Menu - The Lighter Inn

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A complete overview of all 99 meals and drinks can be found here on the menu of The Lighter Inn from Exeter.

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  • Fish

    Grilled Tuna Steak Niçoise
    Grilled Tuna Steak Niçoise

    served pink + new potatoes; soft boiled egg; fine beans; mixed olives; cherry tomatoes & a lemon olive oil dressing

    £16
  • Main Course

    Chicken Caesar Burger
    Chicken Caesar Burger

    chargrilled fillets + smoked streaky bacon; cheese + Caesar mayo

    £11
  • From The Land (From 5:00 Pm)

    Coq Au Vin
    Coq Au Vin

    slow braised chicken leg in red wine; on creamy buttered mash; + honey roasted carrots & savoy cabbage

    £13
  • Entrées

    Prawn Cocktail
    Prawn Cocktail

    in a Marie Rose sauce; + malted sourdough bread butter

    £7
    Steak Sauces
    Steak Sauces

    Add Peppercorn Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese Dip Black Garlic Butter Chimichurri

    £2
  • Dessert

    Chocolate Brownie
    Chocolate Brownie

    amazing chocolate brownie; dark chocolate sauce & Devonshire Cream ice cream

    £6
  • Brunch

    Gammon Steak
    Gammon Steak

    with grilled tomato; field mushroom; garden peas & chips; + either a fried egg / pineapple ring

    £11
  • Desserts

    Chocolate Fondue
    Chocolate Fondue

    a selection of fresh fruit; meringue; mini marshmallows & wafers + a warm chocolate dip

    £6
  • Puddings

    Seasonal Crumble
    Seasonal Crumble

    served + a choice of dairy custard; cream / Madagascan Vanilla ice cream

    £6
    A Little Bit Of What You Fancy
    A Little Bit Of What You Fancy

    not enough room for pudding? Try one of our Mini Puds: Coffee Walnut Panna Cotta; Mini Trifle / chilled Seasonal Fruit Crumble Custard

    £3
    Coffee Walnut Panna Cotta
    Coffee Walnut Panna Cotta

    set coffee cream topped + caramelised walnuts

    £6
    Sticky Steamed Treacle Sponge
    Sticky Steamed Treacle Sponge

    with dairy custard

    £6
    Our Classic Trifle
    Our Classic Trifle

    Golden Glory ale‐soaked sponge; raspberries; jelly; custard; cream & toasted almonds

    £6
  • Sandwiches

    Ploughman's
    Ploughman's

    our classic ploughman's lunch + extra mature cheddar; a selection of pickles; crunchy vegetables; apple; boiled egg & rustic cobb roll

    £9
    B.l.t.
    B.l.t.

    crisp smoked streaky bacon; shredded cos & sliced tomato + a touch of mayonnaise

    £6
    Bacon Somerset Brie
    Bacon Somerset Brie
    £7
    Classic Egg Cress
    Classic Egg Cress
    £5
    Feta Med Vegetables
    Feta Med Vegetables
    £6
  • Sunday Sides

    Extra Roast Potatoes
    Extra Roast Potatoes
    £4
  • Offers

    Exclusive restaurant offers: Sunday Veg To Share -70% for £1 !

  • Great To Share

    Whole Baked Camembert
    Whole Baked Camembert

    spiked + garlic thyme; served + bread & celery carrot sticks

    £12
  • Small

    Crispy Whitebait
    Crispy Whitebait

    with tartare sauce

    £6
  • Hamburgers

    Cheese Bacon Burger
    Cheese Bacon Burger

    two chargrilled British beef patties + caramelised smoked streaky bacon; Monterey Jack cheese & slathered + our secret recipe burger sauce

    £12
  • Starters

    Today's Soup
    Today's Soup

    homemade & served + a warm crusty roll butter – ask a team member for today's flavour (gluten‐free rolls available)

    £5
    Whole Baked Camembert To Share
    Whole Baked Camembert To Share

    spiked + garlic thyme; served + bread & celery carrot sticks

    £12
    Cheese Beer Croquettes
    Cheese Beer Croquettes

    rocket; balsamic glaze & tomato onion chutney

    £6
    Ham Hock Pea Terrine
    Ham Hock Pea Terrine
    £7
    Bread Board To Share
    Bread Board To Share
    £6
  • Mains

