Guidebook for Torquay TQ1 3RL
Food Scene
Angels
49 Babbacombe Downs RdStunning views over Lyme Bay. The best Devonshire cream teas around!
Hamiltons
63 Babbacombe Downs RdExcellent food with a well thought out menu at a reasonable price.
Michelín star awarded, locally sourced ingredients at affordable prices, opposite Torquay Marina.
20 locals recommend
The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillMichelín star awarded, locally sourced ingredients at affordable prices, opposite Torquay Marina.
Voted one of the best pubs in the UK. A lovely countryside inn, serving delicious traditional food with a great atmosphere.
74 locals recommend
The Cott Inn
Cott LaneVoted one of the best pubs in the UK. A lovely countryside inn, serving delicious traditional food with a great atmosphere.
Ivor Dewdney
27 Queen StThis is where you will find a true traditional Devonshire pasty!
A wonderfully decorated pub with the best beer garden you could wish for. Perfect views, and a good food menu.
56 locals recommend
Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachA wonderfully decorated pub with the best beer garden you could wish for. Perfect views, and a good food menu.
Caribbean inspired cosy place by the Marina. Good place for burgers and cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Fat Cow
16 Victoria ParadeCaribbean inspired cosy place by the Marina. Good place for burgers and cocktails.
Mahabharat Balti House
52 Torwood StBest Indian restaurant in Torquay.
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadFrench restaurant overlooking Torquay Marina.
Eat in restaurant or takeaway. Great chippy on Babbacombe Downs.
21 locals recommend
Hanbury's Licensed Fish Restaurant
Princes StreetEat in restaurant or takeaway. Great chippy on Babbacombe Downs.
I Am Thai Takeaway
141 Reddenhill RdTakeaway Thai restaurant. Authentic and fresh.
Although a chain restaurant, the food and cocktails here are much better than others I've been to.
25 locals recommend
Las Iguanas Torquay
Torbay RoadAlthough a chain restaurant, the food and cocktails here are much better than others I've been to.
Drinks & Nightlife
Park Lane
1 Torwood StLate night drinks and dancing :)
Rock Garden Cafe Bar
40-42 Swan StEntertainment most evenings. Great pizzas.
The Babbacombe Inn
59 Babbacombe Downs RoadMonday evenings, speed quiz
The Buccaneer Inn
43 Babbacombe Downs RdLocated on Babbacombe Downs.
Parks & Nature
Great for spotting rare birds, dolphins and porpoises. Stunning coastal views. A lovely Cafe located there also.
Berry Head Car Park
South West Coast PathGreat for spotting rare birds, dolphins and porpoises. Stunning coastal views. A lovely Cafe located there also.
Babbacombe Beach
Beach RoadWalking distance from the house. Home to Sammy the Seal.
Sightseeing
Berry Pomeroy Castle
One of the most haunted places in the UK.
Dartmouth
Home to Agatha Christie. Lovely river dart cruises. Excellent crab.
Cockington Village
Like stepping back in time....
Brixham Harbour Office
The QuayFamous Brixham fish market.
Dartmouth Castle
Castle RoadOddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Downs RoadCatch a ferry to Brixham and take in the sights by water. Go on a fishing trip, or explore the town itself.
15 locals recommend
Torquay Watersports
Vaughan RoadCatch a ferry to Brixham and take in the sights by water. Go on a fishing trip, or explore the town itself.
On our doorstep. Lovely views, beaches, cafes and bars. A nice place to relax.
56 locals recommend
Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadOn our doorstep. Lovely views, beaches, cafes and bars. A nice place to relax.
Arts & Culture
Totnes
Local market at weekends. Boutique shops. Vegan friendly cafes.
Torre Abbey
Wonderful cream teas
Buckfast Abbey
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadEssentials
The Willows
Nicholson Road10 mins drive. There's a Sainsburys, M&S,Boots,Mothercare and Next
Carters Convenience Store
47 Moor Lane5 mins walk from the house.
Quaint little precinct with the best fish mongers in town. A bakery, butchers, greengrocers, a few little trinket shops and a pub or 2!
15 locals recommend
Saint Marychurch
Quaint little precinct with the best fish mongers in town. A bakery, butchers, greengrocers, a few little trinket shops and a pub or 2!
Entertainment & Activities
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadLiving Coasts
1 Beacon HillA wonderful zoo with lots of space. They now have Orangutans :)
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadA wonderful zoo with lots of space. They now have Orangutans :)
Paignton Pier
South SandsPerfect both both adults and children. A fun way to spend a couple of hours
150 locals recommend
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenuePerfect both both adults and children. A fun way to spend a couple of hours
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdWalking distance from the house.
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadWoodlands Leisure Park station
Sharpham Wine and Cheese
Waddeton RoadLocal wines and cheeses. What is better in life? :)
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadAMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood Street