Oscars Café Bar

You'll find yourself properly settled into one of Smithfield's most reliable spots, where the food actually matters as much as the pints. The kitchen turns out decent pub classics without any of the pretension you'd expect from somewhere trying too hard to be gastro. Their fish and chips are spot on, and the Sunday roast draws a proper crowd of locals who know what they're about. The atmosphere strikes that perfect balance between neighbourhood local and somewhere you'd bring visiting mates. It gets lively enough on weekend nights without becoming a complete zoo, and the staff actually seem to give a toss about what they're doing. With Smithfield's cobblestones right outside your door, it's the kind of place that reminds you why this area has become such a draw.