Cat & Fiddle
A family-friendly pub and carvery in Clyst St Mary, Devon, serving traditional British pub food, ales and a famous Farmhouse Carvery.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
The Cat & Fiddle is a pub and restaurant located in Clyst St Mary, Devon, in the United Kingdom. It presents itself as a family-oriented dining destination, combining a traditional British pub atmosphere with a carvery restaurant and extensive facilities for children and functions. According to its official website, the pub offers freshly prepared food, a wide selection of drinks, and a friendly, vibrant atmosphere. Its menu centres on a 'Famous Farmhouse Carvery', an à la carte menu, chef's specials, and locally caught fish dishes, alongside pub classics. The venue is designed to cater to families and groups. It features air-conditioned restaurant and function rooms, a large indoor soft play area and ball pool for young children, an outdoor playground and grass area, and two large patio areas for alfresco dining. A large function space is available for hire for functions, business meetings and training seminars, with free Wi-Fi. The pub is conveniently situated for local tourist attractions, with beaches and Exeter city centre only a few miles away. The Cat & Fiddle is independently operated, with no parent company or group ownership indicated in the available evidence. It is active and trades under the name 'The Cat & Fiddle' or 'Cat & Fiddle Inn'. Its website is catandfiddleexeter.co.uk, and it can be contacted by phone or email. The pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and open Wednesday to Sunday from late morning until around 10pm.
History
The Cat & Fiddle is a pub located in Clyst St Mary, Devon, United Kingdom. Its exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence. The pub operates under the name 'The Cat & Fiddle' and is also referred to as the 'Cat & Fiddle Inn'. It has been serving as a pub and dining venue in the local area, and its official website describes it as a 'new and improved' establishment, suggesting renovations or updates have taken place. The website's 'our story' section is introduced by 'Tom', indicating a personal involvement in the business. The pub emphasises traditional pub fare, a daily fresh meat carvery, and locally caught fish specials. It has expanded its facilities to include an indoor soft play area, ball pool, outdoor playground, and function rooms, positioning itself as a destination for families and events in the Exeter area.
Products and positioning
Family-friendly traditional pub and carvery offering home cooking without the hassle, quality ales, and facilities for children and functions.
Farmhouse Carvery
Daily fresh meat carvery, described as 'famous' on the official website.
À la carte menu
A selection of dishes available alongside the carvery.
Chef's Specials
Special dishes prepared by the chef.
Locally caught fish specials
Fish dishes sourced locally.
Pub classics
Traditional pub food.
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