Double Locks in 360º - Ash Blagdon 360º Photography

Double Locks in 360º

Enjoy a 360 virtual tour of the Double Locks a family and dog friendly pub in an picturesque location on the Exeter Ship Canal.

Location/Facts History Opening Times Beers Food Events Getting There Helpful Tips Weather Sunrise & Sunset Nearby Destinations

I do like the Double Locks, I’ve been here a number of times over the years. It may be a little out of the way and awkward to get to especially over that rickety little bridge if you’re coming via car. I would recommend the 30 minute walk along the river from Exeter Quay if you have the time.

There is a huge beer garden, often with tents erected for events like the Beer & Cider festival or Bonfire night where they had one of the biggest bonfires I’ve seen and the fireworks display after was also one of the best. I’d definitely recommend coming for that.

I’ve eaten here a couple times and it may be a little pricey, but the food was very good.

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Location/Facts

Double Locks is situated in Exeter on the Ship Canal, Devon UK.

History

The original Double Locks was built in 1701 as a lock house. The mast of HMS Exeter forms part of the lock gates. Also evident at the front of the pub are the rails running parallel to the lock which were used to tow smaller craft to bypass the lock itself.

Opening Times

Weekdays: 11 – 23:00

Sunday: 12 – 22:30

Beers

Regular Beers

This pub serves 1 regular beers.

Youngs Bitter

Changing Beers

Typically 2 changing beers usually:

Bays Brewery
Exeter Brewery
Hanlon’s
Otter Brewery

Food

A seasonal menu with locally sourced food that may be a little pricey for some with £13.50 for a burger or £14 for cod & chips, see the full menu here.

7 days a week from 11.30am

Events

Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Cider & Sausage Festival
Dog Show

Getting There

Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter EX2 6LT. Driving is the easiest way to get here.

Bus, Alphinbrook Road is the nearest stop, then a 20 minute walk to the pub.
Car, The small rickety bridge over the river isn’t the easiest to negotiate, but you should be fine if you’re confident driver. If coming in a larger vehicle, I find it’s actually easier to reverse over the bridge, as long as no one has parked in the way where you need to turn.
Cycling, there is a clear cycle path all the way from Exeter Quay along both sides of the river.
Kayak, from Exeter Quay along the river.
Walk, 30 minutes from Exeter Quay along the river.