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Nº 552 in 734 in Torbay

Nº 112 of 130 Other cuisines in Torbay

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A large size pub, sports type bar. Good atmosphere, polite lady serving behind the bar. I couldn’t rate the food, as they had a notice on the entrance door, saying they weren’t serving food, I don’t know if this now is a permanent situation. I had a pint of Cruzcampo lager at £4-50 a pint, excellent value for the money.

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Chris Hamilton . 2024-11-11

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Amazing atmosphere. Great music. Had a fantastic time there

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Tracey Curtis . 2024-10-14

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Very pleasant landlord and staff all diferent beers good quality and price good sports bar easy access

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Ian Fortis . 2024-10-07

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Excellent selection of drinks at very reasonable prices. Outside seating area has lovely views of the marina although no food was being served when I visited (October) staff were very friendly

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jacqueline wesson . 2024-10-06

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Not much to say about this place, huge with indifferent beer, service was pretty good though.

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Nigel Watts . 2024-09-25

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A great place with a good choice of beers and spirits.. cheap too!! Sadly no food available at the moment.

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David Watson . 2024-09-20

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Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, we will be back

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Kevin Mylum . 2024-09-08

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Nice barman n good music for our age group 60 t 65. Quite empty though so no atmosphere

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Donnie Hodge . 2024-09-02

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Called in for a quick drink Service excellent as was the atmosphere

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Natasha Dunnachie . 2024-08-22

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My wife and I entered this establishment this evening (20/08/2024) we approached the bar and had to wait as there were no staff behind. To be fair, the place was empty. We asked politely if they served food, to which we were met with an abrupt “Nope!” We said thank you left. As we were at the door, we heard the barman mock us to the only customers in the building. No wonder they had no customers if this is the attitude towards them. We won’t be back, even if they choose to serve food in future. PS we had a lovely in the local Harvester and bought many drinks. Yates missed out But we didn’t.

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Gary Porter-Forbes . 2024-08-20

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Lovely pub, dog friendly and fab priced booze!

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Andrew Fisher . 2024-08-20

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Very cosy. Nice seating area outside. Reasonable prices.

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Keith Hunter . 2024-08-09

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Looks like a great bar but unfortunately when we went only a dozen people in but guess it's probably busier on a weekend and also only 1 bar staff and no menus on tables found quite strange for a Yates.

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Wayne Wolfe . 2024-08-07

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Wet pub no food served here, quite a few people walking out because of this.

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Malcolm Crawford . 2024-08-06

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Nice place for a drink and go watch sports that they have in multiple screens. Shame they gave stopped all food now so if you want anything to eat you will have to bring your own, this they allow which is good I guess. Drinks are ok but can cost a bit, think a pint of coke zero was £3 which is a lot for a drink these days and cheaper elsewhere. Lots of places to sit I always loved when they used to do the wrestling nights playing on the large screens for the live events from 1am til 4am, was always a great atmosphere but don't think they offer this anymore

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Daniel Carter . 2024-08-05

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Unfortunately Yates no longer does food, which is a shame as it used to be our favourite place to eat in Torquay. However, they do allow you to bring food in from any of the local takeaways which means you can actually have a pretty decent meal. TV screens are everywhere meaning you always have a view of whatever sport is on, I managed to catch the F1. Staff here are fantastic and the drinks are great!

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Jakob Cumming . 2024-08-02

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As with any craft union pub there was no food,but you are allowed to buy food and eat it there. Loved that you can sit outside and watch the world go buy. Live music was great.

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Lynda Williams . 2024-07-29

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Disappointed they have stopped serving food.Otherwise good

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John Stoneman . 2024-07-27

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Went here to watch England game, great atmosphere, Fantastic security staff kept the rowdy idiots under control u always get the odd few, good size pub great staff good selection of drinks highly reccomend

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Jacqueline taylor . 2024-07-14

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Bar staff helpfully and friendly, The door staff on rhe other hand was rude and refused a disabled person entry on a Friday night quoting health and safety as she could get knocked over. Ruined our day and night, very upsetting we went next door to the Apple and Parrot and was let in the doormen evan opened the door for us.

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Brian F . 2024-07-08

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I was turned away at the door last night by the security guard because I am disabled, I was made to feel so small and embarrassed. How rude can people be? I’ll be reporting this!

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Claire Prosser . 2024-07-06

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Be careful when the football is on, they are very busy, they over charged me for drinks, when I complained they said they had refunded me then asked me to pay again so not only did I get over charged I got charged twice, I made a big fuss, showed them my credit card statement on phone, asked them to give me a receipt for refund but several members of bar staff just start saying I have to wait for the refund to show on my account, big tall guy served me then female manager intervened, they know most people are just on holiday so won't be back in there to show the refund was never given I enjoyed the atmosphere in there and would have been back but not when they rip you off like this

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Terry D . 2024-07-06

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Nice pub with friendly atmosphere and good beers on draught.

