Dave's Blog


Enter The Serpent!
We’ve got a fantastic new fully-organic medium-dry Champion Farmhouse cider for you to enjoy at the Old Exeter Inn in Ashburton. And it’s our very own, pressed just a few miles from the Inn in the glorious Devon countryside.

It’s 20 Years In The Good Beer Guide!
Thank you CAMRA Members for voting the Old Exeter Inn at Ashburton into the Good Beer Guide for 20 years in a row! Wow! It’s no mean feat and we’re honoured to be recognised.

Ashburton Goes Hollywood
Channel 4 here all day today. They are filming at the Old Exeter Inn throughout October. Big thanks to Vince, Zac, Sarah and all the production crew. Watch out for us on Channel 4 ‘Devon & Cornwall’ in early 2021.

It’s Thirsty Work Walt!
Blimey! It’s thirsty work getting one of Britain’s finest Inns ready for opening after a year-long restoration programme! But Dave’s still managed to take a break to get to the Continent in search of a superb beer to bring home as our own! Someone’s got to do it! A terrible job really.

Welcome to Club1603 at the Old Exeter Inn
Our exclusive loyalty programme! Exclusively for our loyal friends! We will reward you with complimentary drinks and valuable deals at Brewhouse Pizza.

Witherington Ties The Knot
A cat named Witherington has lodged at the Old Exeter Inn for centuries. Some say more than seven centuries. Others say the cat himself was known to both Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh.
