The Well House Tavern

About

Pubs

Price Range : Under $10 (££££)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 16-17 Cathedral Yard, Exeter, EX1 1HB

Phone: +44 1392 223611

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Chris F.

    star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

    This pub has the appearance of a shop conversion, so I would have thought that that was its origin but apparently it has been around for centuries and inside it has the feel of a nice old fashioned pub. The excellent choice of real ales and the view of the cathedral only add to the traditional pub experience.

    The remnants of the well from which the pub derives its name can still be seen in the cellar apparently.along with a plague victim skeleton gruesomely.

    gutted that I didn't see the Skinners Cornish lager the other reviewers mention.

  • Hesseh S.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 31 May 2026

    Well it's well a bit lacking in character actually considering it's supposed to be so old . Definite cafe style with a bit of traditional thrown in . A number of real ales of really not much imagination .Beer quality ok . Pub a bit sports focused .

  • Qype User (voicy1…)

    star star star star star 23 May 2026

    Great selection of ales and ciders. Some unusual ones as well! Good place to go for a casual drink. :)

  • Geoff P.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 23 May 2026

    too noisy for my liking and for the character/ layout of the pub, loud music, rammed full of swearing teens, not impressed.

  • Qype User (beardy…)

    star star star_border star_border star_border 22 May 2026

    Too noisy for my liking, Oasis at high volume and lots of football fans. And the beer is rather pricey, more than I pay in London, £3.30 a pint. Pity really, could have been a lot better, ho-hum....

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