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nicholas carter . 2024-06-30

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Good ub n manager n manageress. Dj Good from Robert pontypridd wales

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Robert Edwards . 2024-06-30

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Nice pub, very reasonable pricing, barman very friendly.

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Susan Bowen . 2024-06-30

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Good friendly service clean tidy, busy sports tv bar

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ALAN ELLIOTT . 2024-06-19

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Good pub not a weatherspoons no more but the prices and alcohol choices are good with sound staff

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Mark Bedford . 2024-06-16

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This place was dead but a typical Yates apart from that.

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Julian Tucker . 2024-06-13

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Very warm and friendly welcome, good selection of drinks.

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Darren Clark . 2024-06-13

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Great reasonable priced pub good atmosphere very friendly staff made our stay in Torquay very pleasurable. Go here if you want a decent drink or meal at a fair price. (update) since last year this has been taken over by a new brewery (craft Union). I can honestly say it is still a amazing bar the staff are very friendly and even JASON (barman) had a photo with our traveling alpacas. It's a very relaxed environment and calm I will point out that they no longer serve food but do allow outside food in. It is worth a visit and we enjoy it every time we pop in. :)

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Alpaca of The phoenix . 2024-06-12

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Great place for a sunday. Bar staff excellent ,Reece is a credit to the place. Dj with happy smiley vibes.Quiz which was such fun.

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amanda stonham . 2024-06-10

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Great pub at the bottom of Torquay, outside seating that overlooks the harbour.

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simon k . 2024-05-22

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Great night for the boxing , great atmosphere good music and cheap drinks couldn’t ask for a better night

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Mica Scott . 2024-05-18

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Decent food and prices also dog friendly which is a must for us.

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Elaine Carter . 2024-05-02

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Prob good job you're closing for a few weeks, I know it's a takeover and refurb, but maybe think about changing the staff too, ones an idiot and miserable and the other is miserable and rude as F. Better stock knowledge would be great too👍 also heard food is stopping, won't be long before you go out of business then.

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Tq1 Bob . 2024-04-24

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A very busy seafront pub with lots of sports screens..staff friendly but double check your change!!!

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Christine . 2024-04-21

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Had a horrible visit here last week ignored at the bar dispute beginning the only person at the bar I don’t know what was more important under the bar than the person stood waiting a horsele

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david Lloyd . 2024-04-18

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Great food, served straight away and food came out in about 10 minutes. Served by Dave at the bar who is efficient and friendly then Jess who asked if everything was ok, cleared the table once finished and very friendly

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Lee Cross . 2024-04-09

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Bartender (Sam Imandy) was very helpful and had amazing customer service skills and gave my girlfriend a free shot for her birthday was a nice gesture, overall lovely experience would definitely come back

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Bradley J . 2024-04-07

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Music is just a tad loud for this old geezer. But I have to say that the service is awesome. Good food at a reasonable price.

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David . 2024-04-07

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pleasant bar staff and the beer was nice, didn't have any food but plenty of others did

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richard Burton . 2024-04-03

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Friendly service, great food, good atmosphere cheers Jamie, mandy, Izzy, Che, Jason and team

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andy mclean . 2024-04-01

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Classic Yates. All you could ever hope for. Our bar tenders, Jamie and Ed ensured we were well hydrated. Recommend us to the latest offers and their Easter specials. Mikey was the chief on duty and fed us the classic Yates food.

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Dan Ballinger . 2024-03-27

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Jamie, Ed and Michael were fab! Melon cocktails and chocolate shots - count me in!

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Georgie Cadman . 2024-03-27

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Top service, Jamie was really friendly and helpful.

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D . 2024-03-25

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Great service by Jamie very friendly, will be back again

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G !!! . 2024-03-25

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Jamie rhys jason fantastic service and great drinks

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Angela Pitchers . 2024-03-21

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Had a 50% off voucher which we were nervous about using as instructions in e-mail weren't super clear. Jamie & Rhys made it a breeze! Super welcoming and super helpful. And food was all great - thanks to Chef Jason.

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Megan King . 2024-03-21

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Jamie Rhys and chef jason made our night amazing

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Fenella Loveridge . 2024-03-21

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The place was grear including the service. Jason and Jamie were really helpful abd friendly.

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Chloe . 2024-03-20

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Great service from Jamie and a good recommendation from him for a cocktail to try! Also to mention Mandy and Jason for their friendly service.

