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Brixham Pub Walk

A coastal wander through Brixham’s rich pub landscape, from hillside locals to harbourside gems. Start just outside town at the Golden Lion before looping through tucked-away favourites and into the heart of the fishing port. Expect historic sail lofts, cosy courtyards, and some of the best harbour views you’ll find with a pint in hand.

With real character, real ale, and real seafaring history, this is a walk that captures the spirit of Brixham—best enjoyed at a leisurely pace with the sea breeze at your back.

Trip Map

Route

Start

The first pub as you enter Brixham on your left.

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Golden Lion, Brixham Independent, Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Golden Lion, Brixham Independent, Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
This friendly old coaching house is on the main road into the town, colloquially known as the ‘first and last’. The interior comprises of a functional bar area, with a dartboard, and a lounge. A small courtyard leads to a large welcoming beer garden.
Directions

10 minutes

A relatively steep walk, from the bus terminus, cross the road, turn left and then take the first right. At the top, turn left and immediately right in to Station Road. The pub is 250 yards up the hill.

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Queens Arms. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-04-2015
Queen's Arms, Brixham Pub
Queens Arms. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-04-2015
Queen's Arms, Brixham Pub
6 Changing Beers
A traditional end of terrace single bar pub, off the beaten track from the centre of town, but well worth taking the trouble to find. A regular GBG entry and was South Devon CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2014, 2016 Stagecoach Bus 12 is a frequent service from Torquay. Bus stop closest to Riviera Centre is Torre Abbey Sands Pubs above the harbour and 2020.
Directions

6 minutes

Situated near to The Birdcage and close to the bus terminus.

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Published on 10-03-2014
Vigilance, Brixham Wetherspoon, Pub
Published on 10-03-2014
Vigilance, Brixham Wetherspoon, Pub
4 Regular Beers • 4 Changing Beers
Relatively small Wetherspoons pub, in the centre of town, named after the seventy eight foot heritage sailing ketch, built by Uphams in 1926, and now restored to its former glory.
Directions

1 minute

Situated on a prominent crossroad, next to the Wetherspoons and close to the bus terminus.

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Birdcage, Brixham Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Birdcage, Brixham Pub
2 Regular Beers
Reopened in April 2019 following an extensive refurbishment by Punch Taverns, formerly the Bolton Hotel. There is an extensive menu, including stone baked pizzas. Beer range varies.
Directions

5 minutes

Cross the road and head down Fore Street. The pub is at the end on the right, entry is via an alleyway door.

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(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-09-2023
New Quay Inn, Brixham Independent, Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-09-2023
New Quay Inn, Brixham Independent, Pub
4 Changing Beers
A 17th century sail-loft that became a pub in the 1850s and has recently had a sympathetic refurbishment. The bar has beamed ceilings and a slate floor with a wood burning stove.
Directions

1 minute

At the very bottom of Fore Street.

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(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Blue Anchor, Brixham Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 20-10-2022
Blue Anchor, Brixham Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
A 500-year-old building which was originally a fisherman’s cottage on the left and a sail loft on the right. This pub restaurant now comprises two rooms with exposed stone walls and timber beams, the bar on the right and a dining room on the left.
Directions

1 minute

On the quay facing the harbour, near the replica Golden Hind.

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Published on 03-02-2014
Old Market House, Brixham Pub
Published on 03-02-2014
Old Market House, Brixham Pub
1 Regular Beer • 1 Changing Beer
A sympathetic development by St Austell Brewery of the old Fish Market building. Downstairs is a bar with a patio area overlooking the harbour, upstairs is a restaurant. Disabled friendly for both access and toilet facilities.
Directions

Info

The remaining two pubs are on the quayside to your left when facing the harbour.

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(Pub, External, Customers, Key). Published on 07-03-2021
Crown & Anchor, Brixham Pub
(Pub, External, Customers, Key). Published on 07-03-2021
Crown & Anchor, Brixham Pub
1 Regular Beer • 1 Changing Beer
Grade ll listed friendly, family, quayside free house overlooking the inner harbour. The interior is one long and very narrow room with a small bar counter in the back right corner. Claims to have been an inn since 1623 and that it was the first building that William of Orange stepped foot in, when he landed in Brixham in 1688.
Directions
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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-10-2022
Sprat & Mackerel, Brixham Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-10-2022
Sprat & Mackerel, Brixham Pub
2 Changing Beers
A single bar pub refurbished in a modern style overlooking the harbour.
Directions
Journey time: 25 Minutes

Why you will love this trip

A harbour-hugging trail with fishing-town charm, characterful pubs, and a serious range of ale—all with the sea never far from sight.

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Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

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Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Bays Topsail Pump Clip
Bays - Topsail

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022 Queens Arms. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-04-2015 Queens Arms, August 2013. (Pub, External). Published on 02-10-2013 2021. (Bar). Published on 15-08-2021 Published on 10-03-2014 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-10-2022 (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 24-09-2023 (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 26-01-2021 (Pub, Bar, Publican). Published on 24-09-2023 (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 20-10-2022 Published on 03-02-2014 (Pub, External, Customers, Key). Published on 07-03-2021 (Pub, External). Published on 12-10-2022 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-10-2022

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