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If there’s one thing that really makes a holiday special, it’s discovering a really good pub or bar! A good pub or bar is at the heart of a great British holiday. Fortunately, in Devon we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to top quality pubs and bars, many with stunning sea and harbour views. Many of the English Riviera pubs and bars are family and dog friendly too, have restaurants, beer gardens and provide regular live music.

So whether you’re looking for a proper ‘olde worlde’ traditional independent pub such as the Queens Arms in Brixham or a buzzing bar like Soho that’s a non-stop party into the small hours, across Torbay, Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham there are over 100 pubs and bars to choose from!

Best Beer, Wine and Cider in the South West!

For the perfect pint head to Torbay where our local brewery, Bays Brewery provides a fantastic choice of award winning craft local ales including Devon Dumpling, Top Sale and Bays Gold, complemented by a very popular Devon Rock Craft Lager.

The full taste of Devon is also on offer accompanied by a choice of local wines, with Sharpham Vineyard near Totnes our local vineyard running tasting tours and vineyard walks operate from March to December. Hunts produce some great local handcrafted Devon cider and have gained a gold award from Food and Drink Devon for their delicious drinks.

Glamorous Cocktail Bars

The English Riviera has many places to enjoy a cocktail including Elton's Piano Bar and Twenty1 at Torquay harbour and Liberty at Brixham harbour.

Some of our popular pubs

The Drum Inn in the heart of Cockington Village is an attractive thatched building and the ultimate traditional British watering hole. This is one for the whole family, offering plenty of affordable, hearty food deals and nutritious child-sized meals for the little ones.

The Blue Anchor is a traditional pub nestled right on the harbourside at Brixham.

At Babbacombe Beach you’ll find The Cary Arms, voted Best Dining Pub in the Taste of the West Awards and offering an amazing waterfront location. The recently refurbished award winning Green Ginger Pub and Bar in Torquay operated by Weatherspoon’s is one of Torquay’s favourite pubs.

Dog friendly

Many Torbay pubs and bars are dog friendly, so there’s no reason why your four-legged friend shouldn’t enjoy a few days away on the English Riviera too.

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Upton Social Club

Address

46-48 Upton Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 4AX

Telephone
07902 152690

uptonsocialclub@hotmail.com

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Upton Social Club was founded in 1906, it was known in those early days as a Working Men's Club. Members would meet to play snooker, cards and have a social drink, it's main objective was and still is, to provide a central meeting point and…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Dock

Address

13-14 Victoria Parade, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2BB

info@docktorquay.co.uk

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

THE DOCK IS A CAFE, BAR, BISTRO LOCATED AT TORQUAY HARBOURSIDE IN TORQUAY, DEVON, UK.
Situated in a prime location overlooking the marina, it offers indoor and outdoor seating. The Dock serves a wonderful selection of breakfast, bar snacks, lunch,…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Elephant Restaurant by Simon Hulstone

Address

3 & 4 Beacon Terrace, Harbourside, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BH

Telephone
01803 200044

info@elephantrestaurant.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Elephant restaurant is a bright, informal seaside restaurant which Situated by the beautiful Torquay harbour.
Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy, it was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star & the…

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Elton's Piano Bar

Address

4 Torwood Street, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 1EB

Telephone
01803 390729

info@eltonstorquay.co.uk

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Elton's Piano Bar is just a stones throw away from the bustling Torquay Harbourside within the centre of the Torquay restaurant district.
Elton's is a unique themed and sophisticated music venue providing a diverse cocktails, gins, champagne and…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Costero Lounge

Address

Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AG

costero@thelounges.co.uk

Paignton

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Our Lounge is home-from-home, offering delicious food and drinks, all day, on your doorstep. We exist to bring people together and our unique atmosphere changes hour by hour with each new wave of customers. We are proud of our Lounge and its…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Old Engine House

Address

130 Newton Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AD

Telephone
01803 226027

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Recently refurbished by new owners Greene King this roadside pub, with a large function room. It is pleasantly furnished and spacious seating areas in both the the restaurant and the pub area. Friendly and helpful staff, traditional pub food, gaming…

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9 July 2026to23 Dec 2026
ROAM at Sandridge Barton

Address

Waddeton Road, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6RL

Telephone
01803 732203

info@roamrestaurant.co.uk

Totnes

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9 July 2026to23 Dec 2026

This summer, we’re opening a new chapter at Sandridge Barton. On July 9th, we welcome you to ROAM—a new restaurant nestled in the heart of the Dart Valley, on the site formerly home to Circa.
Led by local hospitality veteran Ian Alexander, ROAM is…

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The Mermaid

Address

2 King Street, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 9TF

Telephone
01803 882811

mark@thegreenwaygroup.co.uk

BRIXHAM

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Brixham's Newest Harbourside Bar with waterside seating and sea views overlooking the harbour and beyond.
Opened in June 2023 - The Mermaid
From a welcoming atmosphere to the finest range of drinks for miles, we have everything you need for a…

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Accept children all ages - Under 18's permitted until 10pm
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Cary Arms & Spa Restaurant

Address

Beach Road, Torquay, TQ1 3LX

Telephone
01803 327110

enquiries@caryarms.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Perched high above one of Devon’s most beautiful bays, our scenic coastal restaurant in Torquay serves fresh, simple gastro-style dishes in the historic setting of our seaside Inn.
From Lyme Bay lobster and our special catch of the day to grass-fed…

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