The Ha'penny Bridge Inn

You're looking at one of the few spots on Wellington Quay where locals actually drink alongside the tourists. The dark wood interior and snug corners give you that proper old Dublin pub feeling, while the staff pour a decent pint and know their way around a whiskey shelf. The location puts you right in the thick of Temple Bar's chaos, but step inside and it's all warm lighting and actual conversation rather than hen parties doing shots. The food's solid pub grub that won't leave you disappointed – think proper fish and chips and hearty stews that soak up the drink nicely. Open from 10am, it's grand for a pint with lunch or settling in for a proper session. Yes, you'll pay Temple Bar prices, but at least you're getting the authentic experience your mates back home think they're getting at those other spots.