The Lark Inn

You'll find yourself on Meath Street wondering if this is just another local boozer, but step inside The Lark Inn and you'll quickly realise it's exactly what every Dublin neighbourhood deserves. The kind of place where the barman remembers your order after two visits and the regulars will give you the football scores whether you asked or not. The Liberties location means you're getting proper Dublin pub culture without the Temple Bar tourist markup. Open from half ten most days, it's grand for a morning coffee if that's your thing, but it really comes alive when the work crowd filters in and the conversation gets going. The early opening on weekdays and late finish at weekends tells you everything about their approach - they're here when you need them.