Gallery 48

You'll find this properly unpretentious boozer right on West Port, where the art on the walls changes regularly and the locals know they can count on a decent pint any day of the week. The name might suggest something gallery-esque, but this is fundamentally a proper pub that happens to showcase local artists alongside its impressive selection of drinks. What sets Gallery 48 apart is its refreshingly straightforward approach – good beer, reasonable prices, and staff who actually care about what they're serving. The fact they're open seven days a week until midnight means you're sorted whether you're after a quick lunch pint or settling in for a proper session. It's become the kind of place where university lecturers drink alongside tradies, united by appreciation for somewhere that doesn't try too hard but gets the basics absolutely spot on.