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Tío LeoCafé & Bistro, West Hoe
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Tío Leo

Café & Bistro on Bishops Place, West Hoe

Spanish tapas cooked fresh in our open kitchen, served with a Costa Rican welcome. A little bistro full of plants, big portions, and a host who'll remember your name.

Food served Tuesday to Saturday, 12 to 9pm
The front window of Tío Leo with its hand-tiled Bistro Tío Leo signs and chalk specials

A little piece of Spain, with a Costa Rican heart

Tío Leo is a small, colourful bistro a few minutes' walk from Plymouth Hoe, full of plants, fairy lights and the smell of garlic and paprika. Everything is cooked to order in the open kitchen, from gambas pil pil to creamy seafood risotto.

Leo brings the warmth of Costa Rica to every table. Come for lunch, stay for the sangria, and don't leave without trying the tres leches cake.

  • Book aheadIt's a cosy room and fills up fast, especially evenings.
  • Dog friendlyBring the dog along.
  • Sangria & cocktailsPlus Spanish beer and a good wine list.
  • For every dietVegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
4.9on Tripadvisor from 80 reviews. Travellers' Choice 2026.

Loved by locals and visitors

Guests come back for the seafood risotto, the gambas pil pil and the tres leches cake, and for a welcome that makes a first visit feel like a regular's.

Read the reviews on Tripadvisor

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00 to 21:00
Wednesday12:00 to 21:00
Thursday12:00 to 21:00
Friday12:00 to 21:00
Saturday12:00 to 21:00
SundayClosed

17 Bishops Place, West Hoe, Plymouth PL1 3BW

A short walk from the Hoe. Street parking nearby, or use the car park by the marina.

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17 Bishops Place, West Hoe

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It's a small room, so booking is the best way to get a seat. For today or tomorrow, the quickest way is to call.

Planning a birthday or a table for a crowd, or want a whole tres leches cake for a celebration? Send the details and Leo will get back to you.

Call 07307 563676

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