The Fat Pig | Pub in Devon | Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay

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The Fat Pig - Pub in Devon

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2 John Street, Exeter, EX1 1BL, Devon
England, United Kingdom

Hamish Lothian
www.fatpig-exeter.co.uk
+44 (0)1392 214440(landline)

From the olive bread to the fried squid to the rich-red Porco Rosso ale (brewed below), a young fun pub with something to shout about

Tucked down a side street in an Exeter backwater, opposite warehouses and a ‘pay and display’, the pub holds a smokehouse, a brewery and the smallest commercial distillery in the UK, and the smell of hops and smoke (they brew in the cellar) pulls you inside. The vibe is friendly and fun: there’s fine beer on tap (Mojo Hay, No 38 Summer), Rusty Pig Cider, and a dizzying array of whiskies. You can eat where you want on the best meat, fish and game that Devon can provide; take a look at the chalk boards! This is a wooden floorboards, no-printed-menus place, with a mishmash of tables and a sprinkling of Ikea, and a spillover room with purple and red walls. If beer’s not your thing you’ll love the food: halloumi and mozzarella salad, homemade smoked sausages, linguine with mussels, chocolate torte, Sunday roasts, Saturday brunch. 

Features
Children welcome
Children of all ages welcome in some public rooms (highchairs not necessarily available).
WiFi
Wireless internet access available in the bar.
Public transport
Within 2 miles of a bus/train station.
Licensed premises
Alcohol may be served.
Dogs welcome
Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales
Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list
Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.

Local points of interest from Hamish Lothian:

Local points of interest from
Hamish Lothian:
  • The Fat Pig houses the smallest commercial distillery in Great Britain , producing a range of bespoke spirits by hand from grains and raw materials. Enjoy three styles of gin as well as vodka, whiskey and moonshine, all available to try in the bar.
  • The pub is in an excellent location, just five minutes walk from Exeter quayside. Visitors can enjoy the river and old wharves, whilst the sporty types can enjoy cycling , canoeing, climbing and water sports which are also nearby.
  • The Fat Pig is just around the corner from Fore Street, which is packed with independent and alternative shops. You can enjoy funky barber shops , vintage clothes and retro furniture, craft beer shops and stylish arcades.
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Details

Meals:

Starters £2-£7.50. Mains £12.50-£17.

Closed:

Open all day.

Address:

2 John Street, Exeter, EX1 1BL, Devon

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