The Vaults, gay bar in Gandy Street, Exeter
Gay Bars & Clubs ⭐ Featured Verified by GayOut

The Vaults

Google (130) 2.6
Tripadvisor (52) 2.4
Been here? Rate it in 3 clicks
What reviewers say

Some visitors found it a good place for students, though recent price increases have deterred them. However, many reviewers complain about the venue's poor condition, including dirty toilets and an unpleasant smell, alongside issues with rude and unprofessional staff and bouncers who have been described as abusive and overzealous in removing patrons.

50
/ 100
GayOut Score
G2.6 🦉2.4
✅ Link copied!
Address
8 Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS, UK
📞
Phone
07721 353915
🌐
Website
www.thevaultsexeterltd.com

Hotels near The Vaults

via Stay22
Hotels near The Vaults
Loading map…

2 gay bars, clubs & saunas from our guide

About this place The Vaults

The Vaults is a gay bar and club on Gandy Street, the narrow lane of independent shops and bars in central Exeter. It is one of only a handful of LGBTQ+ venues in Devon, so it draws a local crowd of mixed age, plus students during term time. Google reviews are poor (about 2.6 from 130 ratings), with complaints that are typical of small-city clubs: door policy, quiet nights and inconsistent opening. We don't have hours on file, so check the website or social media for which nights it opens before making the trip.

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Dancing Area Party Club Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite Dance club Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round

Insider Tips

Community Reviews

Write a Review

Google Reviews

Verified by Google
2.6
★★★☆☆
130 reviews

Based on 130 Google reviews.

Jiayi Wang Jun 2026
★☆☆☆☆

staff at the entrance wasn’t respectful, they wouldn’t accept my BRP card and told me to get a passport and didn’t tell me there’s a time limit to entrance even though I asked them, can I come back after getting the passport and they said yes they will let me in - but after I came in the manager said I couldn’t be let in because it’s past the entry time but all my friends already paid and went in - tried to talk about it to the person that claimed that he’s the manager and the entrance (whom I talked to earlier said that I could entry) he doesn’t seem to be apologetic and say that he wasn’t at fault for it and say that I should understand his job is very busy even though all my request is for him to be more mindful in the future with this kind of scenario, but he refused to admit that a better job could be done and I genuinely doubt that they would do anything differently in the future. It’s OK that I was not letting, but it was not okay that they don’t think they are at fault at all - if you promised to let me in after I’ve asked you to get my passport then you should have let me in- it is your duty too told me beforehand that you couldn’t after a certain period of time rather me rushing all the way back to get the passport and then telling me that I couldn’t be let in It is also not okay to be unapologetic and threatened me that “ if I want to go to the club ever again I shouldn’t make a scene.” - this is a club not a gangster 😂

Kimberley Martin May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

got kicked out for going in the same cubicle but they dont have locks

Jerfeson Barbosa May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

It's a horrible place, you won't go.

Tamsin Timbury Apr 2026
★★★★★

Was served by Freya who made the whole experience feel warm, welcoming and safe. Gave anti-spiking lids for our drinks and seemed like she genuinely cared for the wellbeing of her customers

Emma Alfred Apr 2026
★★★★★

Freya made Vaults a brilliant experience!! She's a 10/10 bartender & the first (and only) to offer us anti-spiking products. Super friendly & makes Vaults feel like a safe environment. We love her!! ❤️❤️

Stephen Procter Apr 2026
★★★☆☆
Gurjinder Singh Feb 2026
★☆☆☆☆

TripAdvisor

Powered by TripAdvisor

Write a Review

20 reviews so far — add yours

Last updated on 13 November 2026

Stay in the Loop

Get the latest LGBTQ+ events and venue openings in your inbox.

Enter your email to receive Pride event updates and new-venue alerts.

Already a subscriber? Unsubscribe

Your privacy choices. We use cookies to run GayOut and, with your consent, measure usage. Learn more