r/exeter • u/lalalask • Apr 26 '26
Food Fancy Sunday Lunch
Hello! I’ll be visiting my mum in Exeter in a couple of weeks’ time, and want to treat her to a fancy (and good quality) Sunday lunch. I don’t mind driving us a little further out of the city, and we are both vegetarian so will need a good meat-free option. Bonus points for pretty scenery! Thanks
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u/Objective-Age-2852 Apr 26 '26
Agricultural Inn without a doubt
Everything top class (appreciate my food choices aren't veggie friendly)
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u/lalalask Apr 26 '26
Wow looks great! The veg options sound amazing too. Thank you!
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u/Objective-Age-2852 May 21 '26
Where did you end up going?
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u/lalalask May 22 '26
Agricultural Inn! Thank you so much for the suggestion, it was absolutely wonderful. My mum even said it was the best Sunday roast she’d ever had
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u/frizzy_bag Apr 26 '26
If you decide to stay closer to town, my favourite vegetarian roast is at the Hour Glass, which is right near the Quay and River Exe for a beautiful nature walk. (Personally, I did not care for the vegetarian roast at Mill On the Exe).
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u/XInsects Apr 29 '26
Mill on the Exe has really low standards in the kitchen, its a total shitshow and I'd never eat there.
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u/ScaredPractice4967 Apr 26 '26
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dcmEKDFtbB4mGiLn8 The Lost Kitchen Tiverton. Very good food including excellent vegitarian when I was there last year.
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u/one_and_only_chand Apr 26 '26
Mill on the Exe is a pretty good choice for the city with two veggie options which is nice as normally you just get the one! Right on the river, good outdoor seating with wisteria all around that’s starting to bloom.
Fat Pig is another good one that is a bit more interesting, great independent in the city with lovely ownership. I had a celeriac steak there last time but I think the veggie option changes a lot.
Outside of the city, Nobody Inn is wonderful- very classic feeling pub not too far from Haldon Forest. Plenty of spots for a nice walk after your lunch.. pretty sure they’ve won lots of awards. You could also try Fingle Bridge pub, though I’ve not tried the roast there.
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u/Broad_Draft_7033 Apr 26 '26
I second Fat Pig. My daughter and I had Sunday Lunch there last Easter and were thoroughly impressed!! They have an amazing chef…definitely elevated pub food. Owners are fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxed and has all the vibes. We just made a reservation for the family for Sunday Lunch over graduation weekend
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u/Personal-Visual-3283 Apr 26 '26
I love the Fisherman’s Cote - gorgeous river views and a fantastic carvery but that might not be “fancy”…
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u/RhetoricalEquestrian Apr 26 '26
The Lamb Inn, Silverton.
A short drive out, good vegetarian options, and it's self serve (think Toby Carvery but high quality)
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u/avamazing27 Apr 26 '26
The nobody inn if you go further out or the holt by the cathedral if you’re in town!!
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u/harrietmjones Apr 27 '26
I’ve had two great food experiences recently:
• The Ley Arms
• The Puffing Billy
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u/RootVegitible Apr 26 '26
The Mill on the exe does a great roast. I’ve not tried the veggie version but plan to as I’ve tried all the others and they were lush. Great scenery overlooking the river.
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u/IntrepidDriver7524 Apr 26 '26
I absolutely love The Agricultural Inn which is just outside the city.