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Based on 261 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 378 in 557 in Exeter

Nº 56 of 83 British in Exeter

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Always good place with good beers. Staff friendly and polite

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Derek Howland . 2024-09-04

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Nice beer garden, lots of space inside, mixed crowd, unfortunately there was nothing to eat. Very friendly staff.

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Sabine R . 2024-08-04

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Lovely pub with different kinds of area to sit in or garden front and back. Designated darts room ten points right there.

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Mark Glasspoole . 2024-08-03

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Was visiting this pub for a couple of drinks with some friends and decided to order some hot food. I had the burger and chips in a basket, it was great value and was an excellent burger! Chips were great as well. For the cost it was superb. Several pool tables and darts board in the pub, a couple of screens dotted around for the football. Highly recommend!

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spvdevon . 2024-06-24

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Easily the best local in Exeter. Great staff and a wide range of ales.

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mike revell . 2024-03-30

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Popped in one Saturday with the wife. Lovely friendly staff and regulars. Definitely be going here again. Even managed to throw a few arrows too!

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Shaun Rooke . 2024-03-10

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As a pub should be friendly either side of the bar with a good feel good factor

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Pete Jackson . 2023-12-27

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Quiet pub but friendly staff and clientele

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Anne Parfitt-Rogers . 2023-10-01

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Popped in today for a quick lunchtime drink and ordered a pint of Tim Taylor’s Landlord. I appeared to be one of the first customers of the day and was impressed when the barman pulled off some beer before serving me an excellent pint. The interior was comfortable with many period features. Would definitely recommend this pub for drinking in.

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Gary the Guard . 2023-09-06

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First time drink. Bar man friendly enough. Made the mistake of sitting outside. Ignoring the very busy road which can't be helped its customer base is very 'spit and sawdust' (literally for the former). Ignoring the constant use of the f and c word by many of the customers, two in particular spent their time continually spitting in between vaping. Decided one drink was enough.

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Derwyn Williams . 2023-09-03

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A proper pub - cheerful landlord serving great beer

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Nick Burrage . 2023-08-23

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We popped in for a drink, and that's all..

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Paula Jordan . 2023-08-10

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Pricey but what places aren’t these days Staff are amazing and if your drinking in heavitree you may as well stay here, a real part of the community

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Mark Wright . 2023-08-02

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Stopped off for a quick pint while waiting for a bus. Nice beer, friendly welcome, just wish my bus had been delayed longer!

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Alison O'Hara . 2023-06-28

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Great atmosphere and friendly old value pub always a good evening or day when there happy days

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Byron Andrews . 2023-05-23

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Unbelievably rude and aggressive barmaid who screamed and shouted at me for no reason whatsoever. Was planning on taking my family for lunch, but obviously decided not to. If you value your peace of mind, please never go near this pub.

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AMassey010 . 2023-04-05

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Yet another great afternoon was spent at the Royal Oak ah well Time for bed said Zebedee!

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Geoffrey birtle . 2023-03-03

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I went in with my adult daughter. Ordered a pint of cider shandy. When I queried why he was charging the same amount for a shandy as a full pint of cider I was told that was the price and to take it up with the landlord if I didn’t like it! Will not be going back.

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Philip S . 2023-02-28

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Best pub in Heavitree we have visited - good atmosphere, choice of drinks service & had rugby on

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Sharon Parnell . 2023-01-08

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Great pub great food what more could you want

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Lee Stafford . 2022-12-07

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The staff are really friendly and welcoming. They go out of their way to help my blind friend and the rest of us visually impaired people. Great selection of drinks and it's always such a nice atmosphere

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Kelvin Brown . 2022-12-05

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Get comfortable because you will be there for a while enjoying their good ale.

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Robin Edwards . 2022-10-19

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Great pub with great atmosphere and good choice of drinks

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Keen Gardener . 2022-10-13

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Bang in the in the middle of all the "action" in Heavitree. This is my favourite place to drink as its old school, proper pub. Good beers on tap and friendly staff, patrons.

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Jez Williams . 2022-09-30

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Cosy pub - limited selection of largers but wider selection of all other drinks. They have a sheltered garden too. Pub seems to be the local's choice, with very few students around. Atmosphere isn't very great and can be a bit on the grotty side, but had a good time with friends.

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AT . 2022-09-19

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Relaxing pub, served by friendly staff. Inside & outside seating areas - a great place to stop off for a pint of draught ice cold Pepsi!

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Z A . 2022-08-30

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Friendly staff. Good food. Pleasant surroundings.

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Maureen Owens . 2022-06-24

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Loved it there and lovely staff! I'd definitely recommend this pub!

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Lynn Harry-higgs . 2022-05-07

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We went to my father in law’s internment this afternoon and the family went to the Royal Oak Inn Fore st, Heavitree, Exeter. They put on a great spread of food for us. Very friendly atmosphere and staff. Thank you

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Frank Spencer . 2022-04-25

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Pub is nicely situated great friendly staff good selection of real ales.

