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Eat & Shop Local in Torquay
The best meals of a Torquay holiday rarely happen in restaurants with tablecloths. They happen at the counter of a proper local — and these are the counters that matter. Start with The Clocktower, Yates and The Kents.
Bakeries
Delis & Local Produce
Farm Shops
Fish & Chips
Ice Cream & Creameries
8.6 mi from Torquay
Gay's Creamery
A Dawlish institution on Brunswick Place: proper Devon ice cream made with local cream, alongside pasties and cream teas. Ask a local where to get an ice cream in Dawlish and this...
Pubs & Inns
4.5 mi from Torquay
Churston Court
Churston Court is the manor house of the former manor of Churston Ferrers, near Brixham in Devon and is a Grade II* listed building. — Wikipedia
5.8 mi from Torquay
The Taphouse & Bottle Shop at Tuckers Maltings
Sweet Shops & Fudge
Tea Rooms
6.2 mi from Torquay
Teign Bean @ The Beach Teignmouth
"Opening hours subject to weather – Please check our social media for live updates"
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How this list works
These are independent local places — the sort a holiday is remembered by — with categories from ice cream to farm shops. Distances are measured from Torquay, and where a place has opening information or a website, it's on its page. Own one of these businesses? Every listing has a free claim option so you can keep your details up to date.
Make a day of it with our things to do in Torquay guide, or find a base nearby with places to stay in Torquay.
Frequently asked questions
Are these places checked?
Listings come from open map data maintained by locals, and owners can claim and update their own entries free. Opening hours change seasonally at the seaside — a quick check before a special trip is always wise.
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