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Old Engine House, Torquay

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Opens at 11:00am
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130 Newton Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AD (View on Google Map)
(01803) 226027
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Originally a typical 1960s-build roadside pub, with a large function room.

Re-opened by Greene King after extensive refurbishment, as the Old Engine House Pub and Carvery on 30th July 2018

Friendly and helpful staff, traditional GK Carvery and full menu, separate Sports Bar and plenty of parking.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Devon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Farmhouse Tavern
Local Authority
Torbay (B)
Last updated
23/07/2023
Last surveyed
03/09/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SDE/65
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Football on Sky and TNT
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Carvery available lunch and early evening + full menu
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Front and rear
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet
Parking Parking
Must register on tablet at bar to get free parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Torquay Holiday Park
Events Events
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 12; 13, 149
Closest station (1400m)
Torre

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