Love this place , great staff and great food , love that they are dog friendly. The place keeps updating facilities, making it better and better. Please has a great atmosphere as caters for all.
Love this pub. Just wish the place was cleaner. Toilets are horrid. Food is good but expensive. The beer is great wen it’s good.....
They are currently doing the place up so some of the negatives might have been resolved so, don't right the place off yet.
Those cyclists of slightly above average will not find the DL's far enough. You leave exeter, just get your pace and your there. That could be an advanatge for you, it might be a reason to keep on going to the turf?
Beer always a good selection - I think its a Youngs owned pub so they will have youngs plus other ales.
I agree it can be a bit chavvie, but you will find plenty worse pubs for that than this. - Let me explain 18-20 young lads, shirt off kicking football or rugby ball about the big open beer garden.
Good for dogs and so dog owners.
Yes they do food, but I don't eat here. The food is not as good as it was 7 8 years ago.
Still like the place and still stop by 10 times a year for a few pints on sunny days and evenings.
I'm going with a positive 4* which I admit is possibly a bit generous, but I do have a soft spot for the place.
My favorite place to go in Exeter, hands down! Gorgeous dining area outside and very spacious ... It's along the canal, where the dog is welcome to come along and hop in the water while you sit back with a beer and chips!
This is many Exonian's summer favorite - a nice walk along to the canal to drink / bbq / play outdoor volleyball in this sprawling place. the food is simple but tasty and good value.
THe beer festival that they hold here on the May-day bank holiday weekend is always packed.
I often cycle to this pub in the summer time from Dawlish Warren. Its a lovely cycle ride, although a little narrow uin places, but one of the things that keeps me going is knowing that when i get to this pub I will be able to enjoy a beer and some good food in the summer sun.
Gets very busy in the summer, with cyclists, walkers and tourists but its a lovely location and great to sit outside and watch the world go by.
Its quite small inside and probably not the best pub to visit in the winter but its the best in the summer.
Looking forward to summer 2009 now!
Very much a Marmite pub ..... you'll either love or hate it! Small and cramped inside, with a very small bar. Always seems a little dirty and nothing really matches! Saying that, I love the place. The food is very basic but always very yummy. The real gem of this pub is the outside space and the summer vibe. As the name hints, the pub is right next to the locks and so you can't really beat it for location. take your own ball and enjoy a spot of volley ball on the permanent court marked out in the huge beer garden Take a seat on the grass, out front or along the side next to the water. During the warmer months they open the garden bar and light the BBQ.
Definitely worth a visit - cycle there (it's on the Exeter cycle route), walk from the quay (it's a couple of miles) or you can even drive (the little bridge is a wee bit of a squeeze).
This used to be a truly wonderful pub and to some extent is still living off the reputation from 15-20 years ago but is still worth a visit. Nestling on the river Exe, this pub is popular with walkers, dog walkers, cyclists and students, families with children and real ale enthusiasts - oh and canoeists and fishermen - just about everyone then!
The food is fine, although not as fantastic as it used to be, and a good range of ale is served - not so great if you're a wine drinker, but the setting makes up for that. Gardens in the summer and a cosy fire in the winter, it is an undeniably comfortable pub.
Brilliant pub, popular with everyone. The beer gardens are big and they often have barbeques in the summer. A wide range of drinks are served and good traditional food. I've always thought of it as more of a place to go in the summer though as it is quite small inside.
The walk to this pub from Exeter was one of the reasons why my husband and I made the decision to move from Canada to live here. What a stunning location!
The pub is surrounded by natural beauty, and we loved the peaceful setting. We only had a pint each, so I cannot comment on the food, but I highly recommend this tucked-out-of-the-way pub to anyone who fancies something a bit different. It was a joy to stop here, and we can't wait until the next time!
Excellent beer, and a perfect place to visit on a warm summer's evening. Only eaten there once, and the food was just what the doctor ordered after a long walking day.
