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CAFES & RESTAURANTS
B-Bar
theatre/cafe/bar
Castle Street
01752 242021
b-bar.co.uk
Open daily 11:00 - late
Food starts at 12:00
Fresh, funky and affordable, the
B-Bar is the home of diverse,
original live music, theatre and
comedy with a kitchen serving
freshly cooked authentic Thai food
to eat in or takeaway. (Find them
on the Barbican behind the Tourist
Information Centre)
GRAB A B-BAR LOYALTY CARD FOR
SPECIAL OFFERS AND
FREE ENTRY TO CERTAIN SHOWS
the world
peace cafe
33 Sutherland Rd
Local History
Plymouth is described as an Ocean city due to its maritime past and location to the sea.
With its natural harbour and open access to the Atlantic, the town found wealth and
a national strategic importance during the establishment of British naval dominance
in the colonisation of the new world. In 1620 the Pilgrim Fathers departed from
Plymouth aboard The Mayflower to establish the second English colony in America.
Sir Francis Drake, navigator, privateer, vice admiral of the British Royal Navy and
mayor of Plymouth from 1581 is possibly the city's most famous resident. To this day
on Plymouth Hoe, remains a wide grass meadow. According to popular myth, this is
the place where Sir Francis Drake insisted on completing his game of bowls to allow
wind and tide to change in his favour, enabling his defeat of the Spanish Armada in
1588.
Today Plymouth is a popular tourist destination, and the city itself attracts large
numbers of visitors, as well as being home to a large student population.
In September 2013 Plymouth became a Social Enterprise City bringing different
parts of the city together for the benefit of the local community. It now has over 150
organisations working across a huge range of sectors including education, health,
arts, environment, food, finance, housing, business support, and social care. There is
a burgeoning economy of small businesses, some of which you can find in this guide.
About Us
Gorilla Guides lead travellers, adventurers and locals alike to the best quality, most
unique independent businesses.
We love creating maps and whilst charting each street. we photograph, film and
write about all the gems we find along the way.
If you would like to be featured on one of our maps, or you would like us to create any
content for your business, do not hesitate to get in touch: [email protected]
Keep up to date with us and our discoveries: gorillaguides.org
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bikespace
2 Quaypoint, The Barbican
Open
9:00 - 20:30
07889460846
therealfoodkitchen.co.uk
Overlooking the Harbour, near the
Mayflower steps, this contemporary
cafe provides an array of delights.
Priding themselves on only using
fresh ingredients, there's something
to suit any discerning palate. From
their infamous rosti with
sumptuous toppings to their local
pulled pork sandwich, all washed
down with local roasted coffee,
smoothies or from their licensed
bar - what's not to love?
21 Old Town St
Food served 11.30 - 21.00 every day
hubbox.co.uk
01752 604759
Inspired by New York street food,
Hubbox serves up Gourmet Burgers,
Hot Dogs, BBQ & Craft Beers from
their converted shipping container
kitchen housed inside Hubbox'
newly opened restaurant on Old
Town Street.
Admire the quirky, illustrative decor
whilst chomping on exciting food
made from the best ingredients the
South West has to offer. Choose from
their ever changing selection of Craft
Beers, malt shakes and soft drinks.
THE SHOP & CAFE
15% off INWITH
THIS MAP!
Pop in to the shop for stunning and
unusual fabrics or book for one of
the many fun and creative workshops.
Mon - Sat 9:00-17:00
bikespace.org.uk
01752 500211 (Workshop)
01752 396737 (Shop)
Bikespace Workshop open for
Servicing, Repairs, Spares and
Recycled Bicycle Sales.
A great Community Interest
Company running free Evening
Open Workshop Drop in Sessions
plus Maintenance Courses on
Saturdays – see the website for
more details!
12 Derrys Cross
Specialist teas, delicious Cornish
ales and Devon ciders, and
wonderful freshly-prepared food.
Cakes and macarons are a speciality.
Lunches, High Teas, Suppers and
Sunday Roasts are served on
vintage china in a drawing room
complete with squashy sofas, jazz,
and candelabra. Situated in Radiant
Gallery, there's always something
beautiful to see, do, hear, and eat.
SUPPER DISCOUNT
WITH THIS MAP
100 Hyde Park Rd
CurioJunction
Tues-Sat10:00 - 17:00
07957 424395
Is it a shop or a destination?
Venture in and wonder at the
treasures and art installations that
are waiting inside . Unquestionable
quirkiness featuring antique, vintage
and designer clothes, interiors and
art.
A real jewel in Plymouths crown,
find Vivienne Westwood along side
fabulous fairground memorabilia.
As seen on TV.
7 The Parade, The Barbican
& Royal William Yard
Open every day 8:00 - 18:00
01752 221295 rocketsandrascals.com
Rockets & Rascals is where great
coffee, beautiful bikes and yummy
cakes come together in Plymouth.
There’s a great range of bikes for
sale or hire, the workshop can
handle any repairs and you can
wash it all down with Plymouth’s
best flat white.
JACKA BAKERY
Open every day 9:00 - late
01752 254254
Street food comes to Plymouth
with this funky fresh new
establishment on the waterfront.
Burritos with 10 ( weak - insane)
sauces to choose from, sleek
Bottoms Up beer dispenser, coffee,
cocktails, and for those who like a
good old tinkle on the ivories, they
have a piano!
beer & burrito
ONLY
£8.50
Mon - Sat
11:00-18:30
minervastreetwear.com
Minerva.streetwear
Minerva Streetwear stock the finest
premium goods, with a background
rooted in street culture, music and
free thinking contemporary urban
fashion.
