Barbican
A lot of the pubs now have seating outside but it will depend on the weather. We could meet up and then move outside if possble - of course it is height to summer so will be busy esp if the weather is good but i think worth meeting there as it is lovely rain or shine.
By the way - accommodation. There is a travel lodge/inn in the city centre (drake circus) or 2 at sutton and lockyer quay both of which are but the aquarium and you can walk to the barbican in 5 mins, not especially cheap but you pay by room if you are sharing. Or there are loads of B&Bs around the hoe area. There is a Best Western at The Duke of Cornwall which is central and walking distance to town - and Barbican (about 10 mins)