The Glen Bar

You'll find yourself on Dungiven Road heading out towards the Creggan direction when you stumble into The Glen—and that's precisely where locals come to escape the fuss of the city centre. It's the kind of place where regulars occupy the same stools they've claimed for years, the bartender knows what you're drinking before you order, and the atmosphere just works without anyone trying too hard. The décor won't win design awards, but that's not the point. What matters is the quality of the pour, the crack with whoever's propping up the bar, and the genuine welcome you'll get walking through the door.