Dog Friendly — Pubs in Torquay

Devon Arms

8-10 Park Lane, Torquay TQ1 2AU

Reopened under new management mid 2019. This single room pub is in the oldest part of Torquay close to the harbour. Bar snacks are available. There is Live music every Friday and Saturday with a jam session on Monday. The juke box is free on Thursdays as is Pool on Sundays.

Hole In The Wall

6 Park Lane, Torquay TQ1 2AU

An atmospheric pub located in a hidden location close to the marina popular with tourists & locals. The low beamed quirky interior boasts a large restaurant serving a variety of foods for all tastes. The narrow passageway with seating and adorned with flowers provides a perfect location for an al fresco drinking area. Reputed to be Torquay’s oldest pub, around 1540, the pub is a real haven for real ale drinkers.

Stumble Bar

31-33 Meadfoot Lane, Torquay TQ1 2BW

Torquay's only LGBTQ bar.

Kents

1 Ilsham Road, Torquay TQ1 2JG

Traditional pub on corner site with large ornate bar & separate restaurant. Kents is a family friendly pub situated in Wellswood, a leafy suburb about one mile from the centre of Torquay & one third mile from the world famous Kents Cavern. Kents has a first class restaurant serving food throughout lunchtimes & evenings. Four regional real ales plus one guest always available and additionally over 30 gins are permanently stocked. Four regular beers are offered in the holiday season.

Fortune Of War

187 St Marychurch Road, Torquay TQ1 3HP

Union Inn

127 St Marychurch Road, Torquay TQ1 3HW

A traditional and friendly local, very close to Plainmoor, home of Torquay FC.

Babbacombe Inn

59 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LP

Pub and restaurant on Babbacombe Downs that won the Daily Mirror 'Pub Garden of the Year' for 2013, and has also won 'Torbay in Bloom' awards for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Comfortably furnished and carpeted throughout, the emphasis is on food.

Buccaneer Inn

41 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LN

Located atop the highest clifftop promenade in England this warm and welcoming, family run, pub has spectacular views across Lyme Bay from both the lounge bar and patio. An extensive and varied menu is served with local seafood specials in the summer and a popular Sunday lunch. Winner of the 2012 St Austell Estates Cask Ale Pub of the Year award. Tribute and HSD always available. Takeaways available.

Babbacombe Royal Hotel

31 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LQ

Situated on Babbacombe Downs in the heart of the English Riviera. The spacious hotel rooms have stunning views, mostly overlooking Lyme bay. There is a daily carvery available lunchtimes and evenings using fresh, local ingredients. Food is served all day during the summer high season. Traditional local cider is served by handpump. May close early in winter.

Divers Arms

86 Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU

A new refurbished pub-cum-New England style fish restaurant and sports bar on the corner of the entrance to Walls Hill downs and its public car park, serving reasonably priced food. The interior is large and light and airy and there is a flat screen TV showing sports in the separate bar area to the right. Reopened 9th Oct 2020 with new management

Cary Arms

Beach Road, Torquay TQ1 3LX

A boutique hotel and restaurant located in a superb position on Babbacombe Bay. There is a very steep road down to the hotel where public parking is available. Meals and bar snacks are served in the restaurant and in the extensive gardens overlooking the bay. The Cary Arms is essentially a hotel with a spa and restaurant that serves real ales and ciders.

Dog & Duck

70 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 3SW

George Inn

48 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 3SW

Single room pub located on the main road. A very popular venue for televised sports. Comfortable seating.

Masons Arms

110-112 Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 3SY

Comfortable roadside pub with separate eating area and L-shaped bar. The Masons Arms is a great community local that serves fantastic pub food in a large restaurant area that is separate to the public bar. It has a very extensive menu choice offering something for all tastes and demands. The pub is located on the main road through Babbacombe towards the famous Devon seaside resort of Torbay.

Hamiltons

Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LP

Previously known as 'The Terrace', this pub and restaurant is opposite the Babbacombe Theatre, and has its own small car park that is adjacent to its split level decked beer garden. Although currently only open Wed to Sun they will open everyday during the summer season.

John Bull

68-70 Chatto Road, Torquay TQ1 4HU

The John Bull has been brought back to life after a refurbishment during lockdown, the outside has been redecorated and a deck wraps around the corner site. The toilets and kitchen have also been refurbished. The new lessee Kat Callow, is well-known to many locally after 20 years managing Boots and Laces at Torquay United's Plainmoor Ground in Marnham Road.

Dolphin

36 Fore Street, Torquay TQ1 4LY

A recently refurbished family run, family friendly pub located in the pedestrianised St Marychurch precinct, catering for both drinkers and diners. Three regional real ales are always available. A pleasant airy atmosphere with an attractive patio for outside drinking and dining. Under new ownership from March 2019. Takeaways available.

