The Cornishman, Crantock

You'll find yourself in one of those pubs that actually feels like it belongs to the people who live there—not some Instagram set-piece. The Cornishman sits right on Langurroc Road in Crantock, the kind of place where regulars occupy their stools like they've got squatters' rights, and that's the whole appeal. It's got that lived-in warmth, proper ales on tap, and the sort of vibe where locals outnumber tourists (which says something in this part of the world). The food's solid, the service doesn't pretend to be fancy, and you'll leave having actually talked to someone at the bar rather than curated an experience.