HERE is our pick of the best pubs and bars in Plymouth. You should not leave the planet (or at least the city) without checking these places out.
1. The Fortescue (Mutley Plain)
A serial winner of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) award for best pub in the city and it's easy to see why.
A revolving door of guest ales, a large selection of ciders, regular live music and entertainment downstairs and a buzzing beer garden.
Not to mention it's semi-legendary Sunday roast with Spingo (Google it....) gravy.
2. The Dolphin (Barbican)
Perhaps the most famous pub in Plymouth, thanks to that Beryl Cook connection.
The Dolphin remains a must-visit boozer for anyone visiting the Barbican, thanks to its friendly, cosy atmosphere and good beers on tap.
3. The Artillery Arms (Pound Street, Stonehouse)
A good old real ale pub, and full of Navy items to look at while you sip your pint.
And full of forces folk, which is no surprise given it's barely a foot away from Stonehouse Barracks.
4. Goodbodys (Mutley Plain)
A jazz club, a wedding party venue, a pasty shop, a greasy spoon, an all-night bar...
Goodbodys' history has been nothing if not varied - and that has helped make it a Plymouth institution.
But far from being the refuge of late-night drunks, this is a lovingly-decorated retro-themed underground bar which served hearty food just when you really need it.
5. The Keyham Vaults (Albert Road, Keyham)
Winner of The Herald's Pub of the Year contest, this pub is a true, old-fashioned hub-of-the-community venue.
It hosts regular events, enteraintment and more - and boasts some of the friendliest (oh, and award-winning) bar staff in the city.
6. The Nowhere Inn (Gilwell Street, North Hill)
Living up to its name, this hidden gem is tucked away in one of the more sleepy quarters of North Hill.
It has the best jukebox in the city (as long as you like hard rock and punk), a pool table, some lovingly-decorated toilets (regulars will know what we mean) and sells CDs by local bands, many of whom also gig there.
7. The Old Friary (Bretonside)
Before The Stable moved in down the road this was Plymouth's one and only dedicated cider house.
It boasts more than 20 different varieties - and, crucially, also offers a selection of cheeses.
8. The Millbridge Inn (Millbridge, Stoke)
Food that tastes a lot better than it should for the price, a great array of live music and Sky Sports for football fans.
And a nice garden-style beer garden. Lovely job.
9. The Clovelly Bay Inn (Turnchapel)
Sensational views of Plymouth, top-class homemade food and regular beer, cider, sausage and pie festivals make this pub well worth the journey out to Turnchapel.
If you fancy trying out a few of the real ales then just take the boat. Life isn't all bad...
10. Kitty O'Hanlon's (St Andrew Street)
Plymouth's only Irish-themed bar, believe it or not.
And the craic in here is suitably good.
Plus they throw outdoor parties on Bank Holidays and St Patrick's Day featuring the likes of Mad Dog Mcrea.
11. The Blues Bar and Grill (The Parade, Barbican)
A regular haunt of some of the city's top jazz, blues and acoustic musicians, you can catch some rising stars and some established ones performing in this intimate Barbican hideaway.
If there's no live music then you can while away the time gazing at the gig posters and artwork that adorns the walls.
Oh, and the steaks and burgers are also highly enjoyable.
12. The Providence (Providence Street, Greenbank)
Is this Plymouth's most hidden bar?
Once upon a time someone turned the front room of this terraced house into a pub.
And we're glad they did. The cosy, small room boats a fireplace, Royal Navy memorabilia and a wide selection of whiskies and rums.
13. Tiger Milk (Citadel Road)
Plymouth's 'first and only speakeasy bar', the drinks may set you back a few bob but it is genuinely like no other pub in the city.
Aside from the decor, cocktails and soundtrack, another selling point is that it has almost no outside advertising and a buzz-to-enter system, giving the whole experience of visiting a sense of exclusivity.