Waypoint Bar & Bistro

Head down to Queen Anne's Battery and you'll find yourself in one of Plymouth's best-kept corners. Waypoint sits right on the water, the kind of place where you can watch the Barbican across the way while actually enjoying your meal—no Instagram moment required. The kitchen takes itself seriously without being precious about it; expect seasonal British fare done properly, with wine list choices that suggest someone knows what they're doing. It's the sort of spot locals keep coming back to because the food justifies the location, not the other way round.