Pubs and hotels in Torquay
Torquay is the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and the heart of Australia's surf culture. Home to world-famous Bells Beach and the Surf Coast Walk, the town draws surfers, tourists and sea-changers year-round. The town centre offers a relaxed mix of cafés, restaurants and pubs with that easy coastal atmosphere that makes Torquay one of Victoria's most loved destinations.
There are two pubs in Torquay, both on Bell Street: Torquay Hotel (36 Bell St — full bistro 7 days, sports bar with TAB, live music most weekends, on-site accommodation, open from 10am daily) and Blackman's Brewery (26 Bell St — craft beer poured straight from the tanks, wood-fired pizza, outdoor beer garden, closed Monday and Tuesday). Both are 500m from the surf.
Torquay Hotel
The heart of the Surf Coast — full bistro 7 days, sports bar with TAB, live music, pokies, alfresco dining and on-site accommodation. Open from 10am daily.
Blackman's Brewery
Torquay's original craft brewery — beer poured straight from serving tanks, wood-fired pizzas and a relaxed outdoor area 500m from the surf. In summer: the Spritzville & Euro Beer Garden.
Torquay Hotel — The Surf Coast's Full-Service Pub on Bell Street
The Torquay Hotel at 36 Bell Street is the biggest and busiest pub on the Surf Coast — 4.1 stars from 1,669 Google reviews, the highest review count of any pub between Geelong and Lorne. Full bistro open 7 days, sports bar with TAB and pokies, live music most Friday and Saturday nights, alfresco dining and on-site accommodation for weekend trips. Open from 10am daily. If you want one pub in Torquay that covers every angle — food, sport, music, a bed for the night — the Torquay Hotel is the answer. Ten doors down the same street, Blackman's Brewery gives you the craft-beer alternative if the traditional Surf Coast hotel isn't your speed.
Torquay Pub Options — Torquay Hotel and Blackman's Brewery, Ten Doors Apart on Bell Street
There are two proper Torquay pub options, both on the same stretch of Bell Street, which makes it the most walkable pub trip on the Surf Coast. The Torquay Hotel (36 Bell Street) is the traditional full-service Torquay pub — bistro, sports bar with TAB, live music, pokies and on-site accommodation. Blackman's Brewery (26 Bell Street, ten doors up the same street) is the boutique craft-beer alternative — beer poured straight from the brewing tanks, wood-fired pizzas and the Spritzville and Euro Beer Garden running through summer. Between them these two Torquay pubs cover both ends of the Surf Coast drinking scene: the traditional hotel and the modern independent brewery.
Driving up from Geelong it's 25 minutes via the Surf Coast Highway. Free parking either side of Bell Street. Bells Beach is 10 minutes further south.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pub in Torquay?
The Torquay Hotel at 36 Bell Street is the best-reviewed pub on the Surf Coast — 4.1 stars from 1,669 Google reviews, the highest review count of any pub between Geelong and Lorne. Full bistro open 7 days, sports bar with TAB, live music most Friday and Saturday nights, and on-site accommodation. For a craft beer alternative, Blackman's Brewery is ten doors up at 26 Bell Street.
Which pubs in Torquay have accommodation?
The Torquay Hotel (36 Bell Street) offers on-site pub accommodation — the only full-service hotel pub on the Surf Coast. It operates a full bistro, sports bar with TAB and live music alongside the rooms. Book directly with the venue. Blackman's Brewery does not offer accommodation.
Which Torquay pub has live music?
The Torquay Hotel (36 Bell Street) runs live music most Friday and Saturday nights — the only pub on the Surf Coast with a regular live music program. Blackman's Brewery hosts occasional events; check their website for seasonal programming.
Which pub is nearest to the beach in Torquay?
Both the Torquay Hotel (36 Bell St) and Blackman's Brewery (26 Bell St) are approximately 500m from Fishermans Beach — around a 6–7 minute walk. Bells Beach is a further 10 minutes south by car. There is no pub directly on the beach in Torquay.
Is there a family-friendly pub in Torquay?
Both Torquay pubs are family-friendly. The Torquay Hotel (36 Bell St) runs a full bistro with a kids menu, outdoor seating and a broad food menu 7 days from 10am. Blackman's Brewery (26 Bell St) has a relaxed outdoor beer garden with wood-fired pizzas — ideal for families, though it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
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