The Port Royal - Exeter

After a long walk alongside the river stopped at this pleasant looking pub near the river and took a seat (damp no cushions) on a bench outside. Went into the (empty) pub and bought a glass of wine which I carried outside myself for my guest. I then poured some cider vinegar water from my picnic bottle into a plastic mug for myself. It is part of a recuperative diet and not I suspect something available in pubs in general. Perhaps I should have first asked if it was and if I could drink a glass of my own. Next moment the man who served me in the pub stormed out complaining and saying I had to leave his pub. I apologised and said I would wait to drink from my mug until we left, when my guest had finished their wine. The man wouldn’t have it and insisted I leave at once. Embarrassingly I had to sit on the wall a foot away while my guest finished their wine. Perhaps I was at fault but surely it was no way to treat a paying punter who had bought a drink and not used any of the pubs facilities other than a wet seat. Whatever happened to hospitality and the warm and friendly publicans that used to be at this lovely old pub in the past?

Used to come to this pub all the time when we lived in topsham, we would walk, now moved abit further and not been since lockdown. We decided as the food was so good we would visit. What a disappointment. The Sunday menu was dreadful, ham, egg and chips, some quinoa burger , salt n pepper chicken or some beef roast!!!! That was it. This place used to have a fantastic menu and did the best ploughman’s and fish n chips in Exeter, what’s happened. Used to be run by the loveliest friendliest Italian landlord who has disappeared, either deceased or retired? No one was eating at all which says something.plus good only served 12-3 what’s that about in a busy location like the quay, you are going to end up closing up f you don’t up the anti as they say. We also know someone who went last year said it was dreadful too. Had a cold drink and hastily left , won’t be returning, such a **** shame

We ordered red and white wine and both were awful. The service was even worse because the man behind the bar was very rude saying that there is nothing wrong with the wine. We strongly not recommend that pub.

Often pop by here when we walk dogs and always nice to stop. Lovely people and always a pleasure :D Love going here.

Had our wedding reception here yesterday and was absolutely amazing. The staff are so lovely and nothing is too much trouble. The absolutely spoiled us, the food and drink was fabulous and it was so reasonable and fantastic value for money. If you are looking for a venue to celebrate I would absolutely recommend this venue. The weather was a bit rubbish but it didn't matter as inside the table decorations and the atmosphere for the area we were in was just lovely. All out guests had a great time, Port Royal we will be back.