South Quay Bar & Bistro

Your favourite harbourside food and drink venue!

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NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED!

Unfortunately we have made the extremely hard decision to close our doors to the public. It is a decision we have not taken lightly. As of February 2020 we will be closing our doors for the last time. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to visit us, our regulars and all of the holiday makers who made us their number one spot for their time in Devon. It has been a great 2 years and we will definitely miss you all!


Stay Safe - Team SQ x





Situated on the picturesque Harbourside of Paignton which was constructed in 1837, South Quay Bar and Bistro offer a variety of food and drink to tickle all tastebuds. Specialising in local fish and shellfish, we pride ourselves in our signature ‘Cracked Crab’ dish during the Summer and our locals love a bowl of Brixham Mussels of an evening!


Whether walking the dog, enjoying a week away, having an evening stroll or if you just fancy a drink we are the place to be. With a fully licensed bar also available serving a wide range of draught beers and ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks for all to enjoy. Including freshly brewed coffee made in front of your eyes!


We can cater to all palettes, whether seafood is to your taste or not. From Hunters Chicken to Fish Pie, Children’s Meals to Cream Teas and Delicious Desserts, the whole family will find something to enjoy. Some of our favourites are:

- SQ Battered Fish and Chips: Served with Homemade Chips, Mushy Peas and Homemade Tartare Sauce.

- Fish Platter for Two: Smoked Salmon, Brixham Crab, Mackerel Pate, Prawn Cocktail, Fish Goujons, Salad and Warm Ciabatta.

- Scallops Benedict: Our new edition to the breakfast menu, Fresh Local Scallops served on an English Muffin with Black Pudding, Bacon and Hollandaise Sauce.

- 8oz Rump: cooked to your taste, our Rump is served with Chips, Peas, Onion Rings, Mushrooms and Half a Grilled Tomato.


We offer live entertainment most weekends, with bands and acoustic acts playing of an evening plus our fantastic outside seating area. Enjoy the sunshine and our food at the same time. What more could you want!


Come on down and dine with us, knowing that many years ago our building used to be the home of Paignton’s aquarium! Where you sit the fish used to swim and the crabs used to crawl sideways. 


Find our opening hours on our 'Contact' page. We would love to see you! 

A lovely, cosy Bistro by the harbour side. An ideal place to meet after a day trip. We first visited in April and was impressed. We re visited in August and we were not disappointed. We dined on the freshest scallops and the best dressed crab I have tasted in a long time. Excellent beers and wine and to sit outside and watch the harbour is a delight.

Steve B

Tripadvisor, August 2019

Booked to eat Friday evening, my wife and I had steak and a bottle of wine. The meal was superb. And so inexpensive. The bar prices are also reasonable. We enjoyed our experience so much we've booked for next Friday. The staff are friendly and approachable 10 out of 10 ....

Bill H

Tripadvisor, January 2020

Never read the menu properly and ended up with a whole crab in its shell. Waitress brought all the cutlery and when i expressed my concern the chef came to see me. She was amazing... showed me how to get the best from the crab and put me at ease. Later, she came back and as I was feeling a little defeated she took it away and brought all the meat back in a tub to take away. We came back 3 nights in a row... the food was excellent value and very fresh. The service was amazing. To have a chef completely comitted to the customer journey was lovely. Totally recommended. The view is fab from the outside space too.

SallyGuy

Tripadvisor, September 2019

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