Nag's Head Hotel

The pub equivalent of visiting your grandparents, the Nag's Head is old-fashioned but reliable and welcoming. Billed as an English-style pub, it offers a comforting front bar with sports fans watching the game while enjoying a quiet beer. In the back, there's the Stables bistro, which actually used to be the stables in the 1800s, with plenty of bench-style seating and friendly service. The menu is sturdy pub fare with an emphasis on steaks and a few vegetarian options. The lamb shanks fall off the bone, while beef and sage sausages get a tangy boost from red wine jus.