Best Nightlife in Londonderry

"One of the most recent additions to Derry’s dining scene, Walled City Brewery – a brewery and restaurant in one and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland – opened its doors in May 2015 with veteran brewer James Huey and his wife Louise at the helm. Small pinxho-style eats, such as mini Thai pork cakes or Donegal smoked salmon blinis are served alongside bigger dishes like house-smoked, beer-braised pulled pork with gherkin and slaw in a brioche bun. Naturally, Walled City’s craft brews make the perfect accompaniment to its eclectic eats – try the flagship pale ale Boom or its refreshing pilsner, Kicks."

"Popular with backpackers, Peadar O’Donnell’s provides good old fashioned “craic” and live music every night (although shows often start late, and sometimes give way to live broadcasts of football matches). It's a proper traditional Irish bar serving beer at affordable prices."

"Done up as a typical Irish pub and grocery (with shelves of household items, shopkeeper's scales on the counter and a museum's-worth of old bric-a-brac), Peadar's has rowdy traditional-music sessions every night..."

"21 Strand Rd, Derry BT48 6BJ, Northern IrelandWheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit CardsIrish, European, British, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightHK$31 - HK$275+44 28 7136 2889"

"Browns in Town is one of those restaurants that keeps you coming back for more. The atmosphere, the location and more importantly, the food. A menu that has been tailored to excellence, Browns ensure that even the most basic dish is prepared with unique and exotic ingredients, creating something magnificent."

"01/06/2021: Fantastic meal, great choice of menu and at a reasonable price for such high quality cuisine. Service was professional yet talkative and engaging. Service was swift and efficient."

"Located in the heart of the city mid-way between two of Derry’s most famous theatres, Badger’s is the perfect place to suit all tastes. A fine polished-brass and stained-glass Victorian pub with wood-panelled nooks and crannies, and an outdoor terrace, Badgers offers a quiet haven on Orchard Street in the City Centre. No matter what time of day you pop into Badgers bar, there always seems to be a few locals propping up the bar, which helps keep the atmosphere authentic."

"This comfortable Victorian-style venue is a popular local meeting spot and the ideal place to collapse into after a long day. The pub is family-friendly, and offers a varied menu of European, Chinese, Mexican, and Indian dishes. Try the steak and Guinness pie."

"This traditional Derry watering hole has been a local favourite since 1922 and still maintains its original design and interior to some extent. Located on the lively Strand road in the heart of the city, The Grand Central Bar while it may not seem too grand in size, it surely has a larger-than-life personality, with its cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, great food and excellent beer menu, it is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon. The Grand Central Bar is also known for its infamous quiz nights and live local music with acts from far and wide."

"Established in 1922 and still retaining much of its original character, the Grand Central Bar was reinvented in recent years as a thriving city centre attraction. With its cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, and great beer menu, it is a great place to wile away an afternoon. It’s also a great place to hear local live music."

"Grand Central Bar might not be too grand in size, but surely has a larger-than-life personality: it tends to get quite busy in the evenings with both locals and tourists enjoying a drink or two, or taking part in the pub quizzes conducted here weekly. Some food options are also available."

"Brickwork is one of those restaurants that maintain your interest for return visits because the menu is so vast. It stretches from the specialised Asian cuisine, combining it with a fresh, local taste. The staff make what is already a wonderful restaurant and create an atmosphere and standard that makes it one of the best places to eat in Derry."

"Brickwork Lounge is one of the city's hottest bars & live music hubs. The look and feel of this bar strikes us as classy yet also keeps things casual with its regular live music & comedy events. A firm favourite for a tipple within the city walls!"

"This is one of the city’s liveliest and most atmospheric bars. With cheap drinks, great pub food and a DJ most nights (live music shows sometimes), it is definitely a good place for a pint or two. Come on Monday night and enjoy special deals on cocktails."

