Vaughans Wine Bar in Torbay

Great harbour location Dog friendly. Very polite staff. Fantastic fried egg butty. Recommended highly. Great outdoor seating

Having regularly visited this bar when in Torquay this visit in 2024 would not entice us to return. We ordered 1 pint and half or Rattlers cider which had bought before. The bar staff member did not say that draught Rattlers was not sold there any more. We were given are pint and a half of what we thought was Rattlers cider but when looking @ the glasses there was a big frothy head which was discoloured on the top which is a sign of dirty pipes. The drinks tasted disgusting and was cider they sold in the bar - from a £10 note my husband was given 55p change which was very expensive , service was rude when asking about the drinks - not to be recommended. I would have taken a picture of the dirty foam top on the drinks but unfortunately my phone was in the hotel room which I had forgotten. We left both drinks and walked away.

Excellent service offering treats for our dogs...lovely breakfast with great coffee. Would definitely come here again.

My Dad had chosen to go here for food but when we arrived they'd just turned their ovens off...when we said we wanted food they were so helpful, getting everything ready for us to order, and the food was absolutely delicious!!! So we'll definitely eat here again thankyou!!

We called in for a quick lunch on a Sunday lunchtime. Despite being busy, we were impressed with how friendly the staff were but also how quickly our food came. We both had a jacket potato and this was really lovely. We’ll be returning!

Went in after Easter came in through the back door ordered a sausage sandwich with a friend egg and a black coffee £7.20 not exactly cheap the view was awful just road works it was a chilly day so sat inside when the sausage sandwich arrived at the table it looked like the sausages were put in the microwave they were pale and hadn't been browned properly for £7.20 I thought it was bordering on being a rip off.

Lovely place and staff really good. But please sort the wine measures out. I asked for 25ml wine and soda which was great but the second time I was told they don’t do 25ml. Served me a 175ml and charged a £1 more. By law you need to do a 25ml, so please sort this. Still a great place in a great spot for view and sun.

I was the first customer of the day and they couldn't have been nicer to me. I just wanted a little something to tide me over, so I had the pancakes, which were delicious! Loved the outdoor seating, but I ate inside. It was much more spacious than I expected.

Visited for a cream tea. On a very wet afternoon. Thankfully they allowed dogs inside! Scones were really fresh, served warm. Really tasty, and will visit again

I was staying in a hotel on Babbacombe Road but room only no breakfast so used Vaughan's for my breakfast ordered Sausage and egg buns and a black coffee the buns had nice sausages in them and a great location looking over the harbour perfect 👌

The sausage and/or bacon rolls we so hot they had to be microwaved! The bacon was very fatty and of dubious quality - oj and double espresso good!! Get what you pay for I suppose!! A quicky to soak up the previous nights beer!!

Friendly staff. Efficient service Good location. Nice coffee/tea Food was good. Lots of chips in a portion. Would visit again

We visited for breakfast for a few days, able to sit outside due to the weather. We enjoyed trying the reasonably priced full English and the breakfast baps and the coffee. Friendly staff.

Great juicy burger and excellent chips. Coffee good as well and cold drinks. Friendly Staff. All good.

Beautiful spot with great food. Had breakfast here most days, and the staff were lovely and very efficient. Highly recommended.

We visit this bar quite often as we are local. What a great place! Location is perfect, food is fabulous and the staff and owner are fabulous. Even when they are busy, they always take the time to chat to you and make you feel welcome. Good prices for a harbour side location and great selection of drinks. Highly recommend and we wish John, Becky and the team all the best for the rest of the season!

We went here for breakfast and it was great. We sat outside. The weather was beautiful. Staff was kind. They weren't however able to swap an egg for a veggie sausage but they did swap it for a hashbrown. The food was nice. Definitely recommend it.

Dropped in for lunch. Lovely spot on Torquay harbourside where we could watch the world go by and enjoy the harbour view. Large seating area in the sun. Food and drink very good and value for money. Will definitely return.

Have always used Vaughans as our local and been regular visitors. However, the owners have changed, and they no longer serve Rattler Cider or have table service. We can cope without table service as understand that they may need to keep overheads down, but don't like the alternative cider, so we have moved to pastures new where the Rattler is flowing through the pumps... if they get it back, then we will also be back.

Service and place was great with friendly approachable staff.. Cream tea was delicious and scones were homemade. Thank you

Popped by for some drinks and a Cornish scone, really enjoyed both although the service was a little bit slow.

