Shirleyann’s guidebook
Food scene
Visto Lounge
Torbay RoadGreat for Tapas. Lively bar. Great view.
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadExcellent food. Fantastic views from 1st floor.
Traditional pub grub. Walking distance from Lodge. Good locals place.
6 locals recommend
The Buccaneer Inn
43 Babbacombe Downs RdTraditional pub grub. Walking distance from Lodge. Good locals place.
Local Fish & Chip take a way. Just around the corner from the lodge. They cook while you wait, so very fresh.
The Usual Plaice
175 St Marychurch RdLocal Fish & Chip take a way. Just around the corner from the lodge. They cook while you wait, so very fresh.
Fab coffee stop. Usual lunch menu. Open 8am til late( weather depending) situated on the harbour with great views. Sit inside or out.
11 locals recommend
Below Decks
4 Beacon QuayFab coffee stop. Usual lunch menu. Open 8am til late( weather depending) situated on the harbour with great views. Sit inside or out.
Lovely coffee stop free parking or bus stop outside. Situated between Paignton and Torquay. You will not find a better coffee stop with amazing views. The handmade shortbread biscuits are amazing, and you get 2!!!!
Best Western Livermead Cliff Hotel
Torbay RoadLovely coffee stop free parking or bus stop outside. Situated between Paignton and Torquay. You will not find a better coffee stop with amazing views. The handmade shortbread biscuits are amazing, and you get 2!!!!
Sightseeing
Brilliant experience. Book a tour in the caves. Listen to the history of this family owned tourist attraction. The guides tell some funny stories. You must be steady on your feet for this tour. Lovely cafe and gardens. Worth a stop. Highly recommend.
135 locals recommend
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdBrilliant experience. Book a tour in the caves. Listen to the history of this family owned tourist attraction. The guides tell some funny stories. You must be steady on your feet for this tour. Lovely cafe and gardens. Worth a stop. Highly recommend.
Take a fabulous day out at the Zoo. Free parking or direct bus from Torquay harbour.
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadTake a fabulous day out at the Zoo. Free parking or direct bus from Torquay harbour.
You must visit Brixham. Home to the biggest Pirate weekend, held every May. Rockfish restaurant. Parking can be difficult throughout July/August so avoid mid day. See my tip on taking the ferry, £3 return!!!!
67 locals recommend
Brixham Harbour Office
The QuayYou must visit Brixham. Home to the biggest Pirate weekend, held every May. Rockfish restaurant. Parking can be difficult throughout July/August so avoid mid day. See my tip on taking the ferry, £3 return!!!!
This is a top tip!!!!! Most boat trips are around £10 to Brixham. Use the local ferry it's £3 return!!!!!! Board at Torquay harbour. Takes around 25 minutes. Spend time in Brixham then board the ferry home. Ferrys run approx every half hour.
15 locals recommend
Western Lady Ferry Service
6 Vaughan RdThis is a top tip!!!!! Most boat trips are around £10 to Brixham. Use the local ferry it's £3 return!!!!!! Board at Torquay harbour. Takes around 25 minutes. Spend time in Brixham then board the ferry home. Ferrys run approx every half hour.