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Pier Point Torquay

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Surrounded by 22 miles of spectacular coastline it is no surprise that Torbay is known as Devon’s Beautiful Bay with a fantastic selection of waterfront and seaview pubs and bars to enjoy serving a great selection of local beers and West Country ciders.

There really is nothing like sipping a cold pint or chilled glass of pinot grigio by the sea on a warm summer evening. Whatever your preferred tipple, and whatever the time of year, drinks just taste better when you're looking out over the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful bay. So, grab your drink, pull up a seat and enjoy the view.

Pubs and bars with a sea view

In Torquay a number of pubs and bars nestle round the harbour including popular pit stops like Below Decks and Offshore. For those who like a stroll Torquay’s main palm fringed promenade leads to Pier Point Bar opposite Princess Pier and onto Abbey Sands a new and very popular development including: Bistrot Pierre, Visto Lounge, Las Iguanas and Coco Cocktails.

In Babbacombe a new beachside bar called Three Degrees West has opened on Oddicombe Beach with the option to take the Bababcombe Cliff Railway down to the terrace. Alternatively, you may like to visit the Cary Arms Pub or on the top of Bababcombe Downs, the Bababcombe Inn, which is a very popular pub with spectacular views across Lyme Bay.

In Paignton the Boathouse is a very popular sea view bar at Preston, as is Shoreline overlooking Paignton Beach or Harbour Inn overlooking Paignton Harbour. In Brixham you will be spoilt for choice of waterside pubs nestled around the quaint fishing harbour where alfresco drinking is very much part of life on the English Riviera.

Pubs and bars on the South West Coast Path

Whether you’re looking for a convenient spot for some liquid refreshment as you walk the SW Coast Path or you make a deliberate pit stop here, you’ll want to linger a while at The Cary Arms in Babbacombe. It’s blessed with a stunning seafront location on the beach looking out to the sea. You’ll find a wide selection of local real ales alongside award winning food on offer, helping to make every visit to this inn truly memorable.

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Pier Point Torquay

Torquay

With stunning, postcard views of The English Riviera, relaxed, informal dining or casual drinks, excellent service with attention to detail, personality and a smile, scrumptious food and a great selection of drinks...

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The Elephant Restaurant

Torquay

Fine dining at its very best! The multi award-winning Elephant is a two storey Michelin star restaurant, with a more informal brasserie on the ground floor and the Michelin-starred The Room on the first, overlooking beautiful Torquay harbour, where...

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1174 reviews
The Boathouse Paignton

Paignton

The Boathouse sits at the edge of the beautiful Preston beach at Paignton, Devon,
a wonderfully safe family beach typified by the brightly coloured beachhuts
that stretch along its promenade.
The views from our terrace stretch from Thatcher's Rock...
Coco Cocktail Lounge Torquay

Torquay

CoCo Torquay is undeniably Torbay’s best and brightest cocktail lounge.
Nestling between the towns famous Abbey Crescent and the Royal terrace gardens, this jewel of a venue stands out as the golden and vibrant place to be! Boasting 3 of the...
Las Iguanas Torquay

Torbay Road, Torquay

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Take your taste buds from the beaches of Brazil to the streets of Mexico and the steak houses of Argentina.
Enjoy a host of brand new additions, made lovingly by our skilled chefs.
There's ten new dishes taking up residence...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cantina Kitchen and Bar Paignton

Goodrington, Paignton
Bistrot Pierre

Torquay

Bistrot Pierre’s ‘raison d’être’ is great value French cooking and seasonal menus. We like to combine French bistrot classics such as steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon and tarte au citron with our own take on regional favourites like confit de canard...

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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...

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