The Sports Bar

The Sports Bar is a welcoming hotel pub in central Torquay, pitched at visitors and locals alike. It's an indoor venue with sports screens, a solid drinks selection and the kind of informal atmosphere that suits a dog owner and their lead-weary companion on a rainy afternoon.

Dogs are welcome inside, so you can leave the worrying about wet floors and slobber to the venue. The bar's central location means it's useful if you're staying nearby or exploring the seafront—somewhere to rest with a drink while your dog settles at your feet without the usual lead-juggling.

It's a straightforward bar with no frills, no separate dog areas, no special menu and no water bowls provided. What it does offer is acceptance and dry shelter, which can feel generous when the weather's turned and you need somewhere to be together.