The Davenport Hotel

You'll find yourself in one of Dublin's most handsome Georgian buildings, where the bar feels more like a well-appointed drawing room than your typical hotel watering hole. The cocktail menu runs serious, with bartenders who know their way around a proper Old Fashioned, and the wine list won't leave you disappointed either. The setting strikes that perfect balance between grand and welcoming – you're equally comfortable whether you're nursing a pint after work or celebrating something special with champagne. The crowd tends toward a mix of well-heeled locals and visitors who've done their homework, creating an atmosphere that's sophisticated without being precious about it.