Crave

Crave offers a relaxed dining experience, with an all-day menu that’s meant to be savoured and enjoyed. Crafted from the finest local ingredients, the menu has a surf and turf vibe, with small plate options aplenty.

Bar Venezia

Bar Venezia offers warm Italian hospitality overlooking the aptly named Waterside Piazza Terracina, by the canal basin. The family motto is that "pasta runs in our family" and from the moment you walk into the venue, you cannot fail to be impressed with the authentic Mediterranean ambiance.

Bishops Blaize Pub

Tucked away on the historic quayside, The Bishop Blaize is ready to welcome walkers, thirsty workers and generally all in search of a good drink in a great atmosphere.

Black Swan Data

Black Swan Data uses AI to unlock the power of Social data and accurately predict the future needs and wants of consumers.

Boatyard Bakery & Café

Welcome to the Boatyard Bakery & Café, home to Emma’s Bread. Located in an old Victorian warehouse and overlooking the city’s historic ship canal, the venue is known as Exeter’s original sourdough bakehouse.

Christie and Co

We’re the leading specialist advisor for buying and selling businesses in our sectors - hotels, pubs, restaurants, childcare, healthcare, convenience retail, leisure and medical.

Double Locks

Beautiful canal side pub situated on the Exeter Ship Canal, that can be reached by walking, cycling, by canoe, or by car.

Lutzy's Coffee Shop

Quayside café located on the Piazza Terracina, serving breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon teas, including a delicious range home-made cakes, produce and wonderful teas and coffee.

Mangos

Mango's is a small, independent quayside café, who pride themselves on serving fresh local ingredients and believe that anything can be solved over a good cup of coffee.

On The Waterfront

A unique bar and pizza restaurant set under the brick arches of a 19th-century warehouse on Exeter Quay. They are famous for their gigantic pizzas and are proud to serve only top quality, locally sourced food in their award-winning venue.

Puerto Lounge

Puerto Lounge is is a neighbourhood café-bar  that combines elements of a restaurant, British pub and coffee shop culture.

Quay Click

Quay Click - a Creative Marketing Firm based at Kings Wharf, The Quay.

Ridge Coffee Shop

The Ridge Coffee Shop is a small, modern, industrial themed cafe which offers artisan locally roasted coffee, loose leaf teas, home made lemonades and ice teas. We bake fresh cakes every day and make delicious toasted sandwiches with our own fillings in sourdough bread.

Rock Chiropractic Health Centre

Five star rated Chiropractic Health Centre based on the Quay Exeter.

Rockfish

Owned by Westcountry celebrity chef Mitch Tonks, the Rock Fish seafood restaurants have the motto “Tomorrow’s fish are still in the sea”.

Rundle Walker

Exeter Solicitors Rundlewalker have been acting for families and individuals in the West Country and beyond, for many years. Big enough to provide the necessary level of expertise required in these increasingly complicated times, we are a size where we work effectively and efficiently as a dynamic team.

Samuel Jones

The Samuel Jones is located on the quay in the heart of Exeter, it is renowned for it's range of quality craft beers and delicious food. Smoked and cured in-house and cooked on chargrills and barbecue ovens, our imaginative, tasty dishes fit perfectly with our contemporary, stylish and fun warehouse surroundings. We are a great place to meet friends for drinks too with a range of Ales and speciality Gins.

Tea on the Quay

Tea Room on the Piazza Terracina

The Coffee Cellar

The Quay is the alternative shopping experience. The majority of the shops are independently owned and not part of large 'chain' companies. The emphasis is on a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and quality of service. The Coffee Cellar sits on the edge of the river, its outside tables flooded with sunlight throughout the day while the boats, duck and swans glide by. The mood is tranquil and nothing is rushed, hours can be spent browsing the unique shops and crafts or just sitting in the sun with a drink in hand.

The Ocean Club

The Ocean Club is contemporary venue inspired and infused by Mediterranean influences, located right next door to the Exeter Custom House. In the daytime the venue offers a casual dining experience, serving breakfast, brunch and tapas-style lunches. Later on, the venue becomes a vibrant hotspot to meet friends, enjoy some great drinks and get the evening started. Serving cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and hot drinks all day, the owners pride themselves on being a fully inclusive venue where everyone is welcome.

The Port Royal

The Port Royal has been considered a stalwart of the Quay community since 1844 and is one of Exeter's premier waterside public house. Positioned such a short walk along Exeter Quay and a stones throw from the city centre, St. Leonards and St. Thomas and the new Millbrook development.

The Prospect Inn

Right in the heart of Exeter's historic quayside, the Prospect Inn offers a fantastic menu from 12 noon right through to 9:00pm for dinner. Come and soak up the atmosphere with inside and outside seating.

The Quay-Side Coffee Shop

Coffee Shop on the Quay

The Turf Hotel

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty and protected by the Exe Estuary and surrounding wetlands being deemed by English Nature a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA), Turf is one of the few pubs in the country that can not be accessed by car - walking, cycling and by boat are the means employed. There are two ferries from Topsham and one that operates along the Canal from Double Locks.

