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The Hour Glass Inn

British, Pub Food • Exeter
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4.9/5
(01392) 258722 21 Melbourne Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AU (01392)2…Show (01392) 258722
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Traditional wood-panelled Exeter hostelry dating back to 1848 with a reputation for great food and drink.
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About The Hour Glass Inn

The Hour Glass Inn is a traditional Exeter pub dating back to 1848 that’s close to the Quay and just five minutes from the city centre. It was rescued from closure by Exeter Brewery and a sympathetic refurb has retained its real character with original features including a wood-panelled dining room and an open fire. The menu is built around local, seasonal produce with Devon suppliers namechecked on the website. And complementing the accomplished cooking there’s an interesting selection of wines as well as the well-kept beers you would expect and a great range of whiskies. The Hour Glass Inn also runs a Quiz Night every Monday and a Vinyl Night once a month.

Quiz Night

Monday evenings at 7.30pm is quiz night.

It’s just £1 per person to enter with cash and other prizes up for grabs. Maximum 6 people per team.

A small selection of bar snacks is also available to help power those brain cells.

1 May 2025 - 1 May 2026
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Vinyl Night

Love music – the second Tuesday of every month is vinyl night.

Starting from 7.30pm bring along some of your favourite tunes and sign up to get your 15 minutes on the decks.

1 May 2025 - 1 May 2026
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4.9
Food 4.8/5
Service 5.0/5
Atmosphere 5.0/5
Value for Money 4.7/5
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Gillie Stoneham
The food was fabulous. Friendly, helpful staff and great pub ambience. We found it a little difficult to hear - acoustics a little harsh. Maybe we’re just old.
Clare Stephens
We ate here for the first time yesterday as a treat for.my birthday. The food and service were sensational. We shared the beef cheek cottage pie, it was delicious. We just wished we lived closer as would definitely make this our local. Thank you for making my birthday a memorable one xox
Betty Woodfin
Lovely lunch here Easter Saturday. All the food was delicious with little tweaks such as smoked mash that added to the meal. great atmosphere and service!
Lucy Lewis
FANTASTIC meal.. brilliant service. Haven’t enjoyed a meal like that in Exeter for many years. Thank you.
Peter Bols
We had a wonderful experience at The Hourglass, the food was delicious and the service was exceptional.
Steve
I recently had a Sunday birthday lunch with 14 of my friends, we had the most amazing time. The food was very good quality, small criticism, roast potato’s a bit hard, possibly frozen not fresh ?? And I really love my roast spuds so this affected my food / value for money ratings, hopefully they take note. The staff were very efficient, great service and very friendly. The old pub had a great atmosphere both down in the restaurant with its own bar and upstairs in the main bar. We were in no rush to leave and stayed until around 8 in the evening, I would recommend the venue for small groups / parties and will certainly be looking to book again,
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Tanya Stanton
The meal was lovely. I have one complaint the potatoes they were not fresh and were frozen which made them very hard, if the potatoes were cooked fresh the meal would of been 10/10
Rose Matthews
Alex Williams
Great pub and fantastic food in the restaurant. Nice atmosphere to boot. Can’t really fault it.
Dick Holifield
Super meal and service… as always!
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