Yvonne's Guidebook
Food scene
Molly’s has become a locals favourite for socialising with friends and family. Outdoor cafe bistro. Live music, food and drinks. On Paignton harbour with great views, decking area with huge umbrellas and heaters.
Mollys
Roundham RoadMolly’s has become a locals favourite for socialising with friends and family. Outdoor cafe bistro. Live music, food and drinks. On Paignton harbour with great views, decking area with huge umbrellas and heaters.
On the green at Goodrington beach. A locals favourite with a coastal relaxed vibe, friendly atmosphere and good food.
26 locals recommend
Cantina Kitchen and Bar
Young's Park RoadOn the green at Goodrington beach. A locals favourite with a coastal relaxed vibe, friendly atmosphere and good food.
Hidden gem! Loved by locals. Fishcombe cove and cute cafe, near Battery Gardens, Brixham
20 locals recommend
Fishcombe Cove
Fishcombe HillHidden gem! Loved by locals. Fishcombe cove and cute cafe, near Battery Gardens, Brixham
Revamped and updated. A locals favourite. Great staff, food and drinks .
13 locals recommend
The Prince William
Berry Head RoadRevamped and updated. A locals favourite. Great staff, food and drinks .
New bistro bar serving good pizzas, sea food and veggie options. Brixham harbour. Great service. Booking recommended.
11 locals recommend
albero brixham
18a New Quay LaneNew bistro bar serving good pizzas, sea food and veggie options. Brixham harbour. Great service. Booking recommended.
Located on Paignton Harbour revamped and updated and a great place to meet up for a meal.
15 locals recommend
The Harbour Light Restaurant
North QuayLocated on Paignton Harbour revamped and updated and a great place to meet up for a meal.
Tapas & Cocktails! Great for an evening out on Torquay harbour. Take a stroll and visit the other great bars!
17 locals recommend
Twenty1
21 Victoria ParadeTapas & Cocktails! Great for an evening out on Torquay harbour. Take a stroll and visit the other great bars!
On Torquay Harbour.
Good place to sit watching the world go by!
29 locals recommend
The Offshore Bar and Restaurant
13-14 Vaughan RdOn Torquay Harbour.
Good place to sit watching the world go by!
Soho Cocktail Bar
1 Palk StNight out on Torquay harbour.
The Green Ginger - JD Wetherspoons
Fleet StreetClose to Torquay Harbour.
The Talk Of The Town - JD Wetherspoon
46-52 Torbay RoadGreat position close to Paignton seafront.
The Kents
1 Ilsham RdIn a lovely area close to Kent’s Cavern.
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadOn Torquay seafront next to a few other popular bars and eateries.
Cosy atmospheric restaurant with great views on Paignton harbour close to Mollys and Harbour light.
19 locals recommend
TJ's Restaurant
44 Cliff RdCosy atmospheric restaurant with great views on Paignton harbour close to Mollys and Harbour light.
Simply Fish
68-74 Fore StGood Seafood/fish & chips in Brixham
Rockfish - Brixham
More good seafood/fish & chips!
Beamers
19-20 The QuayRomantic Good Seafood Restaurant!
Brixham harbour
The Guardhouse Cafe
A trip to berry head and the Guardhouse cafe is a must!
Angels
49 Babbacombe Downs RdLove Angels tea rooms on Babbacombe Downs, delicious cream/afternoon teas.
The Curious Kitchen
14-16 Middle StLocals favourite
Old Market House
The QuaySt Austell breweries pub in a historic building.
Harvester - Paignton
Esplanade RoadOn Paignton seafront.
Beefeater
By Torre Abbey Sands
This Beefeater Grill adjacent to a Premier Inn is within walking distance and has a great atmosphere.
White Rock Beefeater
Long RoadThis Beefeater Grill adjacent to a Premier Inn is within walking distance and has a great atmosphere.
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadNew vibes on Broadsands beach. Now a Venus cafe.
On Breakwater Beach this bistro has also become a successful takeaway. Also has live music on balcony occasionally through the summer.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Coffee Shop & Bistro
Berry Head RoadOn Breakwater Beach this bistro has also become a successful takeaway. Also has live music on balcony occasionally through the summer.
Shoalstone Cafe
10 S W Coast PathGreat little fish bistro overlooking Shoalstone outdoor pool.
The Railway Inn
122 Albert RdGreat food by Churston steam railway station.
The Drum Inn
Relaxing Pub in
Cockington village
Las Iguanas Torquay
Torbay RoadAppleby's Torquay
Brewers Fayre Inn On The Quay
Tanners RoadCary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachBeautiful place for special occasions.
Visto Lounge
Torbay RoadGreat place to eat, drink and watch the world go by!
The Local Gastro Bar And Grill
30B Torbay RdNew on Torbay Road Paignton highly recommended
The River Shack, Devon
Family entertainment
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadSplashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadGeoplay Park
Esplanade RoadShoalstone Pool
Berry Head RoadSeawater pool in Brixham.
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueSteam train Paignton to Kingswear for the ferry across river Dart to Dartmouth. Lovely day out.
At Christmas time enjoy the Train of Lights and the Santa express.
6 locals recommend
Dart Valley Railway station
Steam train Paignton to Kingswear for the ferry across river Dart to Dartmouth. Lovely day out.
At Christmas time enjoy the Train of Lights and the Santa express.
Great fun for both adults & children! On Paignton seafront next to The Vue cinema and Harvester pub.