The Welcome Cafe

Café/Tea Room overlooking Exeter Canal.

Topsham Brewery

Topsham Brewery is located on beautiful Exeter Quayside. We are a beer brewery specialising in hand crafted, small batch beers and ales. Topsham brewery Taproom is located next to the brewery and serves everything the brewery has to offer.

AS Watersports

For all your paddling needs, why not visit AS Watersports, which caters to everyone from beginner to expert. With an extensive selection of kayaks, canoes and all sorts of watersports equipment, their friendly staff will be able to assist you, while being right on the quay, you are also able to try before you buy. 

Clip and Climb

Challenge yourself, your family and your friends at Clip ‘n Climb Exeter – the ultimate vertical playground for the young and the young at heart.

Custom House

The Custom House was constructed in 1680-1 by the Exeter Chamber, extended in 1791 and again in the early 19thcentury. It is a Grade I listed building of both local and national importance. It is one of the earliest examples of a purpose built brick customs house in the country and has some fine plasterwork ceilings. Its situation, just outside the city wall at the head of the navigable section of the River Exe, gives it a commanding view and it is probably only second to Exeter Cathedral in popularity with visitors and photographers to the city.

Devon Wildlife Trust

Cricklepit Mill on Commercial Road, Exeter is the headquarters for the Devon Wildlife Trust, a registered conservation charity concerned with protecting wildlife in Devon for the future. Cricklepit Mill is also a restored working watermill, open to the public Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm throughout the year (except Christmas and bank holidays).

Exe Watersports Association

The Exe WaterSports Association is the home of water sports in Exeter. They host Exe-Calibre Dragon Boat Club, Exeter Canoe Club, Exeter Rowing Club and Exeter Sub-Aqua Club. The Club house on the Canal can also be hired for training or social events.

Exe-Calibre Dragon Boat Club

Dragon Boat paddling is a truly accessible sport that can cater for all ages and abilities. Exe-Calibre welcomes new paddlers to any of its training sessions on the River Exe and Canal providing all equipment and coaching. They train 3 times per week and race during the summer and winter as well as taking part in may social occasions in and around Exeter.

Exeter Canoe Club

Exeter Canoe Club is a well established Canoe England affiliated club based on the historic quayside in Exeter.

Exeter Cruises

Scenic cruises along Exeter's historic canal departing from Exeter Quay

Exeter Rowing Club

Exeter Rowing Club is situated on the Exeter Ship Canal basin on Exeter's beautiful Historic Quayside. With access to both the River Exe and the whole 5.3 mile length of the Exeter Ship Canal we have some of the best inland rowing waters in the region.

Exeter Sea Cadets

Welcome to a different kind of adventure. We’re helping to launch local young people for life today. Transforming them into confident, resilient young people who thrive in a complex world, whatever they want to do when they leave school.

Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre

The South West's premiere outdoor education, recreation \& training facility.

Headway

Headway Devon is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury.

Kayakhub

Kayak Hire, Sup Hire, Canoe Hire, Guided Trips, Lessons And more around Exeter

Kodal

The Kodal team forms a rich collective, from backgrounds of Software Development and E-commerce. Friendly, efficient and time effective, we are always keen to evaluate your business requirements, and provide the best possible solution.

LDA Design

We are an independent design, environment and energy consultancy committed to creating successful places that deliver commercial value and stand the test of time.

Longitude Engineering

Since 2006, Longitude Engineering has delivered specialist design and engineering services in the marine, energy and defence markets. Our independence, expertise and experience make us the natural choice for a wide range of design solutions across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

Move Nightclub

Move Nightclub is situated in the heart of Exeter Devon, dedicated in bringing you the freshest music artists from around the world. ​

North Barbers

We are a Barbershop that will never standstill, because hairdressing is an industry that doesn't either. We strive to achieve our best with your every visit.

Quay Climbing Centre

Try climbing today at the Quay Climbing Centre, located in the heart of Exeter's quayside.

Ride On

Ride On has been delivering quality refurbished bicycles to the local community for over 7 years and, in that time we have put hundreds of people on bikes, given many more children taking their Bikeability course at school the chance to join in and learn how to be safe on the roads and helped 3 year old to 89 year old get cycling!

Saddles & Paddles Exeter Ltd

Saddles \& Paddles is a unique independent business offering bike and accessory sales and repairs, plus bike and paddlesports hire. Hire a bike to pedal from the city to the seaside, or hire a boat and paddle to the pub! We offer easy, relaxing, outdoor fun for all ages. Choose from bikes, canoes, kayaks or

​Stand Up Paddleboards to explore the area.

