival and shown to a table straight away. The bar has a selection of hand pulled ales, which the staff were only too happy to pull tasters for us. The fish and chips that I ate were delicious. The fish being cod, it was very meaty. Good price and in my opinion, it's well worth eating here.

Excellent food, good selection of beers and ciders. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Traditional interior with nice atmosphere. This was our second visit here for food and a pint, will definitely be our regular when visiting Exeter.

So close to being a full 5 stars, but... The good bits. The service is exceptional, with a friendly, knowledgeable front of house team. It was busy, with a great atmosphere and a really welcoming vibe. The food was fantastic, with a really good selection of fish dishes on the specials board. But... and this really was the only negative... The plates were cold! This meant our food, amazing as it was, cooled quite quickly. Otherwise, it was a fantastic evening, and you're on Exeter's historic quayside, so there are plenty of places to explore nearby.

I was in for a beer with the boys, waiting at the bar. Having a nice time while waiting for a Guinness to settle, a young lady came up to question her pints of Coca Cola being flat. The member of staff was happy to change them, however for some reason, I am guessing the manager, got really annoyed and lost his head. The young lady was very polite and didn’t get angry. He shouted at her saying it was her fault for not having ice or lemon in her drink. The pub was very busy, so maybe they ran out? Personally, I’ve never heard of that. Just seamed like a strange reaction and really awkward to watch. However, I had a good pint of Guinness and my mate enjoyed a nice pint of Jale Ale. It was a shame how that manager shouted at someone. It completely ruined my experience. I won’t be coming back if that’s how he treats customers! Plenty of other bars in the same area

Stopped by for drinks a couple of Saturdays ago. Pub really cosy and I can imagine in the summer it’ll be even nicer given its location. Decent selection of local ales and a local lager as well.

Great staff in odd attire. No wifi and sit the * down. Sitting only venue apparently. However. They deserve the score. The Couple we were physically forced to sit down with were lovely too. They said the food was amazing. Certainly looked that way. Love Sheppey’s cider too. Naughty corner is where we were meant to be.

Excellent food and service. Will visit again

We were in Exeter and looking for some reasonably priced well cooked food. BINGO!!! Lovely ambiance. Spacious and comfortable, somewhere you could easily lose an afternoon in whether you’re dining, drinking or just relaxing with a hot drink and your dog. The service was perfect. You felt attended to and there was good chat without it being over familiar. Amazing menu choices. Something for everyone. Wow wow wow wow wow to the food. Fish and chips….. yum 🤤 Chilli with chocolate….. nailed it! Chicken burger…… inhaled …. Hake with chorizo …. thing of beauty 😋 Steak …. Perfectly cooked I need to mention the chips. Chips are a treat for us and these were how chips should be. Crispy, light, crunchy, unctuous and with battery bits. Secondly everything was cooked beautifully. The hake melted in your mouth, the chicken in the burger wasn’t breaded and dry … what a relief. Would 100% recommend and return if in the area. It was night time when we arrived. Would love to see the view of the quay in the daylight.

The service team are exceptional here and the food high-end pub grub. A great option.

Great atmosphere, warm n cosy friendly staff friendly customers

Traditional pub, great beer and kitchen but beware no Sunday roast

Had our Christmas party here for 8 people, traditional pub, very tasty food and the staff were very friendly amd accommodating!

Can echo all the positive comments on here. Friendly helpful staff. 'Top' restaurant quality food and obviously cooked by someone who cares deeply in their profession.

Outstanding! The pie was life-affirming. Sam and the team looked after us tremendously (squeezing us in on a busy schedule). A very good venue with top-drawer service.

