The Masons Arms in Torbay

Great food at affordable prices. Landlord that looks after his customers...He's definitely not miserable.

Popped in just before they stopped serving food (13/9/24) - couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome. We had a fillet steak & the seafood platter - 100% mouthwatering in every bite. Food was fresh and hot and so tasty. Portion size was perfect - more than enough for that contented feeling! Washed down with a nice pint and was surprised at how reasonable our bill was. If you’re after that lovely pub feel with quality food and service then this is your place. Going back to check out the roasts as they sound amazing! Thanks guys for a lovely meal and evening 5*’s

Popped in just before they stopped serving food (13/9/24) - couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome. We had a fillet steak & the seafood platter - 100% mouthwatering in every bite. Food was fresh and hot and so tasty. Portion size was perfect - more than enough for that contented feeling! Washed down with a nice pint and was surprised at how reasonable our bill was. If you’re after that lovely pub feel with quality food and service then this is your place. Going back to check out the roasts as they sound amazing! Thanks guys for a lovely meal and evening 5*’s

Had a lovely meal and drinks. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely meal and drinks. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

The landlord was really rude when I questioned the price of the food, which was really inflated when they've advertised "2 main meals for the price of 1" the waitress told me that if someone was on their own, they would half the price if the meal??? I felt they had misadvertised to get customers in, but based on the attitude of the landlord (who even accused me of calling him a con artist, which I hadnt) I will not be returning. It is a shame because the food was tasty, but that's all I can say. The rest of the experience wasn't a good one

The landlord was really rude. The food is advertised as 2 for 1, but the prices are inflated in the first place, so not such a great deal!! The actual price if the food is not bad for the quality, but just sell food at sensible prices in the beginning! Who would pay £20 for a beef burger? Not me! The food was tasty, but won't step foot inside this pub again because of the landlord. Don't like seeing businesses struggle, but he told me he has been there for 28 years. Won't last much longer with an attitude like that, so show some respect to your custoners

Lovely carvery with 3 size choices, small £7, medium £8 and large £10 Meat choice gammon, turkey, beef and pork They give you your hot plate of meat and potatoes and gravy and a separate veg side which is always varied and never overcooked. You can ask for small tubs of horseradish, apple sauce, mustard etc or an extra gravy boat.

We had the rump steak which was amazing, also liked the fact I got onion rings with the meal rather than having to pay more. Drinks were also cheaper than anywhere else. Great value for money, went there the following evening too.

Slightly busier than normal as was mothers day. Chose a medium size roast but was charged for the large size as has happened before.Gammon ham ! turned out to be grislely and tasteless, roast potatoes inedable, some veg hot others cold.Not an enjoyable experience.

Great little traditional pub. Allen is an excellent host very welcoming and service is great. Locals are very friendly not like some local boozers. Just a pity it wasn't closer to where I live as it would definitely be my local.

Excellent food good quality and value for money. Very friendly staff and atmosphere

Warning for Vegetarians. First impression, it seems like a pub for regulars who appear to like it. The restaurant is dark and gloomy; needs a good clean, doesn't seem to have changed since the 70s. Went for Sunday lunch: the positive is that the food was good and plentiful. However, not at all interesting for vegetarians. There is no alternative to the meat, just a plate of dry veg with undercooked brocoli and overcooked potatoes that looked like pieces of charcoal which seemed to have been selected for the vegetarians as the veg on the other plates was fine I would have complained but had gone as guests of another couple. Would be fairer to say vegetarians are not catered for. Will leave it to the regulars in the future. I don't think the landlord will miss us as he had a disinterested, couldn't-care-less attitude. Overall 3 stars. 4 for food, loose one for vegetarians, 4 for table service, the server was good. 2 for atmosphere and overall ambience.

Excellent meals mostly buy one get one free and good food to boot

Lovely quaint pub, the food here was lovely.Friendly staff and a great pub atmosphere that you don’t see very much. Nice to be in a traditional pub rather than a chain!

Wife and I had fillet steak with trimmings chunky steak chips! We eat here regularly but this week steak was exceptionally good. Looking forward to Sunday roast best in town most of the veg are fresh not frozen. Well done Alan (landlord).