Find hand-picked goods from
brands that equip you for the
rigours and tests of modern life
without sacrificing style or comfort.
10%
Student Discount
62 Ebrington
Street
01752 659861
breadandrosesplymouth.co.uk
Mon 16:00-1:00
Tue-Sat 12:00-1:00
Sun 12:00-23:00
A quirky community interest pub
focusing on art, culture and music.
Various social meet-up groups, art
crit sessions, open mic nights, DJ’s,
poetry and live bands (from folk to
funk). An epic selection of ethical
organic Fairtrade drinks, rare rums
local ales and ciders to sample, set
within a grand Victorian building.
STUDENT NIGHT DEALS!
38 Southside St
Mon 9:00-17:00
Tues CLOSED
Wed 9:00-21:00
Thurs-Sat 9:00-17:00
Sun 9:00-16:00
01752 262187
@JackaBakery
Jacka Bakery is the oldest working
bakery in the UK. An independent
sourdough bakery with speciality
coffee and a tasty menu.
They are a small team giving you the
best organic, local and fresh
ingredients. Great food at great
prices.
155 Armada Way
01752 229897
Mon-Sat 9:30 - 17:30
Sun 12:00 - 15:00
EthicaPlymouth
Catherine St, Royal Parade
Ethica is a unique, independent
store stocking foods, fresh produce,
skincare, cosmetics, household
products and gifts. Everything is
100% Vegan & cruelty-free, with
plenty of organic, fair-trade and
sustainable goods!
Relax from morning til after dark in
this ornate, former 19th Century
converted city treasury building,
famed for its alternative afternoon
teas, fresh fruit cocktails, and
interesting all day food menus.
Ethica brings together exciting new
products and trusted favourites;
aiming to be affordable to all
without compromising on ethics!
01752 672121
thetreasurybar.co.uk
Open every day 8:30-Very late
Got an event lined up and need a
venue? Have a sneaky peak at the
stylish function room upstairs.
barbican
56-58 George St
Devonport
5-6 Quay Road
48B Ebrington
Street
BREAD & ROSES
community arts hub/pub
Ethica
Mon-Sat 10:00 - 22:00
Sun 11:00 - 17:00
www.rumpuscosy.co.uk
01752 604837
15%
devonport live
Serving locally sourced and
homemade food and selling a range
of locally made arts and crafts.
Minerva streetwear
Unit 7 Riverside Business Park
New Passage Hill
& 60 George St,
Devonport
RumpusCosy
01752 600130
makeat140.co.uk
Mon - Sat
9:00 - 18:00
Sun 10:00 - 17:00
15%
Open Tues - Sat
from 10:00
01752 657843
devonportlive.com
A community led coffee shop, café,
art gallery & events space. Working
with local people to deliver a
programme of activities ranging
from parent and toddler groups to
artists exhibitions, film screenings
and lots more.
pubs & bars
make
at 140 vauxhall st
A beautiful new café, modern
haberdashery and workshop space
for creatives, crafters and cake lovers.
Enjoy delicious, freshly made and
locally sourced cakes and lunches.
This all adds up to a very vibrant place indeed and whether you're here to visit, study
or live you will be a part of something that is continuing to grow and flourish!
So go on! Stroll through the sixteenth century Barbican District, relax in the parks or
simply delight in some of the best independent businesses, projects and
organisations around!
THE REAL FOOD KITCHEN
01752 224137
Mon-Fri 11:00 - 15:30
meditationinplymouth.org
The World Peace Cafe provides
delicious, nutritious food for the
body and mind. Paninis, soups,
burgers, pizza, cakes and more - all
veggie with vegan options and
always made with love! Pssst, to help
with concentration and relaxation
why not check out the mindfulness
and meditation classes at Ashoka
Buddhist Centre next door.
Student Discount
Shops
arts
STUDENT halls
174 Armada Way,
PL1 1JU
77-87 Houndiscombe
Road, PL4 6HB
Old Town Street,
PL1 1DP
10 Lisson Grove,
PL4 7DN
10 Kinterbury Street,
PL1 2DG
32 Harwell Street,
PL1 5BN
8-10 Whimple St,
PL1 2DH
St Andrews Cross,
PL1 1DN
c
Coombestone House
14a Hastings Street
PL1 5BA
the gallery at
plymouth college of art
Tavistock Place
PL4 8AT
Mon-Fri 9:00 - 17:00
Sat 10:00 - 14:00
(during term time)
01752 203434
plymouthart.ac.uk
PlymouthCollegeOfArtGallery
The Gallery runs a high quality annual
programme of exhibitions and
events, showcasing work by the most
exciting contemporary, emerging
and established artists working in a
range of different discipline areas.
See the website or follow us on social
media for what's on and to find out
about arts masterclasses, short
courses, specialist printing and access
to FabLab Plymouth.
blues bar & GRILL
8 The Parade
Open every day
12:00 - 02:00
bluesbarandgrill.co.uk
01752 257345
A family run restaurant with the
same owners for over 10 years. The
essential haunt for those who love
blues music, good food and a great
atmosphere.
The Blues Bar & Grill combines a bar,
cafe, restaurant and a live music
venue all in one, so whether you’re
wining, dining, doing lunch or just
out for the night it's the place to go.
Excellent views over Plymouth
harbour.
Did you know?
Research by the Federation of
Small Businesses showed that for
every £1 spent with a small or
medium-sized business 63p was
re-spent in the local area compared
to 40p in every £1 spent with a
larger businesses. It just makes
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