Hewlett Arms

You'll find the Hewlett Arms tucked away on Harp Hill in Battledown, the kind of pub that feels like it's been looking after the same regulars for decades—because it probably has. It's the sort of place where you can genuinely relax: real ales on tap, actual conversation happening at the bar, and none of that trying-too-hard nonsense. The food is straightforward pub fare done properly, the kind of thing that pairs perfectly with a pint without making you think too hard about it. It's not fancy, but it doesn't need to be—the Hewlett's appeal lies in its authenticity.