Nestled in the idyllic market town of Bampton in Devon, The Exeter Inn is a charming haven for passing locals and fleeting visitors.
Our traditional Devonshire long house offers an abundance of old world charm, fused with a modern finish makes it the perfect place to enjoy a tipple, meal or to stay a while with loved ones.
From ordering a round in to enjoy on our south-facing front terrace, to having a family meal in our intimate dining room, you'll feel catered for.
With eight beautiful en-suite rooms you can make The Exeter Inn your Devonshire escape any time of the year.
Always the most popular day of the year as we take time to say thanks to our dear Mums. Enjoy our five-course set menu with a glass of champagne on arrival to make the day extra special as we take care of the roast this weekend.
Please see the Mother's Day menu on our website.
Exeter Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value
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Review summary
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Exeter Inn offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "delicious" meals. Guests rave about their "perfectly cooked" Sunday roasts, "friendly staff," and "lovely" setting. The menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring standout dishes like beef and ale pie. While some improvements are needed, it remains a "highly recommended" dining destination.
189 Reviews
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PaulE
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The first time we have had Sunday Lunch at this venue. Highly recommended and in all respects.
Exeter InnResponded 3 days ago
Dear PaulE,
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your first Sunday Lunch with us. Your recommendation means a lot to our team.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Paula
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Absolutely fantastic meal here today and the service as always was fantastic. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the rice noodles were flavoursome. My partner said the burger was the best he had ever eaten which is a huge statement from him! It got buiser as the day went on so we waited a bit longer then usual for puddings but that is understandable due too the large number of bookings they had and it was worth the wait! It was excellent value for money and will definitely be returning soon too try more of the menu.
Exeter InnResponded 3 days ago
Dear Paula,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your partner enjoyed your meals, especially the salmon and the burger. We appreciate your understanding regarding the wait for puddings and are glad it was worth it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to try more of our menu.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Andy
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Saturday evening dinner at Exeter Inn was lovely. The beef and ale pie had a shortcrust pastry and NOT a commercially produced bought in pie that can so often be found elsewhere .Accompanied by fresh veg and tasty gravy it was a substantial enjoyable meal My wife was enthusiastic about the slow cooked lamb rump. We both chose the 'Proper Sticky Toffee Pudding' intrigued about the word proper. I challenge anyone to finish it and think 'I could eat that again' but be warned, you need to have a 'sweet tooth.' We chose to have desert instead of Starter which was the right choice for us, we wouldn't have managed three courses.
Exeter InnResponded on March 2, 2025
Dear Andy,
Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beef and ale pie and that your wife was pleased with the slow-cooked lamb rump. It's wonderful to know our 'Proper Sticky Toffee Pudding' left a lasting impression. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you both back soon.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Suzanne
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The food was fabulous - as always. I've tried a variety of dishes at The Exeter Inn and they have all been excellent. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Exeter InnResponded on March 2, 2025
Dear Suzanne,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed a variety of our dishes and found our staff friendly and helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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OpenTable Diner
Cheshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Shepherd’s pie was amazing! Lovely wine, great service. Highly recommend.
Exeter InnResponded on March 2, 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the shepherd’s pie and our selection of wine. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Michael
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on February 7, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Very warm and welcoming, super friendly staff Liz really looked after us and the food was brilliant too can’t recommend enough :)
Exeter InnResponded on February 17, 2025
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit and that Liz made you feel so welcome. It's fantastic to know the food hit the mark as well. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best wishes,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Ray
London1 review
4.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service. Not all choices were available from menu but the alternative choices were good and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Excellent ambience too
Exeter InnResponded on February 2, 2025
Dear Ray,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal, the service, and the ambience. We appreciate your understanding regarding the menu choices and are glad the alternatives met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Gayle
Bath2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We love The Exeter Inn great owners, food and staff
Exeter InnResponded on January 31, 2025
Dear Gayle,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Simon
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely venue, friendly staff, very effecient. Food fantastic.
Exeter InnResponded on January 26, 2025
Dear Simon,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our venue, found our staff friendly and efficient, and loved the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best regards,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Andy
Berlin1 review
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nice pub and restaurant. Nice warm and friendly feel and the staff are very welcoming. Service was great and food was tasty. Would certainly go back.
Exeter InnResponded on January 26, 2025
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the warm atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Best wishes,
The Exeter Inn Team
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Exeter Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.
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