Saltwater Escapes’s Brixham Guidebook
Foodand Cafe Tips
Best breakfast, brunch and coffee in town in our opinion. You also have to try the doughnuts.
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The Curious Kitchen
14-16 Middle StBest breakfast, brunch and coffee in town in our opinion. You also have to try the doughnuts.
Fantastic views of the Breakwater. Good spot for breakfast.
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Breakwater Coffee Shop & Bistro
Berry Head RoadFantastic views of the Breakwater. Good spot for breakfast.
Casual dining fish restaurant serving the best fish in Brixham hands down. Owned by a family friend who also has his own fish wholesale business based right here in Brixham so is some of the freshest fish going! You have to try this place as it's yummy! Remember to ask the chef what’s the best catch of the day.
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Simply Fish
68-74 Fore StCasual dining fish restaurant serving the best fish in Brixham hands down. Owned by a family friend who also has his own fish wholesale business based right here in Brixham so is some of the freshest fish going! You have to try this place as it's yummy! Remember to ask the chef what’s the best catch of the day.
Another family favourite! Opened in 2017 so new to the town but already has a lot of local fans! Specialises in smoking and slow cooking dry aged and free range meats and fresh Brixham seafood in its own American style wood pellet fired smoker! Fantastic deserts as well. A must!!!!
On The Rocks
Another family favourite! Opened in 2017 so new to the town but already has a lot of local fans! Specialises in smoking and slow cooking dry aged and free range meats and fresh Brixham seafood in its own American style wood pellet fired smoker! Fantastic deserts as well. A must!!!!
The friendly and welcoming Guardhouse Cafe is situated within a Napoleonic Fort on Berry Head, with stunning views across Torbay and the South Devon. Perfect for breakfast after walking the dog or lunch in the sun. Good spot for a beer or glass of wine as well. Very reasonably priced too!
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The Guardhouse Cafe
The friendly and welcoming Guardhouse Cafe is situated within a Napoleonic Fort on Berry Head, with stunning views across Torbay and the South Devon. Perfect for breakfast after walking the dog or lunch in the sun. Good spot for a beer or glass of wine as well. Very reasonably priced too!
Overlooking Brixham harbour and operating on two floors our restaurant will offer fresh, locally sourced food from the South West accompanied by great award winning beer and fine wines. Owned by the St Austell Brewery & Hotels Group so guaranteed to serve up a good drop of local ale and hearty pub grub! Very popular spot when the sun is out and a great terrace if you can get up there!
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Old Market House
The QuayOverlooking Brixham harbour and operating on two floors our restaurant will offer fresh, locally sourced food from the South West accompanied by great award winning beer and fine wines. Owned by the St Austell Brewery & Hotels Group so guaranteed to serve up a good drop of local ale and hearty pub grub! Very popular spot when the sun is out and a great terrace if you can get up there!
Located in the heart of Brixham. Not been open for long but already a locals favourite. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for special themed evenings. Stock a good range of local gins also!
The Salty Sparrow Cookery School
Located in the heart of Brixham. Not been open for long but already a locals favourite. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for special themed evenings. Stock a good range of local gins also!
Pubs and Cocktail Bars
Cosy, friendly staff and one of the best selection of gins in the town. Also pet friendly.
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The Manor
28 Higher StCosy, friendly staff and one of the best selection of gins in the town. Also pet friendly.
Owned by St Austel brewery company so bound to get a great pint of Tribute! Good pub food also and nice balcony on top which is very busy during the summer.
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Old Market House
The QuayOwned by St Austel brewery company so bound to get a great pint of Tribute! Good pub food also and nice balcony on top which is very busy during the summer.
Local fisherman's hangout! Friendly staff and nice to sit out the front after a long days walking.
The Crown and Anchor
23 The QuayLocal fisherman's hangout! Friendly staff and nice to sit out the front after a long days walking.
Brixham’s first ever cocktail bar (it was only a matter of time!). Open every day from 10am until Midnight all year round. Cocktails, Cake, Lunch, Parties & More… Fun décor and friendly staff (be careful of sitting on the giant tea cups though!)
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Liberty
11 The QuayBrixham’s first ever cocktail bar (it was only a matter of time!). Open every day from 10am until Midnight all year round. Cocktails, Cake, Lunch, Parties & More… Fun décor and friendly staff (be careful of sitting on the giant tea cups though!)
Activities
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadShoalstone Pool
Berry Head RoadGolden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayPaignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadCayman Golf
Dartmouth RoadBrixham Heritage Museum
Battery Gardens station
Living Coasts
1 Beacon HillPirates Bay Adventure Golf
Esplanade RoadPaignton Pier
South SandsWestern Lady Ferry Service
6 Vaughan RdBeaches
Breakwater Beach
Fishcombe Cove
Fishcombe HillChurston Cove
Elberry Cove
Broadsands Beach
Broadsands RoadSt. Mary's Bay Beach
South West Coast PathGoodrington Beach