This is a decent enough place on the front in Paignton, in fact probably the best sea facing option…read morearound. For my taste buds, 2 real ales. Bays Gold and Tetleys Huntsmen. Went for the latter, which was nice enough, but not quite worth staying for a 2nd of. A live music venue in the evenings. Large food menu. Children are more than welcome apparently.

I think the Spinning Wheel is a favourite with everyone I know. I is affectionately know as the…read moreSpinney and it is a really popular place with locals and visitors. The prices are competative and it does provide a good value venue for the people in Paignton. It has a good location right on the front opposite the green and the beach. They have a variety of live music to suit most people. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great, it does get crowded particularly at the weekend but it is a good alternative to the club scene in Torquay.

We went to this place twice. Once during lunch hour and again for a sit down dinner with family and…read morefriends . This place is classic, it is a must see when visiting Torquay. My friend is 6'2" and he had to be careful not to hit his head on the ceiling beams on the main area. During the evening there was live entanglement and most of the guest were the elderly locals.

Amazing place! Officially the best and my personal favorite…read morepub in all of England. Circa 1540! Ceilings so low even I had to duck a couple times around the many old wood beams and brick arches all over the place. Very small but intimate, warm place with lots of little nooks and cool little places to cuddle up with your special one and a few great pints. Live music was excellent, and it definitely filled the place, making it actually a bit too hot for my comfort, but that's how the English do it. Seating outdoors as well for the smokers. Small bar food menu, but also an upper restaurant part as well with full menu of your usual British food. So glad we stumbled upon this place, somewhat hidden from the main road, and will always be a place we visit when in town.

Had an incredible meal here with my family. A beautiful pub with a really friendly atmosphere…read more The staff are great, more than happy to accommodate a fussy teenager. A real food lovers pub with an excellent selection on the menu and quality food for the children as well. Chicken breast chunks instead of cheap processed chicken nuggets. The triple cooked chips are delicious!! and the fish just melts in the mouth! Very much worth the drive from Exeter.

Does well for its location on the touristy street. A delicious pint of Betty Stogs for a mere 2.40…read more(also was serving Doom Bar and one of the ales from the Bays brewery). Don't be fooled by the exterior, it looks much more welcoming and homely once you get through the doors. I reckon it is the best pub in Paignton, from my experience. I haven't been to them all yet though.

Homely, locals bar, quite good food, friendly staff, overall not a bad little boozer!read more

Awesome local. The food is great, home cooked and delicious. Wish there were more pubs like this.read more

From the owner: First class accommodation A real local pub, locally run and…read moreresponsive to the needs of the community Well kept beer to suit all tastes (in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide) A full range of locally sourced, freshly prepared meals A decent wine list (chosen by a Master of Wine) A venue for village celebrations, company events and family get-togethers (weddings, christenings, birthdays, meetings ...) A safe and friendly environment for local youngsters to gain work experience

You have to be a local in this pub. Very unwelcoming. A lot of drop outs in here. 0 stars if i…read morecould give it.

Very 'local', unfriendly pub. Didn't feel safe there. I you are not 'local' you get stared at and…read morehave a feeling everyone is talking about you behind your back. They have karaoke nights, but I would never feel brave enough to take part! Situated in a rough area, popular with chavs after dark, local drug users and other 'element'.

We had been told that the Offshore did good food...and its true, they really do…read more The pan roasted hake was excellent and my hot and smokey pizza was a little bizzare but really, really good!  The sorbets and affogato were fine as were the wines - a large Malbec and a large Pinot Grigio; ny coffee to follow. £80+ a decent tip What really made our evening was the excellent service - mostly Jaquelini...friendly, knowledgeable, not obtrusive, professional A very enjoyable evening and would definitely return

We go to the Offshore bar A LOT.. Breakfast , lunch , dinner…read morejust a couple of drinks or all night with a bottle(s) of wine and live music. The best bands in the Bay play here regularly. Extremely busy place in the summer so it is better to make reservations for dinner to avoid disappointed, only fresh food is being served so if you arrive too late they might sold out of your favourite meal by 8:30pm. Big shout to the staff - you are superstars!

Worst Mexican ever. Please read all the one star reviews before choosing to book here. We didn't…read moreand it ruined our evening. Rude staff even ruder owner, all he was interested in was getting out money at the end of the night even though they had messed up and admitted to doing so several times, no discount offered at all.

Nicely located with outdoor seating overlooking the seafront the Inn on the Quay serves typical pub…read moregrub at very reasonable prices. Theres something about sea air that works up an appetite like nothing else can so after a busy morning building sandcastles on the beach with the kids this pub is perfect for a spot of lunch. Child friendly with very well trained staff I can certainly recommend this as a place to eat when out and about in Goodrington. I chose the quiche and my husband had gammon and egg from the two for ten pounds menu available in the daytime. The quiche (served with chips and salad) was a little burnt on the bottom but that didnt spoil my enjoyement of it as it was very deep filled and tasted homemade. The gammon was cooked to perfection and served with two eggs, chips, mushrooms and grilled tomato. My son had cheeseburger and chips (no veg) from the kids menu and found the toasted bread cob to be a little overdone but the beefburger was excellent and again tasted homemade. My husband is a John Smiths drinker so the very helpful barman recommended Tetleys which he liked and I chose their only real ale, St Austell Tribute which was exceptionally good. Kids choices of drinks are typically J2O or Robinsons Fruit Shoot. Overall the whole meal came to just over twenty pounds including drinks which proved to be exceptional value for money for the area we were in. I would definately eat at the Inn on the Quay again.

As touristy beach pubs go, this one isn't bad. It's huge, serves a big old menu and you get some…read morelovely views over the sea. It's location in Goodrington does mean it's always busy in the summer and you'll be hard pushed to find a local resident in here during peak times. In the winter it's a safe bet for a quiet meal and always rounds off a brisk walk along the beach.