illustration by tessa macdermot

www.tessamacdermot.com

The Glorious Art House is a vibrant, lively cafe bar and creative centre located in the heart of exeter's independent west-quarter. It forms part of a rich local community of unique shops and creative businesses.

It was opened in 2014 by mother and son Rosy and Derry Tydeman. Having worked as a textile artist for many years, Rosy had a passion for colour and pattern, Derry was an experienced barista with an enthusiasm for hospitality. Together they created The Glorious Art House with the intention of combining great coffee and exciting visual delights which make every visit an out of the ordinary coffee shop experience.

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Inspired by the colours and patterns of Mexico, the cafe and whole building itself is a living work of art - on every visit, you'll notice something new. Rosy wanted to create an oasis from the grey British weather and so The Glorious, from the sunshine yellow ceiling to the hand painted walls, from the authentic Mexican tiles to the extravagant crockery (filled with a delicious well crafted coffee) will guarantee to bring a moment of joy to your day.

Since its creation, three glorious floors have become a thriving hub for writers, musicians, actors, creative minds and coffee lovers to get together for conversation, live music and work meetings. Exhibitions, workshops and weekly children's sing-along sessions keep the cafe alive and ever evolving.

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Our dog-friendly courtyard garden provides a secluded outdoor space for sunny days and romantic fairy lit nights.

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Food & Drink

At the Glorious cafe bar, we proudly serve Voyager Coffee, roasted only 25 miles away in Buckfastleigh, South Devon. Our baristas take care in ensuring every cup of coffee (or every glorious chocolate) is made to the finest standard. The same goes for our simple but delicious menu: 

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Breakfast

Every morning, the cafe fills with the warm aroma of freshly baked pastries and the bread we use for our lunches. If a warm croissant and jam doesn't do it, an array of cakes produced by Peck & Strong in Crediton are laid out on the bar to take your fancy to accompany your morning coffee.

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Lunch

We serve light lunches; salads, sandwiches, soups and freshly prepared bagels made with high quality produce by passionate food-loving staff. 

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Evenings 

Occasionally the cafe stays open late to welcome you for alcoholic and soft drinks as well as our delicious coffees and teas, accompanied by a variety of live acoustic music, poetry slams and art parties. Please see our events page for details of upcoming events.

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Opening Hours

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Monday 9am - 4pm

Tuesday closed

Wednesday 9am - 4pm

Thursday 9am - 4pm

Friday  9am - 4pm

(open late for events)

Saturday 9am - 5pm

Sunday 10am - 4pm

We use Road Trip from Voyager, a unique blend of 3 exceptional Latin American coffees from Brazil, Colombia and cooperatives from the Café Femenino Foundation in Northern Peru.

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This full bodied, complex espresso has berry acidity with milk chocolate notes. When combined with milk, the Road Trip blend becomes a sweet, rich caramel and hazelnut flavour.

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As well as its superb taste, we love its name as it reflects our love of travel and other cultures which are celebrated in the decor of the cafe.

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.

―Maya Angelou

Events & Workshops

Contact 

For more information about the cafe, events & workshops, please contact Rosy:

email: hello@thegloriousarthouse.com

telephone: 01392 490060

pop in to say hello:

120 Fore Street, Exeter EX4 3JQ

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If you are interested in joining the Glorious team please send your CV and personal statement to

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In our life there is a single colour, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning of life and art. It is the colour of love.

―Marc Chagall
 

© 2014 the glorious art house 120 fore street exeter