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The Rusty Bike

Gastropub Miles 6.37 67 Howell Road EX4 4LZ

Tucked away at the end of a quiet street, moments from Exeter city centre, you'll find the vibrant, sociable gastropub that is The Rusty Bike. The decor here is comfortably classy, with muted colours, reclaimed furniture and an eclectic art collection filling the room with charm. Here is a place to relax with drinks and, if the mood...

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urbanburger

Burgers Miles 6.42 44 Queen Street EX4 3SR

urbanburger is a trendy independent restaurant in Exeter owned and run by husband-and-wife team Garth and Melissa. They serve mouth-watering gourmet burgers, all hand-made in their kitchen using only prime, locally sourced Devon meat. Suitable for children, meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans, coeliacs or just fussy eaters, urbanbur...

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The Olive Tree Restaurant

Modern British Miles 6.48 Queens Court Hotel Bystock Terrace EX4 4HY

The Olive Tree is the perfect place for city-centre dining at affordable prices. Sit back, unwind and enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the lounge bar or outside on the terrace, complete with umbrella and heater for chilly evenings. The restaurant is stylish and the classic decor is brought to life with Venetian masks, olive oil bottles an...

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Queens Court Hotel

British Miles 6.48 Bystock Terrace EX4 4HY

The boutique Queens Court Hotel is a chic and comfortable place to return to after a day out in or around Exeter, whether you've been hitting the shops, seeing sights such as the cathedral and historic quayside, or venturing further afield to Exmouth or Dawlish. A beautiful Grade II listed converted townhouse in the heart of the ci...

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The Gandhi

Indian Miles 6.49 7-8 New North Road EX4 4HH

It seems that Exeter is the place to go for an authentic Indian cuisine experience - and The Gandhi offers quality and choice in abundance. After poppadoms with all the trimmings, tuck into chicken chat or a prawn palak pancake to start. Moving on, you might like to opt for one of the set meals; with a selection of mouth-watering st...

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@thirty-four

Modern European Miles 6.6 Exeter College Laurence Building Hele Road EX4 4JS

Located within the campus grounds of Exeter College, @thirty-four is a true culinary delight run by budding young chefs and enthusiastic waiting staff. One intriguing menu begins with 'bacon and eggs', which is actually an amuse-bouche of poached quail's egg with sprinkles of crispy bacon, followed by a starter of potato and truffle...

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Courtyard Restaurant

Modern British Miles 6.78 Best Western Lord Haldon Hotel Dunchideock EX6 7YF

Just four miles from Exeter sits the Lord Haldon Hotel - an imposing Georgian country house with beautiful views and grounds designed by Capability Brown. And at the heart of the hotel is the candle-lit Courtyard Restaurant, one of only eight restaurants in Devon to be awarded the prestigious two red rosettes by the AA. Head chef Fr...

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The Thatched House

Traditional Miles 6.85 Exwick Road EX4 2BQ

This pretty thatched inn is a welcome sight for those in need of a refreshing beverage or wholesome home-cooked meal. At the bar you'll find a great selection of real ales, wines and spirits, and an open fire to keep things cosy during the winter. The menu presents a selection of traditional pub fare, including juicy steaks and burg...

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New Inn

Traditional Miles 7.05 Whimple Road Broadclyst EX5 3BX

With a crackling open fire in the winter, oak beams aplenty and a really friendly atmosphere, the New Inn has everything you could want from a rural pub. Expect superb food, a choice of quality ales and lagers and a welcome glass of wine served at the comfortable bar. The cosy restaurant serves delicious homestyle cooking, a traditi...

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HH Restaurant

Fine Dining Miles 7.12 Exeter Road Broadclyst EX5 3ET

An evening of gourmet delight and welcoming hospitality awaits you when you choose to dine at the award-winning HH Restaurant in Broadclyst. With its fresh, contemporary decor, this fine-dining restaurant has become hugely popular since it opened in 2010 and has already been given a Taste of the West Gold Award. From the range of...

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The Elizabethan

Modern British Miles 7.75 Fore Street Luton TQ13 0BL

Every dish that comes out of The Elizabethan's kitchen is testament to the proud proprietors' enthusiasm and expertise. Nick Powell and Anne Gibbs have owned this lovely dining pub for over a decade and they aim to produce good, honest Devon food by sourcing as many ingredients from within a 30 mile as they can, ensuring both qualit...

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The Highwayman’s Haunt

Traditional Miles 7.77 Old Exeter Road Chudleigh TQ13 0DE

Dating back to the 13th Century, The Highwayman's Haunt has a fascinating past; the inn was a former hideout for notorious highwayman Jack Witherington, and Cromwell and his cavalry lodged here during the Civil War. Nowadays it is the kind of pub everyone wishes was their local, boasting a menu of classic favourites, a bar stocked w...

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New Fountain Inn

Traditional Miles 7.79 Church Road EX5 2TA

This charming pub and restaurant re-opened at the beginning of May this year, much to the delight of the local clientele. On arrival we ordered drinks from the traditional beamed bar and perused the comprehensive menu. I decided to start with the superbly fresh courgette and cumin soup with ciabatta, while my husband ordered mush...

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The New Inn at Cowley Bridge

Traditional Miles 7.83 Cowley Bridge Road EX4 5BX

Families, couples and groups of friends all assemble at The New Inn, no doubt drawn in by the cosy atmosphere, wonderful hospitality and great selection of food and drink. High standards are important at this pub, which has received a food hygiene rating of five. Fare is traditional in nature and complemented by a number of real ale...

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The Lamb Inn

Traditional Miles 8.03 Longdown EX6 7SR

This historic village pub is just three miles from Exeter, yet feels a million miles away from the bustle of the city. There is an open fire to get warm by on chilly evenings, and a large garden with beautiful views across the surrounding countryside to sit in during the summer. The bar stocks a range of local ales and ciders on tap,...

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