The Gate Bistro & Cocktail Bar

You'll find The Gate tucked into Ferryquay Street's restaurant stretch, where it's quietly become the kind of place locals actually want to eat and drink. The vibe splits the difference between neighbourhood bistro and proper cocktail bar—you can rock up for a casual dinner or get serious about your aperitifs depending on the mood. It's the sort of spot that doesn't need to shout about itself; the food's straightforward but well-executed, and the drinks list takes itself seriously enough to matter without ever being snobby about it.