Reviews The Fat Pig Exeter

Lovely place where we had a few drinks and enjoyed the atmosphere. They make their own beer, they smoke their own meat, they're very friendly and eager to serve you some of their best creations.

I had just had a stroll around Exeter Quayside having enjoyed a Devonshire Cream Scone and during the positive affirmation conversation our table had, we discussed what it was like to harness positivity and attract our desires. We wanted a pub a really good pub. So tottering around some ruins and up a cobbled windy street like something from a Hovis advert, there in front of us like a beacon was the Fat Pig. It was the one we'd seen in a local glossy Exeter city guide in the scone shop earlier! At the time, I remember thinking note to self, must sniff out this pub Fat Pig, like a piggie for truffles in the woods. I was channelling getting an amazing pint and a Sunday Roast, the rest of my crew, more just wanted somewhere warm and good booze. Unfortunately the- I now know, legendary Sunday Roast has a short window offering locally conscious ethical gastronomic feasts between 12-3, they are apparently truly amazing, sadly I missed out. If in anyway I am disappointed by an establishment, on go my metaphorical white gloves and will find something scathing to mention in a review. #I'maHaterifyouCan'tcater However I was still experiencing a sugar rush having had an enormous scone earlier, I was not too sad about that. But!!! The brew gods were good to us and not only put this terrific boozer in our path, but we'd stumbled in on a local home brew contest, where the winner got to have their batch brewed in the pub's own basement brewery. This little piggy could not have put a trotter wrong. Wow, the ales were amazing, I particularly liked the Big Boy, citrusy and delish. With Sunday lunch thankfully cleared away and the contest in full swing there was even a band jamming too. This pub was heaving full of really welcoming friendly locals, not a table of silly rowdy squawking students in sight. Exeter's answer to the Rovers Return if Michelle Collins had awesome tattoos and wore her hair in victory rolls. A good old fashioned boozer with local drama, teaming with altruistic local producers and gave a really warm welcome. It was the sort of pub a Colin Firth film only wishes it had as a location, festooned with moustachioed, hipster cardigan wearers. We went back another night and tried the gastronomy belching out of the smoker. Smokers Delight in situ, the smoked ox check was rich and delicious, melt in the mouth and subtly smokey. The chef was also happy to cater to tweaking our orders to suit. All it took was a flash of the gnashers with a smile and a pretty please for a bit of extra, smoked garlic. Amazing stuff. Fun, festive and fancy!

Thanks to Qype for getting us to this little gastropub tucked away behind the main shopping area of Exeter. We were just passing through and found a rumbly in our tumblies and had no idea where to stop. We found The Fat Pig to have an adequate menu for budgets and diets. I had the pork belly roast (£10) and a Malbec, while my veggie friend had a gorgeous salad. We both enjoyed our meals and service. The pub itself has a nice range of booze behind the bar. I can imagine it would be a good place to get a drink. Based on it's location, I wonder what kind of crowd it gets on the weekend. There are no TVs, so it is not your usual loud crowd pub for sports events. All in all, it was a perfect stop with ample (paid) parking just across the street.

This pub serves great food - I mean really lovely, and has a good atmosphere. I have some reservations because I think the bar staff are just too confident and relaxed - taking agggges over making a cocktail whilst others wait an unacceptable time for their drinks (this has happened to me twice). My main criticism is the silly little stools - come on, to pay decent money for very lovely food yet be perched on stools instead of a comfortable chair - it just makes everyone think 'Where are we going next?'. The pub is also very small and can feel a bit claustrophobic when busy, but having said all of this - it is an asset to the city and I would recommend a visit!

This is a modern pub.done very well in my view. I had a pint of ale called Reservoir Dogs from a brewery called Cottage Breweryand it was possibly the best pint I had had in Exeter. The other two ales that were on were unknown to me too, so I wish I could have stayed a bit longer! The décor is simple and modern, with the highlight being and incredibly cosy looking back room (lit by daylight), down towards the toilets. The pub serves foodin fact it refers to itself as a gastropub.but thankfully it doesn't have the food first feel that many gastro pubs do. The pub name might put me off eating here though, unless I go for a salad :) Can get ridiculously busy when people get hungry. It is better when it is not so packed.

I do like this pub. Good choices in drinks & very well done food. I've been here a few times & I'm always surprised about it's hidden location! Worth seeking out though.

Great addition to the City. Friendly newly converted back street pub close to car parking. Used to be a dive but has been sympathetically renovated with reclaimed bar and furniture. Small but perfectly formed. Food and drink is excellent and good value. Tapas and varied starters. Main courses are generous. Beer and wine excellent with some good value Spanish wines. Cosy outside courtyard which is being prepared for summer. Really good.

We were very lucky to get a booking for Sunday Lunch, you MUST book! We all had Roast Beef with all the trimmings, the cauliflower cheese was perfect, still slightly firm, the beef was both delicious and tender and the Yorkshires were massive. They were extremely busy and they turned away numerous walk ins. We didn’t have to wait too long for our meals. Afterwards we had cheesecake with pumpkin purée, that was seriously rich! Staff were lovely, attentive but not under our feet and very friendly. I would heartily recommend this pub. 5*

First time here for about 5 years. Still a great pub. Food looked amazing even though didn't have time to eat. Personally could have done with a couple more beer selections but that's a minor issue.

Probably the best place in Exeter if you're looking for superb food in a relaxed pub setting. The atmosphere is buzzing and the staff super friendly and attentive. The menu offers some classics and more creative options that seem to change regularly. We've been here a couple of times for dinner and Sunday roasts.

I had not been here for around 13 years and remembered it fondly. It was still the lovely , friendly old English pub. So glad and will definitely pop in again when visiting Exeter ☺️

We had a great light dinner with a cheese board and charcuterie plate and a couple of lagers. We sat next to the open doors for the breeze and enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food. We finished with a silky panna cotta and whisky. We’re looking forward to going back again. Great food and atmosphere!