• City Gate, 
  • 1 Iron Bridge, 
  • Exeter, 
  • Devon, 
  • EX4 3RB

01392 495811

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Welcome to City Gate

Charming pub in the heart of Exeter, serving the best of British seasonal food and home to 20 beautiful bedrooms above the pub.

Christmas Parties in Exeter

Festive feasts, flowing fizz and plenty of Christmas cheer. From office parties to family get-togethers, celebrate with private dining or take over our Cellar Bar.

Our Festive Menus
Drink, Dine & Unwind

Our topped-up two-night winter stay package for two. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two welcome cocktails (the Pomegranate Gin Fizz or the Berry Hugo 0.0%). Book now for stays until 31st March 2027.

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Our Food & Drink

From relaxed lunches and after-work drinks to indulgent dinners and Sunday roasts, enjoy great food and warm hospitality in the heart of the city.

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Parties & Events in Exeter

Our versatile event spaces in Exeter are perfect for private parties, corporate events, and celebrations, with delicious catering options, drinks packages, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Sunday Roasts in Exeter

Crisp roasties, all the trimmings and an afternoon worth lingering over. Pull up a chair at City Gate.

Sunday Menu
Autumn Internationals in Exeter

Settle in at City Gate for live rugby, good food and a pint as the Autumn Nations unfold.

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Pub with Rooms in Exeter

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Exeter’s historic city centre and Exeter Central station, City Gate is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Pop in for a real ale or a craft beer, then see where the day takes you.

We’re here from breakfast through to dinner, serving seasonal British dishes and plenty of delicious plates in between. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home.

Making a night of it? Our 20 boutique bedrooms above the pub are a cosy base for a Devon getaway or a business trip.

For parties and get-togethers, our characterful Cellar Bar is just the spot. And when the sun makes an appearance, our covered courtyard garden is waiting for a cocktail (or two).

Stay in Exeter 

With 20 fabulously furnished, eclectic bedrooms, perfect for business stop overs, or leisurely staycations in Devon, we will be the home away from home that you won’t want to leave.

Our Rooms

Dine at City Gate

Be it a traditional pub classic, a tasty seafood dish or a hearty Sunday roast, our seasonal menus are bursting with firm favourites that we know you’ll love.

Our Menus

Book Direct Benefits

Always the very
best rates

Hands down the best rate around. There’s no cheaper rate to be found.

Later than usual
check-out*

1pm check-out. It’s the stuff dream stays are made of.

First dibs on even
better rooms*

If there’s a better room available when you arrive, a sweet upgrade is all yours.


*Subject to availability

Drink, Dine & Unwind

A treat for two: autumn & winter escapes.

The perfect package for cosy-season stays. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two cocktails on us: choose from the Pomegranate Gin Fizz or Berry Hugo 0.0%.

Book now for stays through to 31st March 2027

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Christmas Parties in Exeter

Christmas parties are better at the pub. Think festive feasts, flowing fizz and plenty of reasons to stay for another round.

From office Christmas parties in Exeter to family get-togethers, celebrate your way with private dining, or take over our Cellar Bar for a party of your own.

And with 20 boutique bedrooms upstairs, you can eat, drink, be merry… then simply wander up to bed.

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Pub Weddings

We’re a fully licensed wedding venue, offering a beautifully intimate space where you can say “I do” and celebrate your special moment with family and friends. From the heartfelt exchange of vows to the joyous celebrations that follow, everything takes place under one roof.

Pub Weddings

Winter Cocktails

Crisp, sparkling and effortlessly drinkable, our summer spritzes are made for long, sunny afternoons. Best enjoyed in our sun-trap pub garden with good company and something delicious to nibble on.

Cocktail List

Sunday Roasts

Sundays are made for slowing down. Settle in for a proper roast with all the trimmings, another glass of wine and no reason to rush off. Right in the heart of Exeter, we’ve got your Sunday sorted.

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Parties & Events in Exeter

Our charming Cellar Bar, stunning dining room and pub garden, provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering, a grand celebration, a corporate event, or a even a pub wedding, our dedicated Events Manager, Jon, is here to help you plan every detail and make your event unforgettable.

Parties & Events

Watch Autumn Nations Rugby Live in Exeter

The Autumn Nations rugby is bringing some of the biggest names in international rugby head-to-head – and we’ll be showing all the key fixtures live at City Gate, Exeter.

Settle in with a perfectly poured pint, tuck into something from the kitchen and catch every big hit, tackle and try on our screens, with a brilliant match-day atmosphere from kick-off to the final whistle.

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What’s On

From our popular pub quiz and live sports to community meet-ups and charity events, there’s always something going on, and always a reason to visit us.

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Gift of the Pub

Why not give the gift of the pub and treat someone special to a round of cocktails, a dinner for two or even one of our popular Sunday Roasts.

All our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months.

Gift Vouchers

Explore Exeter

With medieval architecture right on our doorstep, the stunning Exeter Cathedral and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum are just a short stroll away, waiting to be explored.

Things to do

The Christmas get-together is calling

Festive drinks in the cosy pub, a proper feast in the Gallery Dining Room, or your own party in the private Cellar Bar.

And with 20 boutique bedrooms upstairs, there’s no last train to worry about.

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