Unpretentious pub offering nightly 'trad' music

Word to the wise: Stop by on a Saturday afternoon from 4.30pm for the regular 'old time string band' session.

Many pubs in Dublin offer live music, but few have authentic ‘trad’ musicians playing with real passion, without an eye on the tourists. If you're after a genuine session, head to this Smithfield pub, which hosts high quality gigs in its bar and back paying room - mostly folk, roots and traditional Irish, with the occasional spoken word event.

Drinkswise, the Guinness is good and there's also an impressive selection of beers from The Dublin Brewing Company. The place has the relaxed atmosphere and decor of a quiet country pub, and attracts a mixed crowd of all ages, both locals and more adventurous tourists.