The Turk's Head in Exeter

Stayed here for 2 nights to visit the Christmas markets. Perfect central location. Room 5 was lovely and cosy with everything you need in there, fab coffee machine & posh tea bags, iron & board, lovely shower, comfy bed etc. The pub seemed to be always busy with a lovely atmosphere and the staff were really helpful. Hope to do it all again next year!

Loved this pub, really quirky in a good way. It looks quite small from the outside but is like a tardis inside, including a micro brewery. All of the staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to see and serve customers (not always the case in some establishments). We had a few drinks and lunch which was good and reasonably priced. Special mention for the young barman who went out of his was to help someone who needed to use the disabled toilet. Will definitely visit again if we return to Exeter.

Laura Zara and Euan thank you very much for being so amazing and going above and beyond to make people feel so welcome including dogs !! I have never seen staff be so welcoming and helpful food here is amazing and the in house made beer is fantastic keep doing what your all doing your the best team a pub/restaurant could have your all a credit to exeter

Went for Sunday lunch which was very nice but a bit lacking in vegetables . Very long wait ( in excess of 45 mins) Was extremely noisy as a big table with lots of children . Is it really necessary for the pub to be child friendly There are loads of places for children to eat in Exeter . Found it very off putting in these surroundings such a shame nice pub apart from kids!

Very cute old pub… full of lots of nooks and crannies!! Very friendly staff & good food. Great choice of beers Central location to the centre of town

Always a fantastic place to chill. Good beer/cider and a wide range of gluten free food. Victor was great today, really welcoming and helpful

What a beautiful building! The pub itself is comfy and quirky. The bar staff were quick and helpful. The beer was delish 😋. There is even a cute roof terrace. Fabulous central location too, nice and close to the cathedral.

This is a perfect pub. The food is outstanding (filthy) the kinda burgers that make you cry with joy safe in the knowledge it’s knocking days of your life. The staff are efficient friendly and the correct level of dry…well played. And they brew there own beer…I’m in love. I want to marry this pub. I was in Exeter for a work project. This makes it ok. Thank you.

Location is good. The room no6 could do with a paint and and some female touches . The stairs are not good for 50 plus people for no6 room. It’s cheap for location. Hostel like room. Beds are comfy, but on the small side. Lots of potential if a little TLC was added to the rooms .

Arrived later in the evening on a busy Friday night. Was very busy as an England football game was on. We had a valid and generous tab of £25 after running up in the pub quiz a few weeks before. This paid for the first 6 of our drinks which was ideal. Our server was quick on the case and had our drinks poured! I went for a Jubel peach beer, served in a can, rather than draught. I prefered the can instead - I found it was more peachy. Collectively we ordered some shots, beers and wine. The staff were excellent and efficient. A very fun night. Fully recommend this pub. The Turks Head previously didn’t accept American Express credit cards - so it was a welcome surprise returning to find they now did.

I stayed here for one night in March '24, for work. Checked in late and left early so actually spent little time in the room. It is very reasonably priced and the rooms are lovely -- nicely decorated, clean, with plenty of complimentary tea/coffee (Nespresso machine) and water. Handwritten arrival note a nice touch. Great. Lovely bathroom (but shower so powerful it basically removes an entire layer of your epidermis .... ). You access rooms via side door on High St, for which you're given a key, so you can come and go as you please without worrying about pub opening times etc. etc. All good for people just bedding down for the night. The real trouble is that it is so noisy here. To their credit, they are very transparent about this and make it very (!) clear when you're booking, and they also provide earplugs (but they do little to drown out the noise). I booked knowing it would be noisy - for price, location etc. then fair enough. I just got a bit annoyed because when I booked it said the courtyard, which I think causes the noise (? but could be wrong), closes at 11, so I assumed things would be quiet after that; but noise went on until well past midnight. Oddly the noise carried on even after the pub closed (which is supposed to be 12). Not sure if this was noise from elsewhere? Seems to me that an easy, practical thing they could do to make staying in the rooms better is to turn music down / reduce bass from 11pm. With earplugs you can't hear people so much, it's just the bass of the music ......... Turning down a bit would make everyone happy?

