I have had a particularly long break from Exeter, as I spent this year on my Year Abroad in a tiny town in the east of Germany, not far from the Czech border. This extended time away from the glorious EX4 has indeed proved that absence makes the heart grow stronger – I’ve missed Exeter […]
The Old Firehouse
Pretty Firehouse Lies
I’ve never been to this pub in my life”: A simple sentence with a crushing sentiment. When JK Rowling tweeted last week “if you want real fantasy go to an estate agent” in response to the legendary Firehouse being snapped up for £3-4 million by PLC, the legend of Rowling taking inspiration for the Leaky […]
J.K. Rowling denies The Old Firehouse as inspiration for The Leaky Cauldron
JK Rowling has denied that The Leaky Cauldron was based on The Old Firehouse. It has been a long-standing urban myth that she used to frequent Firehouse. The pubs Ye Olde vibes, winding stairs and big oak tables definitely feel like somewhere Harry, Hermione and Ron would frequent. But, in a tweet this morning, J.K […]
ExTunes at the Old Firehouse 18/09/16
It’s the Sunday of Freshers’ Week, and something isn’t quite right. It’s not a raging hangover (surprisingly), nor is it a powerful sense of dread at the thought of lectures tomorrow. Something’s been missing from my life for weeks now – and I just don’t know what. Later that evening, nestled comfortably in a familiar […]
Live Review – ExTunes Live at the Firehouse 25/9/16
As an iconic venue for live music, I entered the Old Firehouse with high expectations for the night’s musical acts. Flaws Above were set to perform a never before seen purely acoustic set, stripping back original songs to their core. The atmosphere was building, and casual pizza-eaters quickly dispersed to leave a small crowd of […]
ExTunes at the Old Firehouse, 06/03/16
The dim lights of Firehouse were set ablaze on Sunday night, 6 February, as student bands and singers took to the stage for ExTunes. Acapella group Madrigals opened the night with a unique twist on the student music scene. The entire set was a quaint throwback to the years of yore, and was further embellished […]
5 ways to beat the winter blues
After the joys of stuffing our stomachs over the holidays, many of us may be feeling a little down with the prospect of deadlines ahead. However, winter doesn’t have to be as gloomy in mind as it is in weather! Here are a few ways you can kick those winter blues: 1. Go for a winter hike […]
EUJO takeover the Old Firehouse, 17/1/16
As I enter the room, my ears are exposed to the lively chatter of dozens, my nose – gently caressed by the smell of freshly baked pizza, my eyes – struck by the sight of familiar faces. My senses are confirming: I’m back at The Old Firehouse. Sunday night at the Firehouse is great not […]
5 best veggie eats in Exeter
For a vegetarian in Exeter, theres no shortage of places where you can delight your tastebuds. However, some of these are squirrelled away in places you might not think to look, while others are just plain unknown, which is a shame, because some of them are really top-notch. Here are my top places for meat-free […]
ExTunes at the Old Firehouse, 22/11/15
On a cold November day, the prospect of relaxing with a good pizza and good music at the Firehouse got me through the inevitable Sunday boredom. I was not disappointed in the slightest. The opening acoustic performance from Daisy Vaughan, alongside the recommended Cajun chicken pizza, left me with that warm fuzzy feeling you crave […]