Barbican Kitchen
Barbican Kitchen is a Modern British brasserie at Black Friars Distillery, with Michelin Plate recognition across 2024, 2025 and 2026.
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- Address
- Black Friars Distillery, 60 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LQ, United Kingdom
- Phone
- +44 1752 604448
- Website
- barbicankitchen.com
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Modern British brasserie in Black Friars Distillery
Modern British brasserie cooking anchors Barbican Kitchen at Black Friars Distillery, 60 Southside St. Michelin gave the restaurant Plate recognition in 2024, 2025 and 2026, so it suits readers weighing a recognised Plymouth lunch or dinner.
Rib eye steak, fish and triple cooked chips
Rib eye steak, beer battered fish with triple cooked chips, pork belly with apple purée, crème brûlée and sticky toffee pudding frame the menu around recognisable brasserie choices with local sourcing.
Craft cocktails, beer and conversational pacing
Craft cocktails and beer support the food, while smart casual dress, upscale casual service and conversational noise keep the format suitable for a planned meal without a formal dining-room script.
Budget and Context
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Kitchen | Barbican, Modern British Brasserie | $$$ | Michelin Plate | |
| Fletcher's | City Centre, Modern British | $$ | Michelin Plate | |
| Salumi | Millbay, Modern British Gastropub | $$ | ||
| Turtle Bay Plymouth | city centre, Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food | $$ | , | |
| The Artillery Tower | $$$$ | , | Firestone Bay, Modern British with West Country Focus | |
| Positano | Plymouth City Centre, Italian Trattoria | $$ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Modern
- Romantic
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Celebration
- Family
- Special Occasion
- Historic Building
- Standalone
- Craft Cocktails
- Beer Program
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–9 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 6–9 p.m.
- Thursday
- 6–9 p.m.
- Friday
- 12–2 p.m., 6–9:30 p.m.
- Saturday
- 12–2 p.m., 5–10 p.m.
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Colourful, modern décor with chilled indie/pop music creating an easygoing, welcoming atmosphere; ancient stone walls from the gin distillery setting provide historic character.