The Ferry

Head over the water to Tobin Street and you'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot that takes its food seriously but doesn't get precious about it. The Ferry feels like the kind of place locals actually want to spend an evening—unpretentious, warm, and doing the basics brilliantly. You're after substantial plates that won't empty your wallet, generous pours, and staff who know their regulars by name. It's got that lived-in comfort of a place that's been doing things right for years, the sort of gastropub that proves you don't need to be in the city centre to find something worth the trip.