Possibly the most awkward experience I have had in any Plymouth shop. There are bright lights and…read morebig open windows showing off lots of modern artworks. i am interested in some current local artists and decided to take a look. There was a guy sitting at a table inside by the stairs. The door was locked and I pressed the buzzer. He just turned on his chair and ignored me. Eventually he pressed the release. I began to look around but was cross-examined as to my intentions and told that the four pictures I had looked at were all priced well in excess of £10k. The man went grumpily back to his chair and a little later appeared to take part in a remote art auction giving instructions to someone on the other end. I had barely been in the shop for ten minutes before I was gruffily told that he had to conduct business and would have to close the shop. Well how does he expect to sell anything. If he only takes customers by prior appountment only there should be a big warning notice on the front window.

The museum of plymouth has its good times and bad times. Some of the exhibitions have been very…read moregood, especially when they had the Egyptian collection there - however it seems too unknown to alot of people - more needs to be done to promote this place - as it is in a beautiful old building - with period features - i enjoyed walking around this, but only now and again

This museum/art gallery is well worth a visit, I have visited it many, many times over the years…read moreand have never been dissappointed with what it has to offer. It is in the centre of the town and housed in a most beautiful building which it shares with the lending library. It is an interesting place to take children and should be used more by the people of Plymouth.

Could spend hours in this fascinating little gallery shop-a Plymouth institution. Sarah's expertise…read moreis second to none and if you want a rare print-or even mutter 'I want a print of' she'll find it for you. There's a fabulous collection of old Plymouth prints and some more unusual etchings and hand tinted pieces. I challenge you to leave the shop without a present for someone.probably yourself.

Let's start with the food. Mostly vegetarian and really tasty. My wife's vegetarian lasagne was…read morewell cooked and the pasta was just right, while my tri-coloured gnocci in a cheese sauce was the best I've had. Puddings looked tempting and prices weren't over-the-top (although £1.50 for a small bottle of water was less pleasing). Then there's the cinema. It's an arts cinema, with a single screen, showing a couple of films a week. The movies are a mix of foreign language and quality independent films of the type that just don't make it to the Vue or Reel cinemas. Then there's the bargain deal: £10 for a cinema ticket and a main course (normal price £13.50). That's a bargain.

The films are great here-no doubt-and the volunteers keep this place going. But our experience in…read morethe restaurant last night got the multi thumbs down. Mediocre food, queues so long that we weren't able to get a dessert; and the dullest looking load of 'cakes/ desserts' I've ever seen. ( Large dry looking sponge cakes filled with squirty cream and a shop bought fruit tart-yeuk! We were opting for the covered and frozen Salcomb Dairy Ice Cream-ot would have done...) And as the desserts were lined up on a table-uncovered-next to where the queue was crammed in at the serving hatch coughing and spluttering would anyone want to eat them anyway?) This is SO sad, as the venue is fab and we've had some great cheap veggie food here in the past. But we'll not be going again...

Interesting and extensive range of local stuff. Well worth a look. Nothing expensive.read more

Thought it was called the Artmill but this is definitely the right address. Interesting shop with a…read morecontinuous and frequently changing series of exhibitions by good west country artists. Often some sculpture and occasional jewelry. Very good value and quick framing service.