Exeter Phoenix Cafe Bar

☀️ Heatwave tip: don’t forget the dog 🐶

We’ve got something to help your pup cool off too… Pup Ices! 🍦🐾

The perfect frozen treat while you relax with a coffee and cake in the Café Bar.

Bring your dog in, take a break from the heat, and enjoy a little summer treat together.

🔥 This Week's Special: Spicy Kimchi Melt🔥

We've turned up the flavour this week.

Packed with vegan cheese, tangy kimchi, and our spicy gochujang mayo, this vegetarian toastie delivers the perfect crunch, melt, and kick of heat in every bite. Served with a crisp side salad.

Pop in and give it a try before it's gone!

Football? At Exeter Phoenix? ⚽️

Yes! We're hoping for some creativity on the field as the World Cup 2026 officially kicks off 🏆

Our friendly Cafe Bar will be showing England vs Croatia on Wed 17 Jun, KO 9pm and England vs Ghana on Tue 23 Jun, KO 9pm.

Bring your friends, grab a drink and enjoy the match. Everyone is welcome! 🍻

✨ INTRODUCING A FRESH NEW LOOK FOR FACES OF EXETER PHOENIX ✨

We're excited to share the first story in our redesigned Faces of Exeter Phoenix series, celebrating the people who make our community what it is.

FACES OF EXETER PHOENIX - ERYN

From working in the Cafe Bar to starting a career in barbering, Eryn's story is all about going after what you want.

We loved catching up with Eryn and hearing about her journey.

Read her story by swiping through ➡️

Or read below ⬇️

FACES OF EXETER PHOENIX - ERYN

WHAT BRINGS YOU TO EXETER PHOENIX?
I’ve come in to say hello to some old workmates. I used to work behind the bar here.

HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK BEHIND THE BAR?
I left college because I realised it wasn’t the right fit for me. The focus on written work, even in creative subjects, didn’t suit how I learn. I prefer practical, hands-on learning where I can build skills through experience.

I told my mum, and she said I’d need to start paying rent, so I got a job in a hotel for a couple of years. I didn’t really enjoy it.

I was playing drums in a band when I came to Exeter Phoenix for a Battle of the Bands. I remember thinking the place had such a good energy, really creative and open.

After the gig, I went up to the bar and asked Stacey if there were any jobs going.
She said, “Maybe.”
So I said, “I can do coffee, cocktails, pints, food, kitchen, pot wash. I just want full-time hours.”

Basically, I said I’d do anything.

Stacey took my email, and not long after I got my first shift.

I was so nervous at first. I didn’t really know where to stand behind the bar or what I was doing, but it quickly clicked. I ended up working here for about two years and really loved it from day one.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?
It took me a while to find my direction. I knew I didn’t want to go back to college or go to university. I wanted something practical, creative, and hands-on.
I thought about carpentry, welding, and plastering.
Then I started cutting my friends’ hair at home and realised I really enjoyed it. I did a few more, and it just felt right.

I started looking for barber apprenticeships, but none were available.
Then a friend of my brother told me about a barbers on the Quay looking for someone.

The issue was I thought I didn’t have the qualifications they wanted.
So I decided to go down anyway and try my luck.
I walked in and asked for an interview. The owner said they were fully booked, but I pushed a bit more and he asked me to come back the next day.

So I did.

I stayed focused, didn’t go on my phone, and brought a folder of photos of haircuts I’d done.

Eventually I got the interview. I told him I was passionate about short, p***y cuts, fashion, and photography.

At the end of the interview he said, “I like the look of you. You sound good. You’ve got the job.”

A week later I started my apprenticeship and it’s been going really well. I’m really enjoying it.

WHAT HAS EXETER PHOENIX MEANT TO YOU?
Working at Exeter Phoenix gave me the confidence to go after something I really wanted.

THANK YOU, ERYN, FOR SHARING YOUR STORY WITH US.
IT WAS GREAT TO CATCH UP AND WE REALLY ADMIRE YOUR GO GETTER ATTITUDE!

🍽️ This Week’s Special

This week, we’re doing something a little different... ☀️🌮

We’ve teamed up with foodie influencer Emy (.foodie) to bring you her special creation: Sunshine Tacos.

Packed with fresh, vibrant flavours, these tacos feature refried beans with ancho chillies, juicy pineapple salsa, creamy avocado crema, fresh pico de gallo, crunchy tortilla shards, and crisp salad. Bright, fresh, zingy, and full of sunshine in every bite.

This is the first in a series of collaborations we hope to do with local food influencers, creators, and passionate home cooks.

Know someone who’d love to create a special for our kitchen? Or fancy having a go yourself? Tag them below or send us a message. We’d love to discover more local talent and see what they can bring to the table.

Available this week in the Cafe Bar. Come and give our Sunshine Tacos a try! ☀️🌮