August 2025 by Emily Dechant
Wow this place genuinely blew me away! We came before the women?s rugby World Cup and had the best experience. Great sports bar with outstanding hospitality ?? will absolutely come again and will recommend to all I know ??
August 2025 by Angus John MacLellan
What a fantastic pub!! I've spent the last week in Exeter and was here every evening of it. They can show pretty much any sport you ask for on one of their many screens. The TSO team are friendly, hard working, have great knowledge of not only the products they sell but the sport they show and are as welcoming to their numerous local regulars as they are to complete strangers like myself. The local regulars are as friendly as the staff and are one of many many reasons that The Stand Off is one of the best pubs you will ever visit.
August 2025 by Troy Richards
Jazz and Immy gave excellent service happy polite always chatty will defo be back
August 2025 by rachel lovejoy
Amazing meal and great service! Immy is a brilliant member of staff and an asset to the pub. It was a lovely meal to celebrate my birthday ?
August 2025 by Daniel Neal
What a breath of fresh air this place is. A city pub with great drinks great food free games and incredibly nice staff. The pub itself is clean and very well presented, it has a great atmosphere and the staff are second to none. I came in here with my wife, my daughter and friends expecting to have a quick drink before finding a restaurant for lunch, but after five minutes and a glance at the menu we realised that we didn't need to go anywhere.
The young lady behind the bar (I think her name was Jazz, sorry if I got that wrong) was incredibly friendly, chatty, helpful and is a massive asset to the pub. The gentleman working with her was engaging, witty and friendly and a pleasure to chat to. Thank you guys, we had a blast!
August 2025 by Caroline Neal
I visited today for the first time to eat and drink with friends and family - I was deighted to find a really welcoming environment; extremely friendly bar staff and great food. I highly recommend.
August 2025 by Caroline Lagnado
Fantastic pub in Exeter!
The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was just perfect. There are games on the tables, free darts and pool, and big screens showing live sports ? everything you want for a great time out.
The manager and the waitress were incredibly kind and attentive, genuinely warm and welcoming. They gave us great advices and made us feel right at home with their smiles and friendly attitude.
A truly top-notch experience ? I 100% recommend this place. Go there with your eyes closed, you won?t regret it!
July 2025 by Andy Underhill
Great place to watch the rugby and have a beer or two.
Cracking bacon rolls too ?
July 2025 by josh l
Went to the Stand Off for the 1st Test of The Lions, table service was great, staff were regularly walking around so easy to order. We managed to book a table beforehand in the restaurant bit, they put chairs out near the entrance for people to watch that end of the bar. They had the commentary on for the match.
July 2025 by Guy Carpenter
Watch the Lions first test, breakfast a few pints a great experience. Loved it
June 2025 by JANER64
On holiday in the Minehead and did a 2 hour trip to Exeter, 1st pub I come across and it's 2 pounds dearer than Minehead pubs, I'll leave and find another pub.
Oh they were meant to open at 12 and didn't open the doors till 12.10pm
June 2025 by Ben
First visit to Stand Off, to watch British Lions with friends. Booked table (good i did, as was fully booked!!). Great atmosphere for match on several screens. Food & service was good from friendly cheerful staff. Food was good pub fare & very reasonably priced as was wide drink selection.
Really enjoyed our whole evening, will definitely be back!!
June 2025 by Jason Stephens
Great service. Very active staff noticing when drinks were needed
June 2025 by Mark McHutchon
Imogen gave me the friendliest welcome I?ve had at a pub in ages - not over the top but genuine. Loaded fries were a bit over salted but otherwise it was a perfect Wednesday night with work colleagues. Free pool and a piano - both things which should be the norm on a night out!
June 2025 by Duncan Dawson
Excellent service and very good value food
