Bunsen Baggot Street

You walk into this stripped-back spot on Upper Baggot Street and immediately know what you're getting: proper burgers without the faff. The menu is deliberately tiny - beef patties, cheese, pickles, onions, and that's your lot. No truffle oil nonsense or Instagram-worthy towers that fall apart when you pick them up. The beauty is in the execution rather than gimmicks. Your burger arrives looking modest but tasting exactly like a burger should - the beef is cooked how you asked, the bun doesn't disintegrate, and everything works together instead of competing for attention. It's become a reliable go-to for Baggot Street workers and locals who've grown tired of places trying too hard. The chips are grand too, though they're really just the supporting act to the main event.