Higher Lodge Guidebook
Food scene
Dating back to 1936 The Drum is a cosy thatched pub with open fires, a lovely seasonal menu, super friendly staff and is dog friendly too! The gardens are lovely in the summer
Just take a left, then right out of the front of Higher Lodge, you’ll find a path with steps down directly to the pub!
22 locals recommend
The Drum Inn
Dating back to 1936 The Drum is a cosy thatched pub with open fires, a lovely seasonal menu, super friendly staff and is dog friendly too! The gardens are lovely in the summer
Just take a left, then right out of the front of Higher Lodge, you’ll find a path with steps down directly to the pub!
A real traditional local with a beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls serving local ales and produce in a gorgeous house dating back to the 1400’s. The pub is opposite the village green and has a lovely garden and a big carpark.
18 locals recommend
Church House Inn Marldon
Village RoadA real traditional local with a beamed ceiling and exposed stone walls serving local ales and produce in a gorgeous house dating back to the 1400’s. The pub is opposite the village green and has a lovely garden and a big carpark.
This family run fish restaurant and bar has lovely views out across the bay from the dining room and has a nice terrace area when the weather is good! We’d recommend booking in advance not to be disappointed.
46 locals recommend
On The Rocks Restaurant
Torbay RoadThis family run fish restaurant and bar has lovely views out across the bay from the dining room and has a nice terrace area when the weather is good! We’d recommend booking in advance not to be disappointed.
right on the seafront, this casual bar and diner has some of the best views from its large outdoor terrace. It’s a perfect spot in the summer. They don’t take reservations here, but there’s plenty of tables.
46 locals recommend
Pier Point Restaurant and Bar
Torbay Roadright on the seafront, this casual bar and diner has some of the best views from its large outdoor terrace. It’s a perfect spot in the summer. They don’t take reservations here, but there’s plenty of tables.
If you’re celebrating or would just like a treat, this Michelin star restaurant with seasonal local produce is the perfect place. Be sure to book in advance!
50 locals recommend
The Elephant Restaurant
3&4 Beacon HillIf you’re celebrating or would just like a treat, this Michelin star restaurant with seasonal local produce is the perfect place. Be sure to book in advance!
Rock Fish is a fantastic fish restaurant overlooking the harbour. Every day the menu changes depending on what they catch in their own boat, The Rockfisher - book in advance not to be disappointed
28 locals recommend
Rockfish - Torquay
Victoria ParadeRock Fish is a fantastic fish restaurant overlooking the harbour. Every day the menu changes depending on what they catch in their own boat, The Rockfisher - book in advance not to be disappointed
Cocktails, tapas, beautiful views and live music! If you’re looking for a fun night this is where we’d recommend. Request a table upstairs for the best views of the harbour at sunset.
17 locals recommend
Twenty1
21 Victoria ParadeCocktails, tapas, beautiful views and live music! If you’re looking for a fun night this is where we’d recommend. Request a table upstairs for the best views of the harbour at sunset.
Definitely the best fish and chips around! Grab a takeaway box to the cliff top and watch the sunset - perfection!
13 locals recommend
Hanbury's Takeaway
24 Princes StDefinitely the best fish and chips around! Grab a takeaway box to the cliff top and watch the sunset - perfection!
Harbour16
Seven Dials
Ollie's
Great cocktails & atmosphere!
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadReally great views over the harbour and a lovely vibe!
Sightseeing
Beautiful all year round, it’s our favourite local beach. Accessible via a steep road or you could take the Babbacombe Cliff Railway directly down the cliff edge. Oddicombe has beach huts to rent, a well stocked beach shop and a lovely café.
A little tip – at the top of the cliffs, Hanbury’s chip shop is the best around. Get a box of fish and chips and watch the sunset over the cliffs after your day at the beach
42 locals recommend
Oddicombe Beach
Babbacombe Downs RoadBeautiful all year round, it’s our favourite local beach. Accessible via a steep road or you could take the Babbacombe Cliff Railway directly down the cliff edge. Oddicombe has beach huts to rent, a well stocked beach shop and a lovely café.
A little tip – at the top of the cliffs, Hanbury’s chip shop is the best around. Get a box of fish and chips and watch the sunset over the cliffs after your day at the beach
A great family day out, just a 10 minute drive away. Family tickets are under £60 and the zoo is open most days 10am-6pm
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadA great family day out, just a 10 minute drive away. Family tickets are under £60 and the zoo is open most days 10am-6pm
The South Devon Railway is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. The steam trains run with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction. We recommend booking in advance, online.
9 locals recommend
South Devon Railway - Totnes Littlehempston Station
The South Devon Railway is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. The steam trains run with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction. We recommend booking in advance, online.
Torre Abbey is Torbay's most historic building, an ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. It’s also a multi-award-winning visitor attraction housing an impressive art collection boasting over 600 incredible works of art from the 18th century to the present day. Meanwhile, the 800 Years Gallery uses state-of-the-art technology to tell the abbey’s fascinating story through videos, talking portraits and interactive displays. The tea rooms are just lovely after a day of exploring.
102 locals recommend
Torre Abbey
Torre Abbey is Torbay's most historic building, an ancient scheduled monument dating back to 1196 and set within 18 acres of garden and parkland. It’s also a multi-award-winning visitor attraction housing an impressive art collection boasting over 600 incredible works of art from the 18th century to the present day. Meanwhile, the 800 Years Gallery uses state-of-the-art technology to tell the abbey’s fascinating story through videos, talking portraits and interactive displays. The tea rooms are just lovely after a day of exploring.
Just step out of Higher Lodge and into acres of beautifully maintained gardens and walks
58 locals recommend
Cockington Court
Cockington LaneJust step out of Higher Lodge and into acres of beautifully maintained gardens and walks