Peoples Cafe & Roastery
A favourite hang-out, on the water.
Our waterside cafe and roastery on Mount Batten in Plymouth is a favourite hang-out for everybody from bikers to hikers, students to surfers, friends to families, and everyone in between. You could call it a cafe, you could call it a community. We just call it Peoples.
The PC Bar · now open
The Container
Our little Peoples Coffee bar out front — a walk-up container hatch pouring the full coffee menu, alternative milks and hot chocs by day. Come evening it turns bar: cocktails, local beers and wine, served with the sea on your doorstep. Grab a drink, pull up a spot by the water, and watch the world (and the boats) drift by. The inside cafe is coming soon.
Open daily12pm – 9pm
Happy hour5pm – 7pm
Drop in, tuck in
More than just coffee
As well as our legendary coffee, we serve a range of cakes, snacks, lunches and refreshments — all handmade with local ingredients, either on site or by one of our community.
A brew with a view
Surrounded by water, on both sides
Hidden away at the end of the Mount Batten peninsula, we are wrapped by water — the Atlantic on one side, the cultural heart of the Barbican on the other. Watch sailboats catch the breeze, tankers slide past the breakwater, and Royal Navy ships cruise in and out. Some days it is all calm and kayaks; other days, full-blown naval drama. Either way, the view never gets old.
Roasting classes
Roast it. Brew it.
Taste it. Master it.
Our roastery courses drop you right into the action — no boring lectures, no coffee snobbery, just real skills and really good coffee. Join us by the coast and level up your coffee game.
£50 for a half day · first Sunday of every month.
Contact us to book →
£50 for a half day · first Sunday of every month.
Contact us to book →
Events & bookings
Your place, by the water
From birthdays to away-days, the cafe and container make a proper spot to gather. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help make it happen.
Private hire
Take the place over
Book the cafe or container for birthdays, launches and celebrations — coffee, cake and the sea on your doorstep.
Community & pop-ups
Host with us
Run a class, market stall or meet-up. We love giving local makers and groups a platform by the water.
Group bookings
Bring the crew
Reserve a spot for coffee mornings, club runs, book groups and away-days — big or small, we’ll sort you.
Find us
Peoples Cafe & Roastery
101 Lawrence Road, Mount Batten
Plymouth, PL9 9SJ
101 Lawrence Road, Mount Batten
Plymouth, PL9 9SJ
Opening hours
Mon – Thu9:00 – 16:30
Fri – Sat9:00 – 16:30
Sunday9:00 – 16:30
Good questions
Where is the Peoples Coffee cafe?
You will find us at Peoples Cafe & Roastery, 101 Lawrence Road, Mount Batten, Plymouth PL9 9SJ, right on the waterfront of the Mount Batten peninsula with views across Plymouth Sound.
What are your opening hours?
We are open every day from 9:00 to 16:30. Holiday hours may vary; check our Instagram for updates.
Do you serve food?
Yes. Alongside the coffee there are cakes, snacks, lunches and refreshments, all handmade with local ingredients, either on site or by one of our community.
Is the cafe dog friendly?
Yes, dogs are always welcome at Peoples. Bring them along for the walk out to Mount Batten and a bowl of water while you drink your flat white.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, there is free parking at Mount Batten a short walk away, and we are right on the South West Coast Path if you are arriving on foot or by bike. The Mount Batten ferry from Plymouth's Barbican lands minutes from our door.
Can I learn to roast coffee with you?
Yes. We run hands-on roasting classes at the roastery, available by reservation. Email hello@peoplescoffee.uk for info and to book a spot.
