The Heavy Tree British Bistro & Weekend Indian
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About The Heavy Tree British Bistro & Weekend Indian
The Heavy Tree British Bistro & Weekend Indian is a restaurant and bar at 77 Fore St in Exeter. It runs as a British bistro and changes format to become an Indian restaurant, so the kitchen serves two different styles of cooking under one roof. The bar sits alongside the dining side of the business, giving visitors a place to drink as well as eat. Dogs are welcome, so diners can bring their pets along when they come to eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indian food, outdoor seating and family friendly atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention indian food, outdoor seating and family friendly atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, calling it tasty and delicious, with one first-time diner singling out the Indian dishes for authentic flavours. Another describes a homely, family friendly evening with a baby and kind service. The caveats are service related: one reviewer found a server abrupt when no menu had been brought outside and left without eating, while another noted just two staff working a busy Friday.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, calling it tasty and delicious, with one first-time diner singling out the Indian dishes for authentic flavours. Another describes a homely, family friendly evening with a baby and kind service. The caveats are service related: one reviewer found a server abrupt when no menu had been brought outside and left without eating, while another noted just two staff working a busy Friday.
Featured reviews
- Julie Pumfrey
“I absolutely love this little cafe , but I feel for the staff , there totally under pressure it’s so busy , just 2 people working on a busy Friday absolutely ridiculous ,”
- Alice Hunter
“We visited for the first time tonight for Indian food - simply WOW! We enjoyed the food so much - so delicious and authentic flavours! Also we visited with our baby and found the service to be extremely kind and friendly. It had a very homely and family friendly atmosphere! We’re already looking forward to visiting again :)”
- Carole Williams
“I felt the need to give you one star only after a negative experience this morning with one of your waiting staff. My husband and I wanted to pop in for a coffee and something to eat after shopping in Heavitree. As it was a lovely day we decided to sit outside ( there were no menus on the table, but through passed experiences I know that they are brought out) It looked busy but we were more than happy to wait to be given a menu. There were a couple of waiting staff sat outside ( I took it that they were their break, which was fine by me) After a little while both staff stood up to start work. The lady in question walked up to us, no good morning or a nice welcome but said in quite an abrupt manner " do you know what you want"? How could we? we didn't have a menu? When I informed her that I didn't know and requested a menu, her response was " I already said I will get you one" Two things wrong with this....1) She hadn't said she would and 2) What gives her the right to talk to customers in this manner?? I know your cafe is not Michelin star rated but I do expect some courtesy. I am not the type of person to complain, but felt that I have needed to in this circumstance. The most concerning thing about this whole negative experience was that she hadn't thought that she had been rude which makes me think that this is how she treats all your customers. Not acceptable in any way,shape or form. Suffice to say, we did not stay to eat but we were welcomed in the Park Life café instead. Just an idea ... Maybe some of your staff would benefit from some hospitality training?”
- anu malu
“I go there every weekend for amazing food and service”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The Heavy Tree British Bistro & Weekend Indian
- New Jumbo takeaway3.61350.3 mi£10–20Vegetarian options
chicken curry, curry sauce, fish and chips
- Exeter Fast Food3.51140.7 mi
double cheeseburger, cheesy chips, kebabs
- 0.8 mi£1–10Good for kids
large portions of chips, battered jumbo sausage, cod and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Heavy Tree British Bistro & Weekend IndianOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5242 | — | £10–20 | indian food, outdoor seating, family friendly atmosphere |
| New Jumbo takeawayVegetarian options | 3.6135 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | chicken curry, curry sauce, fish and chips |
| Exeter Fast Food | 3.5114 | 0.7 mi | — | double cheeseburger, cheesy chips, kebabs |
| The Dolphin Fish and ChipsGood for kids | 3.983 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | large portions of chips, battered jumbo sausage, cod and chips |
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