Best Restaurants, Must Try Places 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."

"For years Pyke 'n' Pommes POD – a quayside shipping container – has been serving up the best food in Derry; in 2019 chef Kevin Pyke opened this licensed restaurant, serving a mouthwatering menu of tacos (fillings... Street Food in Derry (Londonderry)"

"For years Pyke 'n' Pommes POD – a quayside shipping container – has been serving up the best food in Derry; in 2019 chef Kevin Pyke opened this licensed restaurant, serving a mouthwatering menu of tacos (fillings..."

"This trendy street food spot, now alongside the river Foyle, started life as a van in a disused car park. The configuration now includes a converted shipping container and a double decker bus."

"The Sooty Olive is a dining option on the city’s east bank, made much more accessible in recent years by the construction of the ‘Peace Bridge’. Despite being named after a trout-fishing tied fly, the restaurant’s menu is not seafood-specific and serves up local favourites, with enough quirks to keep it interesting. Situated in an area with a high number of offices and work spaces, the Sooty Olive is a popular lunch destination, as well as catering to the evening market."

"160-164 Spencer Road | Waterside, Derry BT47 6AH, Northern IrelandWheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full BarIrish, European, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightHK$188+44 28 7134 6040"

"Drinks served with no ice, very limited menu, very limited selection of 3 poor beers. Maybe premature opening guys so soon guys, but simply wasn’t good enough. Aside from that, staff were very pleasant."

"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."

"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."

"Exchange House Queens Quay Queens Quay, Derry BT48 7AS Northern IrelandIrish, European, British, ContemporaryLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightSeating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+44 28 7127 3990http://exchangerestaurant.com/"

"15 Culmore Road Da Vincis Hotel, Derry BT48 8JB Northern IrelandCafe, European, Contemporary, Irish, Seafood, InternationalLunch, Dinner, Brunch, DrinksReservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards[email protected]+44 28 7127 9111http://www.davincishotel.com/caterinas"

"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."

"If you're a tourist or visitor to the city, The Pickled Duck Cafe is the ideal place to stop off for a coffee break during your walk around the city. The cafe looks right out onto the Guildhall, the Guildhall Square and the Derry Walls. So although you're having a break, you can still sit down and look out at some of the most popular tourist attractions in our city."

"Since opening their doors on the Guildhall Square they have fast become a popular spot to grab breakfast or lunch in the city. Also opening the doors to a SECOND cafe on Greenhaw Road, serving quality homemade food, their famous 'brown ding' & lots of delicious cakes including cheesecakes you'll be drooling over!"

"This place isn’t anything fancy but it does an absolutely cracking and reasonably priced full Irish breakfast. In fact everything on the menu is reasonably priced. They have two locations but the one close to Guildhall Square is the most central."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay at the Bishop's Gate Hotel, which is conveniently located just inside the city walls, within easy walking distance to the central sights of Derry/Londonderry. Stephanie at reception, who checked us in, was charming, gracious, cheerful, friendly, full of smiles and very helpful. We liked her very much. Our luxury king room was very quiet and comfortable. We slept well. Although the room was a little small, preventing it from having a dresser to unpack into, our overall comfort was unaffected. We remain very pleased with our choice. The Gown restaurant was superb for both dinner and breakfast. The wait staff made sure that everything was to our satisfaction. Our Sirloin steaks for dinner were perfectly done, the accompanying sauces (we chose the garlic butter and green peppercorn cream) were very tasty, as were the chunky chips and tossed salad. The Apple Tart Tatin and Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding were the perfect finish to a delicious dinner. Breakfast was a continental buffet of cereals, fruits, meats and cheeses, breads and pastries, but also included freshly cooked items made to order. Choices included a spinach, tomato and Brie crêpe, which was phenomenal, as were the pancakes, eggs, porridge, mushrooms, sausage and crispy bacon. Like dinner, these were all perfectly prepared. We were able to indulge ourselves completely in preparation to walk the city walls and tour the sights of Derry/Londonderry.""This is an excellent hotel, right in the heart of the city centre. The excellent service started as soon as we arrived. we were met at the door, bags taken immediately and valet parking was taken care off. At check in we were greeted by name, taken to our room and shown around. After a walk we spent a couple of very pleasant hours in the bar with friends over coffee and a bottle of wine. Breakfast was also excellent with lovely food cooked to order. We are already looking to return with the whole family.""We booked Bishops gate 10 minutes before arriving, as our other accommodation had to suddenly close, and the staff at bishops gate went out of their ways to make us feel welcome. We had just got engaged and on hearing this, the hotel upgraded us to the penthouse suite, which was fab! The dinner (which was apart of the package) was exceptional, the service was amazing and everyone was so friendly! Although not planned, our stay at bishops gate was perfect and made our day even more special... we will be back :) "

"Bishop’s Gate Hotel is just across from the Derry Walls, where visitors can explore the intact 17th-century enclosure of the city, featuring 24 restored cannons and seven gates. The listed Edwardian-style hotel has plenty of history of its own, having once been the headquarters of a club of local gentry who had served in the Crimean War, with Winston Churchill and W.B. Yeats among the visitors."

"This four-star hotel is surrounded by the historic Derry City Walls and is next to The Siege Museum. You won’t need to walk far to discover the rich history Derry has to offer its guests. It is situated in Derry City Centre, and as it is surrounded by bars, nightlife, shopping and much more, you will not get bored in this amazing city."

"The hidden jewel in Derry City is most certainly Derry Craft Village. Like something straight out of a Dickens’ novel, it is a cultural oasis in the heart of a vibrant city. A reconstruction of an 18th Century Street and 19th Century Square, the Craft Village provides an eclectic mix of artisan craft shops, balconied apartments, licensed restaurant and coffee shops."

"Describing itself as the “hidden jewel in Derry’s crown”, the Craft Village is located in the heart of Derry City Centre. It is the first of our top things to do in the city. It is a reconstruction of an 18th-century street and 19th-century square and is lined with craft shops, balconied apartments, and coffee shops to stop and refuel."

"A handful of craft shops sell Derry crystal, handwoven cloth, ceramics, jewellery and other local craft items in this renovated courtyard. One of the best is Derry Designer Makers, a collective of 15 artists and..."