Plymouths Historic Barbican

Plymouth is a city shaped by the fortunes of sea, trade, and war, nowhere more so than in the historic Barbican, Plymouth's delightful old port. Full of narrow cobbled streets, Elizabethan warehouses, specialist shops art galleries, cafes and restaurants.

You can experience Plymouth's rich artistic heritage with the Barbican's speciality shops and art galleries. Many local artists have won global reputations, including the late Beryl Cook and Robert Lenckiewicz.

When you feel hungry or thirsty, you are spoilt for choice. You can find everything from stylish cafe bars  to traditional West Country Tea Shops, from the finest fish restaurants to atmospheric taverns. With the warm ' mediterranean' quayside atmosphere, the Barbican ensures the best in relaxation.