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Welcome to your
Paignton Pub Walk

This coastal ramble takes you from seafront Wetherspoons to tucked-away locals and microbars with railway flair. Starting by the beach and circling through the historic heart of town, you’ll enjoy harbour views, Grade II-listed pubs, and hidden gems serving everything from Otter to Upside craft.

It’s a leisurely stroll through Paignton’s pub scene that pairs perfectly with a sunny afternoon—or a rail trip with plenty of stops. Trains and buses make it effortlessly accessible, but the beer and charm might just tempt you to linger.

Trip Map

Route

Start

Cross the level crossing, towards the sea front, and the pub is 200 yards on the right-hand side

1
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 07-11-2024
Talk of the Town, Paignton Wetherspoon, Pub
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 07-11-2024
Talk of the Town, Paignton Wetherspoon, Pub
4 Regular Beers • 3 Changing Beers
A late Victorian property, once two guesthouses, now a Wetherspoons, opened in 2010. Essentially one large room on two levels with a tabled pavement area at the front and a small decking area overlooking a park at the rear.
Directions
2
2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023
Henry's Bar, Paignton Pub
2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023
Henry's Bar, Paignton Pub
1 Regular Beer • 2 Changing Beers
A gem of a traditional town centre pub boasting an impressive long bar and a pleasant covered seating area at the front.
Directions

8 minutes

Turn left from Henry’s Bar, across the road to the sea wall turning right into the harbour area.

3
2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-09-2022
Harbour Light, Paignton Pub
2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-09-2022
Harbour Light, Paignton Pub
2 Regular Beers • 2 Changing Beers
Refurbished during 2020, by St. Austell Brewery, as a large restaurant. Situated on the harbour wall with outstanding views across Torbay.
Directions

11 minute

Retrace your steps over the level crossing and the Upside Bar is diagonally across the road.

4
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-11-2023
Upside Beer Bar, Paignton Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-11-2023
Upside Beer Bar, Paignton Pub
2 Changing Beers
Bar recently converted from a shop with a live train departures board. Two real ales, real ciders and numerous craft keg beers.
Directions

9 minutes

Leave the Upside Bar and go against the traffic in the one-way system, cross the main road into Church Street.

5
2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023
Coach House, Paignton Pub
2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023
Coach House, Paignton Pub
2 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
Historically the London Inn, the building is late 18th century and Grade ll listed with a ground floor interior altered to create a single bar pub. A back street community focussed pub.
Directions

3 minutes

Turn right out of the pub and right before the church. Walk round the edge of the graveyard and take the first right. Go straight on and the club will be on the right when you get to the park.

6
(External, Key). Published on 16-08-2017
Paignton Conservative Club, Paignton Paignton Conservative & Unionist Club, Club
(External, Key). Published on 16-08-2017
Paignton Conservative Club, Paignton Paignton Conservative & Unionist Club, Club
1 Regular Beer • 2 Changing Beers
A private members club since 1885, the small frontage hides a much larger interior.
Directions

10 minutes

Turn left out of the club and continue to Winner Street and then turn left. At the main road go straight across into Fisher Street, after about 400 yards the pub is on the left

7
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-03-2025
Torbay Inn, Paignton Pub
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-03-2025
Torbay Inn, Paignton Pub
3 Regular Beers • 1 Changing Beer
A real traditional pub with separate lounge and public bars dating back to the early 1600s when the sea was on its doorstep. A warm welcome from locals and staff, benefits for CAMRA members.
Directions
Journey time: 41 Minutes

Why you will love this trip

Beachside brews, backstreet locals, and a hop from the station—Paignton’s trail is full of variety, real ale, and seaside soul.

Real Ale

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Dartmoor Jail Ale Pump Clip
Dartmoor - Jail Ale

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Otter Ale Pump Clip
Otter - Ale

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

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:

Exmoor - Stag
Exmoor - Stag

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Palmers - 200
Palmers - 200

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Teignworthy Gun Dog Pump Clip-1
Teignworthy - Gun Dog

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Teignworthy Neap Tide Pump Clip-1
Teignworthy - Neap Tide

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Exile Ales - Wicked Wolf
Exile Ales - Wicked Wolf

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Branscombe - Branoc
Branscombe - Branoc

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Exeter Ferryman Pump Clip-1
Exeter - Ferryman

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Otter - Bitter
Otter - Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Sharp's - Sea Fury
Sharp's - Sea Fury

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

You could see this beer at the following pubs:

Route Pub Gallery
(Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 07-11-2024 (Bar). Published on 07-11-2024 2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023 Entrance 2022. (External). Published on 03-03-2022 (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 14-04-2021 Interior 2022. Published on 03-03-2022 (Pub, Bar). Published on 14-04-2021 (Pub). Published on 14-04-2021 (Pub, Bar). Published on 14-04-2021 (Pub, Bar). Published on 14-04-2021 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-09-2022 2020. (Pub, External). Published on 23-10-2020 2020. (Pub, External). Published on 23-10-2020 2020. (Pub, External). Published on 23-10-2020 Beer Pumps. (Bar). Published on 23-10-2020 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-11-2023 Cider November 2023. Published on 16-11-2023 (Bar). Published on 16-11-2023 2023. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 23-06-2023 (External, Key). Published on 16-08-2017 Chairman Bob presents the Club of the Year award to Gwyn Jones. (Branch, Award). Published on 01-05-2022 Bar 2022. (Bar). Published on 01-05-2022 (Pub, External, Key). Published on 20-03-2025 1916. (Pub, External). Published on 04-03-2023 1933. (Pub, External, Customers). Published on 04-03-2023 Public Bar. (Bar). Published on 06-04-2023 Public Bar. (Bar). Published on 06-04-2023 Lounge. Published on 06-04-2023 Lounge. Published on 06-04-2023 Lounge Bar. (Bar). Published on 06-04-2023 Beer Garden. (Garden). Published on 06-04-2023 (Bar). Published on 28-01-2019

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