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Great Western Hotel (Free House)
We believe this pub is CLOSED
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter - Avocet Ale |  | 3 |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale |  | 2 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | | 1 |
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Flagship IPA | | 1 |
| Otter - Otter Mild | | 1 |
| RCH - PG Steam | | 1 |
| Merry Miner - Warwickshire's Finest | | 1 |
| RCH - Steam Lovers | | 1 |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | Not Tried | 0 |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Drayman's Best Bitter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Exeter - Ferryman | Not Tried | 0 |
| RCH - Pitchfork | Not Tried | 0 |
Michael Croxford
Visits Details
06 Apr 2014 (ChrisE)
Mid afternoon on a Sunday, and reasonably busy. This is an ideal place to wait for (and probably miss) a train.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter - Avocet Ale | 3.90 | | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | | Very popular in here this afternoon. |
| Merry Miner - Warwickshire's Finest | 3.80 | | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Exeter - Ferryman | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Feb 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Early evening. No one at the lower bar so all action at the top one.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCH - Steam Lovers | 4.70 | | |
| Exeter - Avocet Ale | 3.90 | | Clean and fresh tasting |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | Not Tried | Not quite ready - new stock delivered today |
| RCH - Pitchfork | 4.30 | Not Tried | |
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Drayman's Best Bitter | 4.20 | Not Tried | |
| Banks's - Young's London Original (was Bitter) - previously brewed in Bedford and at Wychwood | 3.70 | Not Tried | Gets everywhere |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | Not Tried |
11 Nov 2012 (HSB)
Sunday lunch time busy with diners.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branscombe (was Branscombe Vale) - Branoc | 3.80 | | |
| RCH - PG Steam | 3.90 | | |
| Dartmoor - Jail Ale | 4.80 | |
10 Nov 2012 (HSB)
Saturday lunch time. Break of journey for food.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanlons (formerly O'Hanlon's) - Flagship IPA | 4.20 | | |
| Exeter - Avocet Ale | 3.90 |  |
08 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter - Otter Mild | 3.80 | | Pleased to note this tastes just as good on its home ground as it did in various Wetherspoons. My score 16/20. |
About the Great Western Hotel
Summary of Beer Scores
| Total | |
|---|---|
 | - |
| 6 |
| 4 |
| 1 |
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The pub is found in Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NU.
Almost across the road from Exeter St David's railway station. Bar attached to the hotel comprising upper and lower bars each with 9 handpumps. Comfortable and traditional. 5-6 ales served at any one time which include local brews and regional standards. Closed 25th April 2023 alleging financial viability issues.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 12 different beers and tried 8 of them.
Postcode: EX4 4NU