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The Ocean Club
The Ocean Club is contemporary venue inspired and infused by Mediterranean influences, located right next door to the Exeter Custom House. In the daytime the venue offers a casual dining experience, serving breakfast, brunch and tapas-style lunches. Later on, the venue becomes a vibrant hotspot to meet friends, enjoy some great drinks and get the evening started. Serving cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and hot drinks all day, the owners pride themselves on being a fully inclusive venue where everyone is welcome.
Sunday - Wednesday: 9:00am - 12:00am
Thursday: 8:30am - 1:00am
Friday - Saturday: 8:30am - 2:00amPlease note, opening hours are seasonal, so do double check with the venue before visiting.
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Mangos
Mango's is a small, independent quayside café, who pride themselves on serving fresh local ingredients and believe that anything can be solved over a good cup of coffee. Located next to the river Exe, they are situated in a historic quayside cellar that was built in 1820's, making the café a unique dining experience.
Opened in 2016, they have become very well known for their breakfasts and light lunches and during the summer months, you can also dine al fresco, with views out across the river - making it the perfect place to watch the world go by. Dog's are also welcome, while they offer picnic boxes in the summer, so why not grab one if you are out walking, cycling or kayaking.
Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm
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Bishops Blaize Pub
Tucked away on the historic quayside, The Bishop Blaize is ready to welcome walkers, thirsty workers and generally all in search of a good drink in a great atmosphere. The venue boasts regular entertainment, from live music and DJ nights, to karaoke and the screening of sports matches, there is always something going on.
If you are visiting over the summer months, do check out their large sun trap of a garden and make sure you look out for one of their regular drinks promotions.
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Lutzy's
Quayside café located on the Piazza Terracina, serving breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon teas, including a delicious range home made cakes, produce and wonderful teas and coffee. They also serve Styles luxury home-made dairy ice creams from the heart of Exmoor, while they are licensed to sell beer, cider and wine should you fancy a little treat wit your food.
Wheat and gluten free products are also available and everything is made with free range eggs. They also only serve organic milk from a local dairy farm.
Open 9am till 4.30pm on Mondays, 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Friday (closed Tuesdays) and 9.30am till 5pm on weekends.
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Cafe Boatyard Bakery
Welcome to the Boatyard Bakery & Café, home to Emma’s Bread. Located in an old Victorian warehouse, alongside Exeter Cookery School, we overlook the city’s historic ship canal. Within this light open space our award-winning sourdough bread, pastries, cakes and other baked goods are prepared and sold seven days a week. Customers can watch the bakers at work from the large café serving a wide range of freshly prepared food and drink.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am to 3:00 pmOpen most Bank Holidays
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Puerto Lounge
Puerto Lounge is is a neighbourhood café-bar that combines elements of a restaurant, British pub and coffee shop culture. Located on a great spot by the footbridge, overlooking the River Exe, the venue has a funky open plan light and airy industrial space stretching right across our handsome historic building, with a surprising amount of nooks and crannies to give it a 'home-from-home' feel.
Outside there's an amazing terrace to watch the world (including kayaks, pedalos and swans) pass by. The whole venue is dog-friendly.
They serve a range of food and drinks, including a full kids menu and lots of gluten free and vegan options. Also look out for their weekly specials, that include Cheeky Mondays, Tapas Tuesdays, Lunchtime Deal and Teatime Tipple.
Open Sunday to Thursday 9am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday 9am to midnight.
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Samuel Jones
The Samuel Jones is located on the quay in the heart of Exeter, it is renowned for it's range of quality craft beers and delicious food. Smoked and cured in-house and cooked on chargrills and barbecue ovens, our imaginative, tasty dishes fit perfectly with our contemporary, stylish and fun warehouse surroundings. We are a great place to meet friends for drinks too with a range of Ales and speciality Gins.
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The Coffee Cellar
The Quay is the alternative shopping experience. The majority of the shops are independently owned and not part of large 'chain' companies. The emphasis is on a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and quality of service. The Coffee Cellar sits on the edge of the river, its outside tables flooded with sunlight throughout the day while the boats, duck and swans glide by. The mood is tranquil and nothing is rushed, hours can be spent browsing the unique shops and crafts or just sitting in the sun with a drink in hand.
