Discover what's on at City Gate, enjoy great events, pub quizzes and live music in Exeter.
Dry & Vegan January
Thursday 1st January
12:00pm - 11:00pm
January has many opportunites - the ones we want to share and celebrate with you Dry & Vegan
Chefs will be delivering some of the finest & tastiest Vegan-uary dishes - lie bites to 3 courses - ask the team about their favourites
It's dry January and we've got you covered with a perfect pour Gunniess 0% - chilled Peroni 0% and Ashahi 0% or a fruity Rekorderlig 0% - check out our displays for more ( Don't forget the cocktails!)
One More Sleep
Thursday 1st January
3:00pm - 3:00pm
Two nights are always better than one when you’re staying with us… and this January & February, we’ll make it even sweeter by giving you the second night on us with our much-loved One More Sleep offer. That’s right, it’s such a hit that we’ve brought it back again – little bigger, a little better, and a little earlier (so you can plan ahead and snag the best dates available). But one thing’s not changed, One More Sleep is a limited-time offer, so early booking is a no-brainer. Simply select your chosen stay dates between 1st January-28th February 2026 (it’s got to be two nights), look out for the One More Sleep rate, get booked in – and we’ll wipe away half of...
Sundays at City Gate
Every Sunday
12:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us every Sunday at City Gate and tuck into our delicious Sunday roasts - proper British-sourced meat, double eggy Yorkshires, crispy roasties, and lashings of our chef’s secret recipe gravy. Perfect for feasting with your favourite people, unwinding after the week, and ending Sunday the right way.
What's for breakfast?
Every Monday
7:00am - 10:00am
From a hearty full-English, dippy eggs (yes, you read right), and smashed avocado on sourdough to American-style pancakes and perfectly prepared pastries – our breakfast menu is served daily, so pop in to start your day the right way. We are open 7 days a week, walk ins are welcome.
Winter Set Menu - 2 Courses for £19 / 3 Courses for £23
Monday 5th January
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Guess who’s back? You loved our set menu so much we’re bringing it back for 2026. Find it back in the pub from Jan 5th and enjoy 2 courses for £19 or 3 course for £23.
We’ll be celebrating mid-winter seasonality with our pick of produce from across the UK. From South coast mussels, to Bedlam Farm heritage squash, and Yorkshire Triangle Rhubarb, we’ll be kicking off the New Year with another excuse to get yourself down to your local. Available Monday – Friday.
National Pie Day
Friday 23rd January
12:00pm - 9:00pm
What's your favourite pie? Sweet? Savory? Pastry? Open? There's so many to choose from, Chef has a hard job to choose which one he will be showcasing - make sure you book your table today and ask the team about todays delicious, beautifully filled and golden crust special of the day
Burns Night 2026
Sunday 25th January
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Celebrate Burns Night in true Scottish Style at the CityGate.
Sunday Roast with a Scottish Twist - Join us for Haggis Roast with all the trimmings £19.50 (or add it as a side for a test try!) and a range of Scotlands finest whiskeys - you wont know where to start.
Might even catch the GM's legs in his kilt!
Oidhche Bhlas Burns!
Sip & Paint
Wednesday 28th January
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Drink. Paint. Just don't drink the paint.
Welcoming Paintvine to City Gate.
Enjoy a glass of your favourite while you sit, paint, chat and laugh.
A fun way to spend your evening with something different and learn something new. Whether your a true Picasso or a paint by numbers expert - everyone is welcome
£32 per person - great gift for those January birthdays!
Grab a bite to eat before you start and book today
What we've been up to
Traditional & Cosy New Years
Wednesday 31st December
12:00pm - 12:00am
New Years Eve by the Fireplace
Forget the flashy stuff, forget the queues and forget the chaos. This year enjoy old-school nostalgia and go back to the simple but heartfelt way to bring in 2026. Celebrate with good friends, great food, real ale (no glitter or confetti bombs) and a proper pub night toast when the clock strikes midnight. Join the team in reminiscing the year gone by and cheering to the year to come.
Open 8am - midnight
Food 12pm until 9pm
New Years Day & National Bloody Mary Day
Thursday 1st January
8:00am - 11:00pm
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with drinks at your favorite Exeter local, where the team will be serving up special recipe Bloody Mary (Virgin available too!) Perfect start to the year & wonderful addtional to any lunch
City Gate Quiz
Monday 12th January
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Quiz Master Ali is back on 12th January for a fun night out at the pub. Beat the January Blues (and the other teams!)
With bar tabs, room stays and more up for grabs - you don't just have to win to grab a prize
£2 per person, card or cash on the day - can your team handle the questions?
An Evening with Claudia MacDonald
Monday 19th January
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Join us for a very special evening with Claudia MacDonald, England rugby union scrum-half and winger, and a key player for Exeter Chiefs Women, as she shares stories from her career at the very top of the game. The evening will be hosted as an in-conversation interview with respected sports pundit Stella Mills, offering unique insight into elite women’s rugby, life as an international athlete, and that unforgettable World Cup win. Ticket price: £40 per person, which includes: Welcome drink on arrival | Three-course dinner This is a charity fundraising dinner in support of Maddy’s Mark, with special guests from Maddy’s Mark and Wooden Spoon – the children’s charity of...
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