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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

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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

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We look forward to welcoming you to Pier Point whether for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or just drinks...
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1297 reviews
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...
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 Offshore Bar & Restaurant

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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 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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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...
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 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 Torbay Inn Paignton

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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 Weary Ploughman Inn Brixham

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At the Weary Ploughman Inn we take great pride in turning quality produce into tasty, freshly prepared dishes for you to enjoy.When sourcing ingredients, our Head Chef, Chris's first priority is quality, always trying to source fresh produce as...
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
Open Monday - Saturday (11am - 11pm) & Sunday (12pm - 11pm)
Lunch Served 12noon - 2:30pm and Evening...
Talk of the Town Paignton

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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...
Crown and Anchor Brixham

Brixham

Pam and Andy 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.
Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has...
Union Inn Torquay

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A traditional and friendly local, very close to Plainmoor, home of Torquay FC. Real Ale Available, Quiet Pub. Facilities - Disabled Access, Pub Garden, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Function Room 50 People, Traditional Pub Games, Live Music,...
Skipper Inn Brixham

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

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