The Grand Hotel - Restaurant 1881 - Torquay

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The Grand Hotel

Restaurant 1881

Compass Bar and Brasserie

Restaurant 1881 named after the year The Grand Hotel was built sits in an enviable position on the UNESCO English Riviera with stunning views across the bay. A landmark hotel and steeped in a wealth of history it has been privileged to have hosted an array of famous faces over the years.

Enjoy AA rosette dining in Torquay in our elegant Restaurant 1881, or for more informal dining with stunning views across the bay we offer the Compass Lounge.

You’ll find dishes with influences from around the world, plus traditional British favourites, including ‘proper’ puddings – all guaranteed to make your mouth water. There is also a superb Sunday Lunch with options to suit the whole family and a real draw for locals who enjoy a fantastic traditional Sunday Roast.

Whether you choose to dine more formally in our AA rosette Restaurant 1881, or relax with a light meal, a chilled glass of wine or indulge in a delicious Devonshire cream tea in our Compass Lounge and brasserie whilst you enjoy the wonderful views across the bay. We are lucky to have some of the best ingredients right on our doorstep, whether that’s locally caught seafood, fresh seasonal vegetables, or delicious local beef, lamb or chicken.

Please Call 01803 296677 or e-mail reception.grand@richardsonhotels.co.uk

Or visit https://www.grandtorquay.co.uk/our-food/ for more information

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

2019 - Opening (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)

Events

31st Dec 2019 - 31st Dec 2019

New Year's Eve Gala Dinner - The Grand HotelJoin us for celebratory drinks and canapes, followed by a 4 course gala dinner, after which, the celebrations will continue with live entertainment until the countdown begins. At the stroke of midnight, raise a glass with us to welcome in the New Year in style, before continuing with the dancing…: more info

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sarahgJ2489PV
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
First family break
2nd Dec 2019
My partner and I took our 3 month old twin boys to stay for 2 nights at the Grand Hotel, Torquay. After a relaxing train journey down from the West Midlands we found the hotel positioned directly... Read full review
A2247FDmichaely
Paris, France
Great service and amazing staff.
10th Dec 2019
I would like to thank Callum and his staff for a wonderful experience at the hotel. We were greeted with a cheery smile when we arrived and swiftly taken to our table. The food was delicious and... Read full review
Golfpro1149
Spa day
11th Dec 2019
Booked a spa day for two , the 1 hour massage was out of this world,the cream tea was delicious and the view from the restaurant was fantastic looking out to sea,the staff were really friendly. Can... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible to Wheelchair Users

Catering

Additional meal details - Gluten free, semi-kosher
Bar
Cater for vegetarians
Room service
Serve evening meal

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age)
Cot
Facilities for children
Highchair

Establishment Features

24 hr return laundry service
Accept coach parties
Available for wedding receptions
Beach within 100m
Business facilities (eg. Fax/ modem)
Central heating throughout
Conference facilities
Garden/patio for guests' use
Gym and Leisure facilities
Ironing facilities
Licenced for alcohol
Licenced for civil marriages
Lift
Night porter
Open All Year
Pets accepted
Public telephone
Real log/coal fires
Regular evening entertainment
Restaurant
Sea Views
Separate guests' lounge
Swimming Pool
Wireless Broadband Internet Access

Key Features

Celebrity connection - Agatha Christie
Non smoking establishment
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Seafront

Languages spoken

French spoken
German spoken
Polish spoken
Welsh spoken

Leisure Facilities

Gym
Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Solarium
Spa bath
Swimming pool
Tennis court

Parking & Transport

Car parking - Car valet service also available.

Payment Methods

American Express accepted - If you use your amex card there is a 3 % surcharge
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted