Tabac Taphouse - Exeter

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and they had an impressive selection of spirits, including their own gin, vodka, and whisky. Additionally, they had four or five fantastic beers on tap and a great atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely return in the future!

The bar staff at this restaurant were extremely rude and unprofessional, making it clear that they did not want to be bothered by customers. It felt like we were intruding on the owners' personal hangout spot.

£8.40 a pint. Unfortunately the barman/owner has anger management issues and is deeply unpleasant to customers. We took our parents here, and after paying for a round innocently questioned whether the price was correct , given that it was £8.40 for a pint of beer which we drink regularly in Bristol for much much less. We were treated to tirade from, the owner, who wanted us to apologise to him for daring to check whether we had been charged correctly. We then sat down and he came over to and called my mother in law a liar, and would not leave, asking her to apologise to him for being a liar. It was completely bizarre behaviour and deeply unpleasant. We kept asking him to leave us alone as we didnt want a confrontational if ive bought an expensibe pint I dont want to be told off whilst drinking if. He just would not leave, and continued berating us. He concluded by barring us all quite an experience for out parents who have made it to their late 60s without ever being barred from a pub. I do not wish to be unkind , as I know everyone has bad days, but I don't want anyone else to have such an unpleasant and combative experience. The absolute worst bar I've been to in my life.

This small bar is located next to the train station, making it the perfect spot for a quick drink before catching your train back home.

Craft beers and spirits. High voltages. Ales on tap, vast range in cans and bottles. Cosy and rustic. Near the main railway station. Helpful team and good for people watching.