Shenanigans

You're walking into Carlton Place on a match day and the roar hits you before you even open the door. Shenanigans does what it does brilliantly: it's a no-frills Irish pub where the Guinness flows, the TVs are always on, and conversation gets louder as the afternoon goes on. The crowd's a mix of locals, expats missing home, and anyone who reckons a good pint and some atmosphere beats the sterile chain bars dotted around town. It's the kind of place where the staff know what you drink by your second visit, and where a random Tuesday can turn into an impromptu session.