The Exeter Inn

Would definitely never return. Arrived on a wet and windy evening twelve minutes later than the time we had booked. Greeted with the comment, well you are late in arriving. Please order quickly as I have another party due. When we entered the pub it was empty with nobody there, the “party” due to follow us consisted of just three people. Chicken was appetising spoilt by French fries very definitely overcooked.

Fantastic lunch menu at a bargain price! We stopped at The Exeter Inn on our way through to Dulverton and it did not disappoint. For £10 we had a choice of approximately 6 main meals and a drink, including a variety of alcoholic beverages which we felt was amazing value. The food did not disappoint and the service was fantastic too! Will definitely be back when next in the area.

Whilst on holiday my wife & I visited The Exeter Inn on two occasions to dine. Bampton has a limited number of places to eat without travelling some distance so we found The Exeter Inn nice and handy with the bonus that they serve food on six evenings a week. The food served was excellent, full of flavour, served quickly and with a smile. Jonathan was a great host and we thought to whole experience was top class and would recommend to anyone in the area looking for good food in a public house/hotel with a great atmosphere and at a reasonable price.

Had a wander down here while staying in Bampton. It didn't have much to offer for the length of the walk, so we sadly didn't return. The barman was lovely and served us well, but then all we could hear was him complaining about his job to other customers, which let him down. Maybe had it been busier the atmosphere would have a bit more inviting.

Turned up at 1.30pm on a not particularly busy Sunday. We are a cycling couple and were really hungry but we're told they couldn't serve us. We were 30 miles into our day out, so ate our own emergency rations at their picnic tables. Won't be risking that pub again. Exeter Inn used to be welcoming to cyclists years ago. Eventually had a good meal and welcome at The Globe in Sampford Peverell after 45 miles - no discrimination there.

Was advised by owner of our rental property to dine here. Off a main road but with plenty of parking. Entered the pub by what must have been the public bar end. At first didn’t think this was a foodie place but more of a traditional male boozer. Realised the pub had another bar which was quieter but still didn’t look very much like a place for a sit down meal. Next to this, however, was a restaurant. There was only one table occupied, which didn’t bode well, but we took our place nonetheless. Ordered the steak.it arrived. Cut into steak, didn’t need a steak knife it was so beautifully done. It came with salted roasted peppers, Bloody Mary tomato and skin on fries. Everything on the plate was outstanding. The steak was perfection. Crumble for pudding and again perfection. Highest quality and taste at pub prices. Service was prompt and the owner took time to chat and explain the dishes. A superb dining experience.