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Ship Inn, Exeter

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A historic city centre pub situated along a narrow passage way between the high street and Cathedral Green. It is one of the oldest pubs in Exeter and Sir Francis Drake used to visit. Four regular ales feature along with two guests, mostly local, plus one real cider. The pub offers good value food served all day including a children's menu. Live entertainment features on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Disability access - Level access, full disabled toilet.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
09/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EXE/252
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 4 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 26 times.
Exeter Avocet Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Avocet

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 26 times. recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Ship Inn, Exeter.

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

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 7 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Ship Inn, 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%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Ship Inn, Exeter.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session 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 7 times.
Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 7 times. at Ship Inn, Exeter.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disability access - Level access, full disabled toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (350m)
Exeter Central
Ordnance Survey Reference

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