Seamua O'Donnell's, Exeter

I visited Exeter University on an exchange program a few years ago and ended up staying in a dormitory not too far from the Artful Dodger. While I was told initially to avoid this pub by students, eventually I found myself going for a pint one afternnon. This pub, while lacking obscure/higher quality beers, more than makes up for it with the vast wealth of characters who frequent it on a daily basis. It's been four years since I set foot inside the dodger, but I recall those days with fond memories. I could regale the forum with tales of Uncle Kev, Therese, Steve, Lee, and Barney the dog, but I will save those for my memoirs. If you have a minute for a sneaky pint while waiting for a train, or if you are an exchange student studying at Exeter University, I highly recommend you stop at this pub. While people may not roll out a red carpet for you, as long as don't embarass yourself, try to pretend you're something you're not, or otherwise make yourself appear stereotypically American, you can meet some incredibly interesting folks. There is seating outside as well, and a reasonably stocked jukebox. Cheers and I hope the Dodger is under the same ownership.

23 Jul 2009 18:03