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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.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of Guinness, view of harbour and marina, 60s music and football banter with staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pint of Guinness, view of harbour and marina, 60s music and football banter with staff.
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.”
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Customer Review Summary
Guinness is what most reviewers come back to, with several calling it a good or perfect pint and describing a few of them while looking over the quay and marina. Close behind is the bar staff, whom many describe as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with chats and football banter encouraging some to stay for another round. One reviewer mentions the 60s music, and others note the harbour location and a spit and sawdust feel. A smaller group of reviewers describes a sharply different experience. One says a woman behind the bar was rude and that a glass collector added to an unpleasant atmosphere, and the same reviewer found sticky floors, dirty toilets and drinks served in dirty glasses. Another reports watching a couple having a quiet drink being asked to leave, with the answer "Because I can", and says they have heard similar stories about the same bartender. Both say the pub used to be their go-to place for a night out. Even so, the praise centers on a pint of Guinness poured well and a barman who stops to chat.
Location
Bars near Seamus O'Donnells
- The Green Ginger3.95,5530.2 mi
smelly gents toilets, veranda seating, fast food service
- Devon Dumpling4.49552.1 mi
huge portions, £10 lunch meal, ploughman's lunch
- Old Engine House4.22,0952.2 mi
carvery, gammon bap, steak for £13.99
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seamus O'Donnells | 4.4955 | — | pint of Guinness, view of harbour and marina, 60s music |
| The Green Ginger | 3.95,553 | 0.2 mi | smelly gents toilets, veranda seating, fast food service |
| Devon Dumpling | 4.4955 | 2.1 mi | huge portions, £10 lunch meal, ploughman's lunch |
| Old Engine House | 4.22,095 | 2.2 mi | carvery, gammon bap, steak for £13.99 |
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