The Bull & Castle

You'll find yourself in one of Dublin's most reliable spots for a decent feed, tucked just off Dame Street where the cobbles meet proper hospitality. The Bull & Castle has been doing steaks and gastropub fare long enough to know what works - and what works is quality beef cooked exactly as you ask for it, alongside classics that won't leave you disappointed. The whiskey selection here is something to behold, with Irish and international bottles that'll have you lingering well past your intended departure time. It's the sort of place that works whether you're impressing visitors with a proper Dublin meal or just want somewhere reliable for a Friday evening catch-up that won't break the bank but feels a cut above your average pub grub.