Now I hadn't visited the Prospect Inn since before the pandemic, so I was delighted to find a hugely improved pub which now serves high-end food and a great variety of drinks in a welcoming, warm and quite delightful setting The staff are smart, professional and friendly......the barman certainly 'knows his drinks'...... and the food was delivered quickly and was indeed quite excellent I have rarely been so impressed with a pub-restaurant 'make-over' and we stayed far longer than we had planned....because we were having fun! I cannot recommend a venue more highly than the excellent 'new' Prospect Inn

Fuimos com mi marido y mi cuñada en una visita express para este puente y no podriamos haber elegido um mejor lugar aún con la alerta meteorológica del fin de semana. Comimos una deliciosa entrada de camembert calentado al horno con nueces, pan tostado, pera y mermelada. Luego los platos principales. Hay bastante para elegir entre la típica comida de pub o platos varios. La sidra especiada estaba riquísima. El ambiente y la música son muy agradables y la atención excelente. La localización también es genial, justo frente al río. 100% recomendable.

Good place for food with a view over the river exe. Need to book if you want to sit over looking the quay. Only down side no wifi so make sure u have mobile data.

Very good cuisine, with a chef courageous in proposing unusual and tasty dishes. Got some cod (super good) on red sauce with beans and small chorizo pieces. Followed by a Browny&icecream. Perfect. Good Cider. Very nice and gentle personnel. Maybe a bit expensive. Strongly suggested

Friendly welcoming staff... Nothing too much trouble. Food presented beautifully

This was my favourite pub in Exeter as a student in 1998/99 and I'm pleased to say it's still a fabulous place to visit. Friendly staff, a great menu and amazing food. Portions were generous and the food was the best I've had in a pub for many years. Top marks to the chef. The pub was friendly, busy and still full of cosy charm.

Fantastic place. It’s such a quality pub. Amazing food, top beer and truly lovely service.

Lovely pub with a good range of ales and other beverages. Staff very friendly and polite. Opportunity to sit inside and enjoy the cosy atmosphere or outside with pleasant views of the quayside and River. First visit, will return.

Very cosy and nice pub. Excellent food and good choice of ciders

Nice pub 👌 good slection of 🍻 good food n service. Oh and Dog friendly, Recommend 🙂👍

Always delivers, never disappoints on any level

Cornish pasty and chutney delicious Pork pie and pear and ginger chutney delicious Toasted banana bread, oat creme fraiche and peanut butter not so delicious, too much peanut butter, couldn't taste the banana bread. Very cloying and heavy.

We were having a wander of the area around our hotel looking for somewhere for dinner and were so pleased we found the Prospect. Lovely spot on the water front and food was amazing. The burger was obviously homemade and so tasty. The scotch egg to start was also amazing. Will definitely go back the next time we're in Exeter.

It's a great location but has a slightly formulaic feel to the inside. We just had a drink though so can't comment on the food.

Came here a few times on our visits to Exeter. Feels very cozy and welcoming. Very sweet staff. I wished we'd made it here for dinner as the menu looks great! Nice wines on offer. Quality drinks generally available. Beautiful house plants here. Lovely old traditional building with nooks to cozy up in.

Discovered this little gem of an eatery whilst on a bimble around Exeter with favourite wife. Although we made a reservation for 1300, comedy shopping resulted in a two hour delay to our arrival. Instead of being upset, the amazing team saw the funnier side of our tardiness and welcomed us to the gem of a restaurant overlooking the quay. Whilst the view was lovely, the food (fish and chips) was sublime and a good ' healthy' portion... So good in fact that I didn't need the cheese board .. which was a shame as it sounded delicious. Whilst the food and view are excellent, it was the amazing staff who totes topped off the visit with polite, friendly and a caring approach. A real gem in what can be a busy city. Definitely worth escaping the routine haunts around the cathedral and stretching them legs in support of a fantastic experience.

Cosy, cute, with many great options.

Came here for great food and we weren't disappointed! Had olives and garlic bread as a starter. Anyone who likes good garlic bread simply must try it here 👍 Mains were good too. I highly recommend the steak and ale pie - delicious and generous in portion. Looking forward to returning soon

I have visited the establishment fairly frequently since I moved to Exeter, my favorite thing about it is how much they cater towards Dogs! The staff are exceptional, and are so friendly, even when it is packed full of customers! Good job guys! The owner ( Mark) has a great sense of humor! He is a very down to earth, no nonsense sort of man, very easy to get along with! I have had great conversations with him. The Food is Exquisite, Especially the chips! I highly recommend giving it a visit!

