Pink

You're walking down South William Street past the boutiques and bookshops, and Pink sits there looking effortlessly put-together without trying too hard. Inside, it's got that Dublin thing going on—smart enough for a special occasion but relaxed enough you won't feel like you're in a tuxedo. The kitchen takes decent ingredients and does something interesting with them, whether that's lunch or dinner, and the sort of wine programme that suggests someone actually cares rather than just loading up on the obvious stuff. It's become a proper neighbourhood spot rather than the kind of place you need to book three months ahead, which is exactly what makes it work.