Conservation in Action: National Recognition for Britain’s Oldest Freehouse
October 13, 2026
Old Exeter Inn, trading since 1130, and the place where Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested has been recognised under CAMRA's national Outstanding Conversions and
Letter from America
October 12, 2026
Every week, Letter from America looks east. Two American hosts explore the stories, places and characters of Britain — the history Americans half remember,
Christmas Crowns at the Old Exeter Inn
October 11, 2026
In the bleak midwinter… warmth and cheer this festive period. This Yuletide, our kitchen has created two beautiful homemade pies for the season: our
Old Exeter Inn, Now in Watercolour
October 2, 2026
National Trust artist Laurie Peters creates a stunning painting of the Dartmoor landmark, Old Exeter Inn.
Ashburton Arts is one of the best small live music venues in the UK
October 1, 2026
One of the best small live music venues in the UK according to the Guardian. With dozens of shows every month the line up
England’s Historic Pie House
August 18, 2026
The humble pie? Not so! Here it's the Champion of all British cooking. Shortcrust pastry encasing superb fillings. With buttered mashed potatoes and Port
Old Exeter Faggots & Gravy
August 16, 2026
One of our best sellers! Delicious, hearty Faggots. Nothing like it.
Oldest Pubs of Britain
August 5, 2026
Old Exeter Inn has been trading continuously on this spot since 1130, some sixty-four years after the Norman Invasion of 1066