Admiral MacBride in Plymouth

Fun, unique place with lots of character

Enjoyed our visit whilst celebrating Plymouth Sea Festival.

Only had drinks. Nice and friendly. Seating outside was full. Sat inside, quick bar service outside was table service, it seems to keep the bar clear. Toilets were clean.

Used to be a regular years ago, but just popped in for a pint whilst visiting relatives

Not a bad pub at all, but like most pubs in the south west, it is sadly lacking in bitter.

Stopped for some cocktails. Very disappointing. No alcohol detected.

Great pub. Friendly staff and wonderful views

We didn't eat, but on a very hot day it was good to sit in a nice cool pub. Popular venue set in Olde World Port of Plymouth.

One of my old haunts back in the day. Still as charming as ever

Love this pub ! And the crab sandwich is awesome ,the staff are lovely,one of my favourite places to visit

The reason im giving this review a 3 is: staff were so busy serving in the pub they hadn't time to check us in and we had to wait around in pub. The room was clean but the toilet made random noises which were really loud. Shower leaked. Stool at dressing table had a wonky leg. The room was quiet despite football semi final on but the room you couldn't open the window. Great location though.

See what it's really like ...pls experience the hell hole .pls don't go there.

Small old pub . During Summer tables and benches put out across road near Mayflower Steps. These are order at bar , delivery by staff. Crab sandwiches are delicious. Friendly staff. No car park but up the road metered parking. Pub is on Barbican hence lack of parking.

Good pint and good crab sandwich

Nice little pub with amazing atmosphere

Without question, the best position in Plymouth. I have had many a stay in the Admiral and plan to have many more. Always spotless. My go-to place to enjoy life.

An 'interesting' odour is present that seems to originate from the toilets. Staff were constantly spraying air freshener to mask the smell, but they need to fix the underlying issue.

Fantastic pub on the Barbican! The lass that served us was friendly and happy to chat! Thank you Destiny!

Really liked it here nice atmosphere goid place

Ace little pub to stay at. The room was great with a lovely view across the harbour on the Barbican. The car parks are close by, did a couple of laps and we got a space. Would defo stay again

Lovely polite staff. Great atmosphere.

Very cosy and lively. Friendly staffs

Fantastic pub, great atmosphere, perfect sea front accommodation and lovely staff

Stayed here for 1 night out of desperation. Would sleep in car next time. 80 pound for a bed with a hair mattress

Never stay at this establishment. We thought a night in a pub in the centre of the Barbican would be fun. Payed far to much to sleep on a piece of foam with a rock for a pillow and a computer screen for TV and paper cups to make a coffee in

I stayed here in the single room, revisiting after my husband had died. We had had 2 stays here and loved it. The staff are lovely and the rooms are very clean and comfortable. Great value.

Great price Great service thanks 😊

Always a good place for a drink, especially at Christmas. Great atmosphere with the sound of people having a good time. Looking forward to the summer where you can sit outside on picnic benches in the sunshine.

Popped in here for a quick pint. Nice friendly service and atmosphere.

Nice pub with the Poets bar. Excellent location

Awful attitude on the bouncers, very aggressive

Popped in here with my mum . Been to this pub a few times . Place is always clean . Staff are all really lovely . Comfortable place to sit and chill 😎

Fantastic room, very cosy, very clean. Lovely pub and will definitely stay again when next in plymouth.

Nice place if you're looking for a tidy room while visiting Plymouth!

Exactly what I wanted value for money

Good budget rooms very clean. Comfortable bed and good shower. No breakfast but short walk to cafes

We had a nice stay in a room for 2 days, wonderful wiew, wondeful staff, wonderful beer….hope to come back with some friends next summer!!

Quiet for a Thursday night be the Admiral McBride is a stalwart ofvthe barbican pub scene. Good service and a great view across the water. Well worth a visit

Nice location, friendly staff and great Cornish ales.

Good pub on the waterfront great outdoor seating

Popped in for a quick drink on a nice sunny Thursday evening. Man behind bar was genuinely welcoming. Good beer. Enjoyed a good traditional pub. While a clean and decent interior, you can’t help but think back to the history of the place and the great sailors that will have drank her over the centuries.

Good amount of outdoor seating across the road from the pub. Very quick service. Nice place to stop for a cocktail or two.

Great staff, fantastic location, great table service

Good beers on tap, nice G&T and edible pub grub

Excellent service we had a RNH reunion here . The staff were spot on great afternoon and atmosphere

Nice range of beers. Good prices. Attentive staff

Excellent. Nice to be back to my roots.

Beer was ok but place was empty. This was on a Friday evening too 🤔

Early part of the season, 8-30pm last orders

Such a fun night. Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

It's a pub, but not as I remember it. The character is gone. Just another stop on everyone's pub crawl.

Very comfortable room and excellent views

Annual Valentines trip to the Ho, Plymouth would not be the same without a visit to this Pub for Beer and excellent Crab sandwiches.

Okay oceanside pub. Nice location

Nice little bar on the edge of the popular Barbican.... It's location means it's less busy than the other bars in the centre area. Ideal bar to drop in for a quick drink whilst you are on the move

Great pub for a pint and chat. Friendly and helpful bar staff. Good range of beers, including Jale Ale.