As usual Lovely freshly cooked meal upstanding service will b back soon thank you...

Food was really nice. Will definitely go again.

Pub itself was ok. Dogs allowed in bar not restaurant. Restaurant looked dark and dingy and old fashioned. Ordered a coke, was asked if we wanted a can of proper coke for £2 or a pint of fake cola for £2.50.. we opted with fake which wasn't actually too bad. Was told 2 4 1 on meals but prices were exorbitant. Gammon was £20 and steaks from £28 upwards. Even a Southern fried chicken burger was £20!! Prices had been put up to reflect 2 4 1 so you weren't getting any offer. Free parking very limited but there is a pay and display right by it. Wont be going back personally.

Nice traditional pub with friendly service. I didn't eat but the food looks no nonsense classic pub grub at good prices. Sun trap garden to the reason

The Masons has the look and feel of a locals pub, one i don't often visit to be honest. A little dark and dingy but this is a respected local, that does a very good and popular sunday roast. It's a bit of a blast from the past, reminding me of pubs back in the late 70's, early 80s, with a public bar and separate old style lounge area. Shows the sports, has strong links with local cricket. Small terraced beer garden with a rather industrial shelter in it. Some parking out the back.

An absolute gem. Great service and phenomenal food! The chicken was melt in your mouth. Thank you so much for such a great meal.

Lovely service by Hannah and the food was incredible!

I can not comment on the food here... I never eaten here due to the facts I walked in to order a meal here and was asked if I booked a table for a Sunday lunch I reply no and the barmen said if u haven't booked a table u can't eat here as we are fully booked I ordered a pint and looked at the dinning area and low and behold only 2 people eating in there hardly fully booked do not eat here guys unless u have time to phone up to book a table in a half empty pub blood ridiculous. I do not recommend this place at all the whole pub could do with a refurbishment and there's much nicer pubs and more reasonable ones with a much better view on babbacome downs which I highly recommend.

The barman/leaseholder was rude, served sub par food, and charged as he wishes. No spirits were measured, just poured by eye, poorly. Let alone the fact he charged me more than my better half for the same round. We brought 25 people in drinking (with notice) and expected better. Apparently it USED to be a good watering hole....

Enjoyed a large family gathering here. Couldn't fault the place.

What a find! You won't find a better quality roast dinner for a tenner on a Sunday. Good choice of meats, plenty of it on the plate. Lovely roast potatoes and gravy and the veg was excellent. You could tell everything was home made from scratch. Little touches like smoked bacon in the creamed leeks, quality cheese sauce on the cauliflower cheese, honey roasted carrots. Highly recommend.

Great little pub even had bottles of speckled hen thank you really freindly staff and great service

What a great place! Proper locals pub, but we were made comfortable by the landlord (?) serving and the locals in the bar at the time who were super helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back! From the couple staying at the care home 😂

Simply wow. What a hidden gem. Fantastic Sunday roast and dessert and very friendly professional staff. I would highly recommend paying this place a visit if you're in the area. Speaking as a landlord this is one of those places that keeps the traditional British pub alive

Good food reasonable prices variety of drinks

just passed through with friends who lived nearby. only had a quick drink but nice and friendly atmosphere

Awesome. Surprised by how good the food was... Great beer and wonderful people. Exactly a great British pub experience....

We have been a couple of times lately on a sunday for traditional plated roast . The food is exceptional, just like home made and very reasonably priced . Desserts available from £3 . I had salted caramel cheesecake , was fabulous . Well worth a visit , probably best to book .

Great pub, top food, led by Alan, a great landlord, excellent sports coverage

I only went there for take aways during Covid 19 - I ordered Chicken pies- they were ok - best chicken pie I have ever tried in my life - I returned few other times - Price was excellent- the owner was friendly and helped me with the packaging as I was in my bicycle most of the time - The only reason why I am rating 4 stars instead of 5 is because soon after the chicken pies were taken off the menu - as I have tried to get new orders but they weren't available anymore - I have never returned again since- but the experience I had was positive.

Home cooked pub grub how it should be. Cosy, local pub for Babbacombe.

A land lord that has been successfully providing a friendly atmosphere of a traditional public house. Also rated as one the best places in the tq1 area's for quality steak meals,in fact 2 4 1.

