Marina Bar, Barbican, Plymouth

Official site of Marina Bar - marinabar.co.uk

Official site of Marina Bar - marinabar.co.uk

As described by OB, below, the bar is well located or the marina area, so it's not actually a marina bar per se, just a pub near the marinas. The main bar was packed with drunk pre-night club pre-loaders when we visited, there was a function going on in the room at the back, and anther function seemed to be happening on The Loft, above, a wake or similar given how people were dressed. Only one cask ale on, Tribute, which was in decent condition. Carlsberg, keg Proper Job, San Miguel, Guinness, Korev and Thatchers Haze and Gold were also available. It's a bit more like a pub than some other local outlets, but it's not the best bet in this area.

Pleasant bar overlooking the marina. The main room has bare stone walls and wooden uprights, and the back room is known as the 'Latin Lounge' where they have salsa dancing. I chose Doombar over Tribute, which was fine. Business seemed steady, and the food here is well reputed, though I didn't try it. There is a row of tables outside.