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Port Royal Inn, Exeter
Exeter
EX2 4DJ
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Reviews of Port Royal Inn (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Bucking Fastard left this review about Port Royal Inn
Overlooking the River Exe it is surprising this boozer hasn't been gentrified into a gastro pub .It still retains a two room interior both served from a central bar.The north section has a pool table as it's centre piece with wooden furniture around the periphery and a large,dark alcove at the back which I suppose could be used as a stage ,but on my visit just has some sofas.The otherside has a seating area down a step with quite a bit of pine furniture,a wooden floor and sparse wall coverings but good views over the Exe,there a benches outside which will be popular in good weather.A rowing club inhabits a connected building at the far end of this side.
The bar was serving a standard mix of multinational keg crap and had one functional handpump delivering a very good pint of Dartmoor Legend (NBSS 4).Food was unavailable due to an issue with the kitchen.
If there had been more ale options a higher score would have been awarded,there was a friendly welcome and no doubt the regulars are well catered for.Not enough to place on a crawl list however.
On 23rd November 2025
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about Port Royal Inn
A waterside pub on the edge of the city, accessed along the canal path or down a steep lane behind St Leonard's church. It is a long narrow building, with a further long narrow extension containing the dining area. In the original building is a plain public bar, with the more upmarket other side including a carvery. The decor is fairly nondescript but not unpleasant and there is a large benched area outside overlooking the water. At least the ales on were interesting, with Exeter Lighterman and Ferryman, and Powderkeg Speak Easy.
On 10th October 2021
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3846 recommendations about 3778 pubs]
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Exeter Central, 0.95 miles, 18 min walk (show)
St James Park (Devon), 1.35 miles, 26 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : Yes last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 10 October 2021 by Graham Coombs