Excellent stay! Lovely room, everything you could need, amazing shower, comfy bed and lovely welcome. Definitely coming back :)

nice spacious room in a good location and friendly staff.Room and bedroom was very comfortable and close to Exeter quay.

Only stayed for one night midweek. Location excellent on edge of shopping area. Room 5 was excellent although it was up 42 steps. We were warned pre booking and we managed them OK. Lovely cosy bed, large bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities.

Really good selection of beers that they make in house. Best pub in Exeter by a lot, great for a sports event such as F1 or rugby.

Eat the bird at the turks head...never again I met a friend for lunch on a Saturday, choosing the turks head because I had heard eat the bird had taken over the kitchen...desperate for a coffee we were told that the machine had been turned off so that was not available. We found a table, it wasn't clean, but I figured someone might sort it out. Food was ordered and paid for, we weren't advised of any anticipated delays to service. After about 45 mins, we asked where our food was...After several "it will be 5 minutes" reassurances and past an hour since ordering our food arrived. It was cold, but we were so hungry by that point there wasn't much choice but to eat it. I spoke to the manager who was helpful and polite and asked for consideration for a discount to reflect the poor experience. This was given. I was asked to provide my name, telephone number and email address so someone from Eat the Bird could "reach out to me"...I'm still waiting.

Quirky pub with a great selection of drinks, not what you'd expect in a vibrant modern City centre.

The pub was Very busy but served quickly by bar staff. Lovely wine and cider. Would come back again

Popped in with friends when visiting Exeter. Stayed for a variety of ales all of which were very well kept. This is a large, busy pub but it has plenty of smaller rooms and spaces to go for a more private chat with companions. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

Definitely not a pub to stay in. The mildly-worded warning about noise did nothing to prepare us for the level of noise in room 3. Nor did the earplugs provided go anywhere near dulling the noise. The worst night I have spent at any hotel.

It was a very hot day when we explored Exeter with our dog Lily. It was not the sort of day that you could leave a dog in the car so we went about our exploring of Exeter very mindful of keeping Lily in the shade. We found the Turks Head by chance. We were glad of the cool atmosphere. There was a roof terrace if you were brave enough to face the heat. People arrived with suit cases and it dawned on us that people could stay here. Reviews confirmed this. However, when we arrived the kitchen was closed. That did not matter because we only needed drinks but if we were staying that would be a big problem. I like the fact that this pub is dog friendly I do not like the fact they only take cards and not cash. I might come back because it has a good atmosphere.

Was a member of the pub's app, for some reason they redeemed all my points and then I could not use them, £50 ish worth lost, many thanks. After replying to my email to them they've now gone silent too.

Since its reopening I have visited the turks on a few occasions but this is my 1st review. The people who have completed the revamp should be applauded, they have really done a great job at not only the decoration but also recreating a great atmosphere which was there before. Lots of room upstairs has been added with extra bars and a great little suntrap of a courtyard. Although prices are what you would expect for a city centre pub there are a good selection of drinks available and they also have thier own micro brewery on site for those who like that sort of thing The staff obviously take pride in where they work and offer a clean and friendly environment for you to relax with a pint

Excellent establishment, perhaps the best full english since Gary wilmotts wedding. Eight over ten as a rule. My choice to use a sausage as a breakwater

This pub was recommended by the pub staff at the Farmer's Union which is near where we were staying. The Turk's Head was really spacious, lots of room and they run their own micro brewery on site. They show sports in the side seating areas. and you can purchase food here as well. Great selection of beers and spirits for all drinks and prices are reasonably marked as well. Lots of opportunity to sit with friends, catch up with relatives and welcomes in lots of families who love to meet up and catch up. Great little pub and located right on the High Street, so it's great location after you've visited a few shops and some great Exeter landmarks too!

