The Glass Jar

You're standing on Marine Drive with a drink in hand that tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing behind the bar—that's The Glass Jar. It's the kind of place that's caught the attention of the proper cocktail crowd without turning into some Instagram-baiting nightmare. The space itself feels unpretentious; you can rock up in your beach clothes and nobody's going to make you feel out of place, but the drinks are executed with real care. They're clearly into what they do, which means you get creative house specials alongside the classics, all at prices that don't require remortgaging your Cliftonville terrace.