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About Spinning Wheel Inn
Spinning Wheel Inn is a pub in Paignton at 19 Esplanade Rd, opposite the seafront. The building has several bars, so the space splits between drinking, music and games. Bands play on stage in the evenings and through the summer, and DJ nights run alongside them, with a dance floor for both. A pool table sits among the bars, and TV screens are on show. The kitchen serves a comfort food menu drawn from around the world. Dogs are welcome inside. Old bikes and other old-fashioned pieces decorate the rooms.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live band music, chicken curry, outdoor heated seating and kids play area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live band music, chicken curry, outdoor heated seating and kids play area.
Customer Review Summary
Live music is what reviewers return to most, with bands praised on the night, including a group called the Scorchers and a three piece band, and one reviewer who came across a live night as a pleasant surprise. Close behind is the friendly, helpful staff and a lively but comfortable atmosphere, even when packed for a World Cup game, where the bar still served quickly. Food gets good marks too, with a chicken curry that one reviewer who had recently been to India called on par with what they ate there, plus a jacket potato and garlic bread, served hot. Reviewers also mention outdoor seating with covered areas, a pool table, a dance floor and a kids play area. Complaints are few. One reviewer found the bar staff rude and disengaged while taking an order, another thought the steaks looked expensive, and one felt the music was turned up far too loud in the evening. Several reviewers say they never eat here and come only for the beer and the bands.
Customer Review Summary
Live music is what reviewers return to most, with bands praised on the night, including a group called the Scorchers and a three piece band, and one reviewer who came across a live night as a pleasant surprise. Close behind is the friendly, helpful staff and a lively but comfortable atmosphere, even when packed for a World Cup game, where the bar still served quickly. Food gets good marks too, with a chicken curry that one reviewer who had recently been to India called on par with what they ate there, plus a jacket potato and garlic bread, served hot. Reviewers also mention outdoor seating with covered areas, a pool table, a dance floor and a kids play area. Complaints are few. One reviewer found the bar staff rude and disengaged while taking an order, another thought the steaks looked expensive, and one felt the music was turned up far too loud in the evening. Several reviewers say they never eat here and come only for the beer and the bands.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice food all in all but unfortunately the staff at the bar was very rude. Couldn’t be less interested in his job and seemed annoyed because his attention was taken away from chatting with another member of staff when we were ordering.”
- Google user
“Nice pub. Watched the world cup game here and even when it was packed, the place felt nice, had good seating and the bar was able to serve the people without making them wait for ages. Highly recommended”
- Google user
“Great pub with a nice layout, good selection of drinks and the band they provided ( the scorchers) were absolutely banging. Did not have food at this place. Well done for a great night”
- Google user
“While on holiday in Paignton. Always called at the spinning wheel. Loved sitting outside. Lovely pub. Staff were great very helpful friendly. Food was lovely. Good beer. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Recommend the spinning wheel. For food or just drinks. We didn't visit at night. But daytime was a lovely chilled relaxed place. Thank you to all the staff. 👍😊”
- Google user
“Fantastic night of live music in a hidden venue that was a complete suprise to me. Next time I'm down I will be paying another visit definitely....”
Highlights
“Seafront venue with several bars, DJ nights and gigs, TV screens and a global comfort food menu.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Sports
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinning Wheel InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,007 | — | — | live band music, chicken curry, outdoor heated seating |
| Henry’s BarReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6751 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | fried chicken skewers, cottage pie, roast beef and gammon |
| GRAND CENTRAL BARReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6890 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | loaded fries, burgers, sunday roast |
| Harbour Light, PaigntonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,324 | 0.3 mi | — | battered fish, homemade tartare sauce, mushy peas |
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