City Gate

Located beside Iron Bridge in the heart of Exeter city centre, City Gate is a contemporary pub with boutique bedrooms, private event spaces and relaxed hospitality venues combining historic character with modern social dining and corporate event facilities. Positioned moments from Exeter Central Station and within walking distance of the Cathedral Quarter, the venue has become one of Exeter’s most popular destinations for networking events, private dining, celebrations and informal corporate gatherings.

Blending traditional pub character with stylish contemporary interiors, City Gate offers flexible private hire spaces, a large courtyard garden and boutique accommodation above the pub. Its combination of exposed brickwork, timber beams, private event areas and relaxed hospitality atmosphere creates a venue particularly well suited to social corporate events, team gatherings and celebrations that require something less formal than a traditional hotel or conference venue.

Located close to both Exeter Central and Exeter St David’s stations, the venue benefits from excellent accessibility whilst maintaining the atmosphere of a lively independent city-centre destination.

Event Spaces

The Cellar Bar

One of the venue’s standout private hire spaces, the Cellar Bar combines exposed brick walls, stone pillars and vaulted ceilings to create a highly atmospheric event environment suited to private parties, networking events, drinks receptions and celebrations. The space offers a more intimate and character-led setting beneath the main pub.

The Gallery

The Gallery provides a flexible private event space ideal for meetings, networking lunches, private dining and smaller corporate gatherings. Contemporary styling and adaptable layouts make the room suitable for both daytime and evening events.

The Secret Garden

The venue’s outdoor courtyard and garden spaces are particularly popular during the summer months for receptions, team socials and relaxed hospitality events. Heated and partially covered areas allow the space to operate year-round.

Meetings & Corporate Events

City Gate regularly hosts business meetings, networking events, training days and informal corporate functions supported by dedicated event coordination, catering packages and boutique accommodation for overnight stays.

Accommodation

The venue offers 20 boutique-style bedrooms above the pub, creating a strong option for residential meetings, corporate stays and weekend events within the centre of Exeter.

Facilities & Services

City Gate offers private hire spaces, boutique accommodation, seasonal British dining, catering packages, Wi-Fi, meeting facilities and dedicated event support. The venue’s relaxed hospitality style and flexible spaces make it particularly attractive for informal business events and social occasions.

Its combination of central location, boutique bedrooms and characterful event spaces positions City Gate as one of Exeter’s strongest hospitality-led social venues.

Ideal For

• Networking Events

• Private Dining

• Corporate Socials

• Team Gatherings

• Drinks Receptions

• Birthday Parties

• Business Meetings

• Training Sessions

• Christmas Parties

• Residential Meetings

• Summer Parties

• Private Celebrations

Key Features

• Central Exeter Location

• Boutique Pub with Rooms

• 20 Boutique Bedrooms

• Private Cellar Bar

• Outdoor Garden & Terrace

• Flexible Private Hire Spaces

• Relaxed Corporate Event Venue

• Seasonal British Dining

• Walking Distance to Exeter Stations

• Characterful Heritage Interiors

• Heated Outdoor Space

• Dedicated Event Support

• Informal Hospitality Atmosphere

• Residential Event Capability

Why Hire City Gate

City Gate offers a more relaxed and personality-led alternative to traditional conference hotels, combining boutique accommodation, atmospheric private hire spaces and strong hospitality within the centre of Exeter. Its blend of social spaces, garden areas and flexible event rooms creates events that feel informal, welcoming and highly adaptable.

Whether hosting a networking reception, team social, business meeting or private celebration, City Gate delivers a stylish and characterful venue experience with excellent transport connectivity and strong hospitality at its core.