Torbay has always been a cocktail of fun for visitors and locals and the numerous bars, cafés and restaurants ensure everyone is in the right spirit to enjoy its fab facilities.

But three leading restaurants and bars are spearheading a new campaign to raise the profile of the Bay by creating stylish places to drink and meet friends…….specialising not only in great food but Cocktails!

The Bay Brasserie, the Elephant Bar and Restaurant and Bar Code each have their own Cocktail menu that’s aimed at a more ‘grown up’ responsible type of socialising.

And to prove they’re serious, the three venues recently took part in a South West Cocktail Competition at Exeter organised by drinks giant Pernod Ricard.

The competition attracted entries from all over the county. The judges were so impressed with the cocktail mixed by the head barman at The Elephant, Matt Forward, that he made it fifth overall. Matt’s speciality cocktail was a Tequila Mockingbird, containing Jose Cuervo Tequilla, Elderflower Cordial, topped up with Bollinger Champagne, one of many popular house specials.

The Bay Brasserie has just completed a refurbishment to create a more trendy and relaxed atmosphere for dining and enjoying its range of cocktails.

Bay Brasserie manager Ben Ferrer explained “Revamping our cocktail menu is just one of the many new things going on and by entering the South West Cocktail Competition, we are aiming along with other establishments to raise the profile of some of the drinking venues in the Bay.

Bay Brasserie drinks guru Psymon Peers explained: “We are keen to establish along with the Elephant and Bar Code a reputation as the type of venue where anyone can relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy a choice of more sophisticated drinks than those offered in some of the Bay’s pubs and clubs.”

Our picture shows fellow colleague Jenny Gorman, at the Bay Brasserie tasting one of the cocktails prepared by Psymon and Matt.