We are currently taking bookings for our restaurants and will have the outdoor patio for walk-ins. Tables outside might not be completely covered from the elements so please make sure you wear suitable clothing. We are currently limiting the amount of customers on our premises to ensure our staff and customers are kept safe.
Please respect each other and our staff. We are very proud to announce we have been awarded a Gold Taste Of The West award this year! Championing local food and drink on Exeter's beautiful quayside year-round. Open for lunch and dinner, we are one of Exeter's most popular places to eat. We are proud to serve only top quality, locally sourced food in our restaurant.
Please respect each other and our staff. We are very proud to announce we have been awarded a Gold Taste Of The West award this year! Championing local food and drink on Exeter's beautiful quayside year-round. Open for lunch and dinner, we are one of Exeter's most popular places to eat. We are proud to serve only top quality, locally sourced food in our restaurant.
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The heated and shaded terrace allows you to take in everything the historic Quayside has to offer. On a sunny day the bustling waterside gives plenty to see whilst you enjoy a cold drink and some fresh food, and during the colder months our patio heaters and cosy blankets keep you warm. We are a 'dog friendly' pub that loves seeing dogs enjoying the Quayside and we always have a little treat available for our four-footed friends.
Thinking of eating out in Exeter? View our different menus online or download before you visit us. We have a huge range of choices available including our famous pizzas, steaks, salads, and burgers. We pride ourselves on sourcing ingredients locally where possible. The fruit and vegetables used in our restaurant all come from within 15 miles of Exeter and our beefsteaks are from grass-pastured Devon cows.
We can offer free and exclusive all day room hire of our Long Room from Monday to Thursday, for those eating with us. Alternatively, if you are simply looking for a conference room to host your own event, we can offer room hire from 250 for the day, in one of Exeter's premier pubs. Why not combine your room hire with one of our delicious buffet packages?
Tables in our outdoor patio area are reserved for walk-ins on a first come first served basis. We are currently limiting the amount of customers on our premises to ensure our staff and customers are kept safe. Please respect each other and our staff. Please note we do not allow dogs, except guide dogs, into our restaurant rooms, but they are more than welcome in our first come first served bar area and outside on the terrace.
This is a short walk down the River Exe - just right for building up an appetite before dinner. The Matford Park and Ride service between South Street and Haven Road runs every 10 to 12 minutes between 8am and 6pm, from Monday to Saturday. Please note we do not allow dogs, except guide dogs, into our restaurant rooms, but they are more than welcome in our first come first served bar area and outside on the terrace.
Reviews (16)
Rebecca Bennellick
Jan 09, 2022
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Myself and my 12yr old daughter came for lunch on the 6th January. It was a miserable, wet and windy day on the Quay but On The Waterfront was open and the friendly staff were very efficient and helpful. It was a bit chilly inside but due to the size of the place and the fact its not exactly a busy time of year with lots of bodies to warm it up, it didn't ruin my visit. We will return again to try more of the menu.
Simon Crick
Jan 01, 2022
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John Flint
Jan 01, 2022
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Sam D.
Nov 15, 2021
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Great range of starters and pizza toppings, plenty of vegetarian/vegan options among both. No seafood pizza toppings though which was surprising. They can do some GF pizzas too, I really enjoyed my Silciliano with extra pulled chicken.
Really helpful staff who took care to double check allergens which was really appreciated.
Really helpful staff who took care to double check allergens which was really appreciated.
Karen Richards
Nov 07, 2021
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Went here on Saturday and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I have eaten here before but would not eat on this visit. Was a beautiful autumnal day and wanted to sit outside and enjoy the view. There were plenty of empty tables but they were all dirty and littered with empty glasses and plates full of half eaten food. There was food and rubbish all over the floor (which the pigeons were enjoying). When mentioning this to the staff they were very abrupt with their answer. If they take no pride in front of house then God only knows what is going on in the kitchen.
Lisa-Marie Lockyer
Oct 31, 2021
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Harriet Lamden
Oct 18, 2021
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Jackie Taylor
Oct 16, 2021
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Noemie Grace Ransom
Oct 10, 2021
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Helen Margaret
Sep 11, 2021
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Paul Carr
Sep 01, 2021
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Called in for a "Bin Lid Pizza" between two of us during our cycle ride along the Exe trail. It was delicious as was the Beer.
The staff were friendly and efficient and we sat outside in the warm sunshine watching the world go by along the quay side. It's a vibrant setting and we loved the whole experience
The staff were friendly and efficient and we sat outside in the warm sunshine watching the world go by along the quay side. It's a vibrant setting and we loved the whole experience
Melissa Tolley
Aug 15, 2021
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Fab food. massive portions. can take anything home you don't manage to finish. lovely atmosphere. really busy but didn't feel like it. staff amazing.nothing too much trouble. wish I had found out our waiters name as def would have told the manager what a credit he was to the restaurant. Even in covid times felt safe, everywhere spotlessly clean. caters for large parties. we were a party of 9 getting together after 2 years apart. fab evening.
Alan Rowett
Aug 12, 2021
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Lorna Crook
Aug 11, 2021
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Very nice pizza, lovely gentlemen serving and gorgeous setting. We were missing plates and cutlery and had to wait a little while to call someone to obtain them. The ambiance there was lovely and I've heard great things about the place. Unfortunately Ali oli never arrived and was being freshly made, I think I may need to go back if only to taste that!!
We sat in a wonderful spot inside the door, the view was out onto the water and we could watch people drifting past. It wasn't idea that a family of 9 came and stood at the side of our chairs trying to get a table at peak time. Several waiting staff
We sat in a wonderful spot inside the door, the view was out onto the water and we could watch people drifting past. It wasn't idea that a family of 9 came and stood at the side of our chairs trying to get a table at peak time. Several waiting staff
Julian Collins
Aug 06, 2021
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EpicJoe Low
May 19, 2021
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