The Ship, Plymouth
📍 1.5 miles from Home Park
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Ship explicitly promotes live sport, including football, making it a practical spot to watch matches. Weekly deals such as Burger & Beer for £15 and £1 off selected pints highlight a good value pre- or post-match pint, with a range featuring St Austell and Bath Ales beers (e.g., Korev, Proper Job, Tribute, Mena Dhu, Anthem, Gem, Monterey). Food is served daily from 12:00–21:00, so fans can reliably get meals around kick-off times, and the venue’s late opening until 01:00 on Fridays through Sundays suits evening fixtures. Located on the Barbican at PL1 2JZ, it’s an easy central meet-up point on matchdays.
Recent Fan Reviews
I recently visited The Ship on Plymouth’s Barbican and was charmed by the mix of historic ambience and modern hospitality. Set right on the harbour’s edge, its outdoor terrace beneath giant parasols offers one of the best vantage points in town — watching boats glide by while enjoying a drink is unbeatable.  We were greeted warmly on arrival and seated promptly. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and took genuine care to accommodate dietary preferences — which I appreciated.  The interior upstairs is stylish yet comfortable, making it ideal both for casual lunches and slightly more formal dinners.  For food, I tried their fish and chips — perfectly cooked, crisp batter, succulent fish, and a generous portion of chips. Other friends sampled vegetarian and vegan options and were pleased with the quality and variety.  On the drinks side, their beer selection is solid, and they also serve good wines and barista coffee.  The view alone makes this place worth a visit, but combine that with the excellent service, solid food, and relaxed atmosphere, and The Ship becomes a must-stop in Plymouth. One minor tip: it can get busy during peak times, so booking ahead is wise. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable experience — I look forward to returning.
A nice, cosy pub with a wide selection of everything. The prices are quite high, but it’s right in the centre and has a great view. They serve local cider.
Seth the waiter was super kind, thoughtful and polite. Food was delicious, good portions. We had a voucher which was great. Lovely setting overlooking the barbican too. Will definitely be back.
Day trip to Plymouth with family and our 4 legged friend. Found this little gem. Just stopped for a drink but ended up staying most of the afternoon. Initially sat outside as there were patio heaters which kept us warm. Then moved inside. Received a very warm welcome and dog friendly was a bonus. Stopped for Sunday dinner.....absolutely brilliant and worth every penny. Tv was on but still able to chat. Highly recommend this place
Good food, good Saturday night vibes. Staff were amazing and security on point given a few incidents that occurred, dealt with quickly and professionally which made me and my friends feel safe. Came for the food, left with the hots for the older dark haired doorman with moves like an early travolta pre pulp fiction. Will return.