    8Oz* British Sirloin Steak
    8Oz* British Sirloin Steak

    with field mushroom; grilled tomato; peas & chips

    £17
  • Eggs + More

    Bread Board
    Bread Board

    garlic flatbread; focaccia & sourdough + olive oil balsamic vinegar

    £6
  • Our Sunday Roasts

    British Beef
    British Beef
    £13
    Loin Of British Pork
    Loin Of British Pork
    £12
    Parsnip Nut Roast
    Parsnip Nut Roast

    served + seasonal vegetables; garlic rosemary roasted new potatoes; roast tomato sauce & unlimited Yorkshire puddings

    £12
  • Pub Classics

    Caramelised Tofu Roasted Vegetable Salad
    Caramelised Tofu Roasted Vegetable Salad

    with red onion; rocket cherry tomatoes & a balsamic glaze

    £10
    Soft Boiled Egg, Bacon Watercress Salad
    Soft Boiled Egg, Bacon Watercress Salad
    £10
    Badger Beer Battered Fish Chips
    Badger Beer Battered Fish Chips
    £13
    Spice Crusted Hake
    Spice Crusted Hake
    £14
    Vegan 'Shepherd 'S ' Pie
    Vegan 'Shepherd 'S ' Pie
    £11
    Steak Tanglefoot Pie (British Pie Awards 2017 Silver Medal Winner)
    Steak Tanglefoot Pie (British Pie Awards 2017 Silver Medal Winner)
    £13
    British Ham Eggs
    British Ham Eggs
  • Burger

    Squash Chickpea Burger
    Squash Chickpea Burger
    £11
    Sandwich Of The Day
    Sandwich Of The Day
  • Smaller Appetite Mains

    Steak Tanglefoot Pie
    Steak Tanglefoot Pie
    £13
  • Add Sunday Extras

    Sunday Veg To Share
    Sunday Veg To Share
    £4
  • Fish Dishes

  • Seniors Meals

  • Ice Cream*

    Rich Belgian Chocolate
    Rich Belgian Chocolate
  • Chicken

    Buffalo Wings - To Share
    Buffalo Wings - To Share
  • Sunday Roast

    Freshly Roasted On Sunday
    Freshly Roasted On Sunday
  • Side Dishes

    Cheesy Garlic Flatbread
    Cheesy Garlic Flatbread
    £4
    Rocket Shaved Mature Cheddar Salad
    Rocket Shaved Mature Cheddar Salad
    £3
    Crusty Roll Butter
    Crusty Roll Butter
    £2
  • Main

    Tiger Prawns
    Tiger Prawns

    pan fried in lashings of garlic butter; + sourdough & garlic mayonnaise

    £9
    Classic Cumberland Ring
    Classic Cumberland Ring
    £10
    Pie Of The Week
    Pie Of The Week
  • Toppings

    Sauces
    Sauces

    Black Garlic Butter Peppercorn Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese Dip Chimichurri

    £2
  • Panini/Baguettes/Sandwich

    Cheese Onion
    Cheese Onion

    extra mature cheddar; crisp sliced apple; shredded cos lettuce; pickled red onions & tomato onion chutney

    £6
  • Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream & Sorbet (Vegetarian)

    Raspberry Ripple
    Raspberry Ripple
    Madagascan Vanilla
    Madagascan Vanilla
    Velvet Toffee
    Velvet Toffee
    Devonshire Cream
    Devonshire Cream

FAQ

Yes — the menu includes cakes, ice cream and a full selection of coffees and teas for afters or casual treats.

Expect a well-rounded drinks list including wines, gin, beer, cider and whiskies alongside non-alcoholic options.

Yes, seafood and pub staples like fish and chips feature strongly and are popular choices among guests.

Yes — child-friendly dishes are available, making it convenient for family meals.

There are some gluten-free options, but guests report the selection is limited rather than comprehensive.

No — while there is usually at least one vegan option, the vegan choice is limited rather than extensive.

No — guests have noted that some menu items may be unavailable at times, so choices can be limited on busy days.

Feedback

mary-griffiths
31.10.2017

We ate here for lunch yesterday.

thorsen-una
25.10.2023

Nice pub with good food

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