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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 is home to several glamorous Cocktail Bars including Cru Beach Bar at Abbey Sands on Torquay seafront. Here you can watch some of the country’s top mixologists at work whilst relaxing on the outdoor terrace overlooking the sea!

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 historic Grade I-listed Churston Court, just a mile from Brixham, was once a favourite of Agatha Christie, the world’s most famous crime writer born in Torquay. Stop for a quiet drink at this quirky establishment where suits of armour stand alongside tapestries, and sample their good selection of fine wines.

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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Talk of the Town Paignton

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46-52 Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6AL

Telephone
01803 668070

p6011@jdwetherspoon.co.uk

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…

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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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Blue Anchor Brixham

Address

83 Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AH

Telephone
01803 223484

theblueanchorbrixham@gmail.com

Brixham

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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.
A cosy and traditional pub situated on the harbour…

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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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Prince of Orange Torquay

Address

157 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8HN

Telephone
01803 469315

Torquay

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Large family run town pub with a very large garden to the rear. They have a large function room and their own car park.
Open all day, every day.
Catering, Good for groups or parties, Good for children, Outdoor seating, Takes bookings, Walk-ins…

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The Crescent Restaurant & The Terrace at the Osborne Hotel

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Osborne Hotel, Hesketh Cresent, Torquay, TQ1 2LJ

Telephone
01803 213 311

chloe.leonard@osborne-torquay.co.uk

Torquay

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Chelston Manor Hotel Torquay

Address

Old Mill Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6HW

Telephone
01803 411022

info@chelstonmanortorquay.co.uk

Torquay

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A warm welcome awaits you at the Chelston Manor. This family run pub prides itself on offering good quality food and great service. The Chelston Manor pub is an ideal choice, whether you are planning a delicious meal out, a relaxing drink or…

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Crown and Anchor Brixham

Address

23 The Quay, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8AW

Telephone
01803 906797

crownandanchorbrixham@gmail.com

Brixham

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Erica and Georgie 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 that we have on all year round 'Black Rat'. We…

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The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons

Address

63 Babbacombe Downs Rd, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3LP

Telephone
01803 203778

Babbacombe, Torquay

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The Waddling Duck @ Hamiltons
With a bus stop on our doorstep, you'll have no trouble visiting.
A private car park is available for our guests' use.
We are just a two minute walk from Babbacombe Theatre, five minutes away from St Marychurch or a…

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