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Josh White . 2024-03-12

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We came in here wanting a Bloody Mary because we'd tried everywhere in Torquay and no one had any tomato juice! Whilst they couldn't make a Bloody Mary the bartender Jamie recommended his favourite cocktail to us and it was delicious!

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B J . 2024-03-12

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Ate here Friday top notch came back Sunday asked about the mixed grill was told he would check for me sat for like 20 minutes waiting for him to get back to me. Was not busy enough to justify the wait. So left.

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David Shaw . 2024-03-10

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Shame you can't make up your own breakfast or order sides as a separate plate. Meant only 3 out the 6 of us ate so you're missing out on money. What we did order was very good 👍

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Joanne Restall . 2024-03-10

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Decent place, not many people when we went but music was blasting

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Rye Wintle . 2024-03-08

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The bar was very busy when we arrived but we were served quickly. I got my free birthday drinks - thank you! The food was great and we didn't have to wait long. A great job by Jamie,Dave and Mikey on keeping everything running well on a busy night.

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Michele W . 2024-03-06

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Great staff lovely food and always a nice place just to have a drink.

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David Kinsey . 2024-03-06

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6 of us 3 beers and 3 coffees beers good waited 20 mins for coffee's, then two more beers and 1 cider because we waited so long for the coffees then told they was out of cider vacant look on barmans face then he said shall i get the barrel changed , yes please 15mins later barrel changed but not coming through so sadly had my money back , to be fair the cellar is up 3 flights of stairs . What a f--king joke

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Steve Barker . 2024-03-02

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Perfect start to our weekend away from London thanks to Archie, Jamie and Rhys!

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Molly Hanson . 2024-03-01

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Great service by Jamie, Rhys and Archie! Perfect shot recommendation! Nice lads, always happy to help!

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Sam Gordon . 2024-03-01

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Rhys and Jamie were absolutely brilliant, genuinely welcoming and quality service 100% will be returning!

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Sam Vowden . 2024-02-26

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Jamie and Rhys are absolutely brilliant every time I’m in , friendly and helpful!!

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Esme Coote . 2024-02-26

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Brilliant night Jamie, Izzy and Sam were absolutely amazing

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Tim Fischer . 2024-02-17

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Jamie, izzie, Sam, chefs mikey and Jason and David the big boss made our day

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Max beer . 2024-02-17

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Served today by Jess, Jason, Ed and Avery.. excellent service and great food..

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Neil Thomas . 2024-02-17

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Great pub for watching sport. Reasonable prices and the barman was very good. Cheers.

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Steven Grainger . 2024-02-15

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Jamie made the best cocktails! He was professional and committed, hige company asset :)

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Emma Crews . 2024-02-14

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Yates is an amazing pub to go too! We didn't eat just had drinks, danced and really enjoyed the night! Sam served us for pretty much all of the evening and we must say he's amazing! Very attentive, very polite the most goes on! He definitely deserves to win a prize! Absolute 5star service and pub! Thanks Sam :-) xxx

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GC-Beauty . 2024-02-14

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Jamie was very polite and made one of the best cocktails I’ve had in a long time 🙌👍

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Jason Westwood . 2024-02-14

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Absolutely buzzing atmosphere on a Friday night karaoke was fab, the dj was even better lol. Really good prices and opportunity to join loyalty programme via their app. Really good night out.

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Cath Davies . 2024-02-13

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Jamie was excellent with his service, always at hand for drinks and a smile

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roy prentice . 2024-02-10

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Amazing service from Jamie and Rhys on the bar and had great food from Jason in the kitchen. Will go back!

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Chris Wathen . 2024-02-08

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Bars staff Jamie was great fun and good at his job

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Jayne Dawson . 2024-02-07

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Lovely pub very helpful and friendly staff. We ordered coffees in the morning and went back in afternoon for lunch and drinks. great 👍

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Paul Bann . 2024-02-07

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Came here many of the times, jamie Mandy rhys sam izzy archie are all lovely people and tash Jason amd mikey in the kitchen cook good foods

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Jamie Holland . 2024-02-05

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I've lived in Torquay for 2 years & Yates is by far my favourite pub mainly because the staff are so friendly & accommodating. Mandy & her colleagues always serve quickly with a smile & with so many screens it's by far the best place to watch sports & drink beer at a reasonable price compared to many other bars in the area.

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David Scrutton . 2024-02-04

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Attended during day on 3rd Feb 2024. Female manager behind bar very rude to staff and customers. Poor staff looked petrified - what a horrible place it must be to work 😡 and not the best to socialise in such an atmosphere.

