The Harbour Inn in Torbay - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Have visited here many times, it's a fantastic spot to sit and enjoy the view, if you are up on the top deck. We have only drunk inside once, hence the four stars, couldn't fault the food, very nice, a little small on the portion size for the fish and chips we had, but, very nice.

Food good quality great atmosphere

The food was awful. The picture was of a double cheese burger. Honest review. My husband said it literally felt like earing charcoal. The burnt bit is "cheese". We didn't take a photo of the chicken burger. Description was a creamy cheese sauce. This again was burnt. Not just the cheese but the chicken burger. Awful. The waitress did ask if all was ok and we did tell her but not for anything to be done I.e. money back. That isn't why we had told her it was bad.

Where do i start?? As soon as we walk in, we're stood there waiting to be served for approximately 10 minutes, there were staff dotting around but seem to be doing jack! No one knew what they were doing and looked constantly lost, clearly untrained. Finally ordered food which was botched up, ordered double cheese burger, which was cooked to a crisp, and a chicken burger with cheesy garlic bread. How can u get it wrong? Quite easily in the harbour pub it seems. The bread was dry as a bone and no cheese, we were offered a pot of cheese on the side haha its ridiculous 🤣 not once did anyone come over to see if our meals were OK, as they obviously didn't care. Foods not cheap here for what you get. Well disappointed, my advice go to the chippy next door for guaranteed satisfaction. 😂😂😂😂 for probably half the price. Definitely wouldn't recommend unless ur just drinking. By the way, why do the owners comment about the nice reviews and totally ignore the ones that are clearly not happy? Clearly aren't bothered 🙄 great business ur running 🙄

Amazing! Best burgers ever, super food, lucky enough to get table on balcony looking out to sea. Absolutely wonderful!! Thank you!

Good service. Food was good too. Although, I was there for the lobster butter fries. The butter only appeared at the bottom of the bowl with small amounts, but tasty.

Nice pub and drinks at a reasonable price.

Nice small plates. Good wine. Nice venue.

Cracking location overlooking the harbour had a couple of beers with food to share and watched the tide come in sat upstairs on balcony and did lots of people watching!

Food was adequate, average at best

As a sports bar this place appears fine but the food I was served was woeful! Lamb shank, mash and greens; the mash, greens and "stocky" gravey was good but the lamb shank was as tough as old boots! If i didn't know better id say the chef tried to cook this to order in 20 mins or so. Im no chef but I cook these bad boys at least once a month and its impossible to balls them up; brasise them low and slow for 3hrs AND yes I know these can be precooked and very easily reheated for pubs/restaurant. When I paid for the food i ordered and paid for a pint and half of 1664. I went to the bar for the half and was asked by the young female member of bar staff "can you prove you have the half"......the pubs quiet and im on my own drinking/"eating"! thankfully have the receipt..you might think she's doing her job but if she was I would not have to wait and try to get her attention for what felt like 5 mins in a very quiet pub whilst she was not serving anyone. The question is would I recommend this pub? Fine for a drink but id stay away from the food. This is an honest review trying to show positives as well warning other customers about poor food I was served.

Ok, the food's not as good as the Harbour Lights over the road, bit the portion sizes are decent, the meals have always been tasty, and it's generally half the price of the HL. And as others have mentioned, there's a great view of the harbour from the upper terrace. What's not to like?

2had fish and chips 1 had.seabass Will not go again the food bland. Couldn't Taste the fish was never.asked if.food was alright and got fed up with all the little flies the one that had seabass left nearly all her meal The tables were sticky

Atmosphere was good as the football was on. Ordered online at the table, waited 15 mins before going to ask if the drinks where on the way but they hadn't picked the ticket out the printer yet, think there was 4 members on the bar. Food came shortly after and we all enjoyed that, pizza, chicken burger. Nice time and nice food, would just request a bit better Service

Just wonderful, the food was excellent and the views of harbour were amazing, Would recommend a visit not just for the food But the atmosphere , the staff were friendly and asked the bar staff to thank the chef as food was by far the best I had in Paignton.

The pub has great seats on a roof terrace and a good selection of drinks available. Staff is very friendly and welcoming, however, we didn't necessarily enjoy the food. Would come back for drinks though!

We have eaten here a few times now, fantastic value for money. Variety, portion size, customer service all brilliant. Dog friendly and doggie ice-cream, great touch. Lovely gesture of a bottle of bubbly, after my partner proposed on the roof terrace! Thank you very much! Would definitely recommend!

