Spinning Wheel Inn

You'll find yourself on one of Paignton's best stretches—the Esplanade—where the Spinning Wheel sits with that comfortable, lived-in feel of a place that's seen generations through. It's the sort of pub where you can nurse a pint without anyone expecting you to Instagram it, grab a proper meal that doesn't apologise for itself, and actually hear the person opposite you talking. The clientele ranges from afternoon regulars who've got their favourite seat to families stopping by after a walk along the seafront. There's a solidity to it that feels earned rather than manufactured.