Places to Eat and Drink
There are some wonderful places to eat and drink in and around Brixham, here are some of our favourites.
Restaurants/Pub Restaurants
Breakwater Bistro (Restaurant)
We always take visiting family and friends here. Stunning views, stunning food, what more is there to say!
Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AF
Tel: 01803 856738
On The Rocks (Restaurant)
Steakhouse overlooking the harbour (next to Coco Cocktail Bar), about a three minute walk from One Fisherman’s Loft. Varied menu and good food.
King Street, Brixham, TQ59TF
Tel: 01803 857921
Claws and Beamers (Restaurant)
All owned by the same family. Claws Outdoors has seating located on the Quay and food is served from a kiosk on the Quay. Claws Indoors is opposite and tends to be open during the day, a better choice than Claws Outdoors if the weather isn’t great! Beamers is next to Claws Indoors and is a great evening option. All serve great seafood.
19 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 854777
Shoals Cafe on the Lido (Restaurant)
Shoals ‘Cafe on the Lido’ offers fresh fish, sourced locally and from their own family trawler, meat and vegetarian dishes are also available.
The restaurant is set in a superb location on the upper floor of the wonderful Shoalstone Sea Water Pool offering stunning sea views – from the alfresco terrace you can catch an amazing sunset and watch the trawlers and day fishing boats en route to Brixham from all around the South West waters.
The food is very good, the seafood in particular is top class!
Shoalstone Lido, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AE
Tel: 01803 854874
Shoals Cafe on the Lido Website
Simply Fish
High quality take away and eat in fish and chips, separate bistro two doors up from the takeaway. The monkfish and gurnard curry is stunning!
72-74 Fore St, Brixham TQ5 8AF
Tel: 01803 883858
Quay 57 (Restaurant)
Quay 57 is located next door to Fisherman’s Loft. They do a good range of food, from pizza to steak. They also offer a very good cooked breakfast if you want somewhere close first thing in the morning.
5 – 7 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 852937
The Salty Sparrow
Small and cosy bistro cafe located in the heart of Brixham, close to the harbour. Good quality food and wine with the emphasis on classic and modern food served in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Freshly made with the best of ingredients sourced locally and seasonally where possible.
1 King Street, Brixham,TQ5 9TF
Tel: 01803 858488
The New Quay Inn (Pub and Restaurant)
Lovely pub and restaurant that has recently been refurbished to a high standard. The food is excellent (we think they do the best muscles in Brixham) and the staff always friendly.
8 King St, Brixham,TQ5 9TW
Tel: 01803 883290
The Golden Lion (Pub and Restaurant)
The Golden Lion is a traditional pub on New Road (main road into Brixham). It is just a 10 minute walk from the harbour.
Lynn and Geoff are lovely hosts and really go out of their way to look after you. The food is wonderful, in particular do not miss the “Pie and a Pint” on Thursday evening – best pies we have ever tried!
Also worth a visit for the lovely Sunday roasts, and the Sunday evening quiz (but we hope you do better than we do!).
65 New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8NL
Tel: 01803 853749
The Prince William (Pub and Restaurant)
The Prince William offer a carvery through most of the week which is very good value and very tasty. In addition to the carvery they offer an extensive menu including pizzas, burgers etc. Lots of outside seating and a good family pub.
Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9BW
Tel: 01803 854468
The Old Market House (Pub and Restaurant)
Overlooks Brixham harbour and operates on two floors. Choose between the downstairs bar menu with counter service or go upstairs for table service. The Old Market House also offers an extensive outdoor seating area providing lovely views across Brixham harbour.
Less than a minute walk from the apartment (just look out of any of the windows, you can’t miss it).
The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 856891
The Blue Anchor (Pub and Restaurant)
Traditional and friendly pub that also serves food. Often have live music.
83 Fore St, Brixham, TQ5 8AH
Tel: 01803 469165
Indian Thai (Restaurant and Take Away)
Just stunning Indian and Thai food. Small sit down restaurant but also a takeaway (they can deliver). They do not have an alcohol licence so if you eat in you can take your own wine/beer etc.
10 Brewery Lane, Brixham, TQ5 8DT
Tel: 01803 858494
Pubs and Cocktail Bars
The Manor (Pub)
One of our favourite pubs (we always walk our guests past The Manor on the way to the apartment from the car park after parking their car). Wide range of beer and cider, and lots of gin! Always reminds us of sitting in a (large) living room.
28 Higher Street, Brixham, TQ5 8HW
Tel: 07462 861674
Crown and Anchor (Pub)
Traditional fisherman’s pub located at the fish market end of the Quay. Good selection of beer and wine, and generally very busy.
23 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 853570
Crown and Anchor Facebook Page
The Rising Sun (Pub)
Pub located on the Quay a few doors down from Fisherman’s Loft. Also offer bar food and have some very good live music.
8 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 411813
Liberty Cocktail Bar (Cocktail Bar, Coffee and Cakes)
A cocktail bar, and it is less than a two minute walk from One Fisherman’s Loft. Also offers a selection of hot drinks, plus cakes! If you visit more than once get one of their loyalty cards, you don’t need to buy many cocktails to get a free one.
11 The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8AW
Tel: 01803 883828
Liberty Cocktail Bar Facebook Page
Hennessey Cocktail Bar (Cocktail Bar and Coffee)
Located next door to On The Rocks. Very modern bar with lovely views across the harbour.
King Street, Brixham, TQ59TF
Tel: 07950 665274
The map below shows the locations of the restaurants and pubs described above.
