Beshoff Bros Mespil Rd

You'll smell the vinegar and hear the sizzle before you even step inside this brilliant fish and chips spot on Mespil Road. The cod comes out golden and flaky, wrapped in batter so crisp it practically sings, while the chips are proper thick-cut beauties that soak up just enough grease to be perfect. The queues tell you everything – locals from Ballsbridge and beyond pile in here because they know good fish and chips when they taste it. None of that frozen nonsense either; this is fresh fish done right, with generous portions that'll sort you for the evening. The mushy peas are spot on if that's your thing, and they'll sort you with curry sauce that's got just the right amount of spice.