Live Music — Pubs in Torquay

Old Brewery

Lower Ellacombe Church Road, Torquay TQ1 1JH

Aim: To breathe new life into The Old Brewery whilst providing a hub for the local community. Founded and run with a genuine commitment to it’s community, and its staff, both will be genuine shareholders, having a voice in the decision making and benefiting from the profits.

Apple & Parrot

17 Strand, Torquay TQ1 2AA

Friendly and vibrant pub that is just off the harbour front and opposite the clock-tower, that was previously the Royal Vic Hotel. Arranged on three levels with the lower having a stage at one end and the other two with bars and the upper also having a pool table. There is a 'house parrot' who sometimes is let out to fly around. The gents toilet is dominated by testosterone-loaded pictures of semi naked women! Live music and Sky & BT sports feature heavily here.

Yates

15-16 Strand, Torquay TQ1 2AA

A pub standing on part of the site of the original Royal which replaced the London Inn in the early 1800's. This pub is right on Torquay's harbour front, and has recently changed hands and been refurbished. A huge range of real ales and real ciders are on offer and food is served all day.

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.

Seamus O'Donnell's

28 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BD

Irish karaoke bar, set on the Harbour side with a traditional feel and run with a good old fashioned atmosphere where everyone is a friend.

Old Skools

18 Market Street, Torquay TQ1 3AQ

York

113 St Marychurch Road, Torquay TQ1 3HL

Popular sports bar and grill with regular live music and karaoke

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.

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.

Boots & Laces

Marnham Road, Torquay TQ1 3QW

Torquay United’s own sports bar, home to Torquay United’s new brew, BRYN 1899. Live music, events and various drinks & food promotions throughout the week. Torquay United AFC have secured the help of Teignmouth-based brewers Red Rock, who kindly invited former Gull Jim McNichol along to make his own signature brew named after Police dog Bryn (Bryn 1899 Ale)

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.

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.

Rock Garden Cafe

40-42 Swan Street, Torquay TQ2 5ES

Popular bar with a large beer garden. Two real ales are served from Bays Brewery along with Hunts cider on draught. Fresh pizzas, burgers and fajitas are popular food options. Separate veggie, vegan and gluten free menus are available. Live music 5 nights a week. Discounts offered to NHS and Evolve Gym.

Fox & Firkin

217 Union St, Torquay TQ1 4BZ

A single room pub at the top of Union Street with original 1970's decor. It has a very active darts team and possibly one of the cheapest pints in town can be found here.

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.

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.

Ellacombe Con & Unionist Club

14-16 Hoxton Road, Torquay TQ1 1JQ

St Marychurch & Babbacombe Argotti Conservative Club

29 Manor Road, Torquay TQ1 3JX

Members Social Club

Torquay Central Conservative Club

226 Union Street, Hill Gardens, Torquay TQ2 5QS

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

Upton Social Club

46-48 Upton Road, Torquay TQ1 4AX

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.

Offshore Bar

13-14 Vaughan Parade, Torquay TQ2 5EG

Very popular harbour side café-bar by day and restaurant and live music venue by night. Two real ales are available from the local Bays brewery. Breakfasts are available from opening. Very varied and comprehensive menu from light bites, cream teas, to pizzas and a full restaurant menu. Al fresco dining is available overlooking the harbour. One of the few bars in Torbay that hosts live music every night from around 9.30pm to midnight. Takeaways available.

DT'S

73 Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ2 5HZ

Traditional town pub

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.

Printers Elbow II

268 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QU

A proper old fashioned pub at the top end of Union Street, where locals excel in banter and fun, the interior is furnished with wooden settles, leather sofas and small stools, with drinking shelves in corners. It is one of the few pubs in the central part of town, to have a beer garden and smoking area.

Salt & Pepper

3 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB

This cheerful restaurant and cocktail bar on the harbour side has recently opened. Although a cafe/restaurant/cocktail bar they serve a selection of bottled ales. Takeaways available

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.

Devon Dumpling

108 Shiphay Lane, Torquay TQ2 7BY

Very pleasant traditional spacious pub in an unspoilt old building that is set in the Shiphay housing area and popular with locals. Wide and varied choice menu, including local specialities, all cooked to order using local produce and, with all meat and fish locally sourced, large portions and reasonably priced. No gaming machines or 'piped muzac', but both darts and euchre are played.

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.

Clocktower

23 Torwood Street, Torquay TQ1 1ED

This town centre pub is tucked away in the old part of Torquay, close to the Clock tower and harbour front. A sports pub offering live sports on four TV screen and concentrates on wet sales only. There is live music on Friday and Saturday, and they hold themed evenings once a month. Real ales reported £2 a pint week days, £2.20 weekends.