Old Oak, Cork

This is one of the few places in the city that stays open late every night of the week. The decor is made up of dark wooden furnishings, lending the place an intimate yet friendly ambience. A collection of old posters and newspaper clippings are on display; if you're having a pint on your own, you could do worse than take a trip down memory lane. Live music is a regular occurrence - both traditional music and cover bands feature here. A good place to enjoy a pint or two.