Found this fantastic cafe/bar at the harbour. Fantastic and friendly service and the baguettes we ordered were delicious and a lovely strong cuppa. Highly recommend and we will return again

The first time we've been to Torquay and we stopped here for lunch, the sun was shining so we sat outside, the staff were great, it was quite busy but we were seated and served right away, we both had the wrap which was lovely and a pot of tea. We would definitely go back again, and highly recommend it

Delicious scones and tasty coffee in a harbourside location, served by excellent staff with a sense of humour.

Superb coffees served by excellent staff who were attentive, pleasant and courteous.Well worth a visit , great food served as well.

Poor quality cheese and onion chutney baguette. Totally tasteless. Hardly any chutney and extremely cheep processed cheese squares. Very expensive for a poor quality meal. They used to use very tasty grated cheese but now use crap. Not worth the money. Better off going to...

To dodge the rain showers we popped into Vaughans for a coffee. So glad we did - the staff welcomed us with a smile and took our order immediately. Drinks were with us within minutes and were delicious! We sat outside under the umbrella and...

Lovely cafe /bar, good choice of food and drink, reasonably priced. Eunice is the best front of house ever!

Ordered a large breakfast, absolutely fantastic and good value as well as a nice coffee, plus some breakfast baguettes. I shall be back again.

Fantastic setting right in the marina, excellent service, the perfect place to stop for a drink. Highly recommended

Popped in here for a coffee. Lovely welcoming family vibe. Everything professional and clean. Coffees were great, didn’t try the food but it all looked nice as we saw it being carried to the other tables.

We found Vaughans Bar whilst ambling around. They only serve food until 3pm, so we had a drink the first day at the back of the building which is nice and quiet. The staff were consistently fab. So we returned for breakfast the following day....

Lovely food and amazing service from staff. They were polite, helpful and genuinely appeared to be happy at work. Offered to get our dog some fresh water and just all round friendly.

Started visiting few months ago, now it is my go to place for breakfast, lunch or a nice drink in the sun! The staff and owners are fantastic and can't do enough for you. Selection of food and drinks it's a great variety with enough...

Great service, friendly staff, both food a d drinks came fast and we’re too a very high standard, would recommend to friends visiting the area

Such a lovely cafe with beautiful port views! The staff were amazing, super friendly with very quick service. I had the veggie breakfast and my friend had the full English and both meals were delicious. Will absolutely be coming back soon!

We have regularly gone for lunch here. Today it was busy at the front so we went to the rear tables . I asked the young waiter if we could have some service . Something we have done regularly. The lady came and told us...

Fantastic little bar/cafe with attentive staff, casual food and drinks, perfect for a regular stop off while on holiday.

I'm sitting here outside in the sunshine and have just witnessed two elderly ladies having been seated at a table of four as it was the only table vacant, to then be moved once a table of two had become vacant because they wanted the...

This bar doesn't get enough credit, If you like drinks in the sun then this bar is for you! Great sun trap, with good drinks at reasonable prices! All the staff are very friendly and very attentive.

Popped in here for a pre-dinner drink and barman was lounging over pumps looking totally disinterested. Everything is on tap! You want a cocktail - it’s on tap. Beer - on tap, lager - on tap, cider - on tap, wine - on tap. The...

Been popping in here during holidays for a while now but never got around to reviewing it until now. A great place for a drink based on the experience of me and my girlfriend. Really friendly and efficient staff that make you feel welcome....a coolio...

The staff and management at this cafe bar are so friendly and welcoming it’s a pleasure to visit. They offer good value food and drinks and the location is perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun and watching the world go by. Well worth a visit.

One of the best cooked breakfasts ever. We were lucky enough to be there on a sunny morning and sat outside on the harbour, watching the world go by. Very friendly staff and good quality and perfectly cooked food. Also reasonably priced by today’s costs,...

Beautifully sunny Friday in March, stopped at Vaughan’s with my two dogs after a long walk. We sat outside in the sun, I had a crab sandwich which was up there with the best I’ve ever had, washed down with a nice glass of wine....

We had a relaxing morning enjoying breakfast and watching the world go by. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Food quality was high with good size portions and prices reasonable. Dog friendly. Worth a visit.

A warm welcome despite the chilly weather. Best coffee in the bay! The staff were friendly and made us feel very comfortable

Went in today on Tuesday October the 26th 2021 at approximately 1215pm to be greeted by a young lady who I now know to be called Ophelia (forgive me if spelt incorrect). We were warmly welcomed and asked if we could be sat inside as...