Always try to pop in when we’re in town as we love the variety of beers and ciders thought we’d try the food Very good He had the fish and chips I had the fish finger sandwich both were good portions and freshly cooked We’ll definitely eat here again

Super dupper pub , lovely interior, probably the cleanest pub I have ever been in recently. Great range of beers , welcoming staff who were very helpful I live in Exeter , will be trying food soon

Great spot for being centrally located.we like the turks , great atmosphere 👍. Stayed on top floor, nice cosy room. If your expecting peace and quiet slap bang in middle of a city centre then go somewhere else..we were so sozzled, didn't notice noise. Definitely stay again

Lovely pub , but it should just be a pub not somewhere to stay as it said could be a bit lively/ loud , unfortunately we were in a room right above the upstairs bar ,room 3 and supplied ear plugs !! (You’d need a sound proof room to get away from the noise)Well there were people shouting etc until 1am in the morning and the bed creaked every time you moved. Not at all what I expected

Lovely atmosphere but alas they are a card only establishment and on principle we won't use any company that refuses cash.

Regular visitor to the Turks & every time the staff have been great. Great range of beers from local breweries & their own microbrewery, which is on display & working. A lovely historical building in a central location with a nice roof terrace. Possibly the best pub in Exeter.

Lovely room, food and staff. Highly recommended. Enjoyed sampling some of the beers. Breakfast well cooked. Stayed on a Sunday night in January and did not notice any noise.

Right in the centre of town. Car parks nearby. Really buzzing pub where we watched football and rugby. Great atmosphere. Breakfast was delicious Room very clean. Bed comfortable. A couple of issues resolved very quickly. Staff even called as I’d left my charger in the room. Would definitely visit again.

Popped in here for a drink while walking along Exeter High St and was pleasantly surprised at the size of the place as we walked in. It's like a tardis!! It is a brewery and we had to try their beers! We visited on a...

I went to stay at The Turks Head because as soon as I went there for a drink in the week, everything about it just felt so perfect for me. The rooms are beautiful and the attention to detail is unlike I've experienced even in...

Rooms were wonderful, and so were most of the staff. Apart from one member of staff who found it acceptable to personally take a dislike to me for no reason. Said person (Bar manager, obviously inexperienced) - ruined my stay, and I will never contemplate...

A fantastic place located in the heart of the city. This was our first visit and certainly will not be our last. The owners clearly state that you will experience noise and we did. It was great! We are well over 55 and thoroughly enjoyed...

Now this is certainly one of my new favourite pubs, great atmosphere, plenty of room on three floors, centre of the city with helpful, friendly staff who know their beer, and tasty good food....Yes, I really did enjoy my visit They have their own micro...

Stayed here for two nights in a cosy double. the room was exactly is the description describes it. Small and cosy but with high quality fixtures and fittings. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the beer was good and the breakfast amazingly so. The...

Unfortunately the noise of (presumably) late night partygoers from the high street until about 3.30 am was horrific and constant. An hour or so after that, the seagulls and roadsweepers started up, and we left at 8 am and went straight home to bed. Worst...

We hebben direct bij het hotel geboekt, dat leverde een gratis ontbijt op. We sliepen boven een leuke kroeg, waar...

Room nice, but on the small side, I was a solo traveller and a very small double. Ascetics placed above practicality- bashed the lights every time I made tea using the kettle! It was quite noisy at night & they do provide ear plugs &...

Great selection of ales, ciders and bottles. "Real pub" feel (and smell), rustic feel to the furniture. Pie and mash was a it curious. Small pie and very solid mash ut edible if a little steep at £15.50. Another pub in the city where a...

What a welcome addition to the city. Firmly my favourite pub in Exeter with a superb selection of beer, great service, an excellent refurbishment of the property and located in the heart of it all. Well done to the new owners and thank you.

We stayed for one Sunday Night at the start of October. Sunday lunch was fabulous. Our room (room 5) was great, very spacious, lovely amenities and comfy bed but very, very noisy late at night. This is not a fault of Turks Head, it's just...

