The Skiving Scholar

You'll find The Skiving Scholar tucked away on Tavistock Place, which is honestly one of Plymouth's better-kept drinking stretches if you know where to look. It's the kind of Irish pub that feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed by committee—expect dark wood, generous pours, and locals who've been nursing the same stool for years. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious; this isn't trying to be Instagram gold, it's just trying to be a good pub, which it manages without much fuss. Come for decent Guinness and proper Irish whiskeys, stay because someone's usually got an interesting story or the football's on.