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June 5, 2024

“If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?”
William Shakespeare
Spoken by the character Shylock in the play The Merchant of Venice

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A golden shortcrust pie with a crimped edge, cut open to reveal a savoury filling of meat, mushrooms and herbs.

England’s Historic Pie House

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 gravy! Served all day.

Stained-glass panel showing a bearded Elizabethan man in ornate clothing, flanked by two figures beneath dark blue glass.

Sir Walter Raleigh and the Old Exeter Inn

Sir Walter is a famous son of the Old Exeter Inn. The liberty of this remarkable man was taken right here in July 1603. Walter Raleigh was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I

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The story of Hawkstone from Jeremy Clarkson

The very finest beer and cider crafted to perfection in the rolling Cotswold hills. It's got attitude. We like that!

Street frontage of the Old Exeter Inn at night, with illuminated historic buildings, flower baskets and painted signage.

Conservation in Action: National Recognition for Britain’s Oldest Freehouse

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 Restorations project.

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Every week, Letter from America looks east. Two American hosts explore the stories, places and characters of Britain — the history Americans half remember, the connections they never knew, and the corners

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Christmas Crowns at the Old Exeter Inn

In the bleak midwinter… warmth and cheer this festive period. This Yuletide, our kitchen has created two beautiful homemade pies for the season: our Christmas Crowns.

A watercolour shows the Old Exeter Inn, a dark timbered building with golden window frames, a steep gable and blue sky.

Old Exeter Inn, Now in Watercolour

National Trust artist Laurie Peters creates a stunning painting of the Dartmoor landmark, Old Exeter Inn.

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Ashburton Arts is one of the best small live music venues in the UK

One of the best small live music venues in the UK according to the Guardian. With dozens of shows every month the line up is remarkable

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The Old Exeter Inn on West Street, Ashburton

Old Exeter Inn
26 West Street, Ashburton
Dartmoor, Devon TQ13 7DU

Opposite St Andrew’s Church, just off the A38. Parking behind the inn.

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Opening Hours

	Bar	Kitchen
Mon – Thu	11.30am – 9pm	12pm – 8pm
Fri – Sat	11.30am – 10pm	12pm – 8pm
Sunday	11.30am – 8pm	12pm – 6pm

Open seven days. Food served daily. Hours can vary with the season, so if in doubt, give us a ring.

Christmas and New Year hours

Christmas Eve	11.30am – 10pm	12pm – 4pm
Christmas Day	Closed
Boxing Day	11.30am – 6pm	12pm – 3pmsimple menu
New Year’s Eve	11.30am – 6pm	12pm – 4pm
New Year’s Day	11.30am – 6pm	12pm – 3pmsimple menu

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