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The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterSunday lunch for 3 people celebrating my husbands birthday. It’s a mixed review sadly. Lovely venue - cosy and welcoming. The starters were really very good ( black pudding scotch egg with soft yolk, monkfish scampi and the smoked haddock chowder). We then had a really really long wait for our main course… the waitress did apologise and gave us one free pint. We all ordered the roast beef - the beef was rare and delicious, generous portion lovely mixed of veg (swede puree, cabbage and cauliflower cheese, one carrot etc) and a large yorky. But, the potatoes were pretty much inedible and impossible to cut. I suspect they had once been lovely crisp roasties but they were now like leather. My son left all of his and my husband and I ate one each. Really very disappointing, and let the whole meal down. The waitress came to ask if everything was OK with our main course, and we told her all was delicious apart from the potatoes that were really poor quality… unfortunately, she just laughed ( I expect out of nerves/ not knowing what to say) and I assumed she would have told someone senior. But, appears not as the next thing was someone else asking about puddings, we declined as by now it was 4.30pm. When payment for the bill was taken the waitress asked how was the food… once again came some polite but honest feedback - she was more apologetic. So a mixed picture - slow with food, awful roast potatoes and lacking some customer service imho. Hoping this was just a one off, as it is a magical spot for a winters lunch by the fire.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterHad a meal with a big group for a birthday. Everyone agreed best meal they have had in ages! Great atmosphere and nice people working there. Thanks!
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterOutstanding food, service and atmosphere. First class in EVERY way.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterHad a lovely roast at The Hour Glass Inn yesterday. I had the chicken and my friend had the beef — both were absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked, and very generous portions. The gravy was delicious and really brought everything together. The staff were amazing: friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. A great atmosphere and a real gem in Exeter. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterSuperb food of the highest quality very attendlive service without being pushy always try to visit when back from Spain new owners have really turned the place around over the last few years
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterAn excellent meal. Very attentive friendly service. Gorgeous food, beautifully cooked.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterWe had a splendid birthday meal with lovely service. Thank you, Hourglass!
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterA really delightful New Years Eve four course dinner. Relaxed atmosphere, great service and really delicious food - thank you.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterThis was not our first visit and will not be our last …. Food was superb, the service do friendly and attentive … one of our favourite places … think we will be back in February for my birthday
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterThe food and menu was absolutely spot on. Something for everyone & our meals were cooked & served perfectly. I really can’t recommend high enough as so far from traditional pub food. So tasty. Thankyou to the lovely landlord and his staff. Look forward to your returning
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterAs always, the food and service was fantastic! The beef cheeks I had were sooooo good.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterExcellent meal. Beef cheeks were melt in the mouth delish. Very busy night in the dining room that was very well handled by the two waitresses.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterReally interesting and good quality food with friendly caring staff. Great atmosphere. Quirky and fun.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterCosy atmosphere ! Had an excellent roast, plentiful portions and piping hot. Ales very good from Exeter Brewery…its hard to find decent pubs doing Sunday roasts, I thoroughly recommend.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterLove this pub, very few like it. Loads of character, lovely food and on point ales from Exeter Brewery.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterAs away, a friendly atmosphere, delicious food and wonderful drinks, along with warm welcoming service.
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterThe Hour Glass Inn is our favourite pub in Exeter, but last Friday was the first time we'd actually eaten there. The food was superb, from the starters (Brixham Monkfish 'scampi', curry emulsion, lime & coriander + Somerset Prosciutto crudo, walnut pesto, burrata & croutons) to the mains (Pan Roast Sea Bream, crab bisque, watercress & smoked mash + Beer braised ox cheek, mash, sough dough crumb & greens) to the pudding (a shared affogato as we were stuffed, but feeling piggy). We were served by Giles, who was very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable and is a huge asset to the pub. The atmosphere was busy with several Christmas work parties, but we ate in the upstairs side room which was cosy. Much of the food and drink was local (both of my glasses of white wine were from Devon; Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve & Sharpham Bacchis Stop Ferment 2024). Highly recommend - if you're on a budget, it's definitely worth saving up for!
The Hour Glass Inn – ExeterSunday Menu: 2 courses, £31; 3 courses, £39.50.
