Reviews in Exeter

I’ve been a regular at the hour glass for years, it’s easily the best pub in Exeter, and although I’ve only eaten here on two occasions, Fridays special was a truly excellent. A simple fish supper is such a treat when the batter is fried at high temperature- crisp, clean, light, and dry, the chips were triple cooked and accompanied with homemade tartare sauce, and mushy peas presented in copper pots. The other factor, so often overlooked, is the attention to detail the staff paid, in facilitating speedy delivery, and removal, with grace, and precision. Thank you

We had a brilliant night, the food and the service was excellent. Thank you hour glass xxx

We had heard good reports about the hour glass and decided to try it for ourselves. Why have we not tried this restaurant before! The food was exceptional. The sauce that was with my Cornish Sole was superb and the fish itself was cooked to perfection. Quite possibly the best fish dish I’ve ever had. We ate in the back bar which I found a bit dark. This is perhaps its only fault. The staff were natural and easy going, neither too attentive or dismissive. It won’t be the last time we use this restaurant Thank you Hour Glass.

23rd August after our wonderful wedding we went back to the Hour Glass for Drinks and Nibbles... We Had a fabulous night chatting with our nearest and dearest and had cheesy chips for a snack! We have eaten here before and the food is divine! Thank you all for a wonderful night..we ended our night on a Top Note!

Absolutely sublime! The kitchen never fails to deliver. And the service is friendly and welcoming.

Excellent food and drink as always.

Our favourite place to eat in Exeter. Food is fresh and delicious and the staff, friendly and fun. PS Atmosphere normally buzzing but unusually it was quiet in Exeter on this night - hence my 4/5 ( normally definitely 5/5)

Three of us decided to visit the The Hour Glass Inn for lunch last Saturday and aren't we pleased we did. All three of us had an amazingly good meal, all three of us had the Scampi for starters and the lamb for mains and yes the chef has to be commended for such wonderful dishes. Both the barman and waitress were welcoming, cheerful and attentive. Keep up the good work, this is now our No.1 place to eat in Exeter.

Amazing staff, food & venue! Great vibes, relaxed atmosphere & tasty wholesome food with friendly & attentive staff! Would definitely return & recommend

Our son was visiting from London so took him for a birthday meal... The food was delicious as usual as we've been quite a few times and the staff are very friendly.. Can definitely recommend.

Had mid-week dinner with Exeter-based family. Been before and this time was just as good. Enjoyed the ‘scampi’ and mezze to share with plaice, pork and steak dishes. All very tasty and satisfying. Plenty of great ale on offer and Sauvignon was also enjoyed. Bill reasonable, service attentive and great location. Left happy.

Fabulous food, amazing service. Would definitely recommend and will be returning

An absolute gem of a pub. A great choice of proper beer and superb food. The staff are lovely.

Atmosphere service and food very good bottle of wine very over priced

Always the best roast and best service

After a day out with visiting friends discovering the history of my adopted city we finished up with a lovely meal at the Hourglass at the end of our busy day. The staff were friendly and helpful and while the service was a wee bit slow it didn’t detract from our evening. We put that down to the fact that the ‘Quiz Night’ was going full pelt upstairs and when we left we could see the bar area was packed with the quizzers having a good evening. This must be one of Exeter’s hidden gems and I will return. Shhhhh: don’t tell anyone else!!

What a lovely find! We’d walked past The Hourglass sometime back & decided to revisit for lunch at some point in the future. Our return took place last Saturday (19.7.25.) We will definitely be back to this lovely little hidden gem!

Fantastic Sunday lunch very much enjoyed by us both! Thank you! We'll be back.