Dropkick Murphys

You'll find yourself squeezed onto Merchant Street in the Old Town, where Dropkick Murphys sits like a well-worn leather jacket amongst the cobbles. It's the sort of place where you can nurse a pint whilst actual musicians set up in the corner — not some polished corporate gig, just folks who know how to play. The crowd's a brilliant mix: locals ducking in from work, tourists who've stumbled onto something real, and the kind of regulars who've probably got their own stool. The walls are plastered with memorabilia that actually means something, and the air smells like beer, whiskey, and opportunity for a proper night out.