Food & Drink

Looking for fresh local produce, prepared by some of the best chefs in the finest locations? You’ve come to the right place.

With the freshest seafood, great views, delightfully cosy cafes and plenty of pubs, there's plenty of dining delights just waiting to be discovered along the waterfront.

You can also find a whole host of cuisines on offer in the city centre, with a melting pot of cultures meeting, so whether you're stopping for a bite to eat during a busy day shopping or want a special evening out, there's something on the menu you'll enjoy!

Plymouth is the home to several top celebrity chefs; local boys Chris and James Tanner run the hugely popular Barbican Kitchen restaurant and Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar & Grill in the Crowne Plaza on The Hoe.  Why not download the Plymouth Food Guide for some inspiration.

If you venture further out to into the countryside, there are numerous country pubs and superb restaurants in idyllic surroundings of the Tamar Valley. Many have gardens and welcome dogs and children. Don't miss the famous Cream Tea experience, whether it's in Devon or Cornwall... find out about the difference and decide which you prefer. Hint - both are delicious.

Flavour Fest - June

If you want to discover the best of the westcountry’s local food and drink, Flavour Fest is the only place to be.

With more than 100 traders showcasing everything from Cornish curries and Devonshire chillies to Somerset cider and Dorset blueberries, alongside a packed programme of chef demonstrations and fun for all the family, this annual food and drink festival is without a doubt one of the highlights of Plymouth’s event calendar.

Plymouth Seafood Festival - September

The two-day celebration of the city’s fantastic fish takes place on The Barbican in September. The weekend of activity includes quayside stalls, a cookery theatre with top chefs demonstrating the best ways to prepare the freshly caught seafood, live music, street entertainment and much more.