Social

You know that feeling when you find a bar that doesn't try too hard? That's Social. Tucked on Merrion Street, it's the kind of place where you can actually have a conversation without shouting over thumping music or fighting through crowds of hen dos. The cocktails hit the right notes without the theatre – think well-made classics rather than flaming spectacles. What really works here is the crowd: a proper mix of locals who've made this their regular, plus the occasional office worker from the nearby buildings. The early opening hours mean you can swing by for a civilised drink before dinner, or settle in for the evening when most other places are just hitting their stride.