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Turks Head, Exeter

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Opens at 10:00am
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Operator: City Pub Company
202 High Street, Exeter, EX4 3EB (View on Google Map)
(01392) 706013
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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.

Information for this venue is provided by the Exeter & East Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Exeter District (B)
Last updated
10/01/2025
Last surveyed
03/02/2023
Leasehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Freehold owner
Young's (ex City Pub Company)
Pub ID
EXE/682
Asset of Community Value

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.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers (Turks Head Brewery, on the premises.) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Turk's Head Dickie's Best Pump Clip
Turk's Head - Dickies Best Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 10 times
Turk's Head Dickie's Best Pump Clip
Turk's Head - Dickies Best

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Turk's Head - Crusader
Turk's Head - Crusader Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted 10 times
Turk's Head - Crusader
Turk's Head - Crusader

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Turk's Head - Hand Off
Turk's Head - Hand Off Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Turk's Head - Hand Off
Turk's Head - Hand Off

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Turk's Head - Cash is King
Turk's Head - Cash is King Red Ale • 4.5% Spotted 7 times
Turk's Head - Cash is King
Turk's Head - Cash is King

Red Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 7 times

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Four screens.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast 10am to noon.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Pizzas and snacks.
Garden Garden
Upstairs terrace.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Six rooms.
Games Games
Jenga, monopoly, Shut-the-Box
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards Devon Scrumpy (BiB)
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount on production of membership card.
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: multiple routes
Adjacent station
Exeter Central
Directions
beside the Guildhall

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