The History
of the
Harbour Inn

East Street Pub Co. traces roots to the Devon town of Newton Abbot. Our journey began with the Union Inn, located on, you guessed it ‘East Street’ and soon expanded to include the Rio Grande and Olive Tapas venues, both just around the corner.

Founded by the Narvidge Family, driven by a passion for creating unique and exceptional venues, the family vision has grown over the years.

Expanding into Paignton and Teignmouth, while Olive later closed, Rio Grande underwent a refurbishment in 2019, reopening as Twelve Twenty, a nod to the year Newton Abbot’s iconic clocktower was built.

Today, our portfolio includes over nine venues across South Devon, including the vibrant themed activity site VIVA in Torquay and the one-of-a-kind street golf experience on Paignton seafront.

Each venue offers a unique experience, but all are united by a dedication to exceptional service, food, and drink—rooted in our core values. Find out more about our locations ‘here’