Cassidys Hotel

You'll find yourself in one of those rare Dublin hotel bars that actually feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood rather than just the guests upstairs. Tucked onto Cavendish Row, it's perfectly positioned between the Rotunda and O'Connell Street's chaos, making it an ideal spot for a pint after wandering through the city centre or before heading to the Gate Theatre around the corner. The 24-hour service means you can roll in at practically any time - whether that's for a proper breakfast pint on a Sunday morning or a late night whiskey when everywhere else has called last orders. The crowd tends to be a decent mix of hotel guests getting their bearings and locals who've discovered that sometimes the best craic happens in the most unexpected places. It's unpretentious in the best way possible.