Turk's Head (Hotel)

You're standing on Exeter's most famous stretch, and this place absolutely owns it. The Turk's Head isn't trying to be cool—it just is, all exposed beams and creaky floorboards that whisper about centuries of drinkers and dreamers. The ground floor bar is where locals actually congregate, all sticky-floored authenticity and proper pints, while upstairs you get rooms that balance heritage charm with functional comfort. It's the kind of place where you bump into the same faces, where the staff know what you drink, and where tradition doesn't feel stuffy.