The Best Pubs
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Torquay

Perched right on Paignton’s scenic waterfront, the Harbour Light offers a truly special spot to unwind with a proper pint and a plate of beautifully executed pub classics. Their generous portions and welcoming, dog-friendly vibe make it an easy favourite for groups and families alike, whether you’re soaking up the sun on the terrace or cozying up by the log fire. With a well-priced menu that shines from fish and chips to a legendary Sunday roast, this St Austell Brewery gem delivers a consistently brilliant experience by the sea.

Tucked away just off the harbour roundabout, this wonderfully historic pub feels like stepping back in time with its characterful nooks and excellent ales. The food is a genuine star here, from a standout Sunday roast to creative specials like crab bisque, all served with warmth and genuine smiles. With a sunny outdoor seating area, live music, and a welcome for well behaved dogs, it’s a proper local gem where the team goes out of their way to make every visit feel special.

Head to Grand Central Bar for an absolute cracker of a time, where ice cold beers, big screen sports, and a seriously warm welcome all come together. This lively spot is a total winner for groups, with an epic menu that runs from hearty breakfasts to sizzling steak nights and legendary Sunday roasts, all served with a smile. With live music, a dog friendly outdoor terrace, and a fantastic selection of wines and cocktails, it’s the ultimate place to catch the match or just kick back with friends.

Make your way to the Hare & Hounds, a beloved local favourite that has been serving up top notch food and drink for nearly two decades. Whether you’re sinking into a seat in the beautifully refurbished bar, enjoying a carvery with the family, or soaking up the sun on the dog friendly patio with a crisp wine or cocktail, every visit feels like a proper treat. With huge portions, a warm welcome for groups, and that special knack for making everyone want to come back, this is the kind of spot where great memories are made.

Nestled in the leafy Wellswood area, The Kents is a wonderfully welcoming local pub that nails the balance between a cosy retreat and a lively spot for groups. The food here is a real highlight, with locally sourced ingredients shining in hearty dishes and a famous Sunday roast, all best enjoyed with a top notch real ale or one of their fantastic 2-for-£13 cocktails in the sun-trap beer garden. Whether you’re settling into the comfy sofas with your dog by your side or catching the big game with friends, the friendly team makes every visit feel like a proper treat.

Step into the Devon Dumpling, a wonderfully welcoming pub where hearty, home-cooked food and a proper pint go hand in hand. The cosy bar with its crackling fireplace invites you to linger, while the sunny beer garden is the perfect spot for groups and well-behaved dogs to relax with a wine or cocktail. With generous portions, daily specials, and a friendly team that makes everyone feel at home, it’s no wonder this traditional spot keeps locals and visitors coming back year after year.

Set in the heart of a picture perfect village, The Drum Inn is a wonderfully welcoming local where a proper pint and a warm smile go hand in hand. The food is a true highlight for groups and celebrations, with generous, flavour packed roasts and a fantastic spread that has made it a beloved spot for wedding receptions and family gatherings alike. With a sunny outdoor seating area, a dedicated doggy station with treats and water, and a fantastic selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, this is the kind of place where everyone from four legged friends to large parties feels right at home.

For a fantastic value pub that truly delivers, the Old Engine House is a brilliant choice for groups, families, and their four-legged friends. Whether you're sinking your teeth into their legendary carvery, catching the big match on one of their many screens, or enjoying a cocktail in the spacious beer garden, there's something for everyone. With a cracking selection of beers, wines, and daily drink deals like Happy Hour, this welcoming spot is the perfect place to gather and make great memories without breaking the bank.

The Wighton is a brilliant spot where cracking pub food, a full range of beers, wines, and cocktails, and a genuinely warm welcome come together perfectly. Their beautiful beer garden and spacious terrace are ideal for groups and families, especially since muddy paws and boots are always welcome. With a tempting menu of British classics and generous portions, plus a fantastic 40% off mains deal, it’s an easy choice for a relaxed lunch or a lively get together with friends.

The Spinning Wheel Inn is Torbay’s premier night out, a lively seafront pub that transforms from a family friendly daytime spot into a buzzing live music venue as the sun goes down. With a huge heated beer garden, a fantastic lineup of bands, karaoke, and weekly pub quizzes, there’s always something exciting happening here for groups and sports fans alike. They serve a great range of beers, wines, and cocktails, and the dog friendly welcome means everyone can join the fun at this iconic Paignton destination.