The City Gate Hotel
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A beautiful pub and hotel in the heart of Exeter, sporting an elegant conservatory, alfresco area and a radiant beer garden. All this sits beneath 20 individually designed boutique bedrooms. Our stunning walled garden is a hidden gem! With outside tables for those who want to dine al fresco, we also have sections of our garden that is covered and heated under our stretch tent meaning the unpredictable English weather can't spoil the fun!

Our 20 individually designed boutique bedrooms make for the perfect base when exploring beautiful Devon, or staying during a business trip in Exeter. Head Chef Al Morgan creates the best of British dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From breakfast through to lunch and dinner, our versatile menu has something for everyone.
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We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from local West Country suppliers to produce a classic British menu, bursting with flavour and a City Gate twist. Gather your friends and come and join us in our beautiful walled garden while enjoy the best burgers in Exeter straight from our Burger Shack.
Burger Shack is all about chin-dribblin' burgers and bun times. We're talking burgers made with only the best British beef and cooked to perfection, expertly matched cheese on top and bacon sourced from some of the best farms in the country. Don't get the wrong idea, we're not all meat - 50% of our menu is plant-based, ensuring nobody misses out on the revolution.
The City Gate is a beautiful, traditional building in the heart of Exeter, and the perfect venue for your wedding. With bespoke menus and a dedicated events team on hand to help, look no further than us for your special day. Picture a stunning reception with your family and friends in our large Dining Room, a beautiful space for a relaxed three course dinner.
Beat the boredom of the boardroom and host your next meeting at the most unique place in Exeter, your favourite local pub. We take your business as seriously as you do. We understand that no matter what the industry or the size of the deal, you need the right tools and facilities to deliver your ideas to clients and team members.
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Exeter, with medieval architecture, ample museums and stunning nature on our doorstep, you won't be short of things to do! Escape the ordinary and retreat with us this winter. Enjoy two nights' bed and breakfast, two course dinner on the night of your arrival with complimentary Warner's Rhubarb Gin & Fever-Tree Tonics, plus in room tipples and treats.
Reviews (10)
Jj Wintle
Jj Wintle
Dec 29, 2021
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Easily the classiest pub in Exeter. Staff are efficient & remarkably friendly and the food is scrumptious! Hotel lovely and comfortable and welcoming to Jarvis, the cocker spaniel for our two night stay. Highly recommend The City Gate if you are visiting Exeter.
Sara Abraham
Sara Abraham
Nov 16, 2021
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Lovely hotel, excellent staff and attention to detail. We had room 19 very spacious & quiet.
Every member of staff friendly & helpful, good selection of beers, food very good. A very nice relaxing vibe.
James Bill
James Bill
Nov 14, 2021
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Good Xmas meal. Salmon starter. Pheasant main. Apple crumble. Turkey good. Lemon posset. What the. The bitter crunchy bit.. nooooo.. the cream bit. Awesome! Outstanding. Just don't seem to go together...
Rebecca Boyle
Rebecca Boyle
Oct 30, 2021
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Great place to have a drink. We sat outside and they have obviously spent a lot of money on heaters, lights and cover. So beautiful. Great staff. Lovely way to spend an evening x
Malcolm Oakley
Malcolm Oakley
Sep 06, 2021
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Lovely place to sit outside in the summer. Polite staff and good food. Only reason for 4/5 stars is I'd like a better choice of steak but that's just me. Highly recommended.
Karen Griffiths
Karen Griffiths
Aug 15, 2021
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Extremely friendly staff. Room was small but had every thing I needed. Quirky deco based on sewing. bed huge and very comfy, slept well. fantastic shower and lovely toiletries including conditioner and body lotion. Room at front of pub not too much noise. air-conditioning, free WiFi, room service. Highly recommended.
Clive Cooper
Clive Cooper
Aug 03, 2021
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A wonderful place to stay.
We did have a couple of issues, solved with speed and profession.
Aircon not working on arrival, this was a hotel wide issue, an email was sent out prior to arrival, which kept us dated and offered us a refund if required.
Really friendly staff, and always will to help with your needs and requirements.
REAL ALE - Proper Job on draft... Stop, this is an amazing drink. A must for ale drinkers.
Only have breakfast this time, a little expensive but very very tasty.
Only downside no free parking, but local secure (at cost) is available.
All in recommended and will be
John Dersley
John Dersley
Aug 03, 2021
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Great hotel close to the centre of Exeter, within a short walk to the Quay, Cathedral and shops. Excellent food -try the baked brie round for two! Lovely staff, nice room. Only drawback was the music played at dinner time!
Tiffany Butler
Tiffany Butler
Jul 20, 2021
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AMAZING stay. Get the summer 2 night stay. 2 breakfasts and a full dinner - we really weren’t expecting the food to be as wonderful as it was, they did a fantastic job. Also the level of service and all round kindness are experienced from the staff there was wonderful. The rooms were beautifully decorated and super clean. Highly highly recommended.
Danny Elston
Danny Elston
Jun 20, 2021
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Easy to get to (public transport and lots of nearby car parks) and very accessible. Young's pub so download the "Young's on tap" app before you go to make ordering easier.
Drinks are standard city centre prices. Good range of local beer. Shame there wasn't a local cider option.
Food menu was interesting and very reasonably priced. Some awesome burger options.
Staff we're friendly and attentive. We had an uncovered outside table and, when it started to rain, were offered tables under cover immediately without having to ask. The patio heaters were very welcome.