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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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Maritime Inn

Brixham

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…
The Long Bar Brixham

Brixham

Traditional bar in the centre of Brixham. Friendly, laid back atmosphere with live music most Friday evenings.
The Long Bar Offers local real ales, chilled lager and cider, fine wines.
Pool table, darts and big screen TV.
The Clocktower Torquay

Torquay

This town centre pub is tucked away in the old part of Torquay, close to the Clock tower and harbour front. A sports pub offering live sports on four TV screen and concentrates on wet sales only.
There is live music on Friday and Saturday, and they…
The Green Ginger Torquay

Torquay

Slade and Sons had premises in Abbey Place for many years. Established in 1837, the firm was one of Torquay’s leading grocers. An advert in the Torquay and Tor Directory of 1846 announced to ‘The Nobility, Gentry and Public’ that Stiven’s & Co had…
Rockfish Brixham

Brixham

Rockfish is a speciality, sustainable seafood restaurant set in beautiful Brixham on the English Riviera. Whether you’d like oysters, Dover sole and a bottle of Chablis for a special occasion or fish and chips for lunch after walking the dog,…
The Devon Dumpling Torquay

Torquay

The Devon Dumpling is a large, friendly and relaxed public house, boasting excellent quality, home cooked, value for money food.
Our friendly staff are ready to welcome you to the pleasant surroundings and make your stay an enjoyable one.
The…
Skipper Inn Brixham

Brixham

Showing all live sport on Sky/BT , Large Beer Garden , Famous Sunday Carvery , Now also Thursday evenings . Free function room to hire .
Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers…
The Spinning Wheel Inn Paignton

Paignton

Whether you’re peckish or absolutely famished, our extensive menu features a wide array of tasty dishes to suit any diner. If you fancy a nibble or something to start, have a look at our range of starters and tasty bites. If it’s a good feed…
The Apple & Parrot

Torquay

The home of live music in Torbay since 2010. 🍎🎵️⚽️
We have hosted many artists and bands such as Acres, Black Foxxes, Beans on Toast, CoCo and the Butterfields, The Computers, Grove Street Families, Haggard Cat, The Kaizens, KIKO BUN, The Manic…
Old Brewery Club Torquay

Torquay

A friendly and welcoming old fashioned pub, all sky an bt sport events shown, free pool table, darts, jukebox, function room
And lovely friendly regulars
Welcome to Torquay, a traditional yet thriving seaside town set on Devon's English Riviera…
The Burton Brixham

BRIXHAM

The Burton is a local community Pub which has recently be re-launched. We serve a wide range of draught beers, real ales, wines and spirits we also serve a wonderful carvery on Sunday Lunch times. We offer a traditional Pub food menu on Thursday,…
Blue Anchor Brixham

Brixham

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.
Our cosy "Port and Starboard" restaurant is famed…
The Isaac Merritt Paignton

Paignton

This Wetherspoon pub is named after Isaac Merritt Singer, who made his fortune from mass-producing sewing machines. The home he had built in Paignton was bought by the council, in 1946, for use as a civic centre.
Cask Marque Accredited, Children…
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…
Printers Elbow Torquay

Torquay

Live music, sky sports , Real ale , Beer Garden , pool table.
Live music every Saturday night 9pm .sky sports , Real ale , Beer Garden , pool table. Free on Monday an Wednesday all day .fun Quiz Sunday night 8.30pm
Welcome to Torquay, a traditional…
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 kind to…
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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Bays Brewery

Paignton

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
Pier Point Torquay

Torquay

Beautifully situated adjacent to Torquay’s marina, with spectacular views out to the Bay. Under NEW OWNERSHIP!
We look forward to welcoming you to Pier Point Restaurant for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Pre and Post Theatre Meals, Dinner or just…

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The Hop and Grapes Torquay

Torquay

Hop 'n' Grapes in Torquay has a beer garden, it is a family friendly pub and has an outside area. The pub has a real fire, it has a smoking area and free WiFi. Traditional pub games including a dart board and pool table, it has DJ's and karaoke. The…

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