Cosy Club

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  Freddie Boddy

  ·1 month ago

  “This was my first and last time at cosy club as I was taking my nan out for food who I have not seen for a long time due to her being very ill only becoming well not long ago. But when my dad took a bite into his sausage he bit into a piece of glass! The staff were incredibly rude not checking on how our food was and walking past multiple times. It was an absolutely diabolical experience!”

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  Yarn

  ·2 months ago

  “Great setting! Lots of space, very good service. Food is well prepared and presented, ingredients are very good quality. Personal observation: If you’re greedy (as I was) and choose the Butcher’s breakfast ask to add tomatoes and/or mushrooms, otherwise it’s meat, meat, and meat!”

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  Z C

  ·2 months ago

  “Quick frankly the most overcooked pasta I’ve ever had. I mean I’m not a fan of proper al dente but this is a whole new level of messing up. The flavour is great though and I don’t like wasting food so I did not send it back. Worth mentioning this place isn’t air-conditioned, and it became overheated as it filled up. I was left feeling faint. Service was ok overall.”

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  Faye G

  ·2 months ago

  “We always come back here when in Exeter, it consistently ticks all the boxes: great menus, lovely staff & atmosphere. We’ve tried going to other places but they never compare on service or quality of the food. We actually had a table booked elsewhere this evening (Crave) but were so annoyed with the disinterested staff there who failed to seat us promptly that we headed straight here, and had the perfect evening 👌 plus the food was exceptional!! Try the small plates, they make excellent tapas.”

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  Joshua Randall-Webb

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely brilliant! Me and my girlfriend visited Exeter and wanted a nice dinner out. I booked a table for Saturday evening the night before as a last minute thing, and it was so worth it. The food was sensational, we thoroughly enjoyed each dish and also the service was so polite, attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was very old-fashioned and unique, which was lovely and also complimented the old architecture of the city. I would 100% go here again and have no doubt that I will be returning if I revisit Exeter.”

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  Rebeka Papai

  ·7 months ago

  “Cozy Club used to be a reliable favourite, but something has gone seriously off the rails. The £6 mac and cheese side has undergone what I can only assume is an extreme weight loss programme. It arrived looking like less than half a portion and emotionally unprepared for the price tag. The kids burger came out burnt. Not chargrilled, not smoky, just aggressively overdone, which is impressive in the worst possible way when it is meant for a child. And in a bold, confusing move, the trusty coleslaw has apparently been replaced with gravy. Gravy. With a burger. Why. What used to feel indulgent now feels like paying premium prices for kitchen shortcuts and smaller plates. Cozy Club still looks the part, but the food no longer earns the bill it seems.”

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  Toby

  ·8 months ago

  “A short five-minute walk from Exeter Cathedral, I went to Cosy Club for dinner on a warm August evening as a walk-in, mid-evening, with no reservation. It was moderately busy but there was plenty of space, and I was seated without any fuss. Dining solo felt straightforward and comfortable. The rooms are large and airy, with bright colours, generous spacing between tables and plenty of decorative detail. Local artwork and layered interiors give the space character and provided plenty to take in, while the overall atmosphere was relaxed and easy to settle into. The menu leans confidently into flavour. I started with olives, followed by a roast lamb dish with rich, slow-cooked depth, served with flatbreads and lightly pickled elements, alongside charred broccoli dressed with yoghurt, seeds and pomegranate. The flavours were well balanced, combining richness, freshness and texture. Everything arrived quickly and was attractively plated, with colour and contrast that made it immediately appealing. All of this was enough to tempt me into dessert, which made for an equally good finish to the meal. Drinks were also solid, including a Strawberry Negroni and a fair Saint-Émilion that suggested a considered wine list rather than a token one. Overall, it was an enjoyable, low-effort place to have dinner alone. Excluding alcohol and service, the food came to around £40 including an espresso, which felt like good value for the quality on offer. I will keep an eye out for other Cosy Club locations when travelling elsewhere in the UK. (Visited August 2023)”

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  The Reviewer of Blaviken

  ·9 months ago

  “Great place for food, I visited the one in Exeter. I've been here twice, and both times the food was excellent. Service was also very good, being quick and the waiters/waitresses was extremely pleasant and helpful. I would recommend the Flat iron steak, or the Cod brioche sandwich. Good drink selection, with several beers available on tap, and the usual soft drinks but also some more unique ones. Finally, the atmosphere was brilliant, warm and busy but not overly busy, just perfect. The name is very fitting, as it does feel extremely cosy inside. The décor provides a classic and rustic feel, with many paintings, Victorian style wallpaper and paint, and ornaments and decorations on the walls. Would highly recommend.”

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  Phoebe Murray

  ·1 year ago

  “OMG the food was so good. I had the prawn starter and it was so good - I didn't know if it would be worth the money but it was actually the perfect amount ready for the main which was also delicious. Oooh and the truffle and parmesan fries perfecccttt. The GF options were nicely varied and labeled well, the server even brought the plates out separately so he didn't accidentally contaminate them. The staff were all smiley and lovely and the decor was a really cool little vibe. A really cute little gem. Also everything was nice and clean - I know it sounds weird but if even the toilets are really up to date with cleanliness you can rely on the rest being well looked after to right?”

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  Chris

  ·1 year ago

  “Cosy Club, Exeter. Once a hospital, now a restaurant, which is a bit like turning your old school into a cocktail bar. You sit there with a burger and chips where somebody once had their appendix out. The ceilings are high enough to lose a kite in, and every inch of the place is covered in furniture that looks like it was donated by aunts you don’t like. It’s a curated mess, but it sort of works. The staff are absurdly good. Smiling, attentive, as if they’ve mistaken you for someone important. They’ll even let your dog into the lounge, which is a surprise. You look around, half expecting someone to say “No dogs, no smoking, no fun” but instead they bring you water for the mutt and act like it’s the most natural thing in the world. The food is solid in that chain-restaurant way. I went for a burger on our visit. The burger is rib meat, which means flavour, fat, and an excuse for charging you more. They suggest adding Brie and bacon, which isn’t advice so much as an invoice. The fries arrive in a tin that looks generous until you poke around and realise it’s half-air. But the burger stays together, tastes decent, and doesn’t drown you in condiments. But. The meat’s from Cornwall, which is nice, but we’re in Devon. Cows here also have ribs. And the price is the sort of number that makes you start thinking about whether you should have cooked pasta at home. However, you sit there, full of meat and fries, the dog snoring under the table, and you think — this isn’t bad. It’s not great, it won’t change your life, but it’s not bad. Food delivered in a jumble-sale cathedral that used to hand out death certificates. Perfectly fine.”

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