Ma Kellys

You'll find this North Shore stalwart packed with a proper mix of locals and visitors who know where to find a decent pint without the tourist prices. The karaoke nights are legendary – think less X Factor auditions, more belting out classics while your mates cheer you on from sticky tables. The crowd ranges from day-drinkers nursing their first of many to groups of mates starting their night before hitting the Prom. It's the sort of place where conversations flow easily between strangers and the staff actually remember your order. With those extended weekend hours, it's become the unofficial headquarters for anyone wanting to carry on when everywhere else has called time.