The Bernard Shaw

You'll find this spot right by Cross Guns Bridge, and it's exactly what a proper Dublin local should be – unpretentious, welcoming, and packed with character. The beer garden out back is an absolute treat, especially when the weather's decent, and they've nailed the food truck game with rotating vendors serving everything from proper burgers to Vietnamese street food. The crowd is a lovely mix of Drumcondra locals, DCU students, and sound people from all over the northside who've discovered what regulars have known for ages. The pints are well-kept, the staff actually give a damn, and there's enough space that you're not fighting for a seat every night of the week. It's the kind of place where you pop in for one and somehow end up closing the gaff.