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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.

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, 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 menus specials board changes daily reflecting Devon coast...
Three Degrees West Torquay

Torquay

Three Degrees West, Oddicombe Beach
A fantastic bar and bistro with spectacular views across the bay - you could be anywhere! This incredible venue is a huge hit with locals and holidaymakers alike. It's the talk of the town!
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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1258 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...
The Babbacombe Inn Torquay

Torquay

The Babbacombe Inn - fantastic views, great food, warm welcome and a cold beer. Make it your first port of call whenever you're in the area.

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667 reviews
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...
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...
Below Decks Torquay

Torquay

Locally sourced, fresh and handmade produce. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week from 8am until sundown.
Our specials boards are updated daily, listing our locally sourced chefs choices, along side our signature mussels dishes.
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 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...
Cavern on the Quay

TORQUAY

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 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 White Hart Inn, Torquay

Torquay

Traditional pub located in Torquay town centre with BT sports live, where everyone is made to feel very welcome.
Dog friendly
Henry's Bar Paignton

Paignton

Providing a warm welcome to visitors and locals alike, we at Henry’s Bar know a thing or two about celebrating the tradition of the Great British Pub.
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 .
Manor Inn Galmpton

Brixham

The Only Independent Village Pub In Torbay
Delicious Home Cooking, Dogs Welcome, Beer Garden, Open Fire, Pool Table, Outside Seating, Accommodation
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...
Queens Arms Brixham

Brixham

The Queens Arms
Has now been transformed into a vibrant, friendly, traditional real ale pub with the local community in mind. We look forward to welcoming customers old and new to enjoy our drinks and meals in pleasant company.
We are a simple back...
The Boathouse Paignton

Paignton

There is no finer place to sit in the sun and relax with a drink and /or a meal
from a varied menu with dishes ranging from our homemade burgers to
pizzas and a fine selection of fresh Brixham fish
At the Boathouse we pride ourselves on our
The Noahs Ark Paignton

Paignton

The Noahs Ark is a child friendly restaurant. Menu consists of large wholesome meals from locally sourced steaks to freshly prepared pasta dishes.
All main meals include a visit to our fresh salad bar but please dont pile it too high as our chefs...

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