The Ship & Pelican

Walk into The Ship & Pelican and you're stepping into proper Exeter — the kind of place where regulars actually know the bar staff's names and there's a real sense of community brewing. Tucked away on Fore Street in Heavitree, this isn't a gastropub trying too hard or a chain doing the motions. The vibe is straightforward: good beer, decent food, the sort of spot where you can linger over a pint without feeling rushed or judged for just ordering a packet of crisps. The décor has character without being Instagram-baity — it's the real deal, weathered and comfortable.