Highly recommend Vaughan’s. This is a great place, everything is sanitised as soon as clients leave. The food is really good. The service is excellent, we’ve popped in everyday this week & every single member of staff is friendly, attentive & efficient. Special mention to...

Very good service at this bar ,staff were both pleasant and helpful. Had both coffees and beer here with no hassle

lovely staff , very reasonably priced. location brill excellent service visited several time whilst on stay cation

Ordered just a latte as the wait for a sandwich was 40 minutes. I’d been waiting 10 minutes for them to take my order so after another 20 minutes of waiting for my drink i gave up and went elsewhere. Hopefully it was just a...

Excellent staff ( always a good start ), with a friendly greeting . A very simple menu , which I personally love and it was delicious, just a bacon and egg baguette, but cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this place.

Lovely food & great service.My husband & I ate her a few times last week while on holidays.The sandwiches are very tasty & the breakfast is beautiful & very reasonable.They finish serving food at 3 & then it’s a great location for drinks.The staff are all very friendly,well trained & provide a great service & I would highly recommend here to everyone.

What a lovely peaceful setting. Wine was lovely atmosphere great as were the staff, special recommendations for Olly what a lovely young man, Service really good. Couldn’t fault the food really enjoyed it.

What a fantastic little place! I visited twice during my long weekend stay and I couldn’t fault a thing. The staff were so welcoming, kind and friendly which put me at ease as I was there alone. I had breakfast both times and I wasn’t disappointed, especially because the chef was happy to do me poached eggs despite it being quite busy. Then there was the flat white! Literally the best flat white I’ve had in a very long time!! The location is beautiful too! Highly recommend and I will definitely be returning on my next visit :)

Lovely location and GREAT staff which attracts a lovely clientele - and the music is brill. It also happens to be one of the few bars that has Raspberry gin - if you’ve not tried it, it’s a must.

This place is a credit to Torquay - placed right on the harbour front staff are amazing and are prepared to have a laugh and take time to talk to you - even got a free biscuit with our coffee today no where else on the harbour gives you a free biscuit and the coffee is a good product. I did not eat here but the breakfast looked really good had we not had breakfast at the hotel we would have had food here. In the evening we had double gins and whiskey -you need to restock Torbay gin lol I wish I could name you all but I can’t remember all your names - keep up the hard work and keep doing what you do

Went to Vaughan’s twice on my break - one on my own for coffee and once for breakfast with my husband. Highly recommend. Staff were helpful and polite, food good and service quick. I don’t recognise the review posted recently about not treating people with respect - this was absolutely not my experience. Definitely worth a visit.

Vaughan’s is great value for money with a beautiful view but what steals the show is their diamond waiter, Ollie. Ollie was attentive, considerate, professional and had great banter. As it was my birthday, it’s fair to say our table was somewhat excitable, but Ollie kept up with us, remained light hearted and was an absolute pleasure. Would come back for Ollie alone. Ollie: we love you!

Lovely location right overlooking the harbour great friendly staff nothing is to much trouble reasonable prices food lovely definitely worth a visit or more

A great place for a drink, friendly and helpful staff, great bar and met some lovely people, great location

Lovely bar, great food can sit in sun watching the world go by, reasonable prices and super staff especially the young girl with extra long blue nails 👍

Service here is extremely horrendous would not suggest coming to this establishment at all many other bars in the Torquay to visit, my reasoning for not enjoying my visit has been because the older staff are ridiculously rude and arrogant, extremely judgmental and they do not know how to treat customers with and respect at all, very money hungry business indeed, fortunately I will no longer be making any visits to set place, I suggest if your in the area to go to another bar.

we only have coffee here- we supported them all through the lockdowns because they continued to be there for us all when most places had shut -did a fabulous job !! so we still do, and will continue to buy our coffee here !!

We popped in for a swift drink whilst visiting the town and sat in the outdoor seating area The place was busy but the waitress who served us was friendly and gave good service Well worth visiting if you are in town

Visited twice at the start of the week, excellent service. Was served on both days by young members of staff who were most willing to help and very well mannered, couldn’t do enough for you. Reasonably priced and great views overlooking the marine.

Had 1 or 2 drinks here on a Saturday night! Staff were attentive & friendly. Really lovely vibe! Shame they weren’t open later. Nice spot next to the harbour.

