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Best Thai and Southeast Asian Restaurants in Exeter 2026
Thai Orchid on Cathedral Yard is the favourite, Rosa's Thai the strongest newcomer and Just Thai the purists' pick. Plus Pho and sushi.
9 April 2026
100 Reasons to Have Dinner With a Stranger
From meeting your next best friend to discovering that garlic bread is always better when shared — here are 100 reasons why sitting down to eat with someone you've never met might be the best decision you make this year.
26 March 2026
Best Afternoon Tea and Cream Tea in Exeter and Devon 2026
Where to book afternoon tea in Exeter and nearby Devon for 2026, including festive teas this Christmas, from Hotel Indigo and Hotel du Vin to Lympstone Manor.
26 March 2026
Best Date Night Ideas in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
The best date ideas in Exeter for 2026: candlelit restaurants, cocktails with a view, cinema, theatre, escape rooms and free walks along the Quay, with every venue checked as still open.
26 March 2026
8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Exeter and Devon 2026
Eight Devon seafood places worth the drive: The Galley's Michelin Plaque in Topsham, a floating restaurant off Exmouth, and Rockfish on Exeter Quay.
26 March 2026
Food Markets and Street Food in Exeter and Devon: 2026 Dates
Devon's markets with dates you can trust: Exeter Thursdays 9am-1pm, the Quayside third Saturday, Totnes Fridays and Saturdays, Barnstaple's 2026 festivals.
26 March 2026
Best Gastropubs in Exeter and Devon: A 2026 Guide
Devon's best gastropubs for 2026, from THE PIG-at Combe's 25-mile kitchen-garden menu to The Galley in Topsham. Where to book, and what has changed this year.
26 March 2026
Best Indian and Asian Restaurants in Exeter 2026
The best Indian restaurants in Exeter for 2026: Namaste and Richies for South Indian, Ganges for the classics, the Gurkha Kitchen for Nepalese, plus Thai, Korean and Japanese picks.
26 March 2026
Best Italian Restaurants in Exeter 2026: Pasta, Pizza and Independents
The best Italian restaurants in Exeter for pasta and pizza: Sabatini on Catherine Street, Il Grano in Pinhoe, VINO on South Street and Franco Manca's £12.50 lunch deal.
26 March 2026
Mexican Food in Exeter: The 3 Places Worth Your Time
Exeter's Mexican scene is small, so we cut it to three: Taco Macho for proper tacos, Turtle Bay for jerk and brunch, Tortilla for a fast burrito.
26 March 2026
The Best Pizza in Exeter 2026: 5 Places Worth the Walk
The best pizza in Exeter for 2026: vegan hand-stretched pizza at The Flat, giant sharing pizzas on the Quay, 14-inch squares at The Old Firehouse and Franco Manca's lunch deal.
26 March 2026
Best Pubs With Rooms in Devon: 10 Inns to Stay the Night
Ten Devon pubs with rooms upstairs, from Dartmoor coaching inns to a thatched Branscombe local and a community-owned village pub, so dinner never ends with a drive home.
26 March 2026
Best Steak Restaurants in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
Best steak restaurants in Exeter for 2026 — where the beef is treated properly, what to order at each, how to choose your cut, and where to buy steak to cook at home.
26 March 2026
Best Sunday Roasts Near Exeter: Nine Pubs Worth Booking
Where to get the best Sunday roast in Exeter and nearby Devon in 2026: nine pubs and one country-house hotel checked as trading, from the Turk's Head and Double Locks to the Nobody Inn, with Sunday food hours and booking advice.
26 March 2026
Best Wine Bars in Exeter: A 2026 Guide
The best wine bars in Exeter for 2026 — hidden cellars, sommelier-led tastings, vineyard tours, and the places locals go to linger over a good glass.
26 March 2026
The Business Lunch Is Back: Best Spots in Exeter for Working Over Food
Discover the best business lunch spots in Exeter for 2026 — from The Ivy and Hotel du Vin to hidden gems like Harry's and Stage, with pricing, private dining, and booking tips.
26 March 2026
What Your Favourite Restaurant Order Says About You (A Fun Guide)
From the person who always orders steak to the menu agoniser who needs ten more minutes, a light-hearted look at what your dining habits reveal about your personality — backed by actual psychology.
26 March 2026
How to Pair Food and Drink Like a Pro (Without Being Pretentious)
A practical, no-nonsense guide to pairing wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks with food. Rules of thumb that actually work, when to break them, and how the right pairing elevates any dinner.
26 March 2026
Mindful Eating, Mindful Connecting: How Slowing Down at the Table Changes Everything
The intersection of mindfulness and social dining — why rushing through meals kills connection, and how being present at the table can transform both your health and your relationships.
26 March 2026
Salcombe: Devon's Coastal Jewel for a Special Day Out
A guide to Salcombe — Devon's most beautiful estuary town. Beaches, seafood restaurants, boat hire, and coastal walks that make it perfect for a special group outing.
26 March 2026
Table Manners for the Modern Age: What's Changed and What Still Matters
A relaxed, non-judgemental guide to dining etiquette in 2026. What the old rules got right, what we can let go of, and why good manners are really about making everyone comfortable.
26 March 2026
The Digital Detox Dinner: Why Putting Your Phone Away Changes Everything
UK adults spend over 4.5 hours a day online, and for the first time are on their phones more than they watch television. Here's why going phone-free at the dinner table transforms conversation, connection, and how you feel about the people around you.
26 March 2026
Best Restaurants in Exeter 2026: An Honest, Opinionated Guide
Exeter's best restaurants for 2026 — Michelin-worthy tasting menus, AA Rosette winners, waterfront dining, and hidden gems. Verified and honestly assessed.
25 February 2026
How Sharing a Meal Can Change Your Social Life
From ancient campfires to modern supper clubs, sharing food has always been humanity's most powerful bonding ritual. Why communal dining is the antidote to the UK's loneliness epidemic — and what a Dinners With Friends Wednesday evening actually looks like.
25 February 2026
Welcome to Dinners With Friends
Discover how Dinners With Friends is bringing people together over great food in Devon. Learn about our story, our mission, and what makes our community dining events special.
15 February 2026
The Dinner Table as Sanctuary: Why Shared Meals Ground Us
From ancient campfires to modern kitchen tables, sharing food has always been humanity's most powerful grounding ritual. The science behind why eating together reduces stress, builds trust, and offers an antidote to digital overwhelm.
17 April 2025