The red carpet is decidedly less opulent, we imagine, from when it first opened, but the Long Hall is a favourite for a diverse crowd. Students, ageing Dubliners and professionals all flock here for its traditional atmosphere and good pints of Guinness. Some customers think it’s a little too old school (we wouldn’t mind if it was air-conditioned, for example), but others believe that it’s endearingly old-fashioned. It can be a little stuffy, but the atmosphere is undeniable when it’s busy: a very Irish pub.