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.

Easter Weekend

Make the most of the Easter break and turn the long weekend into a proper getaway, with boutique bedrooms, great food and the pub downstairs.

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Watch Live Sports

We’re showing TNT Sports live — from Premier League football to the rugby. Back your team with us over ice-cold beers, crowd-pleasing plates, and a buzzing matchday atmosphere, both inside and out.

Long Days & Leisurely Stays

Treat for two. Sip, supper & snooze your way through summer. Two-night escapes, April – September

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Our Seasonal Food

From a proper brekkie to relaxed evening dining, enjoy classic pub favourites and vibrant summer plates made fresh with the best of British ingredients.

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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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Open Today 7am - 11pm
citygate@youngs.co.uk
01392 495811

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Charming Pub in Exeter

Conveniently positioned just a hop, skip, and jump from Exeter’s historic city centre and Central train station, we’re a firm favourite with the locals. With a fine selection of real ales and craft beers aplenty, we’ve got something to satisfy every taste.

We’re open all day, from breakfast through to dinner (and every delicious plate in between), serving up a British seasonal menu bursting with flavour, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Our 20 boutique-y bedrooms above the pub make the perfect base for your next business trip or a leisurely getaway to sunny Devon.

Planning a big celebration or hosting an event? Our Cellar Bar offers a unique private space full of character and charm, ideal for parties, celebrations, and corporate events. And let’s not forget our gorgeous, sun-drenched courtyard garden, the perfect spot to kick back and relax with friends over 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

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

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

Long Days & Leisurely Stays

A treat for two – sip, suppper, snooze

Spring and Summer are made for slowing down. Longer evenings, good food, and nowhere you need to be. Our Long Days & Leisurely Stays package is your excuse to press pause and enjoy a drink on arrival with a two-night dinner, bed and breakfast break designed for easy summer living.

Available from 1st April to 30th September, settle in and explore Exeter, from its historic city centre to the surrounding Devon countryside.

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Gift Vouchers

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.

If you are looking for a different way to thank your clients and employees this year, then why not give the gift of the pub instead.

For all corporate gifting enquiries please contact us on giftvouchers@youngs.co.uk

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Live in Exeter

Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live at City Gate Exeter, with every big match shown on our screens in the heart of the city. Expect packed-out tables, perfectly poured pints and unbeatable match-day atmosphere – the ultimate place to watch live football in Exeter.

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.

Our Diary

Pub Garden

With a fully covered and heated stretch tent, plus ample outdoor seating in our courtyard, it’s the perfect spot for those who love drinking and dining alfresco—whatever the weather.

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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.

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