Harry's Restaurant

Harry's Restaurant is one of Exeter's most iconic independent restaurants, serving seasonal, locally sourced food in a distinctive Gothic-style building in the heart of the city. Founded by the Pounds family in 1993, Harry's remains family-owned and has been delighting locals, students and visitors for more than 30 years.

Housed within the former 19th-century workshop of renowned sculptor Harry Hems, the restaurant combines historic character, warm hospitality and consistently high-quality dining.  

Harry's Restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience, with seasonal menus that showcase carefully sourced local ingredients from trusted Devon farms, producers and suppliers. Guests can enjoy everything from expertly cooked steaks and fresh seafood dishes to vibrant vegetarian and vegan options, all prepared with a focus on flavour, quality and generous hospitality. Alongside its popular lunch and dinner menus, Harry's also offers an extensive drinks selection, indulgent desserts and a dedicated private dining space for celebrations, family gatherings and corporate events. Set within a striking Gothic-style building in Exeter, the restaurant combines outstanding food with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that has made it a favourite destination for locals and visitors for more than three decades. 

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For more than 30 years, Harry's Restaurant has been one of Exeter's most beloved independent dining destinations, combining family-run hospitality with a genuine commitment to quality and consistency. Founded in 1993 and still owned by the Pounds family today, Harry's has built strong relationships with local farms, producers and suppliers, allowing the kitchen to create seasonal menus that celebrate the best ingredients Devon has to offer.

Guests return time and again for the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere, attentive service and distinctive setting within the former Gothic-style workshop of renowned Victorian sculptor Harry Hems. Whether you're visiting for a relaxed lunch, a special celebration or an evening meal with friends and family, Harry's combines exceptional food, generous hospitality and a unique sense of place that has made it a favourite with Exeter residents, university visitors and food lovers alike.

Recognised as one of Exeter's leading independent restaurants, Harry's is renowned for its carefully sourced ingredients, varied menu, private dining facilities and long-standing reputation for delivering memorable dining experiences.

You'll find Harry's Restaurant in the heart of Exeter, just a short walk from the city centre, bus station and Central railway station. With its central Exeter location, distinctive historic setting and warm welcome, Harry's is the perfect choice for everything from relaxed lunches and evening meals to special occasions and private celebrations. Convenient parking is available nearby, and the restaurant is easily accessible by public transport.

Harry's offers a dedicated private dining room for celebrations, corporate events and special occasions, accommodating larger groups in an intimate setting.