Traditional Hospitality at The China House

Of all the pubs in Plymouth, The China House is surely the best place to make the most of our weather (come rain or shine) - with a delicious meal, a thirst quenching drink and the cherished company of family and friends. Soak up the warmest of welcomes and explore some of the most popular pub food menus in Devon, Cornwall and the Riviera. Try one of our hugely satisfying seasonal dishes with a glass of fine wine or sample a rewarding pint of our regularly changing and highly quaffable cask-conditioned real ales.

A Little Pub History

In 1768, William Cockworthy made the first hard porcelain produced in England In Plymouth. The porcelain was made from china clay, hence our name The China House. The building was first seen in a 1666 watercolour of Sutton Harbour painted by Sir Bernard Gromme and has been used for a variety of purposes, including a gun wharf and a hospital for ailing mariners.

Around The Area

The China House, a great stone-built warehouse dating to at least the mid-17th century, has a large dining area built on sturdy piles over the lapping waters of Plymouth Sound and views of the Barbican.

Enjoy Good Company?!

The China House in Plymouth is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.