Food Scene
Really lovely food, eat-in or takeaway and will deliver. Small and understated, plus budget friendly. They do amazing bubble waffles too!
Mr Wok
10 Drake CircusReally lovely food, eat-in or takeaway and will deliver. Small and understated, plus budget friendly. They do amazing bubble waffles too!
A must see if visiting plymouth. Lots of quirky little coffee bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs, not to mention a few lovely boutique shops and a hidden market. A few historical tourist attractions as well.
141 locals recommend
Barbican
A must see if visiting plymouth. Lots of quirky little coffee bars, restaurants, pubs and clubs, not to mention a few lovely boutique shops and a hidden market. A few historical tourist attractions as well.
Shopping
Lots of popular brand stores, within walking distance.
65 locals recommend
Drake Circus Shopping Centre
1 Charles StLots of popular brand stores, within walking distance.
Random stalls for all sorts, fruit & veg, sweets, crafts, miscellaneous items, plus some amazing little food huts.
Plymouth Market
Cornwall StreetRandom stalls for all sorts, fruit & veg, sweets, crafts, miscellaneous items, plus some amazing little food huts.
Arts & Culture
Fabulous choice of plays and shows on offer. Within walking distance.
91 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Plymouth
Royal ParadeFabulous choice of plays and shows on offer. Within walking distance.
There are a handful of galleries and the glass blowing house which also houses a nice restaurant.
65 locals recommend
Plymouth Gin Distillery
60 Southside StThere are a handful of galleries and the glass blowing house which also houses a nice restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to visit, good for rainy days and just by the Barbican so can be combined easily. Good for families.
208 locals recommend
National Marine Aquarium
Great place to visit, good for rainy days and just by the Barbican so can be combined easily. Good for families.
Hosts a Vue Cinema, several chain restaurants - Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, Chiquitos, Pizza Express, Nandos, Ten Pin Bowling and Nuffield Health Centre. Plus a nice club.
*Parking can be a pain at weekends although is only a 10min walk from the flat,
11 locals recommend
Barbican Leisure Park
24 Barbican ApproachHosts a Vue Cinema, several chain restaurants - Frankie & Benny's, Pizza Hut, Chiquitos, Pizza Express, Nandos, Ten Pin Bowling and Nuffield Health Centre. Plus a nice club.
*Parking can be a pain at weekends although is only a 10min walk from the flat,
Essentials
A one minute walk from the flat, very handy for essential buys. However there are larger supermarkets a short distance away by car - Aldi, Marks & Spencers etc.
6 locals recommend
Co-op Food
Barras StreetA one minute walk from the flat, very handy for essential buys. However there are larger supermarkets a short distance away by car - Aldi, Marks & Spencers etc.
Marks & Spencer Plymouth
1 Cornwall StDrinks & Nightlife
Usually has lots of entertainment on at the weekend, sports viewing on the big screens throughout the week, pub food, budget friendly. Free wifi and very well frequented by students.
The Roundabout
2-4 Drake CircusUsually has lots of entertainment on at the weekend, sports viewing on the big screens throughout the week, pub food, budget friendly. Free wifi and very well frequented by students.
The Barbican
The BarbicanBars, winery, pubs, clubs and Plymouth gin distillery.
Sightseeing
Mayflower Steps, Sir Francis Drake bowling spot, military memorials. Beautiful views over the breakwater, Drake's Island and over to Cornwall. Can be reached via the Barbican.
47 locals recommend
Hoe Promenade
Mayflower Steps, Sir Francis Drake bowling spot, military memorials. Beautiful views over the breakwater, Drake's Island and over to Cornwall. Can be reached via the Barbican.
Lovely historical stannary town. Great for shopping, little boutiques, coffee shops, spa and health shops. Old canal to walk along and a fabulous modernised indoor market with some great crafty stalls. Worth a visit.
157 locals recommend
Tavistock
Lovely historical stannary town. Great for shopping, little boutiques, coffee shops, spa and health shops. Old canal to walk along and a fabulous modernised indoor market with some great crafty stalls. Worth a visit.