Absolutely love this pub so much, the staff are absolutely amazing and so friendly. The food and drinks are outstanding, and the owner mark is just so helpful and so chatty, and pours a good pint. I highly recommend going here, such a lovely cosy pub! Definitely need to try the lasagne!

Great food, fresh and good quality products. Efficient, friendly service. 100% recommended it.

Very disappointed in the service here ! Don’t bother going here if you are expecting good customer service

Busy pub on the quay side in good weather. Good selection of real ales to be sampled. There is a nice lunch menu with tasty snacks on offer.

Had pint lemonade before boat trip professional friendly lady served me went back with sister & mum After mum who 82 wanted a lemon cider she had one few days before during holiday. man served me this time thought was land lord rude to me about lemon cider saying he never stock that bad attitude another man prop up bar seemed local was insulting of my accent & where from saying they serve that where your from... NO they don't i said very rude felt very un welcome only brought round & not walk out as not want to up set mum & sister.... Mum had original cider in end drinks were fine but rude to holiday makers is not fine

We have been to The Prospect for the past few weeks to watch the jazz on the quay & I wanted to say a very well done to the staff for the way they manage the influx of many more customers for these Sunday afternoon events. They are polite, friendly & very efficient. I would guess that today they may even have been short staffed (they are advertising vacancies) but still they are busily making sure that no-one waits too long. They are removing empty glasses speedily & keeping everything tidy. Great job & congrats to the management.

So… myself, partner and the two younger children visited the quay as we often do, we had fish n chips and it was quite a miserable evening. We were just outside this establishment and thought why not move a bench, where we could eat under cover. This resulted in moving one of the very many vacant benches less than 1ft…. Within a few seconds a very aggressive and rude male, came stomping over pointing and shouting in front all four of us.. not interested in the fact were just about to order a drink (which we subsequently didn’t and never will there EVER AGAIN). I appreciate maybe the benches aren’t to be moved, however it was simply how he handled it. It traumatised the children who now never want to go to the quay ever again. His behaviour was simply appalling and so so over the top. He stated he was licensee, if that’s his typical demeanour god help his staff and regular customers. I’m a reasonable adult, so swiftly moved the very heavy bench back… if I’m honest I was shocked by his behaviour and others may of been less accepting of his aggressive nature. The End!

Great old pub to visit with lots of history. Good is good. Staff friendly and service is good

Great selection of home cooked food, good vegetarian options. Staff were all very friendly

Lovely spot for a drink located on the river front. Pleasant staff. I didn't eat here I only had coffee and drinks.

Lovely food and ambience. Will definitely return.

Food good selections of beers and ciders outside see lot of activity by the quayside when we were there a brass band was playing.

Excellent service. Excellent food Highly Recommended

We’d been canoeing up the quay and stopped off to have a drink before heading home. With our bags, and empties from the journey (finished and ready to go in the bin I may add!!!). An extremely rude middle aged man came up to abruptly and shouted “these tables are for the prospect, you can’t drink those here” without giving us chance to respond he walked off. I’ve since found out he is the owner - clearly not bothered about how rude he is to customers, won’t be returning!!!

We were squeezed in last minute for a late lunch on Saturday for 7 of us, on a very busy summers day. The service was great, the staff were particularly helpful with options suitable for allergies. The food came quickly and everyone enjoyed their meals and drinks. We have all been before and will be back again - thank you!

Ruddy lovely steak and ale pie, ruddy lovely pint of lager, ruddy lovely sunny day, ruddy lovely time so it was.

Lovely traditional pub x Although wine by the glass seemed rather expensive

Lovely lovely place! Great atmosphere, we had an amazing waitress. It was a busy Saturday evening and I could see that she was very busy but she still came and checked in on us loads and was very quick with any requests. The food was incredible! We had the scotch egg, fish and chips and lasagne off the normal menu, as well as two of the specials: tuna nicoise and risotto. All were beautiful. Absolutely no complaints and cannot recommend this place enough!

Best pub food I’ve had. All meals were delicious with so many options for vegetarians too. Staff were busy but so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend

Excellent food and staff, very friendly and helpful with our small child.

