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  • Double Locks Canal Banks, 
  • Exeter, 
  • Devon, 
  • EX2 6LT
01392 256947
Opening Hours:
11:00 - 22:00
Food Service Times:
11:00 - 20:00
Open Today: 11:00 - 22:00
Best Pub Garden in Exeter

Whiling away an afternoon by the Exeter Ship Canal is all too simple in our garden. You can choose a sunny spot right by the water or cosy up under our stretch tent as you sip a refreshing local cider or beer from the outdoor bar.

Watch FIFA World Cup

Cold pints, match-day favourites and our Burger Shack firing up at weekends, all you need to do is turn up and enjoy the action.

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Summer Sipping

Sun’s out, spritz in hand - that’s summer sorted. Whether you’re soaking up the sunshine in the garden or settling in for golden hour with friends, our spritz menu brings holiday vibes to every glass.

Best Pub Garden in Exeter

Nestled on the banks of the historic Exeter Ship Canal and surrounded by leafy loveliness, Double Locks is one of Devon’s finest waterside pub spots, with onsite parking available and Marsh Barton train station just a 15-minute walk away.

Family-friendly and dog-friendly, there’s oodles of space to settle in, from waterside tables to our huge pub garden with grassy spaces and a covered, heated stretch tent for all-weather visits. Feeling hungry? Our Burger Shack fires up at weekends, serving fully loaded burgers alongside great pub food and cold pints.

Whether you choose to paddle or pedal to the pub, we’re fully equipped for your arrival, with pontoons opposite the pub for canal access and plenty of bike parking outside the main entrance. Walk-ins are always welcome — come by and make a day of it.

Devon’s Favourite Pub Garden

Alfresco dining at its best in Exeter. Enjoy light, seasonal dishes and classic pub favourites in our heated, covered canal-side garden—perfect for long, lazy lunches or drinks with friends.

Relax, soak up the atmosphere, and let the canal views do the rest.

Let us introduce you to Burger Shack

Serving up fully loaded burgers made with top-quality British beef, perfectly melted cheese and bacon sourced from some of the country’s best farms.

Fired up and smokin’ every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12–8pm, it’s the perfect excuse to settle into the pub garden, grab a cold pint and get stuck in.

Pull up a chair, roll up your sleeves and tuck in.

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Exe Estuary Trail

This exceptionally beautiful ride along both sides of Devon’s radiant Exe Estuary is fairly flat and offers fantastic river and estuary views. It conveniently passes through our garden and we have plenty of bike racks out the front of the pub for you to secure your bike to pop in and refuel.

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Summer Spritz

Sunshine calls for something sparkling. Sip your way through summer with refreshing spritzes made for long afternoons by the canal, from floral and fruity favourites to crisp, citrusy serves best enjoyed in the sunshine.

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Exeter Canoe & Kayak Loop

Our pub is just a 40 minute paddle from Exeter Quay. The canal offers calm waters, perfect to enjoy a leisurely paddle taking in the glorious scenery and wildlife. When you arrive at the pub there are pontoons either side of the lock gates for you to hop off and join us for a well-earned pitstop.

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Watch World Cup Live

Catch every World Cup moment live at Double Locks Exeter, one of the best places to watch football in Exeter this summer.

With outdoor screens, cold pints, great pub food and a buzzing canalside atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to cheer on your team. Rain or shine, our heated and covered outdoor stretch tent keeps the match-day vibes going all tournament long.

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On Tap App

A super easy to use app, download ahead of your visit to order from your pub table in 4 simple steps,

1. Open On Tap app and click “Order to Table”
2. Confirm your table number
3. Choose your food & drinks from our menu. Then click “Confirm, Pay & Order”
4. Your dedicated server will bring you your order

It’s that simple, payment can be through card registration, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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Dog-Friendly Pub in Exeter

Looking for a dog-friendly pub in Exeter? At Double Locks Exeter, four-legged friends are always welcome.

Perfectly placed beside the Exeter Canal, with a huge pub garden, waterside walks and plenty of space to settle in, it’s the ideal spot to stop for a pint, bite to eat and a well-earned rest after walkies.

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Family Days at Double Locks

Double Locks is the perfect spot for relaxed days out by the canal, with a huge pub garden offering something for everyone – from waterside seating on the deck to grassy spaces where little ones can roam and play.

Whether you’re chasing the sunshine or seeking a little shade, our covered and heated stretch tent offers the perfect retreat after a stroll along the Exeter Canal. With plenty of room to settle in, great food and a warm welcome, it’s family time made easy.

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