Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars 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."

"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 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."

"Widely known as Northern Ireland’s premier jazz club, Bennigans Bar is a young and vibrant musician-owned venue bar with a broad range of world-class entertainment on every night. See its popular Saturday afternoon jazz session with local music legend Gay McIntyre and the John Leighton Trio every week at 5.30pm (admission £5). Often described as a cultural gem of the city, the site has a fantastic history and played its part in the mass emigration of the Irish to America in the late 1800s."

"Perhaps surprisingly little-known, Bennigans Bar and Jazz Club is itself owned by a musician.. Some shows (especially those on Saturday nights) are very popular and require pre-booking. Bennigans is also one of the select few places serving complimentary tapas along with drinks."

"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)...."

"This chilled place is one of the best locations in Derry to grab lunch. They have a daily ‘lunch box’ deal which you can either eat in or take out. But it’s also a great evening spot that serves yummy cocktails and has fab live music."

"61 Waterloo Street 61 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HD, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, Derry BT48 6HD Northern Ireland+44 28 7126 7295[email protected]http://www.peadars.com"

"Located on Waterloo place & opening their doors in early 2020, these guys lean heavily on Catalan influences combined with the best of homegrown Irish talent & ingredients, bringing you a huge cocktail menu & a variety of tasty tapas."

"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"

"22/02/2021: We ordered from Spaghetti Junction at the weekend. It did not disappoint.We ordered a spicy pizza I can not remember thr name...It was Delicious. We also ordered spaghetti and garlic bread."

"Opened in 1995 by husband and wife team Claudio and Maureen Antonucci, La Sosta has been delighting local diners with its delicious Italian cuisine for over two decades. Inspired by the culinary traditions of Claudio’s native Abruzzo with a distinctly modern twist, La Sosta’s menu features standout dishes like the risotto starter with mascarpone and red cabbage and the seabream main with roasted fennel, olives, cockles and thyme. With indulgent treats like traditional homemade tiramisu and hot chocolate pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce to finish, diners with a sweet tooth will want to save room for dessert."

"A stalwart of Derry’s eating out scene for two decades, La Sosta on Carlisle Road holds pride of place as the city’s original Italian restaurant. With an entrance hidden down an alleyway on Carlisle Road, once inside diners are treated to a sweeping panorama of the River Foyle. The decor inside the restaurant makes it feel like the kitchen of an Italian farmhouse, complete with wooden timber beams running across the ceiling and an oak sideboard for wine storage."

"Central yet tucked away in a small, out-of-the-way alley, La Sosta is a family-owned Italian restaurant that is worth a little extra effort to find. Depending on where you request to be seated, you might be able to dine with a direct view over the river."