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The Barbican & Sutton Harbour

The historic Barbican and Sutton Harbour are the heart of the city's heritage with the oldest buildings and the greatest number of historical stories.

It's also a place where an eclectic cuisine mix of Italian, Greek, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Indian, Himalayan, Mexican and British restaurants may all be found!

Around the Barbican, a vibrant place of cobbled streets, narrow lanes and more than 200 Listed Buildings, many of them Tudor and Jacobean, offer a wide range of cosmopolitan boutique shops, galleries, pubs, cafes and restaurants set amidst picturesque scenery.

The main street of Southside Street is home to the world famous Plymouth Gin Distillery, the building dating from the early 1400s and a former monastery inhabited by Black Friar Monks. Antique stores, galleries, boutique shops and cafes thrive on Southside Street, a draw to the thousands of coach tour visitors that pass through the Barbican every year.

Sutton Harbour is perfectly placed to make the most of all Plymouth has to offer, from unparalleled historic landmarks to some of the city’s largest and liveliest family attractions. The National Marine Aquarium, the largest aquarium in the UK with over 40 sharks, is at the entrance to the harbour, and visitors can also take boat tours to learn more about the local marine environment - or even catch a fish and learn how best to cook it. The lively waterfront culture of Sutton Harbour offers a welcome like no other, with unique, independent shops interspersed with a diverse range of first-class restaurants, cafes and bars.

Visit the famous Mayflower Steps from which the Pilgrim Fathers are believed to have left England aboard the Mayflower for a new life in America in 1620, discover Plymouth’s maritime heritage with the one-mile Sutton Harbour Heritage Trail, or see the sights from two wheels and take advantage of the two National Cycle Routes right on the harbour’s doorstep.(please note that the Mayflower steps are currently closed for restoration and repair ahead of the 400th anniversary commemoration year in 2020)

Below you will find a list of attractions, accommodation and places to eat on The Barbican & Sutton Harbour.

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Rockfish Seafood & Chips

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Sutton Harbour, Plymouth

Award-winning family seafood restaurant serving the very best fish and chips and plenty...

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National Marine Aquarium

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Aquarium

Plymouth

Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world and how...

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The Cawsand Ferry

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Plymouth

The Cawsand Ferry service provides regular daily crossings between the Barbican Landing...

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The Mayflower Steps

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Plymouth

The Mayflower Steps are close to the site in the Barbican area of Plymouth, from which...

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The Loft

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The Barbican, Plymouth

'The Loft' is Open on a Tuesday, Friday & Saturday on the Barbican. Delivering a Mix of...

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Harbourside Fish & Chips

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The Barbican, Plymouth

Quality fish and chips and fresh local seafood have always been important with...

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1 hour Scenic and Naval Harbour Cruise

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Plymouth

On departing the Mayflower Steps, your skipper will provide an informative commentary, as...

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Rockets & Rascals Bike Hire

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Plymouth

Our Emporiums cater for cyclists of all kinds but we really get our excitement from...

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Barbican Theatre

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Plymouth

Barbican Theatre is an intimate and vibrant 140-seat theatre at the heart of the historic...

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Mayflower Museum

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Plymouth

From Past to Present, a unique journey through Plymouth's world famous harbour and...

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Barbican Theatre

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Plymouth

The Barbican Theatre excels at enabling people to find a pathway to engage with and enjoy...

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Fish 'n' Trips

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Plymouth

Plymouth is one of the best fishing ports in the UK, if not in Europe. We're lucky to...

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Plymouth Gin Distillery

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Plymouth

Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest...

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Cycle Plymouth's Waterfront

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Plymouth

Plymouth’s waterfront boasts some fantastic sights as you cycle from Sutton Harbour and...

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Aquanauts Dive Centre

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Plymouth

Whether you are looking to do your first PADI Open Water course, Instructor training, to...

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Queen Anne's Battery Marina

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Plymouth

Queen Anne's Battery (QAB) is a popular marina with long-term berth holders and visitors...

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45 Southside

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Plymouth

45 Southside Gallery is located on Plymouth's Barbican. We show contemporary decorative...

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The Mount Edgcumbe Ferry

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Plymouth

Our 1 hour cruise provides a ferry service to and from Cremyll Quay in Cornwall.

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The Mission Bar & Restaurant

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The Barbican, Plymouth

Welcome To The Mission Cafe, Bar, Bistro, & Restaurant Plymouth. The most unique venue &...

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The Spice Well

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The Barbican, Plymouth

Located on Buckwell Street in the heart of Plymouth offers a fantastic, mouth watering...

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Noodle Lounge

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The Barbican, Plymouth

Based in the Barbican, this restaurant offers a wonderful authentic taste of Cantonese...

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Plymouth Gin

The Black Friars Distillery, the working home of Plymouth Gin since 1793, is the oldest working gin distillery in England. The building dates back to the early 1400’s and where the Mayflower Fathers are said to have spent their last night before setting sail in the Mayflower to the New World.

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