The Anchor Inn

You're walking down Ferryquay Street towards the river, past the old Victorian terraces, and you duck into The Anchor Inn—the kind of place that's been propping up the neighbourhood for years without needing to shout about it. It's warm and unpretentious, the sort of pub where you'll find regulars nursing pints at lunchtime and the conversation flows as freely as the Foyle outside. The bar's got character, the kind you can't manufacture, and there's a proper welcome waiting whether you're a local or just passing through the walled city.