Dining at On The Waterfront Exeter

Reservations

Make a Reservation

Book your table at Exeter's premier waterfront dining destination

Groups of 12+

Pre-order from our buffet menu required.

Groups of 20+

Deposit required. Please call us to book.

Terrace & Bar

Walk-in only — cannot be reserved online.

Book Your Table

Select your date, time and party size below.

Prefer to Call?

Phone

01392 210590

Email

[email protected]

Address

4-9 Southern Warehouse
The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AP

Opening Times

Sunday – Thursday

Drinks

11am – 10:30pm

Food

11am – 9pm

Friday & Saturday

Drinks

11am – 11pm

Food

11am – 9:30pm

Good to Know

  • For bookings of more than 20 people please call us on 01392 210590
  • Long Room is for larger parties — Boat Room for intimate dining
  • Outside terrace and bar areas are first come, first served — cannot be reserved
  • Dogs welcome in bar & terrace areas (guide dogs only in restaurant rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible with disabled facilities
  • Free parking after 6pm at Cathedral & Quay

Dog Policy

Please note we do not allow dogs, except guide dogs, into our restaurant rooms, but they are more than welcome in our first come first served bar area and outside on the terrace.

Large Parties

Group Bookings – Important Information

Please read the following carefully before making a group reservation.

Pre-orders

  • For tables of 12 or more in our Long Room, we normally require a pre-order at least 48 hours before your booking to ensure smooth service.
  • You will automatically receive a link to submit your pre-order once your booking is confirmed. If you do not receive this, please let us know.
  • We ask that each guest's name is listed next to their order to help us run the evening efficiently.
  • Please note that amendments to pre-orders cannot normally be made within 48 hours of your booking, except for cancellations.

Children in the Long Room

  • We discourage children under the age of 12 in our Long Room after 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays, due to the nature of some evening bookings.
  • However, children are very welcome in our Boat Room dining area.

Deposits

  • We may require a £10 per adult and £5 per child deposit for larger bookings or during busy periods such as Graduation Week or the Christmas season.
  • Deposits are deducted from your final bill.
  • Deposits can be paid using the booking form above. You will receive an email confirmation once your deposit payment has been processed. Invoices and receipts can also be provided on request.

Room Hire

Interested in hiring our Long Room for a private event? Please see our full room hire terms and conditions for details on availability, pricing and requirements.

Alcohol, Young People and Challenge 25

Drinking alcohol at any stage of childhood can have a detrimental effect on the development of vital organs including the brain, liver, bones and hormones. In particular, alcohol during teenage years is related to a wide range of health and social problems. That's why an alcohol-free childhood is the healthiest and best option.

Our policy is not to allow anyone under the age of 18 to consume alcohol within our premises. We believe this is a responsible approach to protect children and our licensed premises in the sale of alcohol. For this reason, we run Challenge 25. This means that we ask anyone who looks under 25 for ID, and will only serve alcohol to those who can provide us with valid ID.

We also hold a zero-tolerance approach to intimidation and harassment of our staff and will not hesitate to refuse alcohol or service to customers who act in this manner.

Without this policy our staff and premises alcohol licence could be at risk, and so we thank you for your understanding.

Our Spaces

Choose Your Dining Space

Each of our spaces offers a unique atmosphere. Let us know your preference when booking.

The Boat Room

The Boat Room

Up to 6 guests

Intimate dining with arched stone walls. Perfect for romantic dinners and small celebrations.

The Long Room

The Long Room

Up to 100 guests

Spacious and atmospheric. Ideal for group dining, parties and private hire events.

The Terrace

The Terrace

Walk-ins only — first come, first served

Our heated outdoor terrace with stunning views across Exeter's Historic Quayside is available on a walk-in basis only. Book inside and grab a terrace table if one's free when you arrive.

Planning a Large Event?

For groups of 20+ or private hire enquiries, please call us on 01392 210590 — our team would love to help.