The Fleet Hotel Temple Bar

You walk into The Fleet and immediately clock that this isn't your typical Temple Bar tourist trap. Sure, you're right in the thick of the cobblestones and chaos, but there's something refreshingly authentic about this spot that keeps drawing you back at all hours – literally, since they never close. The 24-hour operation means you'll find shift workers grabbing breakfast pints alongside night owls nursing hangovers, creating an oddly democratic atmosphere that Temple Bar desperately needs. The crowd shifts throughout the day, from early morning regulars to late-night revellers, but the staff maintain that easy Dublin hospitality regardless of the hour. It's the kind of place where you pop in for one drink and somehow find yourself deep in conversation with a sound barman about the state of Dublin rents three hours later.