Local pubs
Local Pubs
Torbay is steeped with history and is surrounded by glorious Devon countryside. We have a great selection of local pubs really close to Treacle Valley campsite doorstep, and you don't have to travel far to find other great local pubs which are just over the hill in Torquay and around the bay of Torbay.
We have compiled a list of some of our favourite local pubs in and around the Torbay area, with the closest to Treacle Valley first, and we have also included some classic pubs worth a visit, whilst out and about exploring Devon.
For further information, or to book a table to eat, where available, we have also added direct links to the local pubs.
The Price Of Orange pub is the closest pub to Treacle Valley campsite. The Prince of Orange is a traditional local pub offering completively priced drinks, live sports, pool and has a children play area.
If you’re hungry and want to eat in the pub, they do allow you to take in your own takeaway food into the pub, which is a nice touch, as there are plenty of takeaways to choose from just opposite the pub!
The Prince of Orange pub is located just over the hill in Torquay, and can be reached on foot, (about a 15-minute walk).
The Prince Of Orange, 157 Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8HN
The Linny pub is one of the closest pub to Treacle Valley campsite, which can be easily reached on foot along the lanes to Coffinswell, (about a mile walk: 20 mins).
The Linny is located in the beautiful village of Coffinswell and is famous for great traditional pub food, at fairly reasonable prices.
If you’re camping or glamping with us, and you fancy a stroll along some country lanes for an evening meal, or a Sunday lunch, then the Linny is a good choice. We would recommend to book in advance.
The Linny Ridgeway Lane, Coffinswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4SR, Devon
The Dolphin Inn is a locals’ pub in St. Marychurch, Torquay.
If you’re out and about in St. Marychurch and you fancy a good pint and a bite to eat, the Dolphin Inn is well worth a visit.
The Dolphin also has lots of sport on view and live entertainment at the weekends. Dogs are welcome too.
The Dolphin Inn, 36 Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4LY
The Crown & Sceptre St. Marychurch, Torquay. This is a fantastic example of a locals pub.. The Crown and Sceptre is infamous locally as it’s renowned for its hospitality, fine selection of ales. The Crown & Sceptre has live music and host local jazz musicians every Tuesday nights. Please feel free to bring any instrument along with you when you visit this public house. Dogs are welcome too.
For more information on entertainment in Torquay, please follow the link to Treacle Valley campsites ‘what’s on & entertainment‘ page.
The Crown & Sceptre 2 Petitor Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Torbay, TQ1 4QA
The Thatched Tavern is in Maidencombe which is about one mile by road from St. Marychurch. If you would like to walk the Thatched Tavern its located next to the coast path at Maidencombe, en route to Shaldon from Watcombe beach car park. Or if you fancy some watersports, then they are available for hire on Maidencombe beach.
The Thatched Tavern serves great, hearty pub food, and also has a restaurant area. On a sunny day, the garden is great to sit out in. Dogs are welcome too.
For more information on beaches in Torbay, please follow the link to Treacle Valley campsites ‘beaches’ or for water sports go to our ‘water sports’ page. For more information on eating out in Torquay, please follow the link to our ‘eating out’ page.
The Thatched Tavern Steep Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, Torbay TQ1 4TS
The Wild Goose is in the village of Combeinteignhead which is about halfway between Torquay and Newton Abbot along the country lanes.
The Wild Goose Inn is a traditional local pub and serves a good selection of local beers and ciders, and also offers good locally sourced produce too. The beer garden looks over the grounds of the village church.
If you’re on a self-catering camping or glamping holiday at Treacle Valley campsite, and your looking for information on ‘local produce in and around Torbay’, please follow the link to Treacle Valley campsite’s local produce page.
The Wild Goose Inn Combeinteignhead, Devon TQ12 4RA
There are plenty of fantastic local pubs close to Treacle Valley campsite, in and around the Bay of Torbay in Devon.
Visit your local pub whilst on your camping or glamping holiday at The Treacle Valley Campsite. Traditional local pubs in around Torbay, and the county of Devon.
The Church House Inn resides in the heart of the village Stokeinteignhead, and was built by the church in the 13th century. The Church House Inn supports local traders and serves locally sourced produce.
The Church House Inn Stokeinteignhead, Devon TQ12 4QA
The Drum Inn resides in Cockington Country Park, in Torquay. The Drum Inn is owned and run by vintage Inns, so unfortunately it feels a bit like a chain, but the food is reasonable, and it still feels like a classic old coach house, local pub. The Drum also has the draw of Cockington Court, and Country Park which are all worth a visit.
For more information about Cockington please go to Treacle Valley campsite’s ‘things to do and places to go‘ page.
The Drum Inn Cockington Village, Cockington, Torquay, Torbay, Devon TQ2 6XA
The Church House Inn is just outside Paignton in Marldon. The Church House Inn is a lovely country pub and is renowned for it award winning local food, great hospitality, great beers and wines and also has a lovely beer garden.
Church House Inn Village Road, Marldon, Devon TQ3 1SL
The Coombe Cellars is in an ideal location right on the edge of the river Teign. I think this is one of the best places to be to watch the sun go down as it sets along the river and up over the Dartmoor moors. The Coombe Cellers is also on the Templer Way, an historic local walk. The Coombe Cellars is owned by a chain, but is well worth a visit particularly if your travelling in groups as the pub is setup for large gatherings with plenty of space available. It serves imaginative food and stocks local ales.
The Coombe Cellars Combeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4RT
The Carpenter Arms is in Ilsington village en route to Dartmoor National Park. I found this pub whilst walking the Templar Way which eventually ends up at Haytor on Dartmoor. I was made very welcome and ate a hearty pub dinner with all the trimmings. Great food and great local beers.
The Carpenters Arms Public House Old Town Hill, Ilsington, Devon TQ13 9RG
The Steam Packet Inn is next to the River Dart just down river from Totnes. This pub has gone upmarket in recent years but is still worth a visit on your travels in and around Torbay, especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside by the river. The Steam Packet serves local beer and great food. You can get to the Steam Packet Totnes by boat from Torquay.
For more information on boats trips from Torquay, follow the link and go to Treacle Valley campsite’s ‘boat trips’ page.
The Steam Packet St Peters Quay, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5EW
The Rugglestone Inn in Widecombe on the moor is probably our favourite local pub. The Rugglestone Inn is in my opinion a real local’s pub. The Inn sits next to a stream and has geese and duck and all roaming about in the garden.
Good honest food and beer from the barrel can be found at the Rugglestone Inn. If you wish to eat inside, we would recommend booking your table before you arrive.
Dartmoor National Park is a fantastic place to visit for all the family!
For more information on things to do on family holidays, please follow the link to Treacle Valley campsite ‘family holidays’ page.
The Rugglestone Inn Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 7T