Lovely food really nice and hot. None of this warm lunch.

The service was very friendly and the food was delicious.

Family friendly mostly welcoming pub. Great food. Even the takeaway dinner is to die for.

Had a wonderful meal there today 😋

Might be nice if they had a website, where they could say that THEY ONLY DO FOOD IN THE EVENINGS, which we only found out after we'd paid to park and walked in.

Beutiful food, great atmosphere all at fair prices. The ideal place for a pub meal or steak dinner.

Lovely pub met some nice people

Just had a very nice "real" 2 slices of pork with a tasty, good value Sunday roast. I can thoroughly recommend this and sitting outside was nice and peaceful. Also, as single lady I did not feel uncomfortable. Thank you Joy Sturgess.

A very nice and traditional locals' pub. No real ales but decent kegs, bottled beers and wines. Lovely crew and exceptional mid week food deal. Absolutely beautiful rear garden display in summer.🇬🇧🇳🇿🌻🇺🇦

We both had rump steak, cooked to perfection, Service was very good, menu was quite extensive without being overbearing. All in all you will not be disappointed.

The food was great. The service was even better - give Patsy a raise! Words to make up extra letters so I can post a review without actually writing anything else woowoo

Great food good value recommended.

New Years Eve in a popular pub that’s run out of beer but graced with Patsy who makes everyone feel wonderful has made my year. The world needs more Patsys! The wild hare beer was a lowly second best.

Lovely and friendly pub good beer

Fabulous lunch can't fault it amazing value

A great pub, great staff, nice locals, all in all if you go to torquay and you dont go in here you have not been to torquay! ! !

Didn't eat there but food looked good,,only disappointment was that it cost me £5.50.for double gin & tonic outside but £7.50 inside so be aware of price difference.

The usual friendly welcome and service all night. The food was plentiful, well presented and very tasty. Will be returning for sure.

Excellent steak, 2 for 1 deal, nice staff too

Advertising as two for one meals. But prices are ridiculous. Example : A ribeye steak £30 ! Scampi, chips and peas £16 ! Belly pork, mash and cabbage £19 ! Only six items available on the menu. The whole place could do with a deep clean too. The smell of urine in the gents toilet was so acrid, it made the eyes water. Avoid.

Fantastic welcome very friendly staff and customers went back following day and would recommend

Went looking to watch football what a welcome we had staff extremely friendly and couldn't do enough, regulars also made us welcome on arrival tables in bar by TV was taken so the owner put a TV on in the lounge on for us then gave us a shout when table became available by the bigger TV in bar what a welcome we received , we went back the following day we didn't want to leave.

Pre-booked for 6. Did not get served until 7 despite there being lots of tables available socially distanced. Ordered Ribs from the board, only to be told that it was unavailable. Went for the burger which came with shop bought fries (not chunky chips) and shop bought onion rings (not proper rings). For £16 I would have thought it would serve better food. The Manager recommended a bottle of Merlot and it was terrible. Could buy a better £5 bottle from Savers. This was a birthday meal, so disappointing

Nice pub been a few times always nice and friendly and the beer is good

We are regulars to the Masons Arms on Sunday over the past few years and decided to go in the midweek. ( which is two for one amazing value) We both had Ollie's Combo a real feast, the ribs were exceptional and the steak was very succulant with a great taste !!! 10/10 superb service as ever and we look forward to returning soon.

Excellent portion, home-made and wonderful service. 2 for 1 offer on all meals. Go. Give it a go.

Watched the Brentford match staff polite and friendly

Fab tasty food and fab service 👌, will be returning soon.

Freshly cooked lovely food in enormous portions 😃😅 Friendly and helpful staff Definitely would recommend 👌

Very good service Alan and Louise were absolutely brilliant they looked after us an absolute treat 😀 👍 👏

Had a sunday lunch here last week with friends . Was amazed at how good it was . Great portion and only £7 ! All home cooked including the chicken and beef Will be going again , especially as they do a 2 for 1 deal in the week Well recommended

On week days 2 for 1 meal deal. A traditional locals' pub. Very good food but our friends were disappointed as they were expecting proper chips not French fries. A new chef apparently. Lovely waitress. Beautiful garden out back. Very pleased sauces came in side dishes and not the impossible and ghastly plastic sachets so often prevalent at the moment.

