Improvement Necessary
The Thirsty Farmer
Talaton Road, Whimple, Exeter, EX5 2QQ
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 2 October 2025 (6 months ago)
East Devon
About This Establishment
The Thirsty Farmer is a pub, bar & nightclub located in Exeter. It received a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 ("Improvement Necessary") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 6 months ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of East Devon. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on 552 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.5
552 reviews
Restaurant
Monday: 12–10 pm
Tuesday: 12–10 pm
Wednesday: 12–10 pm
Thursday: 12–10 pm
Friday: 12–11 pm
Saturday: 12–11 pm
Sunday: 12–11 pm
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene5
No concerns found
Structural15
Improvements required
Confidence in Management5
No concerns found
What does a 2-star rating mean?
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Location
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