The Royal and Fortescue Hotel

You'll find yourself walking into genuine Barnstaple history here. The Royal and Fortescue sits right on Boutport Street with the kind of solid, respectable presence that comes from being around since 1818. It's the sort of place where locals actually drink and eat—not somewhere that's trying too hard to be anything other than what it is: a well-run hotel with a proper restaurant and bar that serves the town well. The Georgian frontage sets the tone; step inside and you've got a proper dining space where you can settle in for something substantial.