Plymouth's pub scene is rooted in its naval history — Union Street was once the city's notorious sailor strip. The Barbican has the most atmospheric options: old pubs in Tudor buildings around the harbour. Keyham and Stonehouse have working-local pubs with less tourist traffic.
Avondale Arms
address: Keyham Rd 206
tel: 01752 561188
Jesters
A notorious Union Street club that caters to sailors, soldiers, and late-night regulars. Not for the faint-hearted, but a genuine piece of Plymouth nightlife.
The Colebrook Inn
address: Colebrook Rd, Plympton
tel: 01752 336267
Cornwalls Gate
address: Normandy Way 71
tel: 01752 510902
The Sir Joshua Reynolds
address: Ridgeway, Plympton 25
tel: 01752 336982
Prince Regent
address: Union St
tel: 01752 236981
The Drakes Drum
address: Radford Park Rd 19
tel: 01752 402613
Lord Beresford
address: Cumberland St 9
tel: 01752 213031
The Billacombe Tavern
address: Billacombe Rd 203
tel: 01752 407927
The Office
address: High St, Stonehouse 19
tel: 01752 222473
Royal Naval Arms
address: Saltash Rd, Keyham 192
tel: 01752 562143