Porterhouse Temple Bar

You'll find yourself in one of Dublin's few Temple Bar pubs that hasn't sold its soul to the tourist trail. The Porterhouse brews all their own beers on-site, and you can taste the difference - their Plain Porter and Oyster Stout are miles ahead of anything you'll get from the taps next door. The three-floor setup means you can escape the ground floor mayhem if you're after a proper pint rather than a photo op. The food's decent pub grub with a focus on hearty portions that'll soak up those 6% ABV brews. Staff know their beers inside out and aren't shy about recommendations. Yes, it gets mental busy at weekends, but unlike most Temple Bar spots, you'll spot actual Dubliners propping up the bar alongside the visitors.