Lovely room nice and clean, perfect.

Made a large group of us very welcome with some good live music.

Very lovely and accommodating. Check in wasn't next to be untill 15.00 but due to going to a wedding I needed the room sooner they made sure my room was ready for me and my daughter at 11.30. Also I was pleased to say it wasn't to nooseither being above the pub! The only small thing I'd say is the room was a lite chilly

A lovely friendly pub at the Barbican - tempted by their crab sandwiches but still full from breakfast ... next time!

This little gem has (what tourists don't know) is where the real Mayflower steps is hidden, only fortunately men can't go in as its the ladies loos. The drink menu is classic, local and extensive and its right next to the waters edge. Their Tuesday pub quiz is excellent! Had a great time the other week attending.. And... Winning.. Tehe.. Classic and lively pub for locals, younglings and oldies alike

Great room, clean and comfortable great location within walking distance of pubs/food. Excellent value for money

Lovely old fashioned pub, very friendly staff definitely will return

It's all about the location and it can't be better. Pay for the rooms with a harbour view - it's worth it! Parking is an easy walk and cheap considering the location. Photo is a morning view across the harbour.

Friendly pub, good choice of drinks

We sat across the road in the last of the summer sunshine. Pint of Inch’s cider and a G&T carried over by the bar staff. Very nice

Nice location and good staff. May try and stay here.

Nice relaxed pub, friendly staff, nice pint of Guinness and IPA. Ideal.

Just come back From a fantastic week At the Admiral MacBrideThe staff that absolutely fantastic We have booked for next year

Great live music on a Friday night

Saubere und schön eingerichtete Zimmer. Wir hatten eines mit Blick auf den schönen Hafen. Die Straße ist nachts teilweise störend.

A great place to be based in Plymouth surrounded by plenty of bar, restaurants and cafes. The room we had, had a great view of the harbour and concidering it was above the bar it was not noisy at all apart from the early morning seagulls. The room Was cosy with small but functional ensuite bathroom. The only downside we has was there was no air conditioning in the room or a fan as we went down during the recent hot weather we have had and even with leaving the windows open it was still very hot in the room. Apart from that we can't fault it, but they don't do bed and breakfast it's just room only but there is plenty or places to go eat nearby

Proper quality authentic pub on the Barbican, well worth a visit.

Not great. Only ale available was tribute, despite Jail and Shingle Bay pumps on display. Can't say I'll be in a hurry to return.

Great little pub. Wide range of drinks.

Lovely clean room looking right over the harbour and great entertainmentment onset night

Nice to sit outside, and a Thatchers, for me, and G+T for my better half, £7.80. Friendly staff and quick service..Recommend.

Place was too hot male toilet was stinking avoid

All good, nice keyside tables, lunchtime sandwiches were fab, crab && chicken bacon and mayo both stuffed full friendly staff and nicely germany. All good 👍

A lovely vintage sailors bar !!

Espresso Martini! Wow...great place for my first!

Sauber, tolle Lage in der Ausgehzone. Der Pub scheint nicht so angesagt. Abends leer. Zimmer mit Meerblick unter der Woche zu empfehlen. Hintere Zimmer nur anscheinend ruhiger, leider gibt es dort eine Klima/Kühlanlage, die gefühlt durchgehend läuft.

Pleasant friendly staff although When I popped in tonight Thursday at 21.50, last orders had already been called, a quick pint and I left. Had I had known I would have stayed in the previous pub.

RIDICULOUS waited 2 minutes to order a drink food wasn’t great didn’t have carbonara or nuffin barmaids hothouse

Very nice place with a lovely outdoor seating area. I am gluten free so decided to go with a GF barbecue Chicken pizza. Beat GF pizza I’ve ever had. Staff were really nice and friendly. Definitely will be coming back!

Stayed in the area for work, good selection ales, proper pub atmosphere just off the busy marina, outside area you can sit if you like to enjoy the weather. Amazing selection of music while I was there.

Great pub great views across the water lively and fun place

Lovely end of eve on mid week. Molly very engaging pleasurable experience. So welcomeing. A credit to your business.

Old fashioned wood panelled place. Was very quite when visited but that was what we were looking for

My daughter treated me to an overnight stay and the location is amazing. It suited us well for a night out at the Plymouth Pavillions. The room was clean and comfortable with nice bed linen. It's probably not the place to go if you need a quiet night as the Admiral MacBride pub and Barbican are lively and buzzing but we were out late so found it ideal.

Absolutely brilliant friendly staff and fabulous music looking forward to seeing you all again

Charming authentic pub - with a great range of ales and spirits and super friendly staff.

Great atmosphere, worth a visit

Very chilled in here. Staff efficient and friendly, nice bit of background music. Well worth a visit

Nice busy pub with outdoor tables, three cask ales on tap, all three of which were well kept. Staff were polite and friendly.

Nice inside, but 1st choice of ale was off, don't do coffees and no food before 12:30.

Great beer and a lovely atmosphere. Lovely old pub

Enjoyable for a quick bite to eat whilst exploring the barbican

Love this place. Ye olde pub very quiet when we went in but nice welcome as always

Lovely coffee, good prices very clean saw them cleaning tables continuously.