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The Hour Glass Inn

British, Pub Food • Exeter
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4.8/5
(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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Food 4.9/5
Service 5.0/5
Atmosphere 4.6/5
Value for Money 4.6/5
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Martine
Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. First class in EVERY way.
5.0
Amanda
Had 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.
Nik Tucker
Superb 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
Ed Heeley
An excellent meal. Very attentive friendly service. Gorgeous food, beautifully cooked.
Martina Lauster
We had a splendid birthday meal with lovely service. Thank you, Hourglass!
5.0
Radernie
A really delightful New Years Eve four course dinner. Relaxed atmosphere, great service and really delicious food - thank you.
Chris Dove
This 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
Lucy Perkins
The 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
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Marc
As always, the food and service was fantastic! The beef cheeks I had were sooooo good.
Nick Hewison
Excellent 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.
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