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Turks Head, Exeter

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Opens at 10:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: City Pub Company
202 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3EB (View on Google Map)
(01392) 706013
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  • Outstanding pub restoration

Winner of CAMRA's Pub Design Award for Conversion to Pub Use (originally an inn for more than 700 years, this property was entirely reconfigured from a pizza restaurant into a pub while keeping its historical character) this spacious city center brewpub next to the historic Guildhall is one of the regions oldest pubs and was a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens whose character in the Pickwick Papers 'The Fat Boy' was modeled on an employee of the pub. The brewery is on view in the center of the pub. Seven craft beers also feature as well as real, local ciders. There is a top floor open air terrace and big screen televisions are turned on for major sporting events. A comprehensive daytime food menu is available, nibbles and pizzas only in the evenings. Payment by card or App only.

Historic Interest

700 years old.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2023
Leasehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Freehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Pub ID
EXE/682
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Located in the city centre, this is one of the region's oldest pubs and the building is Grade II listed. it is said to have been a favourite of Charles Dickens (one of many), who modelled a character in The Pickwick Papers on a member of staff. Having spent time as restaurant, it is now restored to something approaching its former glory, with real ales brewed on site. It occupies a long, narrow 'burgage plot' that is said to have housed a pub for several centuries and, with the exception of occasional modern touches that are a bold contrast with the traditional elements, has been given an historic feel through use of dark wood panelling. There is an outdoor drinking area at first floor level. There are meals and the pub has a range of real ales and ciders.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Turks Head Brewery, on the premises.) and 4 regular beers.

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Turk's Head - Barrys Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Turk's Head Dickie's Best Pump Clip
Turk's Head - Barrys Best Session Bitter • 3.8%
Turk's Head Dickie's Best Pump Clip
Turk's Head - Barrys Best

This beer is served regularly at Turks Head, Exeter.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Turk's Head - Crusader TasteMatch Prediction

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Turk's Head - Crusader
Turk's Head - Crusader Session Pale Ale • 4.1%
Turk's Head - Crusader
Turk's Head - Crusader

This beer is served regularly at Turks Head, Exeter.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Turk's Head - Hand Off TasteMatch Prediction

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Turk's Head - Hand Off
Turk's Head - Hand Off Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Turk's Head - Hand Off
Turk's Head - Hand Off

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Turks Head, Exeter.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Turk's Head - Cash is King TasteMatch Prediction

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Turk's Head - Cash is King
Turk's Head - Cash is King Red Ale • 4.5%
Turk's Head - Cash is King
Turk's Head - Cash is King

This beer is served regularly at Turks Head, Exeter.

ABV 4.5%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Four screens.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast 10am to noon.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Pizzas and snacks.
Garden Garden
Upstairs terrace.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Six rooms.
Games Games
Jenga, monopoly, Shut-the-Box
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Scrumpy (BiB)
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount on production of membership card.
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: A,E,F,H,I,J,K,L,P,R,S,T, UMI
Adjacent station
Exeter Central
Directions
beside the Guildhall

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