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Royal Oak, Exeter

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79-81 Fore Street, Heavitree, Exeter, EX1 2RN (View on Google Map)
(01392) 431902
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This historic 1800s roadside, thatched, multi-room pub is on the B3183 through Heavitree, close to two public car parks. A relaxing snug is on the right after entering via an original Dartmoor Prison door and tack from the last heavy horse from the prison is above the welcoming fireplace. The public bar to the left leads to several roomy areas. Outside there are front and rear courtyard seated areas. Real cider is available, Devon Red (Keg). Bar snacks are available.

Misleading Dispense

This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.

This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.

If in doubt, we recommend that you Ask if it's Cask before making a purchase.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
06/06/2025
Last surveyed
06/12/2023
Leasehold owner
Heavitree Brewery
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EXE/247
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 5 times.
Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Royal Oak, Exeter.

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

Otter - Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice.
Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Royal Oak, Exeter.

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

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted twice.
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Royal Oak, Exeter.

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

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Front and rear courtyards.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Red (Keg)
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (1050m)
Polsloe Bridge
Ordnance Survey Reference
SX9401792402

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