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The Port Royal
The Port Royal has been considered a stalwart of the Quay community since 1844 and is one of Exeter's premier waterside public house. Positioned such a short walk along Exeter Quay and a stones throw from the city centre, St. Leonards and St. Thomas and the new Millbrook development.
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday 12 noon to 11:00 pm
Kitchen
Monday to Thursday 12 noon until 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Friday to Sunday 12 noon until 9:00 pm
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Bar Venezia
Bar Venezia offers warm Italian hospitality overlooking the aptly named Waterside Piazza Terracina, by the canal basin. The family motto is that "pasta runs in our family" and from the moment you walk into the venue, you cannot fail to be impressed with the authentic Mediterranean ambiance.
As well as a delicious menu that takes in everything from piazza and pasta, to steak and seafood, the venue also offers over 30 flavours of gelato. They also have a packed social programme including salsa, kizomba and live music.
Open seven days a week and fully licensed, whatever the weather, you will not fail to enjoy the warm Italian atmosphere of Bar Venezia. It is an experience that you will want to savour time and time again.
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 3:00pm and 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am - 12 midnight.
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The Turf Hotel
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and protected by the Exe Estuary and surrounding wetlands being deemed by English Nature a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA), Turf is one of the few pubs in the country that can not be accessed by car - walking, cycling and by boat are the means employed. There are two ferries from Topsham and one that operates along the Canal from Double Locks.
Open from 10:00am
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Hire of Transit Shed and Piazza Terracina Space
The cobbled area beneath the Transit Shed and the Piazza Terracina can be hired out for music, dance, street theatre etc. Contact the Quay House Visitor Centre on 01392 271611.
For events on the River and Canal contact Yvonne Goodwin at the Canal Office on 01392 274306
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Double Locks
Beautiful canal side pub situated on the Exeter Ship Canal, that can be reached by walking, cycling, by canoe, or by car. Both a family-friendly and dog-friendly pub, there are also extensive gardens that are hugely popular in the summer months. In the winter, they also have a covered and heated stretch tent complete with festive lights and cosy blankets - perfect for a mulled wine or two.
As you'd expect from a traditional pub, they have an array of beers, guest ales wines and ciders, as well as lots of soft drinks options. Throughout the year, they offer a hearty seasonal menu is packed with classic pub favourites, while they are also known for their popular Sunday roasts.
The original Double Locks was built in 1701 as a lock house. The mast of HMS Exeter forms part of the lock gates. Also evident at the front of the pub are the rails running parallel to the lock which were used to tow smaller craft to bypass the lock itself.
The pub is open daily from 11am until 9pm, with food served until 8pm.
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On The Waterfront
A unique pub and quality restaurant experience on Exeter’s beautiful Quay, On the Waterfront are a popular independent restaurant. They are famous for their gigantic pizzas and are proud to serve only top quality, locally sourced food in their award-winning restaurant/bar. They are Cask Marque accredited, which means you can be certain of a good pint of local ale as well as a vast selection of beers, lagers, cocktails, gins and more.
Open all day, they are family friendly and boast a dining area for parties of up to 100. Their heated terrace is perfectly located to soak up the sun and views whilst watching the world go by - whether you are eating or drinking.
They have two restaurant rooms: Long Room and Boat Room which are available to book, while the bar area and spacious outside terrace are for walk-ins only.
Open Sunday to Thursday 11am till 10.30pm (food served till 9pm) and Friday and Saturday 11am till 11pm (food served till 9.30pm).
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Rockfish
"Tomorrow’s fish are still in the sea”. Amongst the treats at this consistently award-winning restaurant are sustainably sourced and locally landed seafood, often cooked within hours of being caught. From your table by the Quayside enjoy simple, relaxed, ingredient-driven quality food for the whole family. They have water taps outside & kid’s packs with beach clean bags and fun stuff that has a focus on sustainability.
