Porters
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Local sports bar large 75inch tv screens showing all of the sport all of the time ! serving great beer with a great atmosphere
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1-2 hours
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Rob W
1 contribution
Dec 2014
Good atmosphere friendly bar the entertainment was very good staff and beer is very good I recommend the pub for anyone in the area. Also it is located in a very historical area
Written December 22, 2014
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We do our best i will let staff know about your review
Written March 11, 2015
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Jannerbloke
Devon, UK12,370 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Can’t imagine anywhere else in the city which could have drawn and hosted such a loyal and determined crowd. We ate close by and the chanting singing and cheering was clearly audible throughout and we were fortunate to witness the joy of the reaction to the final whistle. Quite how the pub managed to cater for and steadily lubricate so many for so long is a mark of its absolute and longstanding commitment to the cause.
Written June 2, 2019
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imafussymoo
Plymouth, UK63 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
I visited this pub for the first time on a Thursday night to meet a few friends. The bar man/maid were great and were really helpful with my fussy needs of not drinking out of a pint glass. The pub soon filled and there was a really nice feel about the place with the pool table and darts kicking off.
I've lived in Plymouth 13 years and cant believe I've finally found a chilled out spot for just drinking and chatting with great bar attentive bar staff.
I've lived in Plymouth 13 years and cant believe I've finally found a chilled out spot for just drinking and chatting with great bar attentive bar staff.
Written September 3, 2014
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Glad you enjoyed your visit, i have mentioned your review to the staff, We also hope we become your new local !!
Written October 2, 2014
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Jannerbloke
Devon, UK12,370 contributions
Mar 2022
This building has been a pub for a long time. Formerly the Barbican Arms and then for many years Porters that had a good boisterous following particular for drinking while there was good sport on the TVs. We ate at a new restaurant in Bretonside and decided to come over here for more drinks. We did not know that it was now a new business. Completely redecorated inside and out as ‘Fuel’ a restaurant and bar with some pool tables and an enclosed and part cover outside music/events area. We didn’t stay to try the food because we’d eaten but we did relax and have a couple in the fresh laid back bar area.
Written March 8, 2022
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Paul S
Plymouth, UK124 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Usually busy, generally welcoming, well kept selection of popular booze, usual Sky stuff, pool table, reasonable selection and proportion of women. Not too far from taxi rank or central bus stops. Prices not cheap but fair. In so far as regular pubs this one is good and deserves to thrive.
Written December 26, 2014
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Thanks for your review
Written March 11, 2015
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Crow M
Devon294 contributions
Dec 2014 • Friends
Not I think quite as good as some of the reviews. It's not in any sense special although it does all the things that you expect of a current style of pub, big screen, pool, range of lagers and ciders, and a good buzz of people. It's on the fringe of the Barbican so you can make your way over there later for a club or come over here after an early meal in one of the many restaurants. Good warm space in these cold damp winter times.
Written December 22, 2014
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Thankyou
Written March 11, 2015
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Hettie W
Plymouth, UK127 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Presents and behaves like an active keen inner suburban pub with selection of booze, pub games, big TV and garden space for better weather. Not lively like many of the Barbican bars or of traditional character like the Dolphin, Queens or Navy. But I like Porters because it is a good pub and close in to town and the edge of the Barbican area.
Written November 21, 2014
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will relate your review to our staff thanks for taking the time
Written March 11, 2015
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Nathcuk
Plymouth, UK476 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Popped in for a quick pint. Nice bar, has the old feeling but has been modernised. Nice big screens which is ideal for sports. Beer garden outside which looks new. Shame the sun wasn't out for us!
Written July 27, 2015
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Thanks for your feedback
Written October 10, 2015
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Terry C
Plymouth, UK253 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Easygoing pub. Have been here for a few pints and a couple of games of pool after the evening meal and film deal up the road at the Arts Centre. Porters is a relaxed pub with a good range of beers. The garden is next to the road and can be a sun trap or a wind tunnel. Sadly in the shadow most evenings.
Written May 15, 2014
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Tahks for your feedback i agree we do lose the sun at about 6pm, but have sent an e mail to god to see if we can have the sun over our beer garden for at least another hr in the early evening.
Written October 2, 2014
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olofgr
Reykjavik, Iceland2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
What a great pub, nice and friendly. Would definately make this my home pub if I lived here - no food but good beer
Written June 26, 2019
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Hi thanks for the feedback will pass on to staff
Written July 12, 2019
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Hi I was looking at booking the function room for a birthday was wondering how much a Dj would cost and wether can bring our own food .

Chas C
Plymouth, UK275 contributions
Do you have an Happy Hour or other booze deals?
steven b
Plymouth, UK
We do from time to time

Hettie W
Plymouth, UK127 contributions
Will you have ITV 4 on HD for all the Rugby World Cup and Ultra HD on BT Sports for all the Premiership football?
steven b
Plymouth, UK
Yes we will have all the rugby as it happens, full Bt Sports & full Sky Sports if its on its on at Porters !!
Porters (Plymouth) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Porters
- Porters is open:
- Mon - Thu 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Fri - Sun 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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