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Keith Rogers . 2022-03-27

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The bar staff are very good. Great job. Cheers

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Walter Reid . 2022-03-11

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Nice pub with friendly atmosphere

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btec sandwich . 2022-02-12

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Great atmosphere. Traditional look and feel to the place.

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Mark Jeffery . 2022-02-07

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Nice welcome,reasonably priced;great pub.

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Tammy Green . 2022-01-20

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Nice pub nice people good service.went on a Friday so not much of a food menu. It's aimed at the builders and workers on a Friday so there is a very limited menu but do remember that you will have to put up with a lot of swearing and builders talk don't bring your kids as far as the rest of the week is concerned I'm sure that it's good we had to leave because of the language I for one get very upset when people can see that you have children with you and they still behave as there on a building site

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Peter Dodd . 2021-12-19

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Always friendly service and good drinks

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Adam Williams . 2021-12-05

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Great old fashioned boozer and reasonably priced ❤

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Emerald McQueen . 2021-10-18

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Friendly local pub with great beer.

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gary kilvington . 2021-10-08

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Popped in fir a couple of drinks. Nice friendly welcome, clean and tidy inside. We sat outside and enjoyed our drinks. Recommended.

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ssbz . 2021-09-17

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Fabulous loved it thanks cant wait to see you again x x ❤

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Zoe Dymond . 2021-09-04

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brilliant, lovely atmosphere as always

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Ian Frankum . 2021-07-10

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The offer great Royal made Oak.

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Munkerton Hawke . 2021-06-02

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Had a light snack and just one drink Bit of a clique more of a locals pub who were not very friendly

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CharlotteHuddlestone . 2021-03-06

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Good service. The staff were very efficient & helpful. Good beer and a nice atmosphere.

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Russell Wall . 2020-09-12

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Cracking pub, brilliant service

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Wayne Moxey . 2020-09-03

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Great to sit outside in the evening. Good distancing measures in place

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Gail Furness . 2020-08-05

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People are friendly and the Landlady is A lovely person.

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Matthew Bell . 2020-07-24

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Lovely couple of pints, nice friendly barmaid, would visit again

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Steve Adair . 2020-07-15

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Really nice local. Locals are pleasant and food is good. They have dart board and good choice of beers.

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Raul Ramirez . 2020-02-29

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Good range of real ale, plus no music in room to right of entrance, allowing for quiet conversation.

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Chris Edworthy . 2020-01-27

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Here for funeral, excellent buffet and great ale. Annual visitors, always welcoming and friendly.

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Brian Lucas . 2020-01-10

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Fairly standard grub. Large child friendly venue.

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Mark Harrison . 2020-01-08

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Nice local pub, outside seating in front and back of the pub

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Susanna . 2020-01-02

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Very Good, nice selection of real ale.

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Jeffrey Bryant . 2019-11-23

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Lovely lovely dog friendly pub 💕💕

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Justine Biddles . 2019-11-03

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Recently called into the Royal Oak to meet my brother and have lunch on my way back to Surrey. The food on offer was plentiful and of the traditional British pub variety. I opted for the gammon egg and chips and was thankful that I did. A generous portion cooked to perfection. The general atmosphere is very genial with lots of “banter” between bar staff and regular customers, At the time of my visit the joking seemed to revolve around a mistake that had been made during one of the weekly quizzes, all very loud, good natured and amusing. This is a real “local” and in many ways a quintessentially English pub serving a wide variety of real ales. Highly recommend it both as a pup and lunch venue.

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paddy0506 . 2019-10-03

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Good service, lovely to sit outside and let the world go by.

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Carol Oflynn . 2019-08-29

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Great pub with a local atmosphere

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colin sharp . 2019-08-23

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A friendly pub, well populated by 'locals'. Serves a good selection of 'real' ales with a menu of 'pub lunches' - ham, egg & chips was my meal of choice on this the latest of my visits and was excellent both in terms of quality & value for money. Sunday roasts are in the same category of value-for-money.

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David H . 2019-08-18

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Great food at very reasonable prices. Friendly staff. All round a very nice lunch.

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Bryan Charles . 2019-06-26

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Very good lunch..friendly staff

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Roger Good . 2019-06-18

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Food was appalling and the way the workers spoke to the customers was awful. Shouting at a customer is not a way to deal with a small situation. Do not advise going here they will just be horrible and can go to a better pub up the road for cheaper and better quality

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Acersm . 2019-06-02

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Nice friendly pub. Warm welcoming feeling.

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ricky tucker . 2019-05-17

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Good beer Good beer what would you need from a local pub

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steve Christie . 2019-05-11

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Really cosy traditional pub. Full of locals and felt like a big family.

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M R . 2019-05-09

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Quaint friendly pub in the heart of heavitree.

