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    #38 of 488 Restaurants in Plymouth
    ££ - £££, British, Fusion, European
    Sir John Hawkins Square | Palace Street, Plymouth PL1 2AY, England
    +44 1752 229955
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    4.5 721 reviews
    #38 of 488 Restaurants in Plymouth, United Kingdom
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, British, Fusion, European, Vegetarian Friendly
    ... with a slight twist on the usual ch...... duck and fish and chips - all of wh...
    Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
    ... find for our anniversary dinner.Romantic restaurant

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    Sir John Hawkins Square Palace Street, Plymouth PL1 2AY England
    0.1 miles from Plymouth Hoe
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    Our mission is to ensure that you are looked after on your visit with personal service and a warm welcome. The majority of the food on our menu is produced on the premises. Designed to offer something for everyone the menu has dishes that range from £2.95 to £18.95 for maincourses with a choice of starters and desserts if required. Let us invite you to indulge in a charming and intimate dining experience with non-pretentious menus that are composed solely to impress the customers who eat them not just the other chefs that read them.From having a break from work and eating from our new lunch menus or enjoying evening A La Carte you will have an experience to remember.
    PRICE RANGE
    US$4 - US$29
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    CUISINES
    British, Fusion, European
    FEATURES
    Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Unimpressed

    Though the building was very impressive, I was not impressed with the meal, the starter was over cooked and in places burnt. The main course was extremely salty though a good combination of ingredients, the desert was really nice though. I know I should have...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank carolinerB2945SF
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Tasty food, great atmosphere

    Place to return. Not crowded, tasty food, really good choice of dishes for reasonable prices. The atmosphere was great because the restaurant is located in a historical building. Would like to find more about the restaurant`s history. If some day I return in Plymouth I...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank Sandra B
    Reviewed 6 January 2019 via mobile
    CHRISTMAS LUNCH

    My friend and I booked a table for our lunch,mine was a mackerel starter on a bed of lettuce, the fish was hard to find, my main was chicken breast... Disappointed in my meal, my friend had pate starter and roast turkey which looked a...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank sashaDevon
    Reviewed 21 December 2018
    An excellent pre Christmas outing with friends for Lunch

    The mains courses were all delicious, nicely presented and prepared. Pork Belly, Salmon and of course Turkey Roast too. The creme brulee was amazing but the Christmas Pudding was a bit of a disappointment because they seemed to have been microwaved but then not served...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Fiddlydee
    Reviewed 15 December 2018
    Fantastic!

    Christmas Meal for 30+ people was fantastic! Timely service and staff were quick and professional on getting food out. All the food was delicious and was full of flavour. Starter - Chicken liver pate, Main - Pork Belly & Desert - Chocolate Brownie. Would highly...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank jackrcornelius
    Reviewed 15 December 2018 via mobile
    Christmas Menu

    Visited with a friend for Christmas lunch menu. We both had two courses for £17. Pre ordered in advance. My friend had mackerel as a starter. We both had slow cooked belly pork. I had brûlée for afters. Service and food was excellent. I’ve visited...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank ChrisTaylorUk
    Reviewed 12 December 2018
    Could do better!

    We went here for a family meal. It is a lovely building but despite the beautiful interior, it had a very cold and flat atmosphere. The place was really clean and shipshape; very gothic. We were one of only three tables there at the time...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank peculiarpots
    Reviewed 11 December 2018 via mobile
    A great find

    We used to eat at Chloes on a fairly regular basis but it has now closed so we were looking for an alternative venue. We have found one... The restaurant is really nice, the staff are helpful and friendly BUT the real test was the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank peterindevon
    Reviewed 10 December 2018 via mobile
    What a lovely restaurant

    This was my first visit to this restaurant and I was very impressed. I was there for a works Christmas meal. I have to say this is one of the best Christmas meals I've had with a slight twist on the usual christmas meals served...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Birthdaygirl186258
    Reviewed 9 December 2018 via mobile
    Great find

    Ate here for the first time on works Christmas meal. The restaurant itself is nicely laid out and the food was very good. The staff were friendly and worked hard to serve the large group. Will be coming back!

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    19 January 2017|
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    Response from michaelmR986YU | Reviewed this property |
    Call the restaurant before arriving and check although most places do cater for vegans
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    Response from ilo2 | Reviewed this property |
    I can't comment for the restaurant but an FSA ruling requires food establishments and their meat suppliers to have obtained specific approval to serve anything less than thoroughly cooked. Very few do.
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