Great little place to stay in the heart of Exeter lovely staff and fabulous room. The Sunday roast is amazing . Will be stay again at some time . Thank you

Really good roast dinner. Couldn’t finish it but really tasty, the beef was slightly well cooked for me personally but great all the same. Good choice of wines. Lovely clean loos with rituals products. Staff were all very welcoming. Thank you. Will come again

Hand Off Ale is being sold in a poor condition but the bar staff dismiss this, don't bother coming here if you enjoy good ale,,,!

Lots to commend this well appointed pub with rooms. Smart decor, pristine bathrooms and nice touches like a Nespresso machine. Staff were helpful and jolly and location waa bang in the centre of town. It was the location being at the heart of nightlife which...

Just spent two days in exter ,this is one off two puns that become my temporary local, great drink selection the food seem to be purely pizza but that suited me freindlly welcoming, amazing roof terrace. As a solo travler I felt safe their great...

Nice pub, but can't get in. Always turned away on Saturday evening's, saying it full, when clearly it isn't. It not that I drunkard. I'm a sober 56 year old.

Stayed here for one night, check in was effortless, the staff were all smiles and helpful the room (3) was spacious and well decorated with lots of tea, coffee was a proper coffee machine with top up available, eye masks and ear plugs are supplied...

Lovely, if compact room, good clean shower and comfy bed. Perfectly situated in city centre. The bar below was an added bonus. An excellent choice.

Amazing value for money! We booked this as the photos on the website looked cool and quirky and it didn’t disappoint. The location couldn’t be better - although noisy early hours - but that’s expected on a high street of a student city - the...

Great central location, easy to find. Quirky old place with a microbrewery and lots of history. Staff extremely helpful and approachable Sunday lunch - delicious roast beef, well presented and veggies cooked perfectly. Roof terrace ideal on a warm day but also has patio heaters...

We stayed here for 1 night recently. Friendly, easy check in. We had room 6, the Penthouse Room, which was right at the top of some narrow windy stairs, fine for us as we only had an overnight bag but it would have been a...

Stayed overnight in a Cosy Double room Small but more than adqeuate and tastefully decorated There was a little noise from the revellers but nothing that disturbed our sleep and management provide ear plugs if its felt they are needed The only niggle i had...

Chicken Supreme with Mediterranean vegetables. Yum yum. Nice spacious atmosphere and great service. A good offering in the centre of Exeter.

Easy check in. Fabulous, clean and stylish cosy room with thoughtful touches. Central location. Good value for money - highly recommend. Hope to return.

Really nice staff and the food was quick and tasted good the battered was crispy and fish was soft and juicy same with the chips, very nice chilled pub vibe highly recommended will be going back when the new menu is out.

Went today with partner & child, food was delicious! Was prompt and tasted lovely! Will definitely return.. credit to the chef.

Beware, whilst the pub is nice and staff friendly etc, just felt somewhat fleeced at £12.40 for a pint and medium glass of wine. As a local I should have known better!

Lovely pub. Good variety of different ales that they brew themselves as well as normal drinks, lovely snack type food, inviting interior and really friendly staff members. Would definitely recommend. Went for a work leaving do and they had plenty of space for us on...

Went a few times, and apps not available to use. Meals were ok if you want burgers /bread /wraps. The only other item was fish and chips. .Staff very very friendly . One good think about the meals were that they were hot and received...

Great experience. Lovely friendly staff. Although above the pub, little disturbance. Beautiful room, lovely decoration & every detail nicely finished. Will definitely be back again & highly recommend it.

Decent enough beer, friendly enough staff, terrible food. You can’t get away with food that bad these days - sadly I won’t be going back in a hurry.

Good beers the staff are really friendly and a nice feel to it but the food let it down. Asked what the pie of the day was, was told it was steak but turned out to be something minced… didn’t taste of much so not...

We had a one night stop here when we watched Sarah millican. Absolutely stunning bedrooms decorated tastefully with a quirky semi industrial style. With a micro brewery on site who could ask for more. Lovely comfy bed,and a free drink to boot. Well done to...

This is a bar with happens to serve a bit of pub food. Don’t go expecting anything special, cos it ain’t! I had beer battered fish, which had never even been near any beer let alone battered in it. The batter was a stodgy layer...