Had fish and chips cost 15 pounds nice fish white and tasty. Chips nice too. Service ok. We were there on a Saturday eve and at 9 pm music which was good. Has an upstairs outside area

My food wasn't good lamb shank looked beautiful but tough as old boots smash had hard bits uncooked not enough gravy but hubbies pork belly meal was beautiful so maybe a 1 off would give it another go though upstairs on balcony lovely view

Waited over 30mins for food in almost an empty pub and when it arrived it just warm . Young people sitting at the bar swearing and vaping . Barman said nothing . Will not be coming here again

Food is just delicious, staff are so kind and welcoming!!

A very welcoming approach, even though we hadn't booked a table. The food was fantastic, even though they did get our order a little but wrong, but it was soon corrected. We also would have liked a baylies to finish the meal, but unfortunately they had ran out of stock. So a 2nd glass of chardonnay it was. I would still highly recommend this place and come back again

sitting upstairs on the balcony in the sunshine is perfect

Just a good all round pub for drink food and entertainment

Service is great, food is great and the view is near unbeatable!

Food was, well, terrible. I'm pretty sure the fish I had was frozen. Batter was soggy and mushy, really disappointed. Cant fault the service or the staff, but the food was awful, this pub is basically a Wetherspoons.

Pit stop for a beer, lovely view

The food was divine. Cannot fault it at all. We had king prawn taco’s and the 3 small plates: halloumi fries, stir fried steak and baked Camembert as well as a side of fries. Now, I’m bearing in mind that it was bank holiday and there’s a staffing crisis in hospitality at the moment, so nothing is technically the staff’s fault. The service was good, it was just so slow. We booked our table for 18:45pm and arrived at 18:30. We tried to order on the QR code but it wouldn’t go through, saying “payment declined” when trying to use Apple Pay. Never mind, I went to the bar to order to be told they had about an hour wait on food. Now, this place wasn’t busy. There was a table of 9, a table of 6 and a couple of tables of two including ours that I could see waiting (and I went for a walk around the whole pub), so the wait is because they didn’t have enough kitchen staff on… fine, no bother. We’re on holiday, let’s have a drink and a chat. We got fed at 8pm… about and hour and 20 minutes after we ordered which again, fine due to lack of staff. The staff I interacted with were great. The young lad waiting tables was lovely although, he didn’t have a clue what was on the plates when dropping them off which I found quite funny. The food was absolutely stunning. The king prawn tacos were incredible. The Camembert was baked to perfection. The stir fried beef was gorgeous (a little too saucy and a little too raw in places but was still beauts) and the halloumi fries were stunning. Had they had enough staff on, this would have been a 5 all day long.

A really good pint in a lovely location.

Amazing location. Could easily have lost track of time soaking up the sunshine on the terrace. Really well-kept beer. Food looked good, but we didn't eat. Would be great to see some friendlier service next time we're back, but didn't detract from an overall five star rating

Sat in the sun,with lovely food and fabulous views !

Very good music venue for a Saturday night.

Lively pub with pools tables, lots of comfort food, lots of live music 👍

Great pub with superb views over looking the harbour, one to visit if you're in Paignton

Myself and my wife went to the harbour inn for breakfast twice the week before Easter and it was brilliant both times will recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We've just had a hot & cold buffet for 50 in their function room for adults and children. The food was excellent, not a sandwich in sight. Very happy to return

Great food and beer, with good views over Paignton harbour from the upper outside area

Went here for Easter Sunday lunch and it was excellent nice friendly staff and the food was great piping hot and a good selection I would recommend the Sunday roast great value for the price dog friendly which was great would definitely go back.

Not a bad pub, staff are relatively friendly, food is supposed to be good but we didn’t eat there. Dog friendly which is great (most pubs are). All in all a decent pint and has a pool table. Food in the morning and then from 5:30

Great selection of drinks, very clean and friendly. Food on the menu sounded good although we didn't try it.

Lovely breakfast, great value for money, great service, lovely atmosphere and family friendly. It's a shame I forgot to take any photos from the oasis tribute nite because that was such an experience. Anyone who didn't get the opportunity to go really missed out.

Honestly hadnt been here in yrs, since B4 the remodelling. A good mate of mine had a birthday dinner here that I was invited to so had completely different expectations to what I walked into. They combined all of the restaurants into one and everything was so cool looking. Navy blue walls, paintings all around, amazing atmosphere. Everything was made so the birthday would be a blast and it absolutely was. The member of staff brought out the cake and enthusiastically sang happy birthday with us all and when we were waiting for the taxi, staff personally came up to us asking ABT how the birthday was going, was a good laugh. Felt very comfortable there. Will b coming back in the summer BC this is one of the best evenings out I've had in so so long.

