The Tap and Barrel — Plymouth

Pub · Plymouth

The Tap and Barrel

4.3 (551 reviews)
££ 📍 Ashford Cres, Mannamead, Plymouth PL3 5AA

About The Tap and Barrel

Tucked away in Plymouth and quieter than it deserves to be, this is the kind of pub where you can walk in at six on a Friday and actually choose your table — no jostling a pram between chairs, no shouting over a crowd. Sunday lunch is the reason to come: slow-cooked beef brisket and glazed gammon, roast potatoes crisp outside and fluffy in the middle, cauliflower cheese arriving still bubbling, and a children's roast that families rate as genuinely good value rather than a token plate of dry chicken. High chairs, a kids' menu, outdoor seating and free parking all help. The main menu is fairly short and drinks lean a little pricey, though it's family-run rather than a chain. Staff are warm and patient, and curry nights draw their own regulars.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#beer garden#gastropub#outdoor seating#pub
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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