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!
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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.
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.
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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⚽️ WORLD CUP QUARTER-FINAL: ENGLAND VS. NORWAY! 🦁 The stage is set, the drinks are cold, and the tension is building! Tonight, the Three Lions face Norway in a huge World Cup quarter-final clash. Will we be heading to the semi-finals? Come down to The Royal Oak and find out with us! 🏴 10pm kick off Where: The best seat in the house—right here at The Royal Oak Inn It’s going to be a lively one, so get here early to grab your spot and cheer on the team! 🍻🍕 Our prediction is 2-1 to England 🏴 Tag your match-day crew below and let us know your score predictions! 👇 #TheRoyalOak #Exminster #ThreeLions #WorldCup2026 #EnglandVsNorway #PubLife #SupportLocal
Wow!! So Saturday is set to be a big one!! 🍻 💃🏼 Yes we will be showing the game, yes it will be on ALL screens and we will be serving pizza from 8.30pm to 10pm after the normal kitchen hours Unfortunately due to it being a Saturday and a late one there will be no children allowed after 9pm The Dockneys have been amazing and will perform the following Saturday 🙌🏻 ✨️ ITS COMING HOME
Upcoming Events for July at your Local! We have amazing talent with The Dockneys, The Red Cups, Living Sounds Karaoke for a county hoe down sing song, plus all your faves, bingo, meat draw and quiz nights! The 11th Of july with the Dockneys is subject to England getting through to the next stage!! All of our screens will be on for the world cup games (within reasonable hours 😅) And no, out of respect to our neighbors we will not be showing the 1am game.
Pop down to The Royal Oak today! The beer garden and playpark are open, so bring the family along. 🌳 We’re serving food in the kitchen from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (just a heads-up that we aren't doing roasts again until September). Then, don't miss our Bingo session—eyes down at 4:30 PM! See you there!
Living Sounds Karaoke this evening with the one and only Paul Andrew 🕺🏼👑 Kitchen open: 12pm to 2.30pm 5pm to 8.30pm
Get on England!!
🎤😜 Wohooo!! Living Sounds Karaoke Is coming to host a karaoke evening this Friday!
Join us for a sensible 5pm kick off Wednesday! England Vs Dr Gongo Streaming on all TVS including the beer garden ☀️🍻
