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Old Engine House, Torquay

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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
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
03/09/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SDE/65
Asset of Community Value
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 - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Old Engine House, Torquay.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Old Engine House, Torquay.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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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

This beer is served regularly at Old Engine House, Torquay.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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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
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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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