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Hour Glass Inn, Exeter

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Operator: Exeter Brewery
21 Melbourne Street, Exeter, EX2 4AU (View on Google Map)
(01392) 258722
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A traditional hostelry in the back streets of Exeter established in 1848 the pub is in the hub of the local area close to the Quay and about five minutes' walk from the main city centre. It is now operated by Exeter Brewery and also offers two real keg ciders. The newly refurbished dining room is open and dinner is available Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Snacks and light meals are available at all other times.

Disability Access is doable with a WC and so are the toilets, but be warned it is small and narrow.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
11/09/2025
Last surveyed
14/12/2024
Leasehold owner
Exeter Brewery
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
EXE/205
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Exeter Brewery) and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Exeter - Avocet TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter Avocet Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Avocet Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 15 times.
Exeter Avocet Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Avocet

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 15 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hour Glass Inn, Exeter.

ABV 3.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - Darkness TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness Strong Stout • 5.1% Spotted 23 times.
Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 23 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hour Glass Inn, Exeter.

ABV 5.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - Ferryman TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter Ferryman Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Ferryman Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 times.
Exeter Ferryman Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Ferryman

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Hour Glass Inn, Exeter.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - Lighterman TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter - Lighterman
Exeter - Lighterman Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 10 times.
Exeter - Lighterman
Exeter - Lighterman

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hour Glass Inn, Exeter.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - 'fraid Not TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 20 times.
Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 20 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Hour Glass Inn, Exeter.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Bollhayes (Bottles) Sandford Orchards Devon Red (Keg) Sumacider (Keg)
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (850m)
Exeter St Thomas
Ordnance Survey Reference
SX9231092013
Directions
approx. 300yards from Exeter Quayside

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