Dog & Duck Torquay Babbacombe

Head up to Babbacombe and you'll find yourself in one of Torquay's most genuine neighbourhoods, far enough from the seafront madness but still within easy reach. The Dog & Duck is exactly what a neighbourhood pub should be—the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and newcomers are welcomed with a nod. You get decent pub classics, reliable drinks, and that rare quality of feeling genuinely local rather than tourist-friendly. It's the sort of spot where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over a playlist.