Royal Oak Inn, Heavitree, Exeter

Thatched pub on the main road through the Heavitree district of Exeter. The entrance corridor is notable for having a prison door from Dartmoor Prison on the right-hand side. Also on the right-hand side is a snug. The main bar is off to the left of the corridor. It has a raised seating area, which looks like it it an extension to the original pub. The room is fairly cosy and appears to be a favourite for locals who had spilled out onto an outdoor patio to the front of the pub. Inside, the Olympics was being shown on the TV. Dogs are welcome. At the bar, there were 5 cask ales. Regular beers are Dartmoor Jail Ale, Otter Ale & St Austell Tribute. Guests were Otter Amber & Salcombe Seahorse. The pub is listed in the 2024 Good Beer Guide. John Smith's could be found on keg. There was no real cider, with Thatcher's Gold & Haze being the keg options.

Drop in to this city pub with a country feel and welcoming atmosphere and enjoy an ale or glass of wine!