The Fat Pig, Exeter - pub details
Address: 2 John Street, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BL [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 33347) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Exeter Central (0.4 miles), Exeter St. Thomas (0.4 miles), Exeter St. Davids (0.8 miles)
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> Current user rating: 7.8/10 (rated by 9 users)
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| Having read the other comments on BITE and having walked past several times and liked the look of the menu, we decided to try The Fat Pig last Saturday lunchtime. The initial impression of this recently refurbished now self-styled 'gastropub' was good. A limited range of ales was on offer, including Exeter Brewing's Avocet which was acceptable but unremarkable. The soft drinks, were wallet-wiltingly expensive, (example: £3 for an orange juice from a carton). How can any landlord justify charging beer prices for carton orange juice ? This is a trend that increasingly winds me up - it's like the barman is holding up a great red and yellow sign saying "If you don't drink - SOD RIGHT OFF - and don't bring your kids here ever again !". Greedy greedy greedy. The pub has an odd policy of reserving tables even on a quiet Saturday lunchtime - is this actually a pub or a wannabe restaurant ? Well the prices would indicate the latter with lunchtime mains at around £13+ and no lighter meals (ie. sandwiches etc) available. Still, price isn't everything and we all know that good food is worth waiting and paying for. Unfortunately when the food arrived it was not good at all. Overseasoned sausages, pheasant and fish both dry and overcooked, vegetables tasteless and the ribs looked just horrible. It wasn't a complete disaster, just expensive and badly cooked. Maybe we were unlucky, maybe it is usually better than this, but at these prices, we can't afford the gamble. There are plenty of good places to eat and drink in Exeter. keystone - 24 Feb 2011 11:23 |
| Stopped for a quick one before dinner across the road - lively atmosphere, interesting beers and their own cider. Worth a look. mickeyphelansshorts - 14 Nov 2010 22:04 |
| Decent real ale and food. Food is gastro-pub style, pricey for a pub but good quality. Atmosphere good, with a real fire and very friendly service. brenhell - 27 Oct 2010 23:21 |
| Visited on 6 February. O'Hanlons Stormstay, Exeter Avocet and St Austell Proper Job. 2 real ciders also. Stripped down gastro but we got talking to some locals and it was a decent place. GuideDogSaint - 19 Mar 2010 23:20 |
| Great food great beer (& cider) lovely pub. Bit small but cracking atmosphere and really like the homely feel with the wooden tables and stools. Have a pint of Proper Job if you can it is delish. charliew - 3 Apr 2009 22:29 |
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