Molloys

20 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay TQ1 4LY

An outlet for their own Brewery, Platform 5, which is brewed in nearby Newton Abbot at the Railway Brewhouse this pub is located at the eastern end of the pedestrianised St Marychurch precinct. It used to be called The Manor Hotel and then The Manor Pub before being renamed Molloys and old photographs of the original building are displayed in the pub.

Cider Press

5-6 Braddons Hill Road West, Torquay TQ1 1BG

Friendly and welcoming one bar pub in the heart of the town and elevated above the main street, with a small drinking and smoking area outside. Tuesdays are 'open mike' night and Sundays live music. Some interesting galvanised old advertising signs (Craven 'A' and Aladdin Pink) are on view. Although dogs are welcome, please check first as the landlord also has a dog. One of the few outlets in Torquay serving real cider.

Cinnabar

18-19 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BE

A marine side bar, formerly the Yacht Inn, offers a pre-nightclub venue on Friday and Saturday nights and reverts to a locals pub in the week,,This recently reopened bar is in a central harbourside position with one of the best views in Torquay. There is a Comedy Club on Tuesdays and Thursday is jam night and a resident band play every Sunday from 4pm.

Revolution

Winter Gardens, Fleet Walk, Torquay TQ2 5DZ

Opened in June 2017, this modern, spacious bar and restaurant is part of a national chain. It is situated in the heart of Torquay close to the harbour. They offer sample drinks and food to customers, and there is a 50% discount on food on Mondays and 2for1 burgers on Tuesdays. They also offer phone chargers and umbrellas to customers.

Twenty1

22 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB

This modern bar is situated on the harbourside with one of the best views in Torquay. An large opening bay window provides attractive seating overlooking the harbour, together with pavement-side seating. The multi-level premises serves food all day and roast dinner on Sundays. There is a Pirate themed dance floor where discos are held on Fridays and Saturdays. Extended into what was the Cavern on the Quay next door in 2021

Lansdowne Inn

24 South Street, Torquay TQ2 5AA

5 minutes from sea front

Appleby's

The Heritage Hotel, Shedden Hill, Torquay TQ2 5TY

Seafront bar with south facing views of Torbay, part of the Heritage Hotel, a family run restaurant and bar. An extensive breakfast menu and bar menu, with food and drinks promotions running all year.

Belgrave Hotel-Beefeater

Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HE

Situated on Torquay seafront, across the road from both Torre Abbey Gardens and the beach, this integral Beefeater and Premier Inn are in the Belgravia Conservation Area of the town. Originally built in 1859 as Belgrave House, it was the first private hotel in Torquay. Breakfasts are served from 6.30-10:30 am weekdays and 7-11am weekends prior to main opening at noon.

Bull & Bush

43 Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HZ

Situated on Belgrave Road, just a short walk from the beach and in the middle of the main bed and breakfast district in Torquay. A busy, family friendly pub offering a wide selection of meals until late and four real ales from the Marstons range. They have a pleasant beer garden. A quiz night is held on Thursdays.

Ryans Bar

25 Abbey Road, Torquay TQ2 5NF

Irish pub with live music at the weekends and bank holidays. No real ale or food available.

Castle

142-144 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QB

Called the Castle, as it does look some what like one, it is decorated in a heraldic theme with suits of armour, swords and shields. All beers and food are £2:50.

Jolly Judge

168-170 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QP

Recently changed hands. Modernised, refurbished and redecorated in pastel colours, this pub is clean light and airy, with an interior comprising a drinking area with some small tables and stools, together with a raised section for eating when the kitchen reopens (in 2019). Real ale may return in 2019.

Haywain Hotel

47 Sherwell Valley Road, Torquay TQ2 6EL

Large modern estate pub dating from the first half of the last century,with attractive décor including some interesting stained glass screens. It has a medium sized lounge, together with a large public bar that has pool tables, gaming and quiz machines, flat screen TVs, and a jukebox. Thursday is Quiz night and karaoke is on Fridays. They offer a guest beer from the Caledonian Brewery.

Chelston Manor

Old Mill Road, Chelston, Torquay TQ2 6HW

Chelston Manor is a charming 17th century house of great character, set in its own grounds and reputed to be one of the oldest in Torquay. It is close to both the local Chelston shopping area of the town and Torquay Railway Station. Having recently undergone much renovation, it is now a family oriented pub with a pleasant, sun trap garden with a safe play area for toddlers and children.

Old Engine House

130 Newton Road, Torquay TQ2 7AD

Originally a typical 1960s-build roadside pub, with a large function room. Re-opened by Greene King after extensive refurbishment, as the Old Engine House Pub and Carvery on 30th July 2018 Friendly and helpful staff, traditional GK Carvery and full menu, separate Sports Bar and plenty of parking.

Prince Of Orange

157 Barton Hill Road, Torquay TQ2 8HN

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.

Twiggys

1 Pimlico, Torquay TQ1 1EU

A friendly little bar hidden away behind the main street with a decor of a mix of traditional and contemporary. There is always a choice of real ales on.