Derry has a food and drink scene that punches well above its weight. Here are the best spots, all within easy walking distance of The City of Derry Apartments on Westland Street.
🍺 BARS & PUBS
Peadar O’Donnell’s 63 Waterloo Street, BT48 6HD | ⭐ 4.7 | 📞 +44 28 7126 7295 🚶 12 min walk from the apartments The most authentic traditional Irish music pub in the city, with live sessions almost every night. Arrive early — it fills up fast. Open Mon–Sat from 11:30am, Sun from 12:30pm.
Badgers Bar & Restaurant 18 Orchard Street, BT48 6EG | ⭐ 4.6 | 📞 +44 28 7136 3306 🚶 10 min walk from the apartments A local favourite since 1922, maintaining its original Victorian-style design with a cosy atmosphere, great food, and an excellent beer menu. Wanderlog Also home to the famous Derry Girls Mural. Open daily from 12pm.
Walled City Brewery 70 Ebrington Street, BT47 6FA | ⭐ 4.5 | 📞 +44 28 7134 3336 🚶 8 min walk from the apartments A multi-award winning brewhouse, restaurant, and taproom crafting uniquely local premium beers. Visit Derry Mon–Thu from 4:30pm, Fri–Sat from 1pm, Sun from 1pm.
The Guildhall Taphouse Guildhall, BT48 7BB | 📞 +44 28 7137 6510 🚶 7 min walk from the apartments Steeped in history yet offering a fresh, modern take on the traditional bar, serving craft beer, cocktails, and food seven days a week. Visit Derry
🍽 RESTAURANTS
Browns in Town — Strand Road Award-winning Michelin recommended casual dining. Excellent cocktails and local gins. Book ahead at weekends. 🌐 brownsintown.co.uk
Artis — The Craft Village, City Centre High-end Michelin Recommended dining opened by a Great British Menu Northern Ireland finalist, situated in the heart of the Craft Village. Discover Northern Ireland
Quaywest — Queens Quay Housed in a beautifully converted 19th-century boathouse, offering an eclectic European fusion menu and fine wines. Wanderlog
💡 Tip: Many Derry restaurants offer 33–50% off on Mondays and Tuesdays, so it’s worth checking for deals when you arrive. Gotoireland
🌐 More: visitderry.com/food-and-drink
