Right, these are the spots I actually go back to, not the ones I just say I like to sound cultured. A good pub for me is dark wood, no telly blaring unless there's a match on, and someone behind the bar who'll talk hurling without being asked twice. Half these are two minutes from my own gaff in Stoneybatter so don't be shocked if the list is a bit northside-heavy. Deadly session pints, class snugs, zero notions.