Waterloo Street is a steep street lined with traditional and modern pubs that frequently has live rock and traditional music at night. Gotoireland It’s about a 12-minute walk from the apartments — and well worth every step.
Peadar O’Donnell’s 63 Waterloo Street | ⭐ 4.7 | 📞 +44 28 7126 7295 | 🚶 12 min walk The most authentic traditional music pub in Derry, with live sessions almost nightly. Local musicians, tourists, and locals all mix freely — arrive early for a seat. Nitourist Open Mon–Sat from 11:30am.
Gweedore Bar — Waterloo Street | 🚶 12 min walk Geared purely to live music with a more contemporary band nature — a major live music venue ranging from traditional through jazz to world music. Discover Northern Ireland Connected to Peadar’s through an interior door — great to visit both on the same night.
The Dungloe Bar — Waterloo Street | 🚶 12 min walk Established in 1892, best known for its wide range of live music and great food served daily. Visit Derry
Tips for your night out:
- Sessions typically start from around 9pm and can run late
- No cover charge — just buy a drink and enjoy
- Derry was awarded Purple Flag status in recognition of providing visitors with an entertaining, diverse, and safe night out Gotoireland
- Waterloo Street is best explored on foot — everything is close together
🌐 More nightlife: visitderry.com/food-and-drink/pubs
