• City Gate, 
  • 1 Iron Bridge, 
  • Exeter, 
  • Devon, 
  • EX4 3RB

01392 495811

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Welcome to City Gate

Charming pub in the heart of Exeter, serving the best of British seasonal food and home to 20 beautiful bedrooms above the pub.

Festive Celebrations

Whether it’s the annual knees-up with workmates, a dinner party with friends, or your family Christmas Day lunch, we’ve got you covered. Feast your eyes on our soul-warming menus and let's make this Christmas unforgettable.

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Two-Night Winter Unwind

Unwind this winter with a topped-up two-night stay for two. Two nights, the best breakfast in Exeter and a bottle of Morandé Merlot or Morandé Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy in the pub.

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Our Seasonal Food

Our talented Head Chef Al Morgan has curated a versatile menu using only the best of British seasonal ingredients. From dippy eggs at brekkie, vibrant seasonal specials, pub classics and show stopping Sunday roasts.

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Welcome to City Gate

A charming pub with rooms above, just a hop, skip and jump away from Exeter’s historic city centre and Central train station. A firm favourite with the locals, with a fine range of real ale and craft beer aplenty. Open all day, from breakfast through to dinner (and every delicious plate in-between) our British seasonal menu is bursting with flavour, with something for all to enjoy.

Our 20 boutique-y bedrooms above the pub make the perfect base for your next business trip or a leisurely getaway to sunny Devon. Planning a big celebrations or looking to host an event? Our Cellar Bar in Exeter offers a unique private space with oodles of character and charm, lending itself perfectly for parties, celebrations and corporate events. Not forgetting our gorgeous sun-drenched courtyard garden, the perfect spot to kick back and relax with friends over a cocktail (or two).

Stay with us in Exeter 

With 20 fabulously furnished, eclectic bedrooms, perfect for business stop overs, or leisurely staycations in Devon, we will be the home away from home that you won’t want to leave.

Our Rooms

Dine at City Gate

Be it a traditional pub classic, a tasty seafood dish or a hearty Sunday roast, our seasonal menus are bursting with firm favourites that we know you’ll love.

Our Menus

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Always the very
best rates

Hands down the best rate around. There’s no cheaper rate to be found.

Later than usual
check-out*

1pm check-out. It’s the stuff dream stays are made of.

First dibs on even
better rooms*

If there’s a better room available when you arrive, a sweet upgrade is all yours.


*Subject to availability

Christmas Parties

It’s that pop-the-prosecco time of year, so come and celebrate the festive season here at City Gate. Our spacious dining room and quirky cellar bar are ideal for the annual office party or big family get-togethers.

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Sunday Best

For us Sunday is like a big old hearty hug, our roasts are sacred, (in fact, we’d go as far to say as they’re probably the best in the world) think succulent cuts of slow-roasted West-Country beef, larger-than-life Yorkies and boat loads of chef’s proper gravy.

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Pub Weddings in Exeter

With a stunning garden and terrace, a dedicated events team on hand to help, and great transport links, we can host every aspect of your special day.

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Winter Cocktails

Warm up this winter with our inviting collection of seasonal cocktails. From rich, spiced mulled wine to festive favourites like a get-the-party-started Espresso Martini or a comforting Negroni, we’ve got the perfect drink to celebrate or simply snuggle up and get toasty by our log fire.

cocktail list

Gift Vouchers

Why not give the gift of the pub and treat someone special to a round of cocktails, a dinner for two or even one of our popular Sunday Roasts. All our gift vouchers are valid for 12 months.

If you are looking for a different way to thank your clients and employees this year, then why not give the gift of the pub instead.

For all corporate gifting enquiries please contact us on giftvouchers@youngs.co.uk

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