The Imperial – JD Wetherspoon
📍 0.9 miles from St James Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Imperial is a popular choice for both home and away supporters due to its proximity to St James Park and its reputation for showing live football. The pub features multiple TVs and a large seating area, making it ideal for watching matches. It also offers a diverse food menu and a wide selection of beers, including local ales. The spacious garden and historic interior provide a comfortable environment for fans to gather before and after games.
Recent Fan Reviews
What an amazing place ! The “orangery” is stunning and well worth the visit. Food and drinks are usual Wetherspoon good value. Here it is also ideally situated between the University campus, the railway station and the town centre.
Probably one of the nicest looking spoons… I was amazed how picturesque and beautiful the place is. I wish I had more time to get more drinks there.
The jewel in J.D. Wetherspoon’s crown. Lovely old building that was once a private home, then a hotel. Now the most luxurious ‘Spoons’ we’ve visited yet. Food at the usual quality and price but served in an orangery designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and which at one time was attached to the main building of Exeter University. The ballroom is also part of the eating area and has a plaster ceiling by the celebrated Robert Adam. The manager is on the board of directors such is the prestige of the place. We had a couple of breakfasts and one evening meal here all great value and quickly served. Well worth a visit. We will return when in the area.
One of the worst pub experiences I’ve ever had. The tables were dirty and sticky, and the whole place felt unhygienic and unpleasant to sit in. It was honestly disgusting. After buying a pint of beer, I stepped outside to speak with my friends. We wanted to take a quick photo together, so I briefly asked my friend to hold my drink. At that exact moment, security aggressively took the pint from his hands and poured it out on the spot. They could have simply handed it back to me, but instead chose to waste it. Rather than calmly explaining that this wasn’t allowed because my friend didn’t have ID with him, they immediately started shouting at me. Considering that my friends and I are not English, the way we were treated felt extremely disrespectful and came across as discriminatory. To make matters worse, the food I ordered for takeaway (since they refused to give me a refund) was cold and tasted terrible. Overall, a very unpleasant experience with rude staff, poor hygiene, and low-quality food. I definitely would not recommend this place.
One of three Wetherspoons in Exeter. The large green house is it's main feature. Near university, so it's lively. Has pay parking and on street nearby.