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Small family run Restaurant located within a 500year old Artillery Tower with views across Plymouth sound, Drakes Island & Mount Edgecombe. Cooking with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
PRICE RANGE
US$46 - US$51
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
CUISINES
British
FEATURES
Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

This compact restaurant has a really wonderful setting on the meeting of Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar and an easy stroll to the historic King William dockyard. The restaurant is in an ancient building; on the night we went it was notable to be...at full capacity. Run by an excellent chef and his wife. The food and service were top class.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023 via mobile

The food exceptional, the wine phenomenal, the service incredible!! The view indescribable, our evening? Unbeatable!!!!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

This tiny restaurant was a treat. The three course dining menu offered good meat/fish choices accompanied by a range of wines, many South African (which I like!). Some slight confusions over dietary allergies, but no harm done. It’s been hot recently and the restaurant was...very hot and would have benefitted from opening the tower windows. The service was well executed and food delicious. Recommended.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

As a birthday treat we visited this hidden gem of a restaurant and what a night! A Historic building with fine cuisine that feels so homely. The food is Devine and very reasonably priced, with so many places to dine across the City if you...have never been then you are missing out. Would personally recommend the Dirty Martini as a start to the evening! The menu changes per visit so it would be difficult to recommend anything. However, the scallop & pork belly starter I had was literally amazing. We followed this with rack of lamb and beef sirloin mains…. Heaven sent! The staff here are so personable, the chef visits you at the end of the meal and the conversation is so welcoming. Will return and you must visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

I cannot believe I haven't been here before when visiting Plymouth! The atmosphere, food, surroundings and service were superb. We had a table for four by the window overlooking the sea... A fantastic view. The restaurant is small but cosy, adding to the intimate experience......The fillet of beef, the duck and rack of lamb were cooked to perfection. Desserts incredible too! At the end of the evening Peter, the chef came and spoke to each table. It added a real personal touch... His wife, Debbie was a perfect host. We cannot wait to return when we are back in Plymouth...More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023

Visited this beautiful restaurant for my birthday, whilst holidaying in Devon. We were recommended to visit by the manager of our hotel, who said it was one of the best places to eat in Plymouth. He was not wrong! The setting is utterly romantic with...solid stone walls and windows overlooking the sea. The spiral staircase down to the loos is an experience too! This restaurant is run by a husband and wife team who are polished and slick in their delivery. There are such a limited number of covers as you are looked over solely by the owner, so you know service will be good. The food was simply exceptional. I had the specials - Venison for main and a creme brulee for dessert. Presentation was excellent and the food cooked to perfection. We were blown away - particularly by the bill!! How they can produce food of this standard for £60 for three courses astounds me. I would have paid twice that and still walked away extremely satisfied.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

From start to finish a lovely evening! The cocktail was unusual and interesting. The amuse bouche was delightful. The food we ate was cooked to perfection and full of flavour. Place deserves greater recognition.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023 via mobile

Super romantic place . Food delicious building incredible. So glad we went ( a surprise from my boyfriend) The only thing what was missing was some nice music to drown out the clattering of knifes & forks and other guests chewing . Beautiful place and...wonderful hostsMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023

Definitely the best restaurant in Plymouth. Very limited number of covers so well worth booking in advance as is checking whats going to be on the menu. 8 of us went there for my mates 62nd birthday meal and everything was spot on. Belly pork...was full of flavour, the rack of lamb was cooked perfectly pink and fillet of beef was as soft as sponge. If you like dauphinoise potatoes you will be in heaven here. Will certainly be back for any other special meals.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 25 July 2023

Honestly can not recommend this restaurant enough - a really unique and interesting setting, and we were made to feel welcome and relaxed right from start to finish, which is rare for 4 young men from Wolverhampton who aren't particularly used to fine dining! Starters...were a treat, well portioned and came out quickly - fish soup was incredible. Really recommend both the beef and the lamb mains, perfectly cooked to order and it was clear that really top quality local ingredients were used. Great wine selection too and you can tell that everything was prepared and served with real passion. Even the view of the waves crashing against the walls below was a sight to behold, and added to the atmosphere despite it being practically stormy in mid-July. Thank you and we'll definitely be returning when we're back around that way! TomMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

Quite the best meal we have had for ages. Wonderful setting. Very good food and delivered with a personal touch. The fish soup was just excellent and we all enjoyed the cherry ice cream. Easy convenient nearby parking. No adverse comments whatever

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 July 2023

An amazing restaurant that offers a very personalised dining experience. Location is just lovely - beautifully restored building with lots of character - with great views of the sea. The set meal has something for everyone - we all started with the scallops on belly...pork & it was outstanding. For our mains we had beef, pork & fish - all were beautifully cooked & presented. We could only manage a couple of puddings but they were excellent. The wines offered are very thoughtful - we had a bottle of the Chardonnay (it was excellent) & some glasses of Bordeaux red with the mains. Service from the husband & wife team was just right - attentive without being over-bearing. In summary, the food & service was better than a number of well-known Michelin starred restaurants I could name - just loved the experience & will go back next time we're in Plymouth.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 5 May 2023

The location of this restaurant is very special- right on the water by Royal William Yard. In a unique small historical building Peter, the chef, is creating and serving the best food in Plymouth. Superb food locally sourced, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I highly...recommend it. Go and treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience. We can’t wait to return!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

We went on Friday evening, been far too long since we last visited. Debbie and Pete are the perfect hosts, like old friends and the food is just to die for. Sat by the window looking out onto the bay was worth the visit on...it's own. I can't tell you how good the food is, you really need to try it for yourselfMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 March 2023 via mobile

We returned to the Artillery Tower for the first time in a while; it’s always been an exceptional restaurant with outstanding food and brilliant service, but we’d forgotten just how good it is. Set price 2 or 3-course dinner is great value for money and...drinks are sensibly priced too. We will definitely return again soon.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Just 16 seats
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Smart casual although some guests dress up.
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Hello, We are currently offering a al's Carte menu. You choose what you want eat
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Artillery Tower is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5