Guidebook for Torquay
Food Scene
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadBeautiful setting overlooking the bay.
Michelin stared fine dining room and and relaxed brasserie in Torquay. Head chef Simon Hulstone.
20 locals recommend
The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillMichelin stared fine dining room and and relaxed brasserie in Torquay. Head chef Simon Hulstone.
Great fish restaurant! Book in advance as it's very popular!
62 locals recommend
No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillGreat fish restaurant! Book in advance as it's very popular!
Pier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay RoadBeautiful setting overlooking the bay.
Spacious, friendly bar, café, restaurant with outside tables & chairs on the sea front.
53 locals recommend
Visto Lounge
Torbay RoadSpacious, friendly bar, café, restaurant with outside tables & chairs on the sea front.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
56 locals recommend
Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachEnjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
Nestled at the base of the leafy Wellswood area in Torquay, The Kents is a family friendly pub with a reputation for excellent food.
27 locals recommend
The Kents
1 Ilsham RdNestled at the base of the leafy Wellswood area in Torquay, The Kents is a family friendly pub with a reputation for excellent food.
Bringing a mouth watering, champagne bubble inducing taste of city life to the bay is our fabulous welcoming Lounge and Cocktail Bar in the heart of Torquay.
23 locals recommend
Soho Cocktail Bar
1 Palk StBringing a mouth watering, champagne bubble inducing taste of city life to the bay is our fabulous welcoming Lounge and Cocktail Bar in the heart of Torquay.
Located on Fleet Street, right in the heart of the harbour, Revolution Torquay is just a stroll away from the beach, where we’ll be bringing the finest cocktails, delicious food and awesome parties ‘til late!
17 locals recommend
Revolution Torquay
6 Winter GardensLocated on Fleet Street, right in the heart of the harbour, Revolution Torquay is just a stroll away from the beach, where we’ll be bringing the finest cocktails, delicious food and awesome parties ‘til late!
Buzzing cafe, bar and restaurant with lots of outside seats, live acoustic nights and fresh seafood.
29 locals recommend
The Offshore Bar and Restaurant
13-14 Vaughan RdBuzzing cafe, bar and restaurant with lots of outside seats, live acoustic nights and fresh seafood.
Coco Torquay is undeniably Torbay's best and brightest cocktail lounge. Boasting 3 of the country's top mixologists as residents on the bar.
17 locals recommend
CoCo Cocktail And Wine Bar
1a Abbey RdCoco Torquay is undeniably Torbay's best and brightest cocktail lounge. Boasting 3 of the country's top mixologists as residents on the bar.
Sightseeing
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Babbacombe Downs RoadGreat views overlooking Oddicombe Beach.
Offers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
12 locals recommend
The Royal Terrace Gardens (Rock Walk)
Rock WalkOffers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueEnjoy Torquay's model village.
Kents Cavern, prehistoric cave, home of ancient humans, award winning visitor attraction in Torquay - with tours, shop, cafe and visitor centre.
135 locals recommend
Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves
91 Ilsham RdKents Cavern, prehistoric cave, home of ancient humans, award winning visitor attraction in Torquay - with tours, shop, cafe and visitor centre.
Parks & Nature
Hopes Nose
Great fishing & views!
Built in 1196, the museum uses a clever mix of authentic artefacts with hi tech interpretation. You can follow the garden trails to discover many hidden mysteries.
102 locals recommend
Torre Abbey
Built in 1196, the museum uses a clever mix of authentic artefacts with hi tech interpretation. You can follow the garden trails to discover many hidden mysteries.
A village that is surrounded by the picturesque Cockington Country Park. What's more is the Country Park is free to walk around and take in the beautiful features associated with a formal garden.
58 locals recommend
Cockington Court
Cockington LaneA village that is surrounded by the picturesque Cockington Country Park. What's more is the Country Park is free to walk around and take in the beautiful features associated with a formal garden.
Great walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadGreat walking and views. Berry Head offers stunning views across Torbay. This limestone headland jutting out into the sea is home to rare wildlife including a Guillemot colony and Greater Horseshoe Bats.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
18 locals recommend
Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore StreetFantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
A museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
42 locals recommend
Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe RoadA museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
A fine art gallery that promotes Devon artists. Has a selection of specialist classes and nights, including comedy, poetry and art.
20 locals recommend
Artizan Gallery
7 Lucius StA fine art gallery that promotes Devon artists. Has a selection of specialist classes and nights, including comedy, poetry and art.
The Princess Theatre in Torquay, England first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on opening night were Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise.
94 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadThe Princess Theatre in Torquay, England first opened its doors on Wednesday 7 June 1961. Top of the bill on opening night were Tommy Cooper and Morecambe & Wise.
A professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
56 locals recommend
Babbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadA professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
Entertainment & Activities
AMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood StreetBowling Alley in Torquay near the harbour
Wildlife living on the edge. A coastal attraction which is part of Paignton Zoo
64 locals recommend
Living Coasts
1 Beacon HillWildlife living on the edge. A coastal attraction which is part of Paignton Zoo
Don't miss out on Torquay's Dinosaur World - A Fun Interactive Indoor Exhibition of Dinosaurs and Fossils. See the world of dinosaurs brought to life!
42 locals recommend
Torquay's Dinosaur World
3 Victoria ParadeDon't miss out on Torquay's Dinosaur World - A Fun Interactive Indoor Exhibition of Dinosaurs and Fossils. See the world of dinosaurs brought to life!
Torbay Velopark has now been open for two and a half years, and has had over 17,500 visits!
The Velopark is a multi-sport facility that was created to provide a safe environment for local residents and visitors to use their bikes and ride off road.
28 locals recommend
Torbay Velopark
Torbay Velopark has now been open for two and a half years, and has had over 17,500 visits!
The Velopark is a multi-sport facility that was created to provide a safe environment for local residents and visitors to use their bikes and ride off road.
Quasar Elite
43 Torwood StProvides an atmospheric gaming arena and infrared laser guns.
Shopping
St Marychurch precinct is a charming Victorian style precinct, which is traffic free and offers a wide variety of independently owned shops and cafe's.
15 locals recommend
Saint Marychurch
St Marychurch precinct is a charming Victorian style precinct, which is traffic free and offers a wide variety of independently owned shops and cafe's.