The Puffing Billy Inn

Name: The Puffing Billy Inn
Address: Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX3 0PR
Telephone: 01392 877888
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4

4 (1179)

£26 to £40

British

Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PR

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2 people

May 1, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
01392 877888
Website
http://www.thepuffingbilly.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
James Creedy-Pearne
Catering
10-30 can be =chosen from our daily menu but also special set menus can be done specific for your event depending on your needs. <br />30+ set menu or buffet can be arranged depending on the budget you have to spend (meeting with head chef and management recommended).
Private party facilities
We have 3 sections of the restaurant and depending on number of guests can cater for your needs. 10-30 is easily achievable as long as it is pre-ordered. Then whole pub hire (80+) to just the restaurant (50+), can be done with discussions with management. Look at our gallery for options on what you need.

Location
Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PR
Neighborhood
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, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crusty Cob bread, sundried tomato oil & balsamic of Modena£7.00
*GF, VG
Toasted flatbread & spiced apricot hummus£7.00
VG
Soup of the day£7.00
*GF, VG
Breaded whitebait£9.50
Crusty farmhouse bread & butter
Pan fried shell on tiger prawns£10.50
Garlic butter & white wine sauce, farmhouse bread
Creamy garlic potabello mushrooms£9.50
V, *GF
Farmhouse pate£10.50
Hogsbottom chutney, petit pain croutes, pickles & salad
Whole Camembert to share£14.50
V,*GF

From the Grill

6oz minute steak£17.00
GF
10oz ribeye steak£29.95
GF
6oz burger of the day£17.50
GF, DF
12oz Gammon steak£18.95
GF, DF
Pimp your Grill
- Garlic butter£1.50
- Peppercorn sauce£4.00
- Mushroom sauce£4.00
- Pan fried prawns£4.00

Main Courses

Pan fried roasted skin on chicken breast£20.95
GF
Cajun battered chicken burger£18.95
*GF, DF
Beer battered or grilled fresh haddock£19.95
*GF
Trio of locally sourced Sausages£18.00
Smoked tofu katsu burger£16.95
VG, V
Devon catch of the day£22.95
GF
Macaroni cheese£16.95
V
Spiced mixed bean cassoulet£18.00

Sides

Chunky Chips£4.25
GF, DF
- Add cheese£1.50
Roasted new potatoes£4.25
GF, DF
Garlic bread£4.00
*GF
- Add cheese£1.50
Mixed side salad£3.00
VG
Medley of green vegetables£4.50
VG
Coleslaw£3.50
V

Lite Bites

(Lunchtime Only)

6oz Grilled Gammon Steak£13.95
Fried free-range egg, chunky chips & garden peas
Macaroni Cheese£12.95
Parmesan crumb, garlic bread
Beer Battered or Grilled Haddock£13.50
Homemade tartar sauce, chunky chips & garden peas
Duo of Locally Sourced Sausages£13.50
Whole grain mustard mash, red wine gravy & seasonal veg
Spiced Mixed Bean Cassoulet£13.00
Roasted new potatoes

Sandwiches

Monday - Saturday (Lunchtime Only)

Mature Somerset Cheddar Cheese & Tomato£9.95
Bacon & Brie, Cranberry Sauce£13.95
Honey Roast Ham & Mustard Mayo£12.95
Fish Goujons & Tartar Sauce£13.95
Local Sausage and Caramelised Onion Chutney£13.95

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding£9.50
Toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream
Double Chocolate Brownie£9.50
Chocolate sauce & vanilla ice cream
Vanilla Cheesecake£9.50
Vegan strawberry ice cream
Biscotti Pannacotta£9.50
Caramelised biscuits
After Eight Sundae£9.50
Mint choc chip & chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, after eight mint
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets£3.50
Vanilla, chocolate, honeycomb, pistachio, coffee, banana, coconut, Mint choc chip, raspberry, blood orange, mango, passionfruit, lemon, vegan vanilla

What 1,179 people are saying

The Puffing Billy Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Devon
Great for brunch
East Devon
Kid-friendly
East Devon
Neighborhood gem
East Devon
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Puffing Billy Inn is praised for its "amazing food" and "lovely friendly staff," consistently delivering "very good experience" and "great service." Guests appreciate the well-prepared meals and value mid-week offers. While there are occasional service delays, the inn remains a favored choice for "bistro pub food" lovers, promising a charming dining experience.

