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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 is home to several glamorous Cocktail Bars including Cru Beach Bar at Abbey Sands on Torquay seafront. Here you can watch some of the country’s top mixologists at work whilst relaxing on the outdoor terrace overlooking the sea!

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 historic Grade I-listed Churston Court, just a mile from Brixham, was once a favourite of Agatha Christie, the world’s most famous crime writer born in Torquay. Stop for a quiet drink at this quirky establishment where suits of armour stand alongside tapestries, and sample their good selection of fine wines.

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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14 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
Cantina Torquay

Address

Belgrave Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5HP

Telephone
07887 943079

cantinatorquay@gmail.com

Torquay

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14 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

Why not come and find us yourself and check out our second location. Find us tucked away in Abbey Park (right by the crazy golf!) and join us for fresh food, local drinks, live music and so much more! Dog friendly, with inside and outside seating!…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons

Address

63 Babbacombe Downs Rd, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LP

Telephone
01803 203778

info@thewaddlingduckbistro.co.uk

Babbacombe, Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons
With a bus stop on our doorstep, you'll have no trouble visiting.
A private car park is available for our guests' use.
We are just a two minute walk from Babbacombe Theatre, five minutes away from St Marychurch or a…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Best Western Livermead Cliff Hotel - Sunday Lunch

Address

Sea Front, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6RQ

Telephone
+44 01803 299666

info@livermeadcliff.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

The Livermead Cliff’s all-year-round Sunday lunch service is popular with locals, regular day visitors and holidaymakers to the English Riviera. The excellent hospitality provided by the silver-service trained waiting staff and the live music played…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Seamus O'Donnell's Torquay

Address

28 Victoria Parade, Torquay, TQ1 2BD

Telephone
01803 294608

Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Seamus O’Donnells is set on the Harbour side in Torquay. The Pub has a traditional feel and is family run with a good old fashioned atmosphere where everyone is a friend.
Whether you are just back from a fishing trip in the bay, taking a stroll…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

The Manor Pub Brixham

Address

28 Higher Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8HW

Telephone
07462 861674

info@themanorpub.com

Brixham

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Located just above the main town car park in a stone-built Grade II listed terraced cottage, the low ceilinged, well refurbished, one-roomed bar is cosy especially by the log fire. Furnished with leather settees and chunky kitchen tables, the pub…

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Teatro

Address

Princess Theatre, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ

teatrotorquay@theambassadors.com

Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Teatro is the café, bar and restaurant at the Princess Theatre, Torquay. Serving a day menu, pre-show hand-rolled sourdough pizzas and a kids menu all with spectacular views of Torquay Harbour.

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Café
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9 July 2025to23 Dec 2025
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 2025to23 Dec 2025

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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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Tam's Kitchen

Address

59a Winner Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3BW

Telephone
01803 463405

hello@tamskitchen.co.uk

Paignton

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

Tam’s Kitchen started in the first lockdown of 2020, as a vegan takeaway from Tamara’s (my) house!
I was on furlough and thought I’m just going to try and set up my own business. I have had 15 years of experience working in hospitality all over the…

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The Box Office Lounge

Address

41 Torwood Street, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DZ

Telephone
01803 467039

info@boxofficelounge.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

New & exciting lounge bar situated underneath it's big sister Arena Torquay.

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Bar

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