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Bays Brewery

Bays Brewery is home to three permanent beers – Topsail, Gold and Devon Dumpling’. Each beer is different with its own unique flavour and aroma. Our distinctive range of beers mean that we have something for everyone – covering the whole spectrum of
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Real Ales and Local Beers

The English Riviera is part of the real ale revolution! Whether you’re looking for craft beer, pale ale or deeply flavoursome dark ale, you’ll find award-winning brews made right here in Torbay. If you’re passionate about your real ale, go direct to the breweries. Or you’ll find these local flavours on the menu in many of our excellent pubs, restaurants and bars. Whatever your favourite tipple, here’s our guide to help you discover your perfect locally made pint.

Bays Brewery

The rolling hills of Paignton, within whiff of the sea, are home to Bays Brewery. This family run business has a wide range of distinctive ales, ciders, and lagers, all lovingly crafted right here in Torbay. Of course, great beers take time to make. Under the watchful eyes of the experienced team, there are five vital stages in the brewing process that help ensure Bays captures the perfect pint. The result? Delicious. But don’t just take our word for it. Bays ales, ciders and lagers have tickled the taste buds of countless judges to win a host of top awards, so you can be sure you’ll love them too. Gold, Topsail, Devon Dumpling and Devon Rock Craft Lager are all winners of top awards at the Taste of the West Awards. And Devon Dumpling has carried off a prestigious CAMRA South West regional award.

Look for Bays’ distinctive bottles in local restaurants, pubs and shops. You can also catch the Bays team at local festivals, including Brixham’s Pirate Festival and Fishstock. Or pop into the brewery for a tasting session to discover your new favourite.

If you love to discover new and exciting local breweries in the South West, then check out The Brewery Bible. The South West Edition is launching in May 2019 and will be packed full of great places to enjoy locally produced beer.

Local Award-Winning Cider too

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 and Hunts producing some great local handcrafted Devon cider who have gained a gold award from Food and Drink Devon for their delicious handcrafted Devon cider.

Local wine on the menu too

It’s not just real ale putting this part of Devon on the artisan drinks map. Just up the River Dart from Agatha Christie’s former home Greenway is another imposing riverside house: Sharpham House. When approached via the river, you’ll see the slopes reaching down to the water are neatly lined with the vines of Sharpham Vineyard.

A tally of International Awards confirms Sharpham’s position as one of England's foremost quality wine producers. You can explore the vineyard on a guided tour or sample the delicious, red, white, rose and sparkling wines that are produced here, as well as stock up on some bottles.

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Cary Arms & Spa Restaurant

Torquay

At Cary Arms & Spa, we serve gastro food cooked simply. The watchwords in the kitchen are freshness and seasonality, underpinned by a deep-rooted respect for the surrounding waters and land. The specials board changes daily reflecting Devon coast...
Three Degrees West Torquay

Torquay

Three Degrees West offers Meditteranean flavour not only in terms of its menu but also its décor and ambience. The most fantastic location for breakfast, ideal for coffee and cake, lovely for lunches and with plenty of tempting tapas on offer this...
Pier Point Torquay

Torquay

We look forward to welcoming you to Pier Point whether for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or just drinks...
Light streams through the windows of the vibrant and lively Pier Point Restaurant and Bar situated on Torquay’s seafront promenade, as enticing...

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1315 reviews
Rock Garden Torquay

Torquay

The Award Winning Rock Garden only opened a couple of years ago but has quickly become the place to be. This is due in part to our delicious food of either freshly made pizzas cooked in our wood burning stone oven(The only one in the area)or our...
Below Decks Torquay

Torquay

Watch the world go by at Below Decks, on Beacon Quay. Open daily from 8am 'til sundown for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving locally sourced, fresh and handmade produce.
Our specials boards are updated daily, listing our locally sourced chefs...
The Torbay Inn Paignton

Paignton

Torbay Inn is a very historic pub of great character and is Paignton's oldest public house dating from the early 1600's. Records show that the English Civil War Hero, General Fairfax stayed here in 1646. The pub has two rooms, a lounge on the left...
The Babbacombe Inn Torquay

Torquay

Winner of many awards for their spectacular gardens, The Babbacombe Inn sits on Babbacombe Downs and enjoys one of the most fabulous views around. With a large bar, separate air conditioned restaurant and comfy entertainment lounge, it's a great...

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724 reviews
Cavern on the Quay

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This cosy café and bar is characterised by a strong nautical theme. Take a seat in the ship-themed bar at the front and in summer, when the large windows are always open, enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and beautiful views across the harbour. In...
The Apple & Parrot

Torquay

With a fully equipped in house PA System and backline, The Parrot is moving into a new era of full time music scheduling and promotion.
Along side our impressive range and genre’s of bands and musicians, we also have a fantasic assortment of...
The Offshore Bar & Restaurant

Torquay

Offshore is a busy cafe-bar by day and an exciting restaurant and live music venue by night. Situated in an envious location overlooking the harbour, Offshore has a hundred seats on the pedestrian area outside, so is perfect in the summer for...
The Devon Arms Torquay

Torquay

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...
Cantina Kitchen and Bar Paignton

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...
Hunt's Cider

TOTNES

We are a Devon cider maker with a long tradition and heritage, stretching back over 200 years.
We use the highest quality Devon cider apples, fermenting fresh bitter-sweet apple juice each autumn.
We have maintained traditional methods whilst...
The Old Market House Brixham

Brixham

Overlooking Brixham harbour and operating on two floors our restaurant offers fresh, locally sourced food from the South West accompanied by great award winning beer and fine wines. we look forward to welcoming you...
Maritime Inn

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The Interior of the pub is unique, untouched by modernisation, with plenty to look at from the ornaments hung on the ceilings to the local history documents and old photos on the walls. Children and pets are welcome.
Behind the bar is an impressive...
Fortune of War Torquay

Torquay

The Fortune of War is on the corner of St Marychurch Road and Fortune Way
Happy Hour, Real Ale, Pool Tables, TV for Sporting Events
St Marychurch is a charming suburb close to the delights of Babbacombe Bay and Torquay. It’s a lovely place to stay...
The Kents Torquay

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Nestled at the base of the leafy Wellswood area in Torquay, The Kents is a family friendly pub with a reputation for excellent food.
Less than one mile from Torquay Harbour side and 500meters from Kents Cavern, this popular pub offers a range of...
The Buccaneer Inn Torquay

Torquay

The Buccaneer Inn in beautiful Babbacombe is situated in a stunning location on a cliff top promenade, with far reaching views across Lyme Bay. A family run pub where you will always get a warm welcome, it is renowned for its award winning Real Ales.

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The Old Coaching Inn Brixham

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We are licenced for the sale of alcohol 10:00 am to 12:30pm
Our entertainments licence runs from 10am to 23:59pm
We also have the ability to run special events until 2am 12 times per year
Our venue and the rooms within are available for hire...
Talk of the Town Paignton

Paignton

These licensed premises are an amalgamation of several properties. The larger buildings at the back are Victorian villas, built when Torbay Road was laid out in the 1890s. The two villas were later joined together. After World War II, their front...

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