Brought my mum here yesterday for a mother's day roast. I've walked past this place day after day with the dog and have never been inside, so I thought it would be a nice day out. Never have I seen my mum so happy. A kind greeting at the door, a free cocktail, lovely members of staff asking about our day and inquiring about how my mum's day was going. There wasn't a single person in that restaurant without a smile on their face - staff and customers. I could see that it was a busy day for the team but they worked together and made our day a delight. Thank you harbour inn for a wonderful meal, perfect drinks and an afternoon I doubt my one-of-a-kind mother will ever forget.

Was greeted as soon as I walked through the door and felt very welcomed, food was amazing at a very reasonable price. Good for a cheap day out with friends or family.

Super friendly bar staff, lovely meal and free cocktails for mum on Mother’s Day. Really relaxing experience from start to finish. Colouring for kids, crufts on the tvs and chilled out music.

On Friday I visited the Harbour Inn I was sitting having a drink and at the bar there were 4 males and 2 other people who I have since learnt were the establishments managers. All 6 individuals were talking amongst themselves when one of them proceeded to spit out a racial slur (N word!) I was absolutely horrified even worse as I myself am of mixed heritage (mom white & dad Caribbean) . What was even more shocking was the fact that not one of the managers said anything to the individual in question and acted like nothing happened. This to me is an absolute disgrace and in this day and age people should know better even more so trusted managers who have been employed to essentially ensure 1st class customer service. I am deeply shocked by this incident and will ensure to take this matter to the highest level.

Nice king prawn linguine but no Proper Job IPA from St. Austell, so, had to settle for a Dartmoor Amber

Food had hairs in from the kitchen service wasn’t great they was impolite and also members of staff especially managers have a attitude

Just a quick stop off here. Nice size place with ample seating. Friendly service and clean toilets.

Very tasty breakfast baguette! Delivered promptly, very helpful. Recommended.

We are Gloucestershire and we visit paignton most weekends and always visit the harbour inn all the staff are very friendly and welcoming especially Elvy .ELVY is always very polite to us and makes are stay very happy with our two dogs Morris and AJ and when we need table 18 he always books us in great staff and great atmosphere and great entertainment well recommended are next stay is Saturday 24th February 2024

Delivery driver was very friendly and arrived on time

Some locals have a problem with tourists drinking in THERE pub 🤷🏻‍♂️. There are idiots everywhere unfortunately….and definitely a few in there.

Excellent food and great value for money. Service was excellent too. Highly recommend and great spot. Will definitely be back soon.

Never eaten here before but popped in today after a walk. Had four of the small plates which were all delicious, especially the pork belly bites. Staff nice and friendly and place was busy and buzzing. Will definitely be going back.

Absolutely Fantastic Service From Josie, will be coming back again, for sure

We as a family and friends went here for dinner x as soon as we arrive lovely welcome x our table all ready for us it was quite busy x they told us to let them know when we all ready to order x we had drinks 🍷 then ordered for 10 of us The food was amazing the staff really good especially JOSIE THANK YOU we will be back x x👏👏👏🎄🎄

Top service great food, josie was brilliant.

I am absolutely appalled by my encounter here. I went in for a family meal with members i haven't seen in a very long time expecting brilliance. Not only did our food take a very long time to come our server, who i overheard from some teens in the restaurant was named Tyler, was very un focused and seemed very uninterested in giving good service. The food itself was good and all correct but the atmosphere along with the large group of teens who were loud and very disruptive we did not enjoy our time there. However, there was another staff member, a young, small female with dark hair, who had come to check on us many times and also was able to help us with anything we asked when the Tyler person was not present. 10/10 to that girl. very helpful.

Well cooked pub food and dog friendly. WiFi could be faster. Our Server Liv was friendly and attentive to our needs.

We have recently made this place our local for drinks or dinner after work as the staff and locals are always welcoming and relaxed. This place doubles as a restaurant with great small plates as well as larger mains all reasonably priced and super fast service 👌🏼

I came in for some food, I was served by Lewis who showed amazing customer service skills and made my experience very pleasant!

Fantastic night , Tyler the bar staff was brilliant very on the ball serving people very quick and being happy and enjoying the entertainment credit to the place.

Brought my family here! Had a lovely meal and the young lady Liv was very accommodating, help and just so lovely! Highly recommend a visit

Service was good when getting food and drink especially from josie,ellie and Tyler always polite when taking ur orders

Harbour inn is an excellent pub. I come down quite often and the servers are always chatty especially josie and its always a good time at the pub.