Brilliant pub to go to brilliant location quiet and out in the open lovely walk too
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Celebrated our wedding here a few weeks ago. Tom and the team were amazing and went above and beyond to ensure our day ran smoothly. Leading up to the day Tom was very responsive via email and happy to accommodate any requests we had. Our guests loved the hog roast and lots were commenting they preferred it to a standard three course dinner including one guest saying they were the best chips he’d ever had! The delicious canapés and pasties were also a big hit, along with having our own bar inside the marquee itself which you could choose to put money behind or have it as a cash bar. We were also lucky with the weather but even if we weren’t the marquee is very spacious and does not feel cramped at all. There are heaters in case it gets a bit cold in the evening. There was also an option to reserve the marquee the day before to give more time to set up and we would recommend this as it definitely reduced stress on the day. Really good value considering the stunning location. Highly recommend!
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Randomly saw this place whilst looking for somewhere to eat, had no expectations and were questioning if it was a good choice when we drove across one of the narrowest bridges and down a single track road.
We were far from disappointed when we saw the pub, it’s situated right on the lock which sets a lovely scene for a nice drink in the large garden with plenty of seating.
Inside the pub is a traditional style, I did. Notice they had a selection of board games to borrow which was a nice touch .
We ordered some drinks and food which came out in good time, we had one of the Chilli and Fennell scotch eggs which was full of flavour and nicely presented and for mains we opted for light bites as a late lunch.
The ploughman’s was excellent, there was more than enough to fill the plate, with nice cut ham and fresh salad. The cheese and pickle was very flavourful.
The pasty and fries was a good choice. The fires nice and crisp but not dry and greasy and the pasty again had some great flavours wrapped in nice pastry.
The burger was nice and big, with some great flavour and cooked to perfection.
In all it was a great experience and definitely worth it if you’re in the area.
Love this. Stunning location with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy your drinks and food. There is parking on site but would have to drive on a single road. Would recommend cycling there though as the path goes along the beautiful river Exe. Walking is amazing too. Will find plenty of cyclists and walkers. Would definitely recommend.
A random find on Google, and so glad I did! We'll definitely be back ☺️ Double Locks is beautifully situated on the canal. Huge garden area to sit in, including tables in the shade, dog friendly, and even being there on one of the hottest days of the year there was plenty of available space, and service was swift. Food was lovely...we had a ploughmans and a crab salad (more crab, less salad leaves please!) Also, not sure of pub policy but might be good to suggest dogs must be kept on leads in garden area. Lots of small children/nervous dogs & people about and someone there letting their dogs run loose...not a good mix!
Lovely lazy afternoon in the sun.... Pleasant food, efficiently served. Disappointingly small cheesecake dessert for £9... Delicious, but very very pricey. In total, food came to £50 for a sharing platter of hummus, olives, bread, feta and salad, a small plate of whitebait, and two desserts... Not good value.
Lovely pub in a gorgeous location, great atmosphere & service. We’ve enjoyed the burgers today more than we did the Sunday Roast last time 😎
Didn't have food this time. But will be going back again great location and dog friendly.
Such a warm welcome on a wet day. Open fires in one lounge/room and another in the room where the bar is. Very unrushed atmosphere, friendly dogs welcome, and ample space inside and out.
We'd just had tea and cake say the quay, so their lighter meals were ideal. Both the Haddock and Cumberland sausages were excellent sand service was very quick.
Great atmosphere, lovely location, delicious food, what's not to like! We've already decided we'll be back soon. Highly recommended.
The pub is in an amazing setting.
The app is a good idea but your order arrives dependent on available staff. So pudding and coffee came quick but drinks took ages.
The group said their food was good but sadly mine was disappointing. However, when sharing quietly my views, the waitress indicated she was sorry and noted I'd not eaten the meat (due to it being tough and gristly) she offered me a drink which I felt acknowledged my genuine disappointment.
Overall a lovely visit.
Historic inn on the banks of the Exeter Ship Canal and a delightful spot to enjoy lunch in a serene setting. Excellent food and friendly service add to the experience and make this a firm favourite.
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