The Exmouth Arms, Cheltenham

A biggish pub modernised but looking a bit scruffy now. An L shaped room with an L shaped counter, three high T-bars of usual keg stuff and five pulls with crisp white handles serving three beers from Arkells, a cider and a beer from Donnington. This was the primary reason to visit this pub as I’ve found Donnington’s beers elusive for decades. There’s a load of mismatched pine furniture as well as a bit of soft furnishing in cloth and leather. Beyond the counter the place goes down a couple of steps to a bit with more mismatched furniture including banquettes. It’s not all grey, there’s a bit of light green to contrast and the ceiling is white although someone’s gone to town with the lighting. Outside is a huge garden with canopies and walls and everything, very popular it is too.

Split level L shaped interior with a function room and a large outside area. 5 real ales.