A fabulous little find, very cosy and friendly. Great food, fantastic service. Would definitely recommend.

Just love The Masons Arms, it’s a must do when on our annual holiday to Babbacombe. I had the hand made pie with mash, delicious, and a healthy portion was served. 2 for 1 deal all the time, very good value for tasty hot , fresh meals. Excellent waiting staff,

Great food at a really good price!

I really liked The Masons Arms. Friendly greeting when we arrived. Seating inside and out. If you're in the area definitely worth popping in.

Lovely food. VERY filling. Need offer more variety of beers.

Excellent Food and Atmosphere the locals are very friendly. Very good courtyard out back. We were able to watch the FA cup final and the England Ireland Cricket match. We also meet up with one the umpire of Babbacombe cricket club who is a legend. Kenny.

Beautiful food and offer on 2.4.1 so a cheap meal wud recommend highly.

Boring football oriented place. Bar staff friendly

We have been meaning to try this pub and with our usual local still shut following lockdown popped in yesterday evening on a recommendation. What kept us so long? A traditional locals' pub with separate public and lounge bars, a rarety these days. Dining area beyond the lounge bar and food smelt good. We took our drinks out into the rear terraced garden and what a beautiful space! Packed with blooming flowers and bathed in sunshine on a sunny day. Rear covered area. My only disappointment was keg beers only but will not stop us from returning!

Great pub.Great landlord.Great atmosphere.Great beer.What more can you ask ?Oh!!!! and the food is exellent !!!!

Lovely Sunday lunch. Well run pub. Coors light and they take AMEX. Popular with the locals, outside seating, car park. What more could you want?

Ordered 2 rump steaks. 1 was ok the other was very fatty, couldn't cut it with the steak knife.

Very lovely friendly pub.. Food always cooked to perfection. Always aim to please.. Recommend very highly

Excellent service and excellent food that's fantastic value, don't know of any restaurants to be so reasonably for example a £1. For desert.

Brilliant food, great service, good old fashioned pub. Love it!

Does a lovely Sunday lunch very well priced and defo having desert for £1.50

Loved it ! Friendly locals etc ! Go here every time we come anywhere near Torquay 🍻 COYB !

Lovely pub great food but be prepared to wait on a Sunday as great value attraction

Superb all round, excellent food and delivery. Highly recommend. There were a large group of us and feedback has been excellent. A lovely afternoon lunch with a nice atmosphere.. A lovely friendly group from Plainmoor Pool, try our classes.

Went with a swimming group for our Christmas meal, excellent - prompt service, great food, lovely atmosphere - will look forward to going again. Thanks to all the staff for making out meal special.

Went here tonight as on a mini break in Torquay - Home made chicken and mushroom pie from the specials on 241 during the week very good (otherwise expensive) so we enjoyed. However it may be true that unless they know you, the owners and staff just don’t care??? - they are not friendly and did not ask how we found our meal. No music / atmosphere. It must be that the owners/staff rely on weekend locals, as for non locals perhaps they aren’t welcome! Strange.

Lovely meal great atmosphere and friendly staff. Ale the landlord is a good mine host.5 out of 5

Have been on a few occasions now super value for money one of the best Sunday roasts in the bay super attentive service. Will be back to try two for one deal !!

A local pub with no draught beer!!!

Good tasting pub food at very good prices. We had the full Sunday roast was lovely. Booked for 13. 30 Sunday. Crowded at that time Emptied out a fair bit by 15.00.

Lovely little pub, very friendly

Popped in to the Masons Arms for a pint and funny enough they were selling them so I had one, the Masons Arms is a nice little pub clean and tidy with decent beer

Great Sunday Roast and fantastic Guinness.

A great 2 for 1 food offer is regularly on here. It's typical pub grub so you get what you expect. The toilets need some refurbishment and the landlord doesn't really provide the warmest welcome!!

Me & my husband have been here now 3/4 times with family who visit us down here & every single time ... we’ve been really impressed with the food! Steaks cooked to perfection, absolutely brilliant sized portions and puddings just £2.50!! We will Defo be returning