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Winner of CAMRA's Pub Design Award for Conversion to Pub Use (originally an inn for more than 700 years, this property was entirely reconfigured from a pizza restaurant into a pub while keeping its historical character) this spacious city centre brewpub next to the historic Guildhall is one of the regions oldest pubs and was a favourite watering hole of Charles Dickens whose character in the Pickwick Papers 'The Fat Boy' was modeled on an employee of the pub. The brewery is on view in the center of the pub. Seven craft beers also feature as well as real, local ciders. There is a top floor open air terrace and big screen televisions are turned on for major sporting events. A comprehensive daytime food menu is available, nibbles and pizzas only in the evenings. Payment by card or App only.
Historic Interest
700 years old.
Restoration
Located in the city centre, this is one of the region's oldest pubs and the building is Grade II listed. it is said to have been a favourite of Charles Dickens (one of many), who modelled a character in The Pickwick Papers on a member of staff. Having spent time as restaurant, it is now restored to something approaching its former glory, with real ales brewed on site. It occupies a long, narrow 'burgage plot' that is said to have housed a pub for several centuries and, with the exception of occasional modern touches that are a bold contrast with the traditional elements, has been given an historic feel through use of dark wood panelling. There is an outdoor drinking area at first floor level. There are meals and the pub has a range of real ales and ciders.
This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Turks Head Brewery, on the premises.) and 4 regular beers.
Turks Head, Exeter
Source: Local
Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Family Friendly
Disabled Access
Dog Friendly
Accommodation
Games
Separate Bar
Smoking
Wi Fi
Real Ale
Real Cider
OCR Pub
LocAle
Cask Marque
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