The Ship Inn is a popular choice among Exeter City fans and away supporters alike. It's located within walking distance of St James Park, making it convenient for pre- and post-match gatherings. The pub shows live football on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, enhancing the matchday atmosphere. Additionally, it offers a selection of local ales, including Avocet and Otter Ale, and serves traditional pub food, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for fans.
Beer List
AvocetOtter AleDevon DarknessLevel HeadHazy Day
Shows Live Football
Yes
Serves Food
Yes
Home or Away?
Mixed
Recent Reviews
reviews from Google
Vincent Roman★★★★★
3 weeks ago
Surprisingly good food given exterior appearance. Also exceedingly friendly and proactive staff who use their brains, unlike many others. You would be amazed!
Simple fare bit recommended highly. Also a great selection of beers to boot!
Slava Kramarov★★★★★
a month ago
My friends and I enjoyed our visit to this pub. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and let us sample a few ales so we could decide what we liked to order ( my personal favorite was Otter ale). The food choices were pretty solid, and i quite enjoyed their duck leg confit, which was very delicious.
I can definitely recommend this historic pub. Apparently, Sir Francis Drake liked it too.
Phatt H.★★★★★
3 months ago
One of the true highlights of this place is the Duck Hash — an absolute must-try. At first glance, it seems like a simple dish paired with a vibrant red sauce, but one bite in and you’ll be completely captivated. The flavors are unexpectedly rich and perfectly balanced, making it a memorable experience that lingers long after the meal. This hidden gem truly knows how to elevate comfort food into something extraordinary.
Ellie Castle★★★★★
6 months ago
absolutely gorgeous meal, can’t fault our experience here. My steak was cooked perfectly and my boyfriends steak and ale pie was amazing! The building is stunning inside with a really cosy atmosphere and the staff were all super friendly and provided great service. definitely recommend and will go back again
Ultimate Squid Gaming★★★★★
a month ago
The Ship Inn is a beautiful and very old pub in Exeter; the pub's atmosphere and exposed centuries-old wooden beams make dining here a really unique experience; however the portion sizes are on the small size compared to other pubs.
K. Peake★★★★★
6 months ago
This was a fantastic pub for drinking, maintaining its vintage Tudor aesthetic! This is done through the ceilings as well as the imagery carried across the walls, counter feels like a glimpse back in time too. I had a fresh pint of Guinness at comfortable seating, right by the fireplace too!
Dimitri★★★★★
7 months ago
Enjoyed some great Guinness here. Staff were friendly, a really nice pub with some great history behind it. We were sat upstairs very cosy and comfortable seating. Later on we ventured downstairs and enjoyed the live music. A good night and worth a visit
DrifterNick★★★★★
2 months ago
Great beer, including cask ales, great food, and good vibes and feel to the place. Best pub in Exeter city centre by some margin.
