The Dolphin Hotel, Plymouth

You'll find yourself on one of the city's most characterful streets, where Tudor buildings lean into each other and the air smells like history. The Dolphin sits right here amongst it all, all dark wood beams and low ceilings—the kind of pub that feels like it's been pouring pints since the Spanish Armada sailed past. It's the sort of place where locals actually drink, where you'll see the same faces nursing their ales, and where the beer selection punches well above what you'd expect from a traditional boozer. Food-wise, nothing fancy, but it's done properly.