36 locals recommend
Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
Esplanade RoadGreat fun for both adults & children! On Paignton seafront next to The Vue cinema and Harvester pub.
Kents Cavern station
Combine this visit with the model village . Also nearby is The Kent’s pub.
Fascinating historical museum! Close by are Babbacombe Model village and Kent’s Cavern.
30 locals recommend
Bygones Victorian Museum
Fore StreetFascinating historical museum! Close by are Babbacombe Model village and Kent’s Cavern.
Cayman Golf
Dartmouth RoadGreat fun for all age groups On the road to Brixham
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadOn Paignton sea front
Funfish Trips & Pleasure Cruises
Princess PierBoat trips to suit everyone operating out of Torquay and Brixham
Paignton Pleasure Cruises
29 Roundham RdBoat trips operating out of Paignton.
The Miniature Pony Centre
National Marine Aquarium
Good aquarium located on the Barbican in Plymouth.
Open now. Brilliant place and activity for all age groups. Haldon forest also has bike hire with bike trails. Segway hire. Also great for walking. Cafe & toilets on site.
49 locals recommend
Go Ape Haldon (Treetop Challenge, Zip Lines, High Ropes)
Open now. Brilliant place and activity for all age groups. Haldon forest also has bike hire with bike trails. Segway hire. Also great for walking. Cafe & toilets on site.
China Blue
Station RoadShop, cafe and ceramic painting In the historic town of Totnes.
Great day out for all the family! Good value! Near Totnes.
135 locals recommend
Woodlands Family Theme Park
A3122Great day out for all the family! Good value! Near Totnes.
Bovey Tracey
Look out for Jolly Roger life size model shop!!!!
And the House of marbles!!!
South Devon Railway station
Dartbridge RoadPolar Express Christmas! 🤩
Leisure & Sport
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayBroadsands Beach Watersports Centre
PromenadeReach Outdoors
Tanners RoadJet Set Go! Jet Ski Safaris
Waves Leisure Pool
Chestnut AvenuePaignton Sea Anglers Association
26 Cliff RdBrixham Yacht Club
Overgang RoadRoyal Torbay Yacht Club
12 Beacon HillFunfish trips Brixham fishing, dolphin and bird spotting, trips around the bay.
Funfish Trips & Dolphin Watching
Berry Head RoadFunfish trips Brixham fishing, dolphin and bird spotting, trips around the bay.
Dartington Trust
Wesup Paddle Boarding & Coffee House
Vaughan RoadTotnes Kayaks
Stoke HillPaignton Green
Paigntons green mile. Walk,run,cycle.
Local Beaches
Brixham Breakwater
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadGoodrington Sands
Paignton Beach
Preston Sands
Marine DriveBabbacombe Downs has unforgettable beautiful views across Lyme Bay. Jump on the cliff railway which takes you down to beach and bistro.
42 locals recommend
Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Downs RoadBabbacombe Downs has unforgettable beautiful views across Lyme Bay. Jump on the cliff railway which takes you down to beach and bistro.
Dawlish Warren Beach
Beach RoadBetween Berry Head and Mansands. Unspoilt. Stunning coastline. Just beach……no amenities!
11 locals recommend
St. Mary's Bay Beach
South West Coast PathBetween Berry Head and Mansands. Unspoilt. Stunning coastline. Just beach……no amenities!
Teignmouth Back Beach
Teign View PlaceShaldon beach
2 Marine ParadeElberry Cove
Torre Abbey Sands
Torbay RoadShopping
Exeter
Plymouth
Totnes
Newton Abbot
The Shops at Dartington
Dartmouth
Sightseeing
The fascinating and peaceful Greenway House & Gardens with breathtaking views along the river Dart.
132 locals recommend
Greenway House
The fascinating and peaceful Greenway House & Gardens with breathtaking views along the river Dart.
Coleton Fishacre Is a must visit. With its
Art Deco house and sub tropical gardens with views over the coastline you will want to live here!
114 locals recommend
National Trust - Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens
Brownstone RoadColeton Fishacre Is a must visit. With its
Art Deco house and sub tropical gardens with views over the coastline you will want to live here!
Brixham
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadDartmouth
Great for all the family. Buy a return ticket for steam train from Paignton or Goodrington to Kingswear. Includes ferry ride to Dartmouth. Lots of boat trips from Dartmouth, including boat to Greenway and Dittisham. Or the Castle. Or buy a Round Robin, includes train, ferry, boat trip along river Dart to Totnes and bus ride back to Paignton.
110 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadGreat for all the family. Buy a return ticket for steam train from Paignton or Goodrington to Kingswear. Includes ferry ride to Dartmouth. Lots of boat trips from Dartmouth, including boat to Greenway and Dittisham. Or the Castle. Or buy a Round Robin, includes train, ferry, boat trip along river Dart to Totnes and bus ride back to Paignton.
The Hoe
The Barbican
The BarbicanBabbacombe Theatre
Babbacombe Downs RoadCockington Village
Stagecoach Bus
Dartmouth RoadTorquay
Paignton
Brixham Harbour Office
The QuayEnglish Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark
Cockington Village
A must visit. Historic thatched village in Torquay.
National Trust property near Plymouth. Worth a visit! Beautiful at Christmas time!
62 locals recommend
National Trust - Saltram
National Trust property near Plymouth. Worth a visit! Beautiful at Christmas time!
National Trust - Compton Castle
Gropers LaneBrixham Heritage Museum