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T . 2019-04-29

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Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and felt welcomed will definitely be back again

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Annely Lynch . 2019-04-28

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After visiting this public house several time ... the atmosphere quiet at time and jolly with laughter at other times... I would say the Managment and staff are extremely pleasant and would do anything they could to make your visit a pleasurable one..

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neil harrison . 2019-04-21

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Now accepting bank cards which helps. Nice environment, would recommend.

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Seb Mills . 2019-04-02

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Friendly pub, very relaxed atmosphere, good choice of local ales as well as the usual

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Pete Xtanky . 2019-01-24

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The royal oak is one of our local pubs and we have often stopped for a drink ,a nice and cosy pub ,so we decided to have a pub lunch to celebrate a friends birthday. The menu hasn't much choice and my husband is vegetarian only one item for him or ploughman's the special board was just a repeat of the standard menu (as in no specials) I ordered fish and chips which was soggy and taste less our freind has sausage and bubble and squeak but not bubble and squeak just mash potato and my husband ended up have gammon egg and chips (minus the gammon as hes a vegetarian ) over all the meals were very disappointing indeed .

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TracyM2635 . 2019-01-22

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Nice local pub with friendly staff and locals.

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Alex O'Day . 2019-01-09

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Fantastic pub. Friendly bar staff. Clean tidy. What a fantastic experience and the food is gorgeous 10 out of 10

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Paul . 2018-12-08

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Lovely pub lovely land lady and land lord

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Darrell Pugh . 2018-12-02

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Very good and friendly from what I remember

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IAN Lee Champion . 2018-11-28

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Good food, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

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Mark Bellamy . 2018-11-10

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A nice range of local, well kept real, ales, friendly staff, nice and warm last night in the cold weather, but there's searing outdoors when it's nice.

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Angela Relle . 2018-10-28

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I have driven passed the Royal Oak thousands of times but decided to pop in for a quick lunch - greeted by the landlord - Gareth - a friendly, charming Welsh man Ordered Fish and Chips and a Cheese ploughmans and both were delivered in good time They were well presented and delicious I chose a real ale which was perfectly served A great local pub with a big welcome Thank you Please note - it does appear that food is only served during lunch time *

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JeffTheChairman . 2018-10-08

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Excellent meal 8 of us celebrating a birthday.

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Jayne Bray . 2018-08-31

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Walked 1 mile from Exceter centre to EAT here this evening. Sadly was not clear that FOOD is NOT served evenings. 😞☹ Only lunchtime. No other English food served on this road!

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Scot Mac . 2018-08-24

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Good beer good banter.... No sky sports.....

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william long . 2018-08-18

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Popped in for lunch today, Jail Ale was perfect, had a burger which was also perfect. Service was great. Will re-visit.

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R Owen . 2018-08-17

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Everyone gets on together in here, it's like a little community. I walked in alone and drank a few pints with 7 others including the new landlord. I would recommend to a friend and I shall definitely return. Rob behind the bar could put a smile on anyone's face.

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Mark Troy . 2018-08-15

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Amazing food and staff! Go there

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Malley . 2018-07-29

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A good local pub with friendly staff that always has a good selection of ales.

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Andy Wood . 2018-07-04

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Oops banged my head but thanks for the ginger beer me hearties -- kz

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Kelsey Lewis . 2018-07-02

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It's ok. Nothing special that would make me want to return. Friendly staff though.

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Josie Wales70 . 2018-06-14

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Friendly sit outside in sun or under cover. You can take dogs here foods good parking just across the road.can leave husband's there whilst you go shopping its great

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Angela Richards . 2018-06-07

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Lovely and relaxed atmosphere, staff are very helpful!

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Helen Bryant . 2018-05-25

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Lovely pub ..bit expensive..but nice traditional local.

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Kate Northmore . 2018-05-23

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Great ales, lovely staff.. Didn't get your name. Keep it up!

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Daniel Hall . 2018-05-17

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Good atmosphere and great service

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Peter Clarke . 2018-04-17

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Yummy beer yummy company yummy barmaid

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Ray Martin . 2018-03-15

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Great place to eat drink and meet.... recommend

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Dave Shewan . 2018-02-16

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It's fine but no good currently.

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Kevin Woolcock . 2018-01-23

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Great food great booze.... amy, matt, natasha and andy do an amazing job. 100% be back. Quiz nights on a Wednesday which is great fun and has a gteat atmosphere!

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Kevin Inns . 2017-11-01

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Presently closed 4/9/17. Awaiting new owners

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Julian Rye . 2017-09-07

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Good friendly local pub with nice atmosphere serving pub food at reasonable prices, plenty of daily offers

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Ian Russell . 2017-08-17

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Now doing wonderful curries on their Thursday steak nights

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Norie Stuart . 2017-07-14

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Cheaper beer, sport is televised here. Old school pub.

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Stephen Parkinson . 2017-02-16

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