The Beer Engine, Exeter

A super brew pub by the station. Two floors (ground and cellar) with the action being on the ground floor. Traditional decor (exposed brick, quarter length dark wood panelling, wood fire, black beams) with five of their beers on. Genuinely friendly service with the locals known by name and order. For the record, I went through all the cask and got GBG quality (for it is listed in The Book) all the way through; Rail (NBSS 4), Silver Bullet (4.5), Piston (4), Iron Horse (3) and Sleeper Heavy (3.5). It’s a cracking pub that’s an absolute must-visit. 9.5

Visited on a bank holiday monday a while back. The place was disorganised on arrival,with some people being told last orders for food had been taken and others arrriving afterwards being allowed to order. The landlady was having a shouting match with a poor lady who was being charged for what she hadn't had,this even admitted by the landlady. And very unprofessionally indeed the landlady was trying to canvass "support" for her rudeness from the customers at the bar (us)!!!! When the dust settled the food we had was very good,however I felt the ale was very "new" and not very well conditioned. Those in my company often visit but I wouldn't go to the trouble in a hurry again.

Official site of the Beer Engine, includes beer list and menu - www.thebeerengine.co.uk

Official site of the Beer Engine, includes beer list and menu - www.thebeerengine.co.uk