Booked our works Christmas Doo, after a recommendation from a co worker. The Food was excellent, the staff and service were also excellent. Will we be back? most definitely, will we recommend to other? YES!!

Came here for some food and it was amazing! Great service from Lewis! Will defently come again! Great place & great food!

Attended my nieces 18th Birthday Party. The venue was perfect. Pleanty of room to dance. Staff friendly and the buffet was amazing. Would definitely recommend. Back again this weekend for our Christmas Party

This was our third year celebrating our Christmas do at The Harbour Inn 🎄 as always the staff could not be anymore accommodating , the food was delicious and we will be back again next year. Thank you once again 🎅🏻

This was our third year celebrating our Christmas do at The Harbour Inn 🎄 as always the staff could not be anymore accommodating , the food was delicious and we will be back again next year. Thank you once again 🎅🏻

the food arrived on time but minus the milkshakes. I called to get them sent, the girl who delivered them got lost, then blamed the previous driver for forgetting them, but it's ot the drivers job to check, it's the staffs. They obvs didn't Make fresh shakes as the cream had melted they looked a mess. This is the 2nd time I've used the Harbour Inn and both times the order was missing things both times. food wasn't great at all very average.

Had our Christmas party here on Saturday, brilliant night great buffet food,DJ and lovely decorated function room. We'll done Courtney be back next year love all at brixham garage.

It was raining so decided to go for a bite to eat so wandered in the Harbour Inn for breakfast perfect plate of food. Was dried out by the log fire even better.

Had dinner here would highly recommend! The bar staff were lovely and festive, especially Josie! We would definitely come again next time we’re in town.

A group of us came for the festive Christmas meun for a early Christmas celebration and we was definitely not dissapointed we had a 3 course meal and the food on every course was aboslutley delicious. we was made to feel welcome and the atmosphere was just lovley and a bonus they had some entertainment on later in the evening. Will definitely be coming here again Thank You

Lovely food , packaged well so it was still hot when we got it. Definitely recommended 👍

We had our daughters 18th party at the harbour inn and it was brillant from the room we where in to the buffet and staff thank u

always friendly staff ...nicely decorated for Christmas..well kept beer and tasty food 👍

Went to a private party in the side room. Great atmosphere in the pub and good location right in the harbour. Buffet food was superb and plenty for the eity odd attending. Bar service was a bit hit and miss and prices at the top end of what you'd expect in a pub. What is it these days, the bar staff don't seem to watch who's next at the bar.

Visited for Sunday roast last weekend and I genuinely have to say it was THE BEST Sunday roast I’ve ever had . Fantastic food and priced very reasonably too !

Great food very friendly and helpful staff, allowed our two dogs in, very nice evening.

Lovely food, friendly staff but very noisy atmosphere. The duck pizza was amazing! I'd go again just for that.

food was left outside its freezing cold and doesn’t look appetising what so ever

Lovely place great music playing fantastic atmosphere went 2 nights

Food was terrible, prawns undercooked, mussels tasted like they had been microwaved, duck fries were dry and the duck tasted old and off...... pizza and burgers were OK, beer was good service was good.

Nice atmosphere and music. The staff are very friendly and approachable. The food was well cooked, we had double cheese burger and mother clucker chicken burger. All tasted great. Nice chips too. Reasonable prices.

Food OK. Belly pork cooked well but belly pork in bun over cooked & no sauce.

Good local pub. Great food and live music at the weekends

Good food, great place, and my dog was welcomed ☺️

Good for a coffee n cake stop after exploring the beach & pier. Fairy Cove is literally a 5 minute walk away from here

Absolutely fantastic. Well presented. Beautiful food. Many thanks.

Great local. Really friendly atmosphere and brilliant food

The harbourside setting was great but the place lacked atmosphere and the food was average. Perhaps this place comes alive at night but for somewhere to go for lunch it was lacking. The service was not welcoming. It wasn't impolite but just left me feeling...

Food is lovely. Nice terrace on top with great view over harbour. Seems to be a favourite for locals after work, who can be loud !.Staff are great.

Lateness wasn’t an issue because the food was hot and delicious. I will be ordering again soon

Nice place, friendly staff and a great menu matched by great food, prompt service Fantastic views from the terrace on a sunny day

Great place for a Sunday roast 😋 and it's dog friendly

Did not have food just called in for a drink but a nice comfortable pub, with interesting decor

Love this place food lovely ,staff friendly and amazing atmosphere