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The Royal Oak

Welcome to The Royal Oak

A traditional family-friendly pub

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled at the heart of the Devonshire village of Exminster, just a few miles south of the city of Exeter!

We’re proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

Seriously good pub food

There’s nothing quite like the great British pub when it comes to food, and that’s what we’re all about. A place where proper pub classics meet indulgent flavours, and irresistible bar snacks pair perfectly with our drinks.

With traditional family favourites, small plates to keep the little ones happy and generous sharers to enjoy between friends, our menus are bursting with flavour and promises to satisfy any craving.

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RAISING THE BAR

Our bar is fully stocked with the best selection of your favourite drinks! From world lagers to spirits, wines to cocktails and every tipple in-between.

Join us for a fleeting cocktail with a friend, a quiet pint at the bar, or celebrate the big occasion and start your weekend with high spirits. No matter what you fancy, we’ll have something to tickle your tastebuds every time.

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GARDEN HAVEN

In the warmer months, soak up the rays in our large beer garden while the children enjoy the play area. And don’t worry, we haven’t forgot the dogs either. That’s right – our four-legged friends are welcome!

Find Us

The Royal Oak is situated on the main road through the popular village of Exminster, just a stone’s throw from the Exminster & Powderham Marshes nature reserve! You’ll find us just a few miles south of the cathedral city of Exeter.

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This Friday with Living Sounds Karaoke 🥂 Come join us for a song song and a dance 💃🏼

⚽ Live Football Tonight ​It’s a huge one on the big screens: Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League Semi-Final (2nd Leg) Kick-off at 8:00 PM ​🍴 Kitchen Hours ​2 for £14.49 on selected meals, also available to takeaway! Our kitchen is open during the following times today: ​Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ​Dinner: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM ​Whether you’re after a post-holiday treat or some match-day grub, we’ve got you covered. ​See you at the bar! 🌳👑

Woohoo!! We're Getting ready to dance the night away 💃🏼🪇🎸 See you there! 🍻😎

Man United v Liverpool this Sunday 🔥 Kick off is at 3:30pm and you just know there’ll be drama when these two collide. Form goes out the window in this one. Saturday is all about the final day of the EFL season, with 36 games kicking off across 12:30pm and 3pm. Promotion hopes and survival battles all decided in one huge afternoon ⚽ At 12:30pm Spurs head to Villa needing a result to stay in the Premier League. Pressure doesn’t get much bigger. Then at 3pm Arsenal host Fulham, with the Gunners looking to keep the points flowing at the top. A real contrast in fortunes for North London’s two sides 👀 The weekend then signs off in style with the Miami Grand Prix at 9pm on Sunday 🏁 Plenty riding on every game this weekend… where better to watch it unfold

The Dockneys playing at the Royal Oak Inn this Saturday 🍻🎸🪇😋💃🏼

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Not long now until he's home! Well done Stu, we'll be awaiting with a pint of doom bar! To donate to his charity of choice -'Both parents matter' just click the link below and show him your support.

Roll up roll up! Its bingo and meat draw today from 4pm Kitchen open 12 to 4pm All live sport shown on multiple screens 📢

📢📢Bank holiday Banger!!! Join us for bank holiday weekend Packed with local talent!

What's on in May at The Royal Oak Inn Exminster! We're so excited for this month's events that wouldn't be possible without all of your amazing support, we hope you have a lovely May and look forward to seeing you all 🍻 #yourcommunitylocal #supportlocalpubs #localmusicians #exeterquiz #exeternightlife 🪇Sam & The Strings 🎸The Dockneys 🎤 Living Sounds Karaoke 🎰Wesley Low 🧠Simon Burrell Simon James

Happy St. George’s Day! 🐉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ​If you’re looking for the perfect spot to celebrate, head down to The Royal Oak right here in Exminster. We’re raising a glass to the patron saint of England and keeping the tradition alive with a little extra treat for you all. ​What’s On Today: ​Free Play Pool: All day long! Grab a cue and challenge your mates without spending a penny on the table. ​Cold Pints & Great Company: The cellar is stocked and the atmosphere is ready. ​Village Vibes: There's no better place to be a local. ​Whether you're dodging dragons or just dodging the housework, come and spend your afternoon with us. ​Cheers, Exminster! 🍻 ​#StGeorgesDay #TheRoyalOak #Exminster #FreePool #PubLife #LocalLegend

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