The Points

Head down Dublin Road towards the city centre and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard. The Points is where locals actually go—not for Instagram, but for a solid pint and food that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. You'll notice the worn wooden bar, the mix of regulars and visitors, the kind of place where the staff know what they're doing without being precious about it. There's telly on for the match, decent conversation, and the sort of unpretentious warmth that makes you want to come back.