The Artillery Tower
Firestone Bay, Plymouth
Restaurant in Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Price
$50–100per person
Chef
Peter Constable
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Artillery Tower is worth considering for a planned dinner in Stonehouse when the priority is a quieter, occasion-leaning room over a casual Plymouth fallback. It is less useful for takeout, delivery, or diners who need full pricing and menu certainty before committing; Fletcher's and Barbican Kitchen are easier cross-shops for clearer ££ expectations.
About The Artillery Tower
The Artillery Tower is a planned dinner choice in Plymouth rather than an all-week fallback. Opening hours are limited to Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7–10:30 PM, with Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday closed. Peter Constable is the named chef/owner, and the dress code is smart casual. Beyond those practical points, details on price, menu format, cuisine, signature dishes, seating, or service style are not available, so first-timers should check directly before booking if those details matter.
A dinner-only Plymouth booking
The practical read is simple: choose this when the plan is an evening meal in Plymouth and you are comfortable booking around a narrow schedule. Lunch service is not offered, and hours point only to Thursday-to-Saturday dinner service.
Information on menu structure, dietary handling, pricing, or takeaway and delivery is not available, so this is not a venue to judge from assumptions. It is best treated as a dinner reservation to confirm directly, especially if the group needs specific menu or dietary information before committing.
Who should book it first
Book this if the brief is a smart-casual dinner in Plymouth during the Thursday-to-Saturday evening window, and if chef/owner Peter Constable being attached to the venue is part of the draw. Skip it if the group needs specific details on price, cuisine, signature dishes, or dietary pathways before choosing.
For other Plymouth options, compare the booking fit rather than assuming the same style. Fletcher's and Barbican Kitchen are names to consider, while Salumi, KUKU, and Turtle Bay Plymouth may also suit different dining plans. The Artillery Tower is best approached as a limited-hours Plymouth dinner booking where direct confirmation is useful.
Planning details
- Location
- Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QR, United Kingdom
- Website
- artillerytower.co.uk
- Phone
- +441752257610
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Artillery Tower trades conventional restaurant trappings for the tactile authority of stone and history. Housed in a circular 15th-century fortification that faces Plymouth Sound, the room feels shaped by its architecture: thick masonry, curved walls and unusual acoustics give the space an intimate, quietly dramatic air. Rather than dressing the building, the restaurant inhabits it, so the sense of place arrives before the menu. The result is a restrained, classic atmosphere—romantic and intimate by nature—that foregrounds maritime history while keeping the focus firmly on the dining experience.
Best For
This is a destination for evening occasions that benefit from a hushed, atmospheric setting: date nights, special celebrations and discreet business dinners all fit naturally here. The heavy stone and circular dining room lend themselves to small parties and focused conversation, and the menu’s composed British mains read as dinner-first. Expect an experience best enjoyed at a slower pace—arrive with time to savour the setting and let the tide-viewing and historic surroundings frame the meal.
Ordering Tips
Start with delicately flavoured seafood or a composed starter, then move to one of the signature mains: scallops with belly pork and pea purée or the Turbot fillet with roast prawn sauce. The roast duck breast with cider sauce is a confident, traditional choice for those who prefer richer meat, while the oxtail on toast with fried egg makes for a hearty, characterful plate that can work as a shareable starter. Given the restaurant’s focus, plan for a thoughtful, dish-led dinner rather than quick small plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Hugely atmospheric with warm, intimate lighting in a historic stone setting; refined yet relaxed with efficient, personal service.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Scallops with belly pork and pea puree
- Roast duck breast with cider sauce
- Oxtail on toast with fried egg
- Turbot fillet with roast prawn sauce
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QR, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QR, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Salumi, Notable alternative
- Fletcher's, Modern British, ££
- KUKU, Notable alternative
- Barbican Kitchen, International, ££
- Turtle Bay Plymouth, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Plymouth
The Artillery Tower is the more occasion-led choice in this Plymouth set, mainly because the Stonehouse tower setting gives it a more contained dinner feel. Fletcher's is the easier recommendation for diners who want a clearer Modern British, ££ proposition, while Barbican Kitchen is the safer pick for a broader International, ££ meal with simpler expectations.
For value certainty, Fletcher's and Barbican Kitchen are stronger because their price tier is clearer before committing. Salumi, KUKU, and Turtle Bay Plymouth are better cross-shops if the priority is a livelier or more flexible night rather than a smaller, planned dinner. The Artillery Tower makes the strongest case when ambiance and a quieter table matter more than advance menu transparency.
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Compare The Artillery Tower
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Artillery Tower | Plymouth | , | , | No published awards |
| Salumi | Plymouth | , | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1412024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #1842023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Fletcher's | Plymouth | Modern British | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| KUKU | Plymouth | , | , | No published awards |
| Barbican Kitchen | Plymouth | International | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Turtle Bay Plymouth | Plymouth | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Artillery Tower?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, dinner-ready clothing rather than casual daywear.
What should a first-timer know about The Artillery Tower?
Plan around its limited dinner schedule: it is closed Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, with service only Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 to 10:30 PM. That makes it a tighter booking than a standard all-week restaurant in Plymouth, so it suits a planned night out rather than a spontaneous meal.
What are alternatives to The Artillery Tower in Plymouth?
Other Plymouth options to compare include Barbican Kitchen, Salumi, Fletcher's, KUKU, and Turtle Bay Plymouth. Choose based on the kind of evening you want and confirm current details directly before booking.
Is The Artillery Tower good for a special occasion?
It can suit a planned evening meal in Plymouth, especially because it operates only Thursday to Saturday evenings and has a smart-casual dress code. If your occasion depends on a specific menu, price point, or service format, confirm those details directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Artillery Tower?
Dinner is the only option. The listed hours are Thursday to Saturday from 7:00 to 10:30 PM, with no lunch service.
Is The Artillery Tower good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who are happy with a planned evening booking in Plymouth. Details on seating layout or service format are not available, so confirm directly if that affects your decision.
