Old Fire House, Exeter

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A small pub located just off the main shopping area and near to the station, there is a pleasant semi-covered courtyard at the front, which is probably just as well since there is not a massive amount of seating internally.

Décor wise it’s quite rustic, with old wooden joists on the ceiling as well as the floorboards from the floor above giving it the feel of an old barn, flagstones on the floor and some areas of exposed stone walling both to the side and behind the bar. It’s fairly long and narrow, with the bar counter taking up much of the available floor space. A large speaker was at one end, so perhaps live music features on occasions.

Beers on tap were Young’s London Original and Power Keg’s Speak Easy, whilst a third pump appeared unused. Ciders seem to the main draw here though and it appears that they have won the local Camra branch’s Cider Pub of the Year on several occasions. Besides Sandford Orchard’s Devon Red and Devon Mist on keg, a number of boxes were racked up at the end of the bar dispensing Snail’s Bank Appley Dapply, Gwatkin’s Yarlington Mill and another five from Sandford Orchard’s with their Slack ma Girdle, Fanny’s Bramble, Sandford Reserve, Devon Scrumpy and Rib Tickler. Overall, a pretty decent spot and well worth popping in.

On 19^th June 2026 - rating: 7
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