"A smart purpose-built hotel, Da Vinci’s is close to the banks of the River Foyle, 15-minutes’ walk north of the city centre. The 64 bedrooms offer more space than many hotels in the heart of town and provide complimentary newspapers and bespoke toiletries, while the Morrisons Suite has a super king bed and vanity area. The wood-panelled Da Vinci’s Bar opened in 1986 and was one of the city’s Famous Five top bars, all named after painters."

"The hotel is a bit dated, but the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean. A certain distance from the city center, suitable for self-driving, convenient parking. There is a Chinese restaurant by the seaside of the cathedral when driving fast. The price is not cheap, but it tastes good. There are Chinese waiters who can help with ordering.""Not bad～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～～"

"This four-star, multi-award-winning hotel is located on the Culmore Road. Within a 5-minute drive of the city centre, and a 15-minute walk to Brunswick Moviebowl, there is much entertainment to suit all ages close by. The hotel offers a range of comfortable rooms and suites."

"This modern hotel is centrally located within the historic city walls just around the corner from the bars and restaurants of Shipquay Street and Waterloo Street and has 90 rooms and three suites. The Maldron does a mean afternoon tea in the Lyric Bar – available from £12.50 per person or £15 with a glass of sparkling wine – including finger sandwiches, butter, cream and jam with your scones, a selection of mini desserts and freshly brewed coffee or tea. There’s also live music every Saturday night from 8pm."

"The lady at the front desk is very patient. My English is not very good. I blame Bei Ai’s dialect for being too heavy. The cards are called keizi. The breakfast in the hotel is great, the breakfast of absolute conscience is much better than in the country, my sister offers you not a cup of coffee, but a pot"

"The Millennium Forum is one of Northern Ireland's premier theatres and conference centres and is one of the largest purpose-built theatres in Ireland. They have a vibrant range of arts and entertainment events on offer throughout the year. The first purpose-built theatre in Derry, the Millennium Forum is one of Ireland's largest with a seating capacity of 1000 and it houses Ireland's largest theatre stage."

"Opened in 2001, the Millennium Forum is the first purpose-built theatre. It is one of the largest theatres in Ireland with a capacity of 1,000. Entertainment includes comedies, musicals, pantomimes, operas, ballets, country music events, dance, family events, and concerts."

"This modern hotel is centrally located within the historic city walls just around the corner from the bars and restaurants of Shipquay Street and Waterloo Street and has 90 rooms and three suites. The Maldron does a mean afternoon tea in the Lyric Bar – available from £12.50 per person or £15 with a glass of sparkling wine – including finger sandwiches, butter, cream and jam with your scones, a selection of mini desserts and freshly brewed coffee or tea. There’s also live music every Saturday night from 8pm."

"The lady at the front desk is very patient. My English is not very good. I blame Bei Ai’s dialect for being too heavy. The cards are called keizi. The breakfast in the hotel is great, the breakfast of absolute conscience is much better than in the country, my sister offers you not a cup of coffee, but a pot"

"This newly established bar boasts the best craft beer from all over Ireland as well as some of the tastiest cocktails in the North. With wooden booths, a long bar, leather sofas and roaring fires, this spacious Derry hotspot hasn’t sacrificed comfort and cosiness in its bid to create a hip, modern space for you to enjoy. Blackbird hosts live music many nights during the week and offers something a little different to other pubs in Derry, slightly more of a grown up, old school feel with a modern twist."

"With wooden booths, leather sofas and roaring fires, the Blackbird hasn't sacrificed comfort and cosiness in its bid to create a modern space. The kitchen serves snacks, wraps and burgers (mains £8 to £8.50)...."

"Granny Annie's is a popular local pub with a welcoming attitude to locals and visitors alike. Party vibes are on every night, beer flows endlessly and live bands make frequent appearances. The interior is tastefully crafted, and table service is attentive."

"Java is an independent coffee shop located on the corner of Ferryquay Street / Artillery Street looking out onto the city walls, right by the hustle & bustle of the city centre, the perfect spot to watch the world go by!. From Derry baps & Java burritos to soups, salads & buddha bowls, this cafe has got you covered for tasty breakfasts, lunch options, homemade traybakes & a variety of scones served with a homemade jam & fresh cream!"