Tom Thumb

You'll find Tom Thumb tucked away on Hardman Street in the Georgian Quarter, where the vibe is decidedly unpretentious. This is the sort of bar where locals prop up the counter on a Tuesday night and the staff actually know what they're doing behind it. The space has that lived-in feel—comfortable rather than trying too hard—with the kind of crowd that ranges from after-work drinkers to proper night-out types. It's got decent ratings across the board, and people keep coming back because it does the basics brilliantly: good drinks, no faffing about, genuine atmosphere.