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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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Manor Inn Galmpton

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2 Stoke Gabriel Road, Galmpton, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0NL

Telephone
01803 661101

themanorinngalmpton@gmail.com

Brixham

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The Only Independent Village Pub In Torbay
Delicious Home Cooking, Dogs Welcome, Beer Garden, Open Fire, Pool Table, Outside Seating, Accommodation
Open Monday - Saturday (11am - 11pm) & Sunday (12pm - 11pm)
Lunch Served 12noon - 2:30pm and…

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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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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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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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The Waterside Inn Paignton

Address

126 Dartmouth Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6ND

Telephone
01803 551113

6884@greeneking.co.uk

PAIGNTON

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

At the Waterside you’ll find a variety of great value pub favourites on the menu, plus our favourite steaks, meat combos and burgers.
Our amazing range of beef steaks are our speciality and are matured for 35 days, seasoned with salt, cracked black…

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The Birdcage

Address

New Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8LT

Telephone
01803 916742

info@birdcagebrixham.co.uk

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Birdcage is a fantastic, town-centre pub in the beautiful harbourside town of Brixham, Devon.
Situated on the corner of New Road, the Birdcage is opposite Brixham Theatre and sits right at the heart of the local community.
Formerly known as…

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Portofino

Address

21 Ilsham Road, TORQUAY, Devon, TQ1 2JG

Telephone
01803 927057

info@portofinotorquay.com

TORQUAY

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks & Ice cream
We are bringing you a hint of the Italian Riviera in the English Riviera..
Let's set sail to Portofino
Portofino in Wellswood, Torquay, offers a little slice of la dolce vita right in the heart of the…

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The Oldenburg Paignton

Address

46-48 Winner Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3BQ

Telephone
01803 525714

oldenburgpaignton@outlook.com

Paignton

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Named after Peter ll, Duke of Oldenburg 1853-1900, it is said that there is evidence that an inn has existed on this site since 1688. It is a medium sized single room back street pub that has a traditional interior, together with a small enclosed…

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The Willow Tree Torquay

Address

Condor Way, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7TG

Telephone
01803 615245

willowtreetorquay@stonehouserestaurants.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Whether you’re up for a party, watching sport or meeting with friends and family for a bite to eat, the The Willow Tree in Torquay is the place to relax and unwind.
We’ve something for all the family – from our freshly carved, slow cooked roasts…

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