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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
The Babbacombe Inn

Address

59 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LP

Telephone
01803 316200

bookings@babbacombeinn.co.uk

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Great Sizzling Food Served All Day
Located on Babbacombe Downs, our relaxed bar and restaurant is the perfect place to be whatever the weather at any time of year.
During the warmer months, enjoy a refreshingly cold beverage and spectacular sea…

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Accept children (Minimum age)

Highchair
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Parking On Site

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On-site car parking
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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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Players Cocktail Bar

Address

50 Torbay Road, PAIGNTON, Devon, TQ4 6AJ

playerscocktailbar@gmail.com

PAIGNTON

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Coffee, Cocktail, wine and beer bar in Torbay Road, Paignton.
Offering free Wi-Fi to customers. Live music on selected dates.

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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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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 2026to31 Dec 2026

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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Vigilance Brixham

Address

5 Bolton Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BZ

Telephone
01803 850489

pwilliams@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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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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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Henry's Bar Paignton

Address

Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AJ

Telephone
01803 551190

jmarshall11@sky.com

Paignton

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Providing a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike, Henry’s Bar know a thing or two about celebrating the tradition of the Great British Pub.
Renowned for an extensive drinks selection, including a range of well-kept, Cask Marqued real ales,…

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Richies Indian Restaurant and Takeaway

Address

4 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1BG

Telephone
01803 298095

joselinrobby@gmail.com

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Richies Indian Restaurant and Takeaway is located in central Torquay, just off the pedestrianised Fleet Street shopping area.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent authentic food. fabulous service. Go here for a really good tasty meal that is worth the…

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