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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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Upton Social Club

Address

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

Telephone
07902 152690

mail@uptonsocialclub.co.uk

TORQUAY

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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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Cantina Kitchen and Bar Paignton

Address

Youngs Park Road, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6BU

Telephone
01803 525377

cantinagoodrington@gmail.com

Goodrington, Paignton

Cantina Kitchen and Bar is an award wining family run business conveniently located slap bang next to one of the most beautiful dog friendly beaches in Paignton specialising in serving local Devon produce including fresh fish from Brixham, local…

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Three Degrees West Torquay

Address

Oddicombe Beach, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LB

Telephone
01803 311202

3dwpr@oddicombebeach.co.uk

Torquay

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Three Degrees West is OPEN from 9am every day up to, and including, Tuesday 23 December
Closed 24 and 25 December
Open at 10am on Boxing Day then open from 9am every day up to, and including, Sunday 4 January 2026

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The Devon Arms

Address

8-10 Park Lane, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2AU

Telephone
01803 361671

edwardkirk@btinternet.com

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Welcoming Pub Situated near the inner harbour Torquay
Mouth-Watering Food Options
Enjoy a traditional pub meal at The Devon Arms. With a variety of pub food options including Sunday lunch, we offer delicious home cooking at prices that are kind to…

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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 2026to31 Dec 2026

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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Blue Anchor Brixham

Address

83 Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AH

Telephone
01803 469165

theblueanchorbrixham@gmail.com

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Blue Anchor in Brixham is in a great location right on the harbourside of the idyllic fishing town of Brixham. Formerly two buildings, The Blue Anchor is one of Brixham's best traditional pubs.
A cosy and traditional pub situated on the harbour…

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The Drum Inn Torquay

Address

Cockington Village, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA

Telephone
01803 690264

drumtorquay@vintageinn.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Drum Inn in Cockington is a country pub & restaurant oozing rural charm and rustic character. Our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales…

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Thatched Tavern

Address

Steep Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4TS

Telephone
01803 327140

info@thethatchedtaverndevon.co.uk

Torquay

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A COTTAGE STEEPED IN HISTORY
Dating back to the 17th century, The Thatched Tavern is a traditional, cosy, welcoming Torquay pub and restaurant with outstanding food and extensive wine and drinks menu. Located within the picturesque village of…

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The Embassy Tavern

Address

3 Colin Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ3 2NR

Telephone
01803 529049

Embassytavern@hotmail.com

PAIGNTON

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Community Pub, offering good value Beers, Wines , Spirits and meals. Family and Dog friendly.

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