The Doll At The Black Bull

You head over to Mulgrave Terrace and find yourself in one of those rooms that feels like it's been hosting live music forever—because it probably has. The Doll at the Black Bull pulls a genuine crowd; people come for the music, stay for the atmosphere. It's the kind of place where the acoustics are tight enough that you can actually hear what's being played, and the bar staff know what they're doing. No pretence, no overpriced pints that taste of regret. Just decent live performances and the sort of vibe that makes you text your mates to come down.