Sandinos

You'll find yourself on Water Street at Sandinos, which has been the kind of place where Derry people come to have an actual night out—not a Instagram moment. It's got that lived-in feel: exposed brick, decent lighting that doesn't make you look wrecked, and staff who know what they're doing behind the bar. The cocktails are properly made (not just vodka-soaked), and they've clearly thought about their drinks list without being annoying about it. The kind of spot where you can roll in for a pint or stay for something more elaborate.