The Puffing Billy Inn

4.3

1156 Reviews

£25 and under

British

Neighbourhood gem
Dog-friendly
Charming

The Puffing Billy is located in the beautiful village of Exton on the east side of the Exe estuary.

We offer a dynamic, seasonal menu of locally sourced produce inside a cosy, recently revamped stylish interior. We change our menus regularly and have a daily changing specials board utilising local produce. On Sundays we offer a superb selection of roast dinners.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
Phone number
01392 877888
Website
http://thepuffingbilly.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
James Creedy-Pearne

Location
Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PR
Area
Exeter
Cross Street
Station Road
Parking details
We have a small car park to the rear, spaces are limited.
Public transit
Exton train station is a 5 minute walk from us.The bus stop is on Exmouth road and buses run frequently to Exeter & Exmouth. We also have bike racks outside.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Puffing Billy Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent, friendly service" and "spectacular" food. Guests rave about the extensive menu, relaxed atmosphere, and standout dishes like baked figs and perfectly cooked tuna. While some found service inconsistent, most highly recommend this charming village pub for its great location and memorable meals.

1,156 Reviews

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AlexG
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and friendly service in a great location.
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was mixed as not welcomed on arrival and ignored for a timr. Young waiters more attentive regular customers welcomed noisily ,guests ignored.. Food ok. but not brilliant, lack of flavour for the price, Yorkshire pudding cold! Sticky table as most restaurants today, why?
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the ingredients, presentation and taste were great but the food felt a bit pricey for what it was and the swordfish didn’t come with any carbs. Other than that the ambience and the service were fantastic.
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LizL
VIP
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, wine and service! Sophia was lovely and we will definitely return and recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Devon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Hi, I would love to have given 5 stars for everything but unfortunately can’t, it would have been nice to have been advised there was a big party in where we were seated as throughout our time there we could hardly hear each other talk over the large party on the other tables. Maybe in future you could inform visitors of this.
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CecilH
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Easy parking although very busy, good ambience on entry, bar staff attentive, table was ready and set well. The menu was comprehensive but not overwhelming with a really good choice, wine list good but with the usual ridiculous mark up prices. Food was excellent, presented well and cooked to perfection, memorable. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pub with a variety of settings to eat at. We were in the slightly more formal resteraunt area but it was still relaxed and comfortable. We were a party of 7 but well attended, not rushed but not left waiting. Menu was extensive and catered for everyone and the food was all up to expectations. Highly recommend!
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Frankie
Devon
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
An enjoyable meal in a nice village pub. A few items in the menu had sold out but we enjoyed the food and ambience.
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Gordonw
Cornwall
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Whitebait was really fresh and cooked well, prawn cocktail was well presented though on a plate instead of the normal served dish Tune was cooked to perfection, tuna can be very dry if overcooked this was perfect
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Devon
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience. Food and service spectacular.
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FAQs

The Puffing Billy Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Just Eat. The Puffing Billy Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01392 877888.

The Puffing Billy Inn is rated 4.3 stars by 1156 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PR

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Station Road
Area
Exeter
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00 Sun 12:00–18:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a small car park to the rear, spaces are limited.
Public transit
Exton train station is a 5 minute walk from us.The bus stop is on Exmouth road and buses run frequently to Exeter & Exmouth. We also have bike racks outside.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
James Creedy-Pearne
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepuffingbilly.co.uk/
Phone number
01392 877888

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