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Globe Hotel, Exeter
Topsham
Postal town: Exeter
EX3 0HR
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about Globe Hotel
The Globe is an imposing 16th century coaching inn with a tile floored front entrance. To the right of the entrance is a parquet floored dining area and to the left is a step up to the bar area where a serving counter runs across the front wall facing a high table towards the rear. Further left there’s a step down to a strip of seating around a log fireplace above which muted snooker via BBC was airing on a television while some background music played. Partly under a skylight at the rear is another fireplace along with some carpeted seating areas that are broken up by an exterior looking windowed brick wall. Available from the bar were premium keg alongside four hand pumps that were drawing St Austell’s Proper Job, Tribute and Teyr Noyens alongside a decent drop of Bath Ales Gem. The service was polite and I enjoyed my visit.
On 1st May 2025
- rating: 7
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Globe Hotel
I did enjoy having a wander around this 16th Century coaching house. I took a right turn and ended up walking through three rooms to get to the last dining area. I found another lounge area at rear and a patio garden. Lots of features in this building, especially all the wall panelling. The bar and lounge area was positioned on the left of entrance, which was very smart and not OTT. There was no free for all at the bar, as everyone was queueing up in a neat and orderly line waiting to be served. Four St Austell ales on pump, Proper Job, Tribute, Autumn Haze and Thunder Struck. A tad on the pricey side, still good quality beer.
On 11th October 2024
- rating: 6
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Globe Hotel
A good looking town hotel frontage tied to St Austell,the bar inside to the left has a drinking vibe and pub atmosphere.The low ceiling and beams attest to the building's age but the decor is modern without loosing atmosphere.There is a lower level main seating area with a large bay window and banquette surround.There is a very steep staircase opposite the bar,but not for venturing up.
The garden patio is large but the former carpark has now been devoted to a motel style set of letting rooms in a terrace arrangement which fits well with the existing old buildings.Food is popular here but not to the detriment of drinkers as there is a dedicated restaurant.
On my trip the ale options were St Austell Tribute,Proper Job (NBSS 4),Super Critical and a guest of Bath Gem.Decent selection,decent place to drink so a revisit is on the cards. Not sure why it's not GBG 2024 listed.
On 18th August 2024
- rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about Globe Hotel
This is a very large dining pub and hotel with a complex interior, just a short distance from the riverfront. Entering through a small porch area with a beautiful mosaic tile floor and stained glass window inserts, you are faced with a choice between the bar to the left and a restaurant area to the right, with another large dining space through to the rear. As I only intended to pop in for a quick drink, I made my way into the bar area, which is quite a homely space with dark wood floorboards, near full height wall panels painted in neutral shades, and a high beamed ceiling. The bar is along the front wall and has a nice old wood panelled counter front and traditional bar back. One rather lonely high table with stools stands opposite bar but most of the seating is in an open space to the left including some padded benches under the front window bay, and a bunch of tub and standard chairs serving a mix of table sizes. There’s a nice lit brick fireplace on the end wall with a wood pile to one side, whilst a few old pictures, books and ornaments decorate the room in general. The restaurant area, over in the right-hand side of the building, is similarly styled, but mostly filled with standard tables and chairs, with the tables all laid in readiness for lunch. The rear space also had a lot of basic tables and chairs, but these weren't set, so I can only assume they are up for grabs in a free-for-all between drinkers and diners. There appeared to be a good sized patio garden area out the back with plenty of seating and shelter, but I didn’t explore properly.
The pub is a St Austell house, so three of their beers occupied the four handpulls - Tribute, Proper Job and Trelawny - with the final pull unused. The slightly formal hotel bar meets restaurant vibe was eased considerably by a very cheery, wise cracking barmaid who made everyone feel welcome and was arguably the best thing about this entire visit. My pint of Trelawny was in decent nick, as befitting of a pub that made the cut in the latest Good Beer Guide.
This place is really one for those who are in town looking for a bite to eat, or indeed for somewhere to stay, rather than those looking for decent beer, but they do keep their ale well and with the friendly service and comfortable furniture, there’s enough here to reward anyone who is brave enough to look for an alternative to the Bridge Inn.
On 4th June 2022
- rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about Globe Hotel
GBG 2022 entry. This is a posh gastro/hotel owned by St Austell. Saved by two things - 1) a large, covered and heated beer garden on decking. Inside is not really setup for drinkers and everyone else was dining. 2) Exceptional quality Proper Job - the type of pint that leaves thick lacings down the glass, showing tide marks of exactly how much was consumed in each gulp.
On 24th November 2021
- rating: 8
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Graham Coombs left this review about Globe Hotel
Well-run and comfortable hotel, now owned by St Austell brewery with collection of rooms and eating areas clustered round a busy bar. Much old panelling and woodwork gives a welcoming feel. Large outdoor area in courtyard at rear, with accommodation beyond. Good range of ales from St Austell stable; Cask Marque registered.
On 31st August 2014
- rating: 8
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I L left this review about Globe Hotel
A very nice old town centre coaching in with plenty of low filings nd wood panelling. Our recent visit saw 4 ales from St Austell and the Black Prince was really well kept. Not stayed here but the motel style rooms in the yard look interesting. The Topsham micro brewery is situated in the courtyard.
On 14th November 2011
- rating: 8
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Gerald Scrivens left this review about Globe Hotel
Coastal village hotel with accomodation, food and good beers. Difficult to park nearby in the narrow streets.
On 14th October 2009
- rating: 6
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