The beautiful Edwardian Pavilion on Torquay’s seafront was opened in 1912 as a ‘Palace of Pleasure’ and was designed to be a venue in which to hear music, see plays and meet friends. Nowadays it houses specialist, independently-owned shops ranging from arts and crafts to giftware and unusual souvenirs, making a refreshing alternative to the high street shops. On the upper floor you’ll find the Reah Brothers restaurant and bar, where you can enjoy a coffee and bite to eat during the day and excellent dining of an evening, combined with stunning sea views from the terrace.

The Pavilion features on the Agatha Christie Mile – Agatha Christie enjoyed attending concerts and parties there during her youth and it was here that her first husband Archie Christie proposed. They married on Christmas Eve 1914.

Open all year, 7 days a week until 5.30pm, and until 9.30pm during the summer.