Seamus O'Donnells
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About Seamus O'Donnells
Seamus O'Donnells is a pub on Victoria Parade in Torquay, close to the harbour, with a view over the quay and marina from inside. It keeps a spit and sawdust character rather than a done-up interior, and pours Guinness alongside its drinks range. Food is served in addition to drinks, giving the option of a meal alongside a pint. The pub takes walk-ins, with no reservations, and opens daily, making it a straightforward stop whether passing by the seafront in the day or evening. The harbour and marina outlook remains a fixture of the room throughout.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of guinness, harbour/marina view, rude bar staff and dirty toilets.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of guinness, harbour/marina view, rude bar staff and dirty toilets.
Customer Review Summary
That said, two reviews break sharply from this pattern. One describes a staff member as rude, toilets in poor condition, sticky floors, and drinks served in dirty glasses. Another recounts a couple being told to leave by a bartender who, when asked why, reportedly said "because I can," which the reviewer called bullying and said they'd heard similar accounts about the same staff member.
Customer Review Summary
That said, two reviews break sharply from this pattern. One describes a staff member as rude, toilets in poor condition, sticky floors, and drinks served in dirty glasses. Another recounts a couple being told to leave by a bartender who, when asked why, reportedly said "because I can," which the reviewer called bullying and said they'd heard similar accounts about the same staff member.
Featured reviews
- Print And Sign Services
“Wonderful pub with the view over to the quay, watched the world go by over a few Guinness's. Good to have some football banter with the staff and other guest, highly recommend”
- Alan Dangerfield
“A great little pub. Been in Torquay all week and have visited every night. Great location...12 metres from harbour. Great Beer. Great 60s music all the time. Great staff. Special mention to Graham who is exceptionally friendly and hospitable.”
- Keith Wright
“Excellent pub and perfect Guinness the bar tender was just helpful would recommend going”
- drdice1977
“Now im the first person to moan about a place, but this pub I found in Torquay is very friendly the Guinness is lovely and barman are so friendly, so glad I came here”
- Maisy Mae
“Visited this pub last night (18.04.2026) as part of a hen party. The woman behind the bar was rude & vile. Absolutely disgusting attitude to customers. The staff are very unwelcoming and give off the impression that customers are an inconvenience. The male collecting glasses gave an unpleasant atmosphere too. Then ventured to the toilets to find they were absolutely mortifying, definitely need a good clean. Poor service. Sticky floors & Very expensive drinks to have in dirty pepsi branded glasses. Would not return or recommend to nobody. Pub used to be one of the best places for a night out, it’s gone downhill massively.”
Hours
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Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near Seamus O'Donnells
- Old Engine House4.22,0952.2 mi
carvery, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets
- Henry’s Bar4.67512.3 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
fried chicken skewers, cottage pie, roast beef and gammon
- GRAND CENTRAL BAR4.68902.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
loaded fries, burgers, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seamus O'Donnells | 4.4955 | — | — | pint of guinness, harbour/marina view, rude bar staff |
| Old Engine House | 4.22,095 | 2.2 mi | — | carvery, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets |
| Henry’s BarReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6751 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | fried chicken skewers, cottage pie, roast beef and gammon |
| GRAND CENTRAL BARReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6890 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | loaded fries, burgers, sunday roast |
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