Lovely place, friendly staff and wonderful little details everywhere

Always great food, really helpful and happy service with a great range of drinks.

Lovely food. Great drinks. Friendly atmosphere.

Delicious Food!!! :) Awesome Staff!!! :) Very helpful staff!!! :) Very clean and tidy!!! :) Very comfortable dining too!!! :)

Great pub in a prime location with good food and cider selection.

Very good pumpkin with chilli and avocado, especially for vegetarians. Nice atmosphere.

Very welcoming pub right on the Quay. Lovely food and attentive staff. Bream on the specials board was tasty and nicely presented.

Really lovely evening. Catering for all your dog could want.

A very nice pub, consistently excellent food, service and atmosphere, our favourite in the Quayside.

Stood in que and a local pushed in the landlord seen and still served his local.so i wont be back ever

Went for a group meal. Service was good, portions fairly good size. 👍🏼

Came for a family dinner with my uncle Bryan. A fabulous lunch for the seven of us. Food was world class. Many vegetarian options, all of which were delicious. Staff could not be more friendly and helpful. Love the concept of the children’s menu being smaller portions of real food. If you are ever in Exeter you really should go here.

Staff extremely polite and friendly

Lovely pub. Good food very efficient and friendly staff and a lovely velt location.

It was the first time I went to this place and I’m glad I did. The food and drink are amazing! I had fish and chips with Sheppys cider and both were great. As dessert I had sticky toffee and it was probably the best I ever tried. The service is excellent. Everyone very friendly and polite. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. Really happy with the experience.

The loveliest place to stop for food, the quality of all of our meals was second to none and it’s lovely to see local produce on the menu. I had the special of the wild garlic and godminster scones and they were unreal. The service was also fantastic.

Great local fresh Pub food & ales. Would like to try a main next visit as the "smaller plates" are very hearty. Sat at a lovely table with a view & the staff were very attentive. Hope to bring my Dad back next time.

Nice, spacious pub on the riverside. Friendly staff and great food. Plenty of space inside and outside to sit although I’m sure it’s a different situation on a summer Sunday afternoon

The food was excellent. It was tasty and well presented. You could tell the effort that went in to it; and we’re not even food critics! The staff were very friendly and there is a very welcoming atmosphere. We recommend the Yellow Hammer beer.

Lovely pub & very dog friendly even gave us a lovely blanket for are Cocker spaniel puppy to lay on . Food was first class , which the pub was closer to are house in Plymouth.

There are a lot of eateries in the Quay but this one tempted us in with an interesting specials board, and it did not disappoint. Really good food at not-so-stupid prices - brill fillets cooked perfectly and a great variation on the veggie burger. Also a very pleasant atmosphere inside, with some great views - on a sunny day you can sit right next to the river, but this is one of the few eateries along the Quay where you can sit inside in winter and still get the view. Staff very friendly and efficient.

Great place. Lovely interior friendly staff. Brilliant ale. Didn’t try the food but the menu looks great. Clean and welcoming

Very good service and thoroughly enjoyed luch

My partner and I had a late lunch here on Saturday he had the Burger and I had their famous steak and Ale pie both meals were well presented hot and delicious- staff friendly and polite . Would highly reccomend! See you again julie+Tony

Located on the historic quay in Exeter, The Prospect Inn oozes memories of travelers from far afield whilst being progressive with its food and drink. The staff were fantastic and the atmosphere was very welcoming. The menu was full of things I wanted to try and I settled for the chilli which was not too spicy with a dark chocolatey feel to the dish. My wife had the steak and ale pie which she describes as “ excellent and meaty “. Our son, who we were visiting at Uni had a beautiful plate of fish and chips which he devoured in true student fashion! Our three dogs may have had a few cheesy chips. All in all a great lunch and due to it being dog friendly we will be sure to visit again. Thanks.

Excellent food, friendly professional service, washed down with lovely well kept beer. See you soon

Lovely pub, warm and inviting. Good food and drink!

Fabulous quayside pub with good beers, a well priced food menu and lots of outdoor seating for when it is dry. Very dog friendly also. Well recommended.