The Tolka House

You'd walk right past this corner pub if you didn't know what you were looking for, tucked away on Glasnevin Hill like it's been minding its own business for decades. Step inside and you'll find exactly what a neighbourhood boozer should be – locals propping up the bar, families tucking into Sunday roasts, and the kind of atmosphere where everyone's welcome but nobody's trying too hard. The real draw here is that sprawling beer garden out the back, which transforms into Dublin's most civilised outdoor drinking spot when the sun decides to make an appearance. The kitchen doesn't mess about either – proper pub grub done well, with portions that'll actually fill you up and prices that won't have you checking your bank balance twice.