The Early Bird

Name: The Early Bird
Address: The Early Bird 34 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom, PL1 1QX
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (16)

£26 to £40

British

The Early Bird 34 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Plymouth PL1 1QX

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2 people

Jul 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for special occasions
Charming

Welcome to the Late Bird & Bottomless Brunches - our very own pop-up events here at The Early Bird (Mayflower St, PL1 1QX). Expect good food, wines, cocktails & live music.

Bookings are available for Late Bird & Bottomless events only. During normal restaurant hours it is walk-in only. Please inform us of any allergies prior to the event.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, English, Café
Hours of operation
Fri 6:30 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://earlybirdcafe.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joshua Ackland

Location
The Early Bird 34 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Plymouth PL1 1QX
Neighborhood
Plymouth
Cross street
Car parks in-front (Mayflower East) & behind (Mayflower House Court)
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stops along Mayflower Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

THE FORTY FOURS - ENTRANCE & A FREE DRINK
£5.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 27, 2025 only
5:00 PM
Join us for our second LIVE MUSIC event & an afternoon of rock, rhythm & blues with band THE FORTY FOURS (& other guests) at The Early Bird on Saturday 27th September 2025. Burgers, sides, beers, cocktails, milkshakes & drinks. 5-8pm HAPPY HOUR (2-4-1) 17:30-18:30 We are ecstatic to be hosting The Forty Fours during their fleeting visit back on home turf - the powerful 3-piece Rock 'n' Roll band bringing you classic hits from Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more! ENTRY (STANDING/UNRESERVED TABLES) & A FREE DRINK (Prosecco or Corona) WITH THIS TICKET. FOR FREE ENTRY & A TABLE FOR THE EVENT SEE OTHER EVENT FOR THE FORTY FOURS. ONE OF THE HIGHEST REGARDED ROCK AND ROLL BANDS TO EMERGE FROM CORNWALL, THE FORTY FOURS TAKE INFLUENCE FROM TRADITIONAL BLUES AND MERSEYBEAT TO CREATE AN ENERGISING LIVE SET OF COVERS AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL. NOW BASED IN LONDON AND FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THEIR FIRST DEMO ALBUM, FOURPLAY, THEY LOOK TOWARDS A RESURGENCE IN CLASSIC BRITISH INVASION MUSIC. https://www.instagram.com/thefortyfours/ Comprising of Oliver Harriss (lead guitar and vocals), Jason Bazeley (Bass guitar and vocals), and Andy Stander (drums and vocals), The Forty Fours are a group that must be experienced, live and on record. All ages welcome. Please let us know of allergies/dietary requirements.
THE FORTY FOURS - TABLE TICKET (FREE ENTRY)
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
Sep 27, 2025 only
Join us for our second LIVE MUSIC event & an afternoon of rock, rhythm & blues with band THE FORTY FOURS (& other guests) at The Early Bird on Saturday 27th September 2025. Burgers, sides, beers, cocktails, milkshakes & drinks. 4-8pm HAPPY HOUR (2-4-1) 17:30-18:30 We are ecstatic to be hosting The Forty Fours during their fleeting visit back on home turf - the powerful 3-piece Rock 'n' Roll band bringing you classic hits from Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more! FREE ENTRY & A TABLE WITH THIS TICKET. INCLUDED: BURGER & A FREE DRINK (Prosecco or Corona) Table is yours for the event (arrive from 4pm - last seating 6pm) FOR ENTRANCE (STANDING/UNRESERVED TABLES - first come first served from 5pm) & A FREE DRINK WITH TICKET SEE OTHER EVENT FOR THE FORTY FOURS. ONE OF THE HIGHEST REGARDED ROCK AND ROLL BANDS TO EMERGE FROM CORNWALL, THE FORTY FOURS TAKE INFLUENCE FROM TRADITIONAL BLUES AND MERSEYBEAT TO CREATE AN ENERGISING LIVE SET OF COVERS AND ORIGINAL MATERIAL. NOW BASED IN LONDON AND FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF THEIR FIRST DEMO ALBUM, FOURPLAY, THEY LOOK TOWARDS A RESURGENCE IN CLASSIC BRITISH INVASION MUSIC. https://www.instagram.com/thefortyfours/ Comprising of Oliver Harriss (lead guitar and vocals), Jason Bazeley (Bass guitar and vocals), and Andy Stander (drums and vocals), The Forty Fours are a group that must be experienced, live and on record. All ages welcome. Please let us know of allergies/dietary requirements.

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What 16 people are saying

The Early Bird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

16 Reviews

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Lisa
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I cannot recommend this wonderful place enough. From the minute we arrived, the staff were very smiley and friendly and the table service was super efficient. The decor is beautiful and created a really relaxed atmosphere. We were there for the very first live music event and it was an absolute perfect afternoon/ evening. The food was incredible (the best burgers we've ever had!) Go and visit this place - you won't be disappointed!!!
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Katy
Warwickshire1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit to the early bird for their first pop up music event. I can honestly say everything was great.. the food, service, atmosphere and of course the music. We will definitely be going back (music or not) but I am hoping for more events like this. Well done and thank you for putting on such a great event.
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Ruth
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic night had by all can’t wait to book the next one!!!💃🕺
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LauraH
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food was excellent and amazing value for money. We attended the Mother’s Day afternoon tea and my mum has never been and was thoroughly impressed. Music was a little louder than we would have liked as we did find at some points we were shouting at each other like some other tables we noticed. Aside from that it was excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Devon1 review
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Because we had a later booking, they didn’t tell us we’d be missing the music. We were also the last people in there, so they were cleaning up around us (which is understandable, I know they want to go home) but we were rushing and felt like they just wanted us gone. The lighting was too bright, it’s defo more designed for brunch rather than evenings meals. Food was okay but overall very overpriced and we wish we’d gone elsewhere - we love the Early Bird for breakfast but we won’t be booking a pop up again.
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JayC
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night with great food lovely ambiance will be going to another pop up event
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cait
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and friendly service, particularly loved the sharing dessert board 🍰
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TaylorB
Devon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time going to the late bird. The food was amazing, great choices of drinks and the desert was excellent. Will definitely be coming back
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Beth
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great atmosphere - the best chicken we’ve had in a long time!
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GeorgeH
Devon1 review
5.0
Dined on December 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always!! We have been countless times to The Early Bird and we love it! The food is amazing and the staff are really friendly. We can’t get enough of this place and would recommend The Early Bird to anyone who wants great food in Plymouth!
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FAQs

The Early Bird is rated 4.7 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

The Early Bird 34 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Plymouth PL1 1QX

Additional information

Cross street
Car parks in-front (Mayflower East) & behind (Mayflower House Court)
Neighborhood
Plymouth
Hours of operation
Fri 6:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, English, Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Bus stops along Mayflower Street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joshua Ackland
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://earlybirdcafe.co.uk/

The Early Bird

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

THE FORTY FOURS - ENTRANCE & A FREE DRINK

THE FORTY FOURS - TABLE TICKET (FREE ENTRY)

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What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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