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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
04/05/2025
Last surveyed
14/12/2024
Leasehold owner
Exeter Brewery
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
EXE/205
Asset of Community Value

Community Supported

The future of the Hour Glass Inn was uncertain, and a new community group, Ourglass Exeter, was set up looking at different options, including the possibility of it becoming a community-owned pub. The pub has been designated as an Asset of Community Value by Exeter City Council. The pub's owners Stonegate were advertising for a new tenant/leaseholder to run the pub, but could consider selling the pub if they fail to find a new owner, and encouraged by the support from the local community, the pub was purchased by Exeter Brewery.

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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

Current beers

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

Regular and recently seen
Exeter Avocet Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Avocet Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted 14 times
Exeter Avocet Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Avocet

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 14 times
Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness Strong Stout • 5.1% Spotted 21 times
Exeter Darkness
Exeter - Darkness

Strong Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 21 times recently. Last spotted 5 days ago
Exeter Ferryman Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Ferryman Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 times
Exeter Ferryman Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Ferryman

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Exeter - Lighterman
Exeter - Lighterman Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 6 times
Exeter - Lighterman
Exeter - Lighterman

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 15 times
Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 15 times

Source: Local

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Facilities
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Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Real Cider Real Cider
Bollhayes (Bottles) Sandford Orchards Devon Red (Keg) Sumacider (Keg)
Community Pub Community Pub
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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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