Merlot
Soft, plummy red, the easy-drinking side of Bordeaux, grown everywhere.
A grape, red. On the list at 35 Plymouth venues.
What a glass costs
A 175ml glass typically costs £7, from £5.25 to £8.55; a bottle typically £26, from £15.99 to £47.95.
- North Street No 7 Cafe and Bar: £5.25
- Slug & Lettuce Plymouth: £5.50
- The Fishermans Arms: £6
- The Promenade Cafe Bar: £6.25
- The Fortescue: £6.30
- Fry's Grillhouse: £6.60
- Bar Rakuda: £6.70
- Bistrot Pierre Plymouth: £6.70
- Rust & Royal: £6.70
- North Street No 7 Cafe and Bar: £6.75
- Ocean View at The Dome: £6.75
- The Devonport Inn: £6.75
- Phoenix Wharf at Pier Masters House: £6.95
- Rockfish Plymouth: £6.95
- Bar and Grill by Leonardo's: £7
- Pier One: £7
- The Waterfront, Plymouth: £7
- Frankie & Benny's Plymouth: £7.09
- The Harbour Seafood Restaurant & Takeaway: £7.25
- The Stable Plymouth: £7.25
- Wildwood Plymouth: £7.35
- The Leandra: £7.50
- Theatre Royal Plymouth (café and bars): £7.50
- Cosy Club Plymouth: £7.75
- Wagamama Royal William Yard: £7.80
- KUKU: £8.20
- Las Iguanas Plymouth: £8.25
- The Village Restaurant: £8.25
- Zizzi Plymouth: £8.55
Each dot is one glass on a venue's list.
Where to drink it
| Venue | 175ml glass | Bottle | Sun out front |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street No 7 Cafe and Bar Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot, Volandas; Castelão Merlot, Monte Bruto | £5.25 | £20 | Mostly shaded |
| Slug & Lettuce Plymouth City Centre Sea Change Merlot | £5.50 | £20.50 | Sun trap |
| The Fishermans Arms Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot - Canyon Road | £6 | £24 | Sunny |
| The Promenade Cafe Bar The Hoe & waterfront Merlot | £6.25 | £21 | Sun trap |
| The Fortescue Mutley & North Hill Organic Merlot, La Ronde | £6.30 | £22.50 | Sunny |
| Fry's Grillhouse Barbican & Sutton Harbour Pier 42 Merlot | £6.60 | £26.50 | Mostly shaded |
| Bar Rakuda Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | £6.70 | £24 | Shaded |
| Rust & Royal Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | £6.70 | £24 | Shaded |
| Bistrot Pierre Plymouth Royal William Yard Longue Roche Merlot | £6.70 | £25.95 | Mostly shaded |
| Ocean View at The Dome The Hoe & waterfront Caracara Reserve Merlot | £6.75 | £27 | Sunny |
| The Devonport Inn Cawsand & Kingsand Merlot, Peregrino | £6.75 | £27.50 | Some sun |
| Phoenix Wharf at Pier Masters House Barbican & Sutton Harbour Castelli Merlot | £6.95 | £22 | Some sun |
| Rockfish Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot and Corvina | £6.95 | £29.50 | Sun trap |
| Bar and Grill by Leonardo's Barbican & Sutton Harbour Santa Rita 8KM Merlot | £7 | £26 | Mostly shaded |
| Pier One The Hoe & waterfront Central Monte Merlot | £7 | £26 | Sun trap |
| The Waterfront, Plymouth The Hoe & waterfront Sierra Grande Merlot | £7 | £26 | Sunny |
| Frankie & Benny's Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | £7.09 | £23.99 | Mostly shaded |
| The Harbour Seafood Restaurant & Takeaway Barbican & Sutton Harbour Art Series Merlot | £7.25 | £26.95 | Some sun |
| The Stable Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Urmeneta, Merlot, Chile 2021/22 | £7.25 | £27 | Some sun |
| Wildwood Plymouth Royal William Yard Merlot | £7.35 | £26.60 | Mostly shaded |
| The Leandra City Centre San Elian Merlot; La Croix Grenache Merlot | £7.50 | £23.95 | Sunny |
| Theatre Royal Plymouth (café and bars) City Centre Alta Baliza Merlot | £7.50 | £25.50 | Mostly shaded |
| Cosy Club Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Central Valley, Merlot; Château Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley, Merlot | £7.75 | £29.95 | Mostly shaded |
| Wagamama Royal William Yard Royal William Yard merlot | £7.80 | £25.10 | Some sun |
| KUKU City Centre Domaine Astruct dA Merlot Reserve - 2022 | £8.20 | £29 | Mostly shaded |
| The Village Restaurant Barbican & Sutton Harbour San Elian Merlot | £8.25 | £22.95 | Some sun |
| Las Iguanas Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Santa Rita 8km Merlot | £8.25 | £28 | Some sun |
| Zizzi Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | £8.55 | £26.25 | Some sun |
| The Tamar Crownhill Merlot, Giotto, Italy | £15.99 | Some sun | |
| Marco Pierre White City Centre Berri Estates Merlot; Tout Anqui Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon | £30 | Sun trap | |
| Pizza Express Plymouth City Centre Merlot | Some sun | ||
| PizzaExpress Barbican Leisure Park Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | Mostly shaded | ||
| Salumi Bar & Eatery Stonehouse & Millbay Salumi Merlot | Sun trap | ||
| Spinners Plymouth Barbican & Sutton Harbour Merlot | Sunny | ||
| The Eagle City Centre Ocarina Merlot | Sunny |
The cheapest of each venue's Merlot wines, from its own list, before any offer. Lists change; check before you go.