Guidebook for Plymouth
Food Scene
French bistro classics and a lively atmosphere. The Dauphinoise potatoes are amazing and the cocktails are not too bad too. Booking is essential on a Saturday evening. Mains cost £14 - £16, with lighter dishes costing approx. £10.
85 locals recommend
Bistrot Pierre
Torbay RoadFrench bistro classics and a lively atmosphere. The Dauphinoise potatoes are amazing and the cocktails are not too bad too. Booking is essential on a Saturday evening. Mains cost £14 - £16, with lighter dishes costing approx. £10.
Wanting to enjoy some traditional fish and chips? Look no further than Rockfish, the sustainable seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean. They not only dish up classic battered cod and haddock, they also offer a choice of catch of the day. Unlimited chips mean you’re sure to leave satisfied. Mains start at approx. £10 when dining in.
93 locals recommend
Rockfish
8 South EmbankmentWanting to enjoy some traditional fish and chips? Look no further than Rockfish, the sustainable seafood restaurant overlooking the ocean. They not only dish up classic battered cod and haddock, they also offer a choice of catch of the day. Unlimited chips mean you’re sure to leave satisfied. Mains start at approx. £10 when dining in.
A stunning coastal spot when the sun is out. A great place to unwind with a cold glass of white, some tasty Spanish delicacies and an unbeatable sea view. Tapas plates cost £5-£9.
9 locals recommend
Maritimo
Hoe RoadA stunning coastal spot when the sun is out. A great place to unwind with a cold glass of white, some tasty Spanish delicacies and an unbeatable sea view. Tapas plates cost £5-£9.
Sightseeing
An iconic Plymouth landmark, this lighthouse was one of four built to mark the Eddystone Reef, a treacherous group of rocks that lie 14 miles south west of Plymouth between 1759 and 1882. Damaged by the sea, and no longer suitable to hold the latest lighting technology, the lighthouse was moved to Plymouth Hoe in 1884. Climb the 93 steps to the top for fantastic views over Plymouth Sound.
34 locals recommend
Smeaton's Tower
West Hoe RoadAn iconic Plymouth landmark, this lighthouse was one of four built to mark the Eddystone Reef, a treacherous group of rocks that lie 14 miles south west of Plymouth between 1759 and 1882. Damaged by the sea, and no longer suitable to hold the latest lighting technology, the lighthouse was moved to Plymouth Hoe in 1884. Climb the 93 steps to the top for fantastic views over Plymouth Sound.
Open everyday for distillery tours with prices starting at £7, rising to £40 for a tour with the Master Distiller. The building dates back to the early 1400s, but Plymouth Gin only started brewing here in 1793! Don’t forget to try a tipple or two at the Refectory Cocktail Lounge.
65 locals recommend
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StOpen everyday for distillery tours with prices starting at £7, rising to £40 for a tour with the Master Distiller. The building dates back to the early 1400s, but Plymouth Gin only started brewing here in 1793! Don’t forget to try a tipple or two at the Refectory Cocktail Lounge.
Close to the site where the Pilgrim Fathers are thought to have left England and set sail for North America, aboard the Mayflower, in 1620. Want to find out more? Pop into the Mayflower Museum which is right by the steps.
18 locals recommend
Mayflower Steps station
Close to the site where the Pilgrim Fathers are thought to have left England and set sail for North America, aboard the Mayflower, in 1620. Want to find out more? Pop into the Mayflower Museum which is right by the steps.
Entertainment & Activities
Originally built in 1935, this art-deco style, Grade II listed building, overlooking the sea, is open for outdoor saltwater swimming between late May and early September.
31 locals recommend
Tinside Lido
Hoe RoadOriginally built in 1935, this art-deco style, Grade II listed building, overlooking the sea, is open for outdoor saltwater swimming between late May and early September.
Getting Around
Plymouth Railway Station
Theatre Royal Car Park
Old George StreetTaxi First
346 Cattewater RdPlymouth Taxis Limited
Tower Cabs Taxis Ltd
138 N Rd E