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Fay Mason . 2024-02-04

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All good. Jess, Archie and Jay did a fantastic job. Atmosphere wasn't the best because of the rugby being, put a real sport on.

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Martin Sanchez . 2024-02-03

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Called in for a beer this afternoon it was quite due to the time of year i suspect Jamie was very polite and friendly with myself and the others who were in there. My dog was especially grateful as he brought a bowl of water and a couple of treats over. I look forward to visiting again soon.

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C K . 2024-01-31

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Came for a trip from London, popped into the Yates Bar a few times over this weekend ! Great bar with food which we had plus atmosphere, the manager was friendly and remembered us on each visit. The staff were knowledgeable when asked about other local businesses!!

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Robert Matthews . 2024-01-29

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Had a lovely meal with my boys yesterday. Jamie Jess Izzy and Sam were all lovely and thank you to chefs mikey and Tash for making yummy food

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Debby Rowlands . 2024-01-28

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Lovely friendly place, great team, colourful locals and truly pleasant to visit

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Jay Derrick . 2024-01-24

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First visit on Monday 22nd January served by Jamie and Rhys brilliant guys

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Neil Stonehouse . 2024-01-23

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Yates provided a meal and drinks for my party of 59 people. Everything was spot on. Excellent.

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Keith Wilby . 2024-01-22

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Great pub food was good very very spicy 🥵

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veron fitzy . 2024-01-22

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Had a lovely day here with family go check it out ✅

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Vee Fitzy . 2024-01-21

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It was quiet when we went midweek so can't say much for the atmosphere. but we went over Christmas and they had a Xmas party for children that was very good. The staff were friendly.

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Roddy Wendel . 2024-01-11

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Very nice pub, very big inside, food was lovely, and the staff were nice and friendly too.

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Leeanne Baillie . 2024-01-09

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Food took ages. When it arrived my wife had to return hers as the fish was stone cold. Under staffed and staff that were here couldn't even raise a smile.. will not be back. Appalling

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Elif Fielding . 2024-01-06

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Service staff at the lowest level

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Sandra Spēka . 2024-01-02

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What kind of restaurant has no steak on a Friday night , no communication between staff we had to reorder food and I had to tell the manager they had no steak to serve us after we paid for it, I would not eat here again

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alex agnew . 2023-12-30

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Izzy, rhys, and Jamie were brilliant!!!!!!

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mollie kennedy . 2023-12-29

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Well unfortunately never got to try the food. I attempted to have a late lunch here with two freinds, one of which suffers from aspergers and can somtimes look abit dishevelled. unfortunately things went down hill rather quickly. We had been waiting approximately 30 minutes for food and our friend decided to go outdoors for a cigarette, as he returned we heard shouted "where are you going? not up there! get out!" at this point my other friend ask who this person was talking too. The Woman then came upstairs to our table and to my astonishment instead of apologising for her actions, as mistakes can happen. she attemped to justify her discrimination of a disabled person, at this point I lost my appetite. So we ended up at the downstairs bar, things were getting abit heated she refused to give her name and details of the incident and the complaints procedures of the parent company. She left another bar man to issue a refund, unfortunately they did not refund the drinks which were only half consumed, i found that abit disappointing. Now as she failed to identify herself and provide any of the complaints procedure my freind started to film, so he is able to identify the person to higher level management of the company to try to resolve the issue. At this point she assaulted my friend and attempted to snatch his phone from him. We then left and I shan't return to a business that allows the discrimination of those who are less abled and ill-equipped to handle these situations. I understand that they may be having issues with less fortunate people coming into the pub during the cold winter months, but to treat somone with disabilities in such a rude and Callus manner and refuse to apologise for her mistake is simply unacceptable.

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F H . 2023-12-29

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Excellent service nothing is to much for the staff thank you x

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Lee Evans . 2023-12-28

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Great staff, typical pub food cheap and cheerful! Get Jamie Rhys Archie and Jason their drinks :))

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Aziza Brown . 2023-12-26

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Amazing service as always by Jess, Rhys, Archie and Jamie!! Thank you guys :)

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Molly Owens . 2023-12-23

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Lovely lunch 😋 washed down with a few ales. Staff are lovely and friendly 😊

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Dave Stanton . 2023-12-23

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We had a fantastic meal here,food was excellent as it always is. The staff Jess,Issy,Avery,Ed and Kat look after us so well, nothing is ever too much trouble they are great team.thank you again

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Chris Perren . 2023-12-19

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Jamie Sam and Izzy great service during Christmas bingo loved the day out

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ian hill . 2023-12-19

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Jamie Izzy and Sam amazing bar men and women tonight for Christmas bingo was fun and won the jackpot so yay

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Nickie Moxhay . 2023-12-19

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