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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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Queen Victoria

Address

62 Victoria Street, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5DS

Telephone
01803 553724

info@queenvictoria.co.uk

Paignton

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

We know that nothing beats a traditional English pub.
Queen Victoria is your go-to local for all your favourite drinks in Paignton. In 2023 we underwent a renovation with the goal of making your visit as enjoyable as possible.
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Dolphin Inn Torquay

Address

Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4LY

Telephone
01803 328462

thedolphininn36@gmail.com

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Located in the popular St Marychurch area in Torquay. The Dolphin Inn has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and now boasts a revamped bar and a more spacious restaurant. Offering traditional pub food and Sunday roasts.
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Crown and Anchor Brixham

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23 The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

Telephone
01803 906797

crownandanchorbrixham@gmail.com

Brixham

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Erica and Georgie welcome you to The Crown and Anchor, a traditional quay side pub. a selection of drinks are always on offer including a wide choice of lagers, wines and cider including our scrumpy that we have on all year round 'Black Rat'. We…

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Twenty1

Address

21 Victoria Parade, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2BB

Telephone
01803 293332

info@twenty1lounge.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Twenty1 first opened its doors in June 2018, gaining instant popularity amongst locals and holiday makers alike thanks to its unique interior, exceptional food, drinks and of course our unrivalled view of the Torquay Harbour.
We had a vision of…

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Costero Lounge

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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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Molloy's Torquay

Address

20 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4LY

Telephone
01803 311825

richard@whiterosetaverns.com

Torquay

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In picturesque St Marychurch precinct, a family run boozer serving craft beers from our own micro brewery. Great reputation for live sport and music.
Serves coffee and drinks, Walk-ins welcome, Good for groups or parties, Outdoor seating.
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Sprat and Mackerel

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24 The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

Telephone
01803 859719

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Sprat & Mackerel is a pub and restaurant, offering a wide variety of fresh seafood dishes. Situated on Brixham harbour it is an ideal to sample the various ales and dishes they have to offer whilst overlooking beautiful Brixham.

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The Boathouse Paignton

Address

Preston Sands, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NJ

Telephone
01803 302977

boathousepreston@outlook.com

Paignton

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The Boathouse Bar and Grill in Paignton boasts one the best locations to wine and dine in the whole of Torbay… along with its stunning views and fantastic location, this is the perfect Summer bar if you like to dine al-fresco or enjoy a drink with…

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Vigilance Brixham

Address

5 Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BZ

Telephone
01803 850489

pwilliams@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Brixham

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This is named after the last sailing trawler to be built, in 1926, by Uphams. The Vigilance has since been restored and is once again moored at Brixham. Fishing and Brixham have gone hand in hand for centuries, the industry being a major source of…

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