The Stand Off, Exeter – 33 Verified Student Reviews 🍻

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PORTLAND HOUSE, Longbrook St, Exeter EX4 6AB

Burgers, stew & other pub grub classic in a large, laid-back Irish sports bar with multiple TVs.


Good for watching sport


Live performances


Happy-hour drinks


Food at bar


Cosy


Casual


Good for groups


Great location for students, society and club discounts available. More information found here

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A great place to start the evening.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 24th 2026
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The vibe was spot on — relaxed and friendly.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 22nd 2026
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The whole night was smooth, no stress and lots of fun.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 20th 2026
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Always feels welcoming and easygoing.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 19th 2026
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A great laugh every single time.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 18th 2026
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Perfect for a casual drink and a chat.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 17th 2026
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Nice place to hang out without it being too intense.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 16th 2026
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Always end up making new friends here.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 15th 2026
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Music, atmosphere and people all made it a brilliant night.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 14th 2026
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Really fun experience, the DJ was excellent.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 13th 2026
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Great night out, music was spot on and the vibe was brilliant.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 9th 2026
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Felt super welcoming from the moment we arrived.
By Anonymous Student on Feb 2nd 2026
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Music was class – couldn’t stop dancing all night!
By Anonymous Student on Jan 27th 2026
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Queue moved fast and staff were sound.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 22nd 2026
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Never too busy, just the right buzz.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 18th 2026
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Vibe was top tier — fun from start to finish.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 15th 2026
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Definitely one of the best student nights.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 11th 2026
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Always delivers a good night — reliable fun.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 7th 2026
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Great place for a chilled evening.
By Anonymous Student on Jan 3rd 2026
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Good service, good vibe, easy night.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 30th 2025
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Music never disappoints — absolute bangers every time.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 26th 2025
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Loved how friendly everyone was, so easygoing.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 21st 2025
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Always a laugh — every visit ends up a story.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 17th 2025
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Brilliant place for making memories with mates.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 13th 2025
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A proper feel-good student experience.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 6th 2025
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Chilled start, ended up being a proper fun one.
By Anonymous Student on Dec 2nd 2025
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Always end up having more fun than expected.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 28th 2025
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Always consistent — never a dull moment.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 24th 2025
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Great crowd every time, never any trouble.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 18th 2025
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Every visit is a guaranteed good time.
By Anonymous Student on Nov 11th 2025
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Drinks were good value and the crowd was unreal!
By Anonymous Student on Nov 4th 2025
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Top place for student nights, highly recommend to others.
By Anonymous Student on Oct 29th 2025
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Great sports bar, great beer and great food. What more do you need!
By anonymous on Nov 13th 2023