Stuart Line Cruises

Since 1968, Stuart Line Cruises has been listed as one of the "top family attractions in Devon"! With boat trips sailing the coast around Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay and Sidmouth, we give hundreds of thousands of happy passengers the chance to see the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, cruise the beautiful River Exe or visit a picture-postcard South Devon town. Stuart Line Cruises has remained a family business with three boats operating year-round in our distinctive bright colours. We are a daily fixture on the water and have literally become part of the stunning scenery that we are blessed with.

The Sea Dream Ferry Co.

Topsham to Turf Ferry.

Passenger ferry operating from Easter to October on the Exe estuary, between Trout’s Boatyard in Topsham and Turf Lock.

The Wave Project

The Wave Project brings people together through surfing. Our evidence-based surf therapy programme is proven to help young people feel less anxious and more positive. We also run beach school projects to help children feel more engaged in education. Working with partner organisations and our amazing volunteers we are changing lives together.

X Centre

The X Centre is a distinctive venue available to hire for a range of events and conferences. Managed by local brain injury charity, Headway Devon, the X Centre is a perfect venue for running courses, meetings and events. What's more all profits from rentals will be used to support the ongoing survival of this fantastic historic space and Headway Devon’s services for local people with disabilities.

A Salon Called Hare

A Salon Called Hare is a unisex hairdressers, that offers a home-from-home environment nestled in the Historic quayside of Exeter.

Eclectique

Located on the Quay in Exeter we have a great range of home furnishings from beds and bedroom furniture to tables and chairs. Our tables are hand made here in Devon in our own workshops and we carry a huge range of complimentary furniture in our shops and available to order from extensive catalogues. Includes antique and custom painted furniture, mirrors, lights, collectables and Objects d'Art.

Exeter Antique Lighting Co.

Situated on the historic quayside in Exeter, our two showrooms display a stunning emporium of genuine antique lighting, with the associated work shop nearby. We supply a range of genuine antique fixtures and fittings designed to complement both period and contemporary interiors. We also hold a range of clearly labelled reproduction fittings.

Exeter’s Antiques Centre

The Antiques Centre has been located in its present home since 1986. The building, opposite the Customs House on what was the Exeter fish quay, has had many uses in the past having been, variously, a customs transit shed, a fish market and a greengrocers store. Since the Antiques Centre opened, various internal improvements have gradually been made to realise a relaxed, warm and comfortable environment where customers can browse and buy at their own pace.

Foyer

Exeter Foyer is set in the heart of Exeter offering an integrated solution to housing, personal development and training needs for young people.

Girling Jones Ltd

Girling Jones is the largest and most popular provider of technical staff to the construction and engineering industry in the South West. Best to work with, best to work for.

M Harvey Hair

M Harvey Hair is a small, select and chic hair salon located in a delightful and historic building on Exeter’s Quay. We specialise in style, cut, colour and chemical hair straightening. Here is an oasis of professionalism where the cut and the colour are paramount, not the minutes.

Mace

Convenience store chain selling discounted, own-brand groceries, with an off licence.

Mirada Plc

Mirada is a leading provider of cutting-edge digital TV technology, committed to future-proofing the platforms of operators and broadcasters worldwide.

Quay Hair and Beauty

Quay Hair and Beauty - a timeless experience. Quay philosophy is all about a very personal approach and offers an exclusive experience in a great waterfront location.

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Quay Presents

Exciting Emporium of gifts and crafts and a friendly service that big shops can only dream of. If you are looking for unusual gifts at reasonable prices, look no further than the relaxed atmosphere of Quay Presents. Claire gathers an ever-changing range of gifts and crafts that will make you return again and again. She specialises in gifts not seen in high street shops and showcases 17 one-man-bands. Our aim is to provide an array of gifts between £4 and £20, and if they are locally sourced or ethically sound, then even better.

Spangles

Spangles is a fused glass workshop and shop on Exeters historic Quayside, where hand crafted gifts and one of pieces are made by Maxine Powell.

Wed 2B

Find the perfect wedding dress for your special day at a WED2B store near you. We're open 7 days a week and stock hundreds of limited edition, off-the-peg bridal dresses, available in sizes 6 to 30.

Willows Family Massage Centre and Coffee Shop

Family Massage Centre and Coffee Shop on Piazza Terracina.

Winter Wood

Winterwood Boards

19th Exeter Sea Scouts

19th Exeter Sea Scouts provides fun Scouting and Water Activities at The Quay, Exeter, for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. RN recognised group 64.

Exeter British Sub Aqua Club

Exeter BSAC is part of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), the largest scuba diving club in the world.

Hire of Transit Shed and Piazza Terracina Space

The cobbled area beneath the Transit Shed and the Piazza Terracina can be hired out for music, dance, street theatre, markets, etc. Contact the Exeter Custom House for details.

The Generator Hub Quayhouse

The Generator is a friendly and highly dynamic workspace, comprising of a variety of freelancers and small-to-medium businesses within many sectors. We’re Exeter’s first, biggest and best coworking community. We provide workspace, meeting rooms, social space, events and networking to our community. Whether you spend every day with us or drop in every once in a while we’re here to provide a productive, social environment to help you reach your business goals.