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Spinning Wheel Inn

Esplanade Road, Paignton TQ4 6ED, England
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Ranked #38 of 91 restaurants in Paignton
Price range: $21 - $32
Cuisines: British
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

had a meal in this pub for the second time the first being a few years ago while staying in Paignton for a long weekend. very good value for money.

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Kent
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Spinning Wheel is an interesting pub with a cosy beamed interior and lots of 'snugs' and open fires. Located opposite the green on Paignton seafront it is in an excellent location and a good place to visit for food both evening and day time. Generally a nice chill out place with varied live music through the week - well... More

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UK
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8 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Stayed in Paignton for a week in March 2013 , ended up going in here twice for food. Very good value for money - had jumbo sausage and chips for like £3.00 i think it was. so went again and had the same ! Also they had some decent bands playing in the evenings which i went for. The place... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Excellent Pub. Friendly Staff. Good Food...what more could you want!! The best place in paignton to socialize with friends and have a few beers. Always a great band playing, or quiz, karaoke...something to keep you entertained! Couldn't ask for more!

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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15 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This is a really nice carvery - the food is home made and much better than you might expect from the outside. We had a nice quiet meal in a corner and were very happy. I'd have to say some of the staff are a bit off hand though and obviously have better things to do - and please proof... More

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Barry
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We have eaten in the spinning wheel several times now but will give it a miss from now on. We ordered and all seemed well, sat by a fire as it was cold in Feb and were quite comfortable until the ground floor doors were opened while equipment for a band was brought in. This for some reason involves a... More

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Totnes, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013 via mobile

Before now, I have always liked the Spinning Wheel, and have always used it as a place to socialise when in Paignton. Today me and some friends tried the food. To begin with, I was charged for more than what I had ordered- but luckily realised this and was refunded. Then, my friends meal was served with no fried onions... More

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Devon, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

The Spinny boasts excellent live music, brilliant food, great atmosphere and a wide variety of beverages. It's a great place to party, catch up with friends, or have a meal!

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

we came here in the evenings as they have band or other entertainment in the evenings live music every night very good

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TAMWORTH STAFFS
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Popped in here for a quick one and ended up staying the evening,had some great entertainment,but found it a bit dark.a popular place.

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