Guidebook for Torquay
Food Scene
Meadfoot Beach
The perfect place to enjoy a drink while looking out to sea.
Pier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay RoadBeautiful setting overlooking the bay.
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadGreat bar & restaurant with lovely views of the bay.
Spacious, friendly bar, café, restaurant with outside tables & chairs on the sea front.
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Visto Lounge
Torbay RoadSpacious, friendly bar, café, restaurant with outside tables & chairs on the sea front.
Michelin stared fine dining room and and relaxed brasserie in Torquay. Head chef Simon Hulstone.
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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!
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No 7 Fish Bistro & Wine Bar
7 Beacon HillGreat fish restaurant! Book in advance as it's very popular!
Enjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
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Cary Arms Restaurant
Babbacombe BeachEnjoy a fine cuisine meal with your family and friends at the beach front location of the Cary Arms!
Sightseeing
Oldest human remains found here!
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Amaphiko aphakathi ka-Kents Cavern Prehistoric
91 Ilsham RdOldest human remains found here!
Torquay Harbour
Torquay rejuvinated harbourside
Offers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
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Rock Walk
Rock WalkOffers fantastic views over the bay whilst being covered in a selection of exotic plants in the number of different gardens.
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.
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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.
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueEnjoy Torquay's model village.
Hopes Nose
Great fishing & views!
Babbacombe Cliff Railway
Babbacombe Downs RoadGreat views overlooking Oddicombe Beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Kents
1 Ilsham RdLocal pub within walking distance!
Brilliant café, bar & restaurant with live music on Thursday nights.
Closed on Sun, Mon & Tues evenings.
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Wellies
21 Ilsham RdBrilliant café, bar & restaurant with live music on Thursday nights.
Closed on Sun, Mon & Tues evenings.
Another popular Torquay bar with pool tables also & live music on dedicated evenings
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Apple and Parrot
17 StrandAnother popular Torquay bar with pool tables also & live music on dedicated evenings
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!
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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!
Shopping
Co Op
Small supermarket with 900m of Kilmorie Studio
Hoopers Department Store - Torquay
5-6 StrandHooper's Department Store
A Shopping Mall with a difference! 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.
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Saint Marychurch
A Shopping Mall with a difference! 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.
Everything Else
AMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood StreetBowling Alley in Torquay near the harbour
Meadfoot Beach Car Park
Daddyhole RoadPark up and enjoy the beach
Wellswood Place Post Office
23 Ilsham RdFor those all important Sunday newspapers!
Entertainment & Activities
Wildlife living on the edge. A coastal attraction which is part of Paignton Zoo
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Living Coasts
1 Beacon HillWildlife living on the edge. A coastal attraction which is part of Paignton Zoo
Quasar Elite
43 Torwood StProvides an atmospheric gaming arena and infa red laser guns.
Great fun for all the family, the pool has a flume and a wave machine, all supervised by friendly, qualified lifeguards.
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Riviera International Centre
Chestnut AvenueGreat fun for all the family, the pool has a flume and a wave machine, all supervised by friendly, qualified lifeguards.
A host of both scaled down and full size models that are all set in realistic scenes, perfect for learning about about these amazing creatures in their natural habitats.
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Torquay's Dinosaur World
3 Victoria ParadeA host of both scaled down and full size models that are all set in realistic scenes, perfect for learning about about these amazing creatures in their natural habitats.
A museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
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Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe RdA museum that takes visitors back through 400 million years of time, with a lot to see for both adults and children alike.
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.
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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.
Fantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
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Iziko Bygones Victorian
Fore StreetFantastic fun for all the family with a lot of interesting displays that portray life from Victorian Times.
Arts & Culture
A fine art gallery that promotes Devon artists. Has a selection of specialist classes and nights, including comedy, poetry and art.
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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.
Promises to be a great night out that offers something for everyone. Varying from well known classics and thrillers, to comedies and ground- breaking works.
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The Little Theatre
Saint Mark's RoadPromises to be a great night out that offers something for everyone. Varying from well known classics and thrillers, to comedies and ground- breaking works.
A professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
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Itheater ye-Babbacombe
Babbacombe Downs RoadA professional venue that is renowned for wowing audiences with their highly acclaimed variety shows.
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.
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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.