Crowes Pub

You walk into what feels like your mate's sitting room, if your mate happened to run a cracking pub in Ballsbridge. The kind of place where the barman knows your order by your third visit and the regulars actually chat rather than stare at their phones. It's got that lived-in comfort that comes from decades of proper service rather than some designer's idea of authenticity. The Guinness is spot on – they know how to pull a pint here – and the whiskey selection runs deeper than you'd expect from the unassuming exterior. Come for a quiet pint after work or settle in for the evening with whoever's propping up the bar. Either way, you'll leave planning your return visit.