Book Direct: Best Rates + Benefits

Welcome to City Gate

A charming pub with rooms above, just a hop, skip and jump away from Exeter’s historic city centre and Central train station. A firm favourite with the locals, with a fine range of real ale and craft beer aplenty. Open all day, from breakfast through to dinner (and every delicious plate in-between) our British seasonal menu is bursting with flavour, with something for all 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 celebrations or looking to host an event? Our Cellar Bar in Exeter offers a unique private space with oodles of character and charm, lending itself perfectly for parties, celebrations and corporate events. Not forgetting our gorgeous sun-drenched courtyard garden, the perfect spot to kick back and relax with friends over a cocktail (or two).

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

Winter Cocktails

Warm up this winter with our inviting collection of seasonal cocktails. From rich, spiced mulled wine to festive favourites like a get-the-party-started Espresso Martini or a comforting Negroni, we’ve got the perfect drink to celebrate or simply snuggle up and get toasty by our log fire.

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

Watch Six Nations in Exeter

Catch every chair-gripping, pint-spilling moment of the epic Six Nations as the powerhouse teams battle it out on the pitch. From 31st Jan – 15th March, we’ll be showing all the rugby action live on our big screens in our heated and covered stretch tent.

Fuel your match day with perfectly poured pints of Guinness, a fine selection of real ales, and a seasonal menu loaded with hearty pub favourites and rugby-ready bar snacks. Book a table for four or more to dine with us, and we’ll throw in a round of Guinness to sweeten the deal.