Widecombe Fair

Head down Oak Tree Lane and you'll find yourself in the sort of pub that's been quietly doing its thing for years without needing to shout about it. The Widecombe Fair has that comfortable, lived-in feel—the kind of place where you can nurse a pint for an hour without anyone rushing you, or settle in with mates for the football. The food's solid rather than fancy (think proper pub classics), and at these prices you're not paying for pretension. It's the sort of spot locals actually return to, which is probably why it's clocked up nearly 2,000 reviews.