I am presuming it was the owners I met in another bar as they were wearing Vaughan uniform. They were rude and arrogant, loved themselves. I am currently 6 and a half months pregnant on holiday with my family. Myself and my family entered a premises wearing face coverings for mine and my unborn child's safety. The women mocked us and laughed at us for wearing face coverings to walk through the bar to our seats. You think they would be promoting this for their staff and customers safety as the cases continue to rise in this area. Having read the reviews for Vaughans and seeing over 30 'terrible' and 'poor' and most for their attitude I'm not surprised by their behaviour. I'll be avoiding Vaughans at all costs!!

Fabulous breakfast. Great value for money. Good service. Defo go again. Loved it, great location. You will not be disappointed.

Vaughan’s is a great little bar on the harbour, great place to sit in the sun and people watch with lovely owners and excellent staff who work very hard. It didn’t matter when we stopped for a drink the staff were always cheerful and service was quick.Good variety of drinks especially Gins at a reasonable price.Highly recommend a visit

The most ignorant and guttural staff I have ever encountered in my life throughout my world wide travels. Definitely will not return. Not to be recommend at all.

Witnessed 4 very holiday makers aged 64vplus who should know better sit themselves with fish and chips bought elswhere and buy nothing when asked to leave were very rude plenty of park benches to sit on staff were amazing this is to counteract their proposed revue on here pic of retreating pair very poor attitude to hard working staff

staff very attentive and happy in their work, made for a couple of very pleasant evenings, didn't have to wait long for service and at the same time never felt rushed

Spent a few days in torquay and always go to Vaughan bar. The staff are always friendly and very hard working. You can have a good laugh with them too. The sun was shining so the tables are nearly always full but we where lucky enough to always get one. Would totally recommend Vaughan. Relax and enjoy.

Friendly staff in a great location with lovely food at great value. Well observed COVID-19 precautions. Best coffee in Torquay.

The staff at this pub are really friendly and try very hard to make your visit worth the visit. I often find pubs find my mobility scooter a problem as takes up space however this was not the case here. A particular staff member called Richard was extremely helpful and even made sure the chair he got for me had arms on it. It really makes a difference when someone shows they understand or are thinking of you with things like that. There was a good range of drinks and service was quick. The staff were constantly serving and helping people and even though all were wearing masks I get the feeling they were smiling.

Arrived for a quick drink before dinner, table & chairs were promptly sanitised for us and we were offered drinks menu. Our server was lovely, friendly but not too full on either. Chatted with us and offered recommendations for the next few days for local restaurants. Bar was well stocked and we enjoyed a lovely G&T and draft beer. We’ll definitely be back tonight for another visit! All staff were socially distanced, respectful of social space while also wearing masks and regularly cleaning down tables

A lovely welcoming atmosphere with all covid precautions in place without the “faff”... tables and chairs cleaned down in between customers... great to see even outside. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, bringing our dog water and treats without even asking. Very dog friendly and our Frenchie took advantage of sun bathing and being petted. The beers were great quality and price reasonable for the location. In fact the service was excellent with no messing around on APP’s. We felt human again!! One star lost on the toilets I’m afraid but a minor detail. Go and support the lovely bar on the harbour side.

we tried them all & this was the cheapest & best bar on the harbour. our round of drinks were £2 cheaper here than at Shiraz next door. All the staff were friendly & efficient.

I popped in on Monday June 28th at approximately 5pm and sat out the back where the sun was shining. The service was very good I must say. All staff were very attentive.Both young lads who served me were very good and a young lady who I now know to be called Alli (Allison) is a credit to this business. Nothing was too much trouble for her at all or any other staff member for that matter. She was fun and always had a smile on her face.I have now returned here on Tuesday the 29th and today Wednesday the 30th.From the man who telephoned you once or twice to bring me a beer to table 40 or 41 on Monday the 28th (5pm), made you laugh apprently.I recommend this to you all, service was first class and I will always return here.David

Lovely quick morning stop for a bacon sandwich and a coffee, great location and helpful genuinely friendly staff. All very pleasant drop in :)

Brilliant service sat at a table got served straight away very friendly staff good attitude all around recommend to everyone looking for a good pint

Great place to have a drink, staff are very friendly had a lovely time looking over the harbour with a drink a couple of nights throughout our stay in Torquay

We have just had a fabulous long weekend in Torquay. I can highly recommend Vaughan’s Pub. All of the staff were very busy in hot weather but they were second to none. Not only did they give excellent service, they were very cheerful and helpful. We tried other pubs but kept go back there and received a warm welcome. Thanks all, we will be back x

This is an excellent place to sit in the sun and watch the world go by. Staff are lovely, happy, helpful and friendly. Good choice of drinks, haven't eaten here but food does look very good and plenty of it. Will return

After walking out of the adjacent bar we were served almost immediately in Vaughans. Friendly service. EXCELLENT WINE and reasonably priced. Even brought a dog bowl and treats for our dog. Winners all round.