1,179 Reviews

A
Alice
Devon1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Having eaten at the Puffing Billy before I expected good things, but I have to confess to being a bit disappointed. We booked for 6pm knowing that their quiz started at 7pm. It was a Friday and we had expected it to be busy but it was surprisingly quiet. Which isnt a problem. However, it still took nearly 45 minutes for our food to arrive. My husband and I had burgers and I was disapponted that it came with no garnish apart for a little pot of coleslaw. I had expected more I guess, and certainly better presentation. It tasted fine, it just wasn't the standard of presentation I remember from previous visits. The dessert, though delicious took AGES to order and again, a while to arrive. Which surprised me as I don't think there were more than 5 other tables occupied that evening and I guess I just expected quicker, more attentive service. It might be because the quiz was on? I don't know. We did dinthw quiz, which started pretty late but did have great questions and the girl running it had done a great job organising, but it was a weird ambience as the quiz was in the main area of rhe bar, meaning it was a weird throughfare. Overall, it was ok, but not what I would have expected for a Friday night and def not what I have experienced before. I'm not sure if I felt it represented the best value for money considering how much the evening cost 4 of us overall.
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Clare VIP
Bath9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff, good service, fresh and quality food.
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Rachael
Devon1 review
1.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food took 1hr 30 minutes to arrive, with limited updates provided by the staff on the situation…when it finally came, the food was sadly very bland. Manager was very apologetic and reduced the bill which was appreciated, but sadly we won’t be returning here.
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Christopher
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience, shame there were only a few zero alcohol choices. Sunday lunch was very good
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Christopher
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our recent meal at the Puffing Billy. The service was good, the starters and main course were well presented and tasted delicious. The crockery, cutlery and glasses were of a good quality. Would book again.
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Carol
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, thoroughly enjoyable. Nice food, presented well. Would visit again
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Rachel
Devon1 review
2.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Usually fantastic but service slow and ambience in Restaurant not so good as usual. Could be because waiters going between restaurant and garden
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STUART
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good very polite we are all happy kids eat everything
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Kirsty
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely evening, lovely friendly staff, food very nice , will be back soon . Thank you Kirsty
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Terry
Devon1 review
1.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waited far to long for the meal to arrive, when presented with the bill it was inflated with drinks I didn't order.
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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 stars by 1179 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people

May 1, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Station Road Exton, Exeter, Devon EX3 0PR

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Station Road
Neighborhood
Exeter
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
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, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thepuffingbilly.co.uk/
Phone number
01392 877888
Catering
10-30 can be =chosen from our daily menu but also special set menus can be done specific for your event depending on your needs. <br />30+ set menu or buffet can be arranged depending on the budget you have to spend (meeting with head chef and management recommended).
Private party facilities
We have 3 sections of the restaurant and depending on number of guests can cater for your needs. 10-30 is easily achievable as long as it is pre-ordered. Then whole pub hire (80+) to just the restaurant (50+), can be done with discussions with management. Look at our gallery for options on what you need.

The Puffing Billy Inn

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Crusty Cob bread, sundried tomato oil & balsamic of Modena£7.00

Toasted flatbread & spiced apricot hummus£7.00

Soup of the day£7.00

Breaded whitebait£9.50

Pan fried shell on tiger prawns£10.50

Creamy garlic potabello mushrooms£9.50

Farmhouse pate£10.50

Whole Camembert to share£14.50

From the Grill

6oz minute steak£17.00

10oz ribeye steak£29.95

6oz burger of the day£17.50

12oz Gammon steak£18.95

Pimp your Grill

Main Courses

Pan fried roasted skin on chicken breast£20.95

Cajun battered chicken burger£18.95

Beer battered or grilled fresh haddock£19.95

Trio of locally sourced Sausages£18.00

Smoked tofu katsu burger£16.95

Devon catch of the day£22.95

Macaroni cheese£16.95

Spiced mixed bean cassoulet£18.00

Sides

Chunky Chips£4.25

Roasted new potatoes£4.25

Garlic bread£4.00

Mixed side salad£3.00

Medley of green vegetables£4.50

Coleslaw£3.50

Lite Bites

6oz Grilled Gammon Steak£13.95

Macaroni Cheese£12.95

Beer Battered or Grilled Haddock£13.50

Duo of Locally Sourced Sausages£13.50

Spiced Mixed Bean Cassoulet£13.00

Sandwiches

Mature Somerset Cheddar Cheese & Tomato£9.95

Bacon & Brie, Cranberry Sauce£13.95

Honey Roast Ham & Mustard Mayo£12.95

Fish Goujons & Tartar Sauce£13.95

Local Sausage and Caramelised Onion Chutney£13.95

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding£9.50

Double Chocolate Brownie£9.50

Vanilla Cheesecake£9.50

Biscotti Pannacotta£9.50

After Eight Sundae£9.50

Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbets£3.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does The Puffing Billy Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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