This was something of a pilgrimage back to an old stomping ground for Steve the Beermeister when I joined him to visit Exeter a couple of summers ago.
(The White Hart Inn, South Street, Exeter)
As is often the case when visiting a former home town, there were plenty of pubs to reacquaint ourselves with and this large former coaching house within the city walls was probably the one that sticks in the memory. Perhaps the reason this was more memorable than others was due to the fact it was one of the first we encountered on that afternoon. A couple of pints of Old Wallop probably wreaked havoc with the memory banks.
The occasion was a 1st Round League Cup encounter between Exeter City and Queens Park Rangers. The result of the game was never really in doubt on that warm evening in Devon with Jim Magilton's men running out deserved 5-0 winners. The Grecians had caused a few first half scares but flagged in the second.
A large yet pleasant pub with a selection of beers and ales available. The bar staff on duty were friendly and didn't mind being regaled with stories of Steve's misspent youth in the City or how far we'd travelled and what we were going to do to their home town team.
"This is only the first St James' Park we'll visit this year!"
The food on offer looked good too.
Precisely the kind of Beermeister pub I've grown accustomed to visiting in the years I've known Steve. A man who is quickly a local wherever he goes.
Next time you're in Exeter give it a look.
(The Beermeister himself, seen here enjoying an Old Wallop)
Nice one Kieran! I met up with my ex-wife for our first date here, as I probably waffled on about before, we kept it secret as we were working on the same acute ward at Wonford House Hospital (she was my boss, as I was a post-registered student). Accommodation, good food, and a great selection of ports as well as the ales etc...
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