Barbara's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to wander round, stop for a drink or a meal. Historic part of the city, with cobbled streets and great fish and chips! 10-15 mins walk from our place.
141 locals recommend
Barbican
Great place to wander round, stop for a drink or a meal. Historic part of the city, with cobbled streets and great fish and chips! 10-15 mins walk from our place.
Great new museum and exhibition centre. Amazing displays, brand new building!
7 locals recommend
The Box
Tavistock PlaceGreat new museum and exhibition centre. Amazing displays, brand new building!
Iconic lighthouse landmark on Plymouth Hoe. If you're feeling strong you can climb to the very top.
34 locals recommend
Smeaton's Tower
West Hoe RoadIconic lighthouse landmark on Plymouth Hoe. If you're feeling strong you can climb to the very top.
Historic family seat of the Edgcumbe family. Get there by car, or more interestingly by ferry from either the Barbican or the Royal William Yard. Frequent seasonal events.
16 locals recommend
Mount Edgcumbe House
Historic family seat of the Edgcumbe family. Get there by car, or more interestingly by ferry from either the Barbican or the Royal William Yard. Frequent seasonal events.
National Trust property. Interesting art collection, lovely walks in the extensive grounds and along the river Plym, and an attractive coffee shop of course.
62 locals recommend
National Trust - Saltram
National Trust property. Interesting art collection, lovely walks in the extensive grounds and along the river Plym, and an attractive coffee shop of course.
Currently under redevelopment. Paid tours maybe available. Historic military base, prison in Napoleonic era, and early Christian sanctuary.
Drake's Island
Currently under redevelopment. Paid tours maybe available. Historic military base, prison in Napoleonic era, and early Christian sanctuary.
Food Scene
A historic victualling yard built in the 18th Century for use by the Royal Navy. Now a place for eating and drinking, independent boutiques and pop up art shows. Also a great place to visit by ferry from the Barbican.
150 locals recommend
Royal William Yard
A historic victualling yard built in the 18th Century for use by the Royal Navy. Now a place for eating and drinking, independent boutiques and pop up art shows. Also a great place to visit by ferry from the Barbican.
Friendly bar/bistro with modern British and international cuisine. Great food and service. 10mins walk from our place.
26 locals recommend
Salumi
18 Millbay RdFriendly bar/bistro with modern British and international cuisine. Great food and service. 10mins walk from our place.
Airy waterside pub, with large decking area looking over Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island. Good honest pub grub and lovely location.
17 locals recommend
The Waterfront
9 Grand ParadeAiry waterside pub, with large decking area looking over Plymouth Sound and Drake's Island. Good honest pub grub and lovely location.
Modern licensed café on the seafront with outdoor and indoor seating. Ideal either in the summer or the winter - there's a woodburning fire in the indoor area that keeps it warm even in a gale! Fantastic views over the Sound and out to sea.
Pier One
135 Hoe RdModern licensed café on the seafront with outdoor and indoor seating. Ideal either in the summer or the winter - there's a woodburning fire in the indoor area that keeps it warm even in a gale! Fantastic views over the Sound and out to sea.
Great views of Sutton Harbour and view to Mount Batten. Brand new modern licensed café with indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Pier Masters House
12-13 Madeira RdGreat views of Sutton Harbour and view to Mount Batten. Brand new modern licensed café with indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Friendly, tucked away little gem of a cafe and restaurant at the Mayflower Marina. Friendly staff and good food. Also a great sheltered outside seating area - total suntrap in the right weather!
16 locals recommend
Jolly Jacks
Richmond WalkFriendly, tucked away little gem of a cafe and restaurant at the Mayflower Marina. Friendly staff and good food. Also a great sheltered outside seating area - total suntrap in the right weather!
Harbourside Fish and Chips
35 Southside StGood local dish restaurant, family friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Convenient for the National Marine Aquarium and also from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour, via the footbridge.
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentGood local dish restaurant, family friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Convenient for the National Marine Aquarium and also from the Barbican and Sutton Harbour, via the footbridge.
The distillery is on the site of the medieval Black Friars priory. There are guided tours, you can choose to blend your own gin, and there is a restaurant, bar, and shop.
65 locals recommend
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StThe distillery is on the site of the medieval Black Friars priory. There are guided tours, you can choose to blend your own gin, and there is a restaurant, bar, and shop.
Fishermans Arms
31 Lambhay StGood pub grub, cooked on the premises. Open fire in the winter.
Fletchers Restaurant
27 Princess StModern good food, excellent location. Friendly hosts.
Entertainment
New development with modern multi screen cinema, a variety of restaurants and indoor bowling.
65 locals recommend
Drake Circus Shopping Centre
1 Charles StNew development with modern multi screen cinema, a variety of restaurants and indoor bowling.
A historic theatre in the Barbican. Comedy nights, live music, food and drink.
13 locals recommend
Barbican Theatre
Castle StreetA historic theatre in the Barbican. Comedy nights, live music, food and drink.
Fun for all ages. All sorts of sealife from rockpools to sharks.
208 locals recommend
National Marine Aquarium
Fun for all ages. All sorts of sealife from rockpools to sharks.
Great entertainment venue, from Shakespeare to Panto and everything in between.
91 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeGreat entertainment venue, from Shakespeare to Panto and everything in between.