We dropped into Vaughans today for a light lunch and it was really nice. The staff were very friendly and attentive, it was Covid secure and our sandwiches were really fresh, with a lot of filling and delicious. Lots of outside seating. We would highly recommend.

On a family holiday to Torquay and on the way to our dinner reservation we decided we would have a drink overlooking the harbour before eating. As we were going to be customers I walked into the bar were I was greeted with the most aggressive member of staff I have ever encountered in hospitality. The member of staff who I believe is called Alison shouted at me in front of the whole bar, telling me I need to ask permanent even if I am a customer. I explained that we will not be continuing to be a customer after been shouted at in front of people. The member of staff said “ Go on then..” .Outside I explained to my husband and 3 children, my youngest who is 8-years-old what had happened and that we will not be having a drink here. On the way past the side of the building the member of staff came charging out shouting at me again in front of my 3 children. I counted 4 times where I asked her to stop as my children are present. She told me she owned the land and I need to move on, which I was before she came chasing after me. She continued to follow us through the tunnel shouting at me, called for her colleague Darren who told her to stop and get in. My youngest daughter was terrified. I called the manager Adam on the telephone, who initially told me he was there and when I reminded him how many times I asked her to stop as my children were present he then told me he was on the phone. Although I was advise to call the police to report the incident, I just wanted to get out of there for my children’s sake. Both myself and husband are key workers and have worked throughout the pandemic and like I explained to Adam she could of respectfully asked me what we’ve she needed to do for a safety purpose but chasing me and shouting at me in front of my children is completely unacceptable! Adam assured me he would deal with it. She also told me if I post a review she will have it removed! The lady’s mental well-being needs reviewing! It is a toilet , you are at work, my children were present! Disgracefully behaviour! Do not go here with children. Their emotional well-being is at risk of unstable staff!

Jewel of Torquay. Services ce level is exceptional, never be lucky enough to have so many team members to look after their customers. Every pub And resuturant take note, service is key. Loved it and thank you for making our time away so much fun.

Excellent service, great range of drinks and good atmosphere. Richard was a great guy and very entertaining. We’ll be back soon!

Nice bar and good service, only downside is the toilets that could do with updating and more frequent inspections on busy weekends.

Visited this pub while on holiday and it didn't disappoint. Lovely friendly pub, great atmosphere and staff were pleasant and helpful. Highly recommend a visit.

Omg I've got to say the staff at Vaughans and the atmosphere is amazing it's my favourite pub at the moment plz go and enjoy urself u definitely have a good experience..

Brilliant bar very good service Richard who served us made us feel more than welcome even had a chat with us telling us what’s around and good places to go definitely would recommend

We always lunch here the food is amazing, the staff are very friendly and make you feel so comfortable and fair prices wouldn't go anywhere else well done Vaughans

First time there and loved it! Great service, great drinks, and value. Thank you for this enjoyable moment.

Friendly staff and great food to enjoy in the Torquay sunshine ! Umbrellas for the inevitable rain showers !

We visited Vaughan’s on Saturday lunchtime for a post shopping trip drink. Found a table and were greeted by a lovely waiter who was one of the friendliest we’ve come across in a while. One drink turned into two and having seen the food coming out we decided to order lunch. The waiter (called Richard I think), recommended the fish finger sandwich, my husband had the chicken wrap, both were delicious. It was our first visit to Vaughan’s, we’ll definitely be back very soon!

What a lovely afternoon sat in the Sun. After a long walk by the sea, I stopped in for ‘a drink’ which soon turned into 3 thanks to the friendly and helpful staff. I happened to be on my own that afternoon and I was made to feel very welcome, the outdoor bar is the perfect pit stop for a refreshment after a day of shopping, sailing etc. A special shout out to Richard, very personable and professional, he clearly enjoys his job and takes pride in looking after his customers. I look forward to returning soon!