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Operator: Wetherspoon
New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4AH (View on Google Map)
  • Outstanding pub conversion

Serves alcohol from 9am.

A large Grade II* Listed J D Wetherspoon pub close to the university, Central and St David's railway stations, with buses passing close by.

Built in 1810 as Elmfield House, it was converted into the Imperial Hotel in 1923, and remained a hotel until 1994. Re-opened as a Wetherspoon's in February 1996.

The Ballroom predates the building and was imported from the former Haldon House, modelled on Buckingham Palace, at Dunchideock. The iconic Orangery was moved in 1926 half a mile from Streatham Hall, now Exeter University's Reed Hall.

The large garden offers plenty of tables and seating to enjoy in the fine weather.

Two bars, so inspect both to see the full range of up to ten cask ales, including Abbot and Ruddles; guest ales often sourced from local breweries. Real cider is available but not all boxed ciders / perries conform to CAMRA's real cider / perry definition.

Good-value food is served all day until 11pm, and families are welcome.

The pub is well frequented by local students.

A function room is available for meetings, etc.

Wetherspoon's beer and cider festivals are regularly held, including some showcasing local breweries.

Disability access - Level access to a FULLY adapted WC. Two bar both with 2 steps but ramp available on request.

Historic Interest

Grade II* listed, dating from around 1810. Historic England List UID: 1222697

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Imperial Hotel
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
15/06/2025
Last surveyed
03/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
EXE/206
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Grade II*-listed, dating from around 1810 and originally a house. It was converted into a hotel and is now a large Wetherspoon's. Its attractive architecture, spectacular conservatory and orangery are still here to be enjoyed. There is large garden.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
8:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - 1:00am
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - 1:00am
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers (Often Exeter, Hanlons and South Hams Breweries.) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 4 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Imperial, Exeter.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Imperial, Exeter.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Imperial, Exeter.

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

Beartown - Skinful TasteMatch Prediction

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Beartown - Skinful
Beartown - Skinful Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 3 times.
Beartown - Skinful
Beartown - Skinful

Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Imperial, Exeter.

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

Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch TasteMatch Prediction

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Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch Premium Blond Ale • 4.4% Spotted once.
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch
Moorhouse's - Blonde Witch

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Imperial, Exeter.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Oakham - Inferno TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Inferno
Oakham - Inferno Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted once.
Oakham - Inferno
Oakham - Inferno

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Imperial, Exeter.

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

South Hams - Eddystone TasteMatch Prediction

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South Hams Eddystone
South Hams - Eddystone Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted twice.
South Hams Eddystone
South Hams - Eddystone

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Imperial, Exeter.

ABV 4.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Hicks TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Hicks Pump Clip
St Austell - Hicks Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
St Austell Hicks Pump Clip
St Austell - Hicks

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Imperial, Exeter.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Glamorgan - Thunderbird TasteMatch Prediction

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Glamorgan - Thunderbird
Glamorgan - Thunderbird Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Glamorgan - Thunderbird
Glamorgan - Thunderbird

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Imperial, Exeter.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Only terrestrial (BBC/ITV)
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access to a FULLY adapted WC. Two bar both with 2 steps but ramp available on request.
Parking Parking
£1.50 per hour MAXIMUM STAY 3 HOURS
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free when you register on-line
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Changing BiBs: Often Celtic Marches, Sam's Winkleigh & Sandford Orchards
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (70m)
Stagecoach: 5 (Inc evenings), D (Inc evenings)
Nearby Station (350m)
Exeter St David's
Ordnance Survey Reference

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