COUPE by The Dirty Souls - Smokehouse/BBQ

You're walking down Shipquay Street towards the river when the smell hits you first—that unmistakable char and woodsmoke that tells you something proper is happening inside. COUPE sits right here in the old quarter, and it's the kind of place where the lads behind the counter actually know their craft. This isn't novelty barbecue; it's honest American smokehouse cooking done right, with the kind of attention to detail you don't always find in Derry. The vibe is stripped-back and unpretentious—exactly what you'd want from a neighbourhood spot that's clearly run by people who genuinely care about the food.