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Beer gardens and terraces in Derry

Somewhere to drink outside in Derry: terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating at Derry Cocktail Week partner venues.

Beer gardens and terraces at a glance

BarOutdoor seatingFri and Sat until
Blackbird
Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Not listed1am
Castle & Cove Bar
Inside the walls
Not listed1am
El Tapas Grá
Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Not listed10pm
Guildhall Taphouse
Inside the walls
Not listed1am
Jack's Bar
Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Not listed1am
Kaboodle
Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Not listed2am
Link 47
Ebrington and the Waterside
Not listed9:30pm
Stitch & Weave
Ebrington and the Waterside
Not listed1am
The Embankment Bar & Grill
Ebrington and the Waterside
Not listed1:15am
The Grand Central
Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Not listed1am
The Thirsty Goat
Inside the walls
Not listed1am
Walled City Brewery
Ebrington and the Waterside
Not listed9pm

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

Can't decide where to start?

Spin and we'll pick one of the 12 Derry bars on this page.

Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 8 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Jack's Bar
  2. The Grand CentralAbout 2 minutes' walk from Jack's Bar
  3. El Tapas GráAbout 2 minutes' walk from The Grand Central
  4. Guildhall TaphouseAbout 2 minutes' walk from El Tapas Grá
  5. The Thirsty GoatAbout 2 minutes' walk from Guildhall Taphouse
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of beer gardens and terraces in Derry

Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.

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Blackbird, Derry

Blackbird

Gastropub · Waterloo Place and Strand Road · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A gastropub on Foyle Street with brunch and music.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMango Colada Koko Kanu Coconut Rum, Mango Liqueur, Mango Juice, Cream of Coconut, Lime Juice

Alcohol-freeVirgin Mango Colada vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11:30am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 1am, Sun 12:30pm to midnight

24 Foyle Street, Derry, BT48 6AL

Castle & Cove Bar, Derry

Castle & Cove Bar

Cocktail bar · Inside the walls · ££

Alcohol-free signature

Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Stavros St Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Valdo Sparkling Rose, Schweppes Soda

Alcohol-freeThe Stravnos vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 3pm to midnight, Tue and Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 12:30am, Fri to Sun noon to 1am

10 Magazine Street, Derry, BT48 6HJ

El Tapas Grá, Derry

El Tapas Grá

Tapas restaurant · Waterloo Place and Strand Road · ££

Alcohol-free signature

Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpiked Tea Gordon's Gin, House Infused Tea, Lemon Juice, Mint

Alcohol-freeThe Brew vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 5pm to 9pm, Sat 3pm to 10pm, Sun 5pm to 9pm

7 Waterloo Place, Derry, BT48 6BT

Guildhall Taphouse, Derry

Guildhall Taphouse

Gastropub · Inside the walls · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A gastropub on Custom House Street, next to the Guildhall.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSummer's Breeze Dead Man's Fingers Mango Rum, Passoa, Sugar Syrup, Strawberry Liqueur, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice

Alcohol-freeBlush Breeze vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to midnight

4 Custom House St, Derry, BT48 6AA

Jack's Bar

Pub · Waterloo Place and Strand Road · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A pub on Little James Street with sport and music.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureJack's Spritz Pink Gin, Absolut Raspberry Vodka, Sprite

Alcohol-freeJack's Strawberry Daiquiri vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight

13 Little James St, Derry, BT48 7FB

Kaboodle, Derry

Kaboodle

Bar · Waterloo Place and Strand Road · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar on Strand Road with music and sport.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDisco Inferno Malibu, Peach Schnapps, Passionfruit Puree, Pineapple Juice

Alcohol-freeDisco Inferno 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight

31-35 Strand Road, Derry, BT47 7BL

Stitch & Weave, Derry

Stitch & Weave

Bar · Ebrington and the Waterside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar in Ebrington Square with outdoor seating and music.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureStitch's Special Gin, Orgeat Syrup, Grenadine, Lime Juice Syrup, Limoncello, Green Apple Syrup

Alcohol-freeStitch's 0.0 vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11:30pm

Ebrington Sq, Londonderry, BT47 6FA

The Embankment Bar & Grill, Derry

The Embankment Bar & Grill

Bar and grill · Ebrington and the Waterside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar and grill on Ebrington Street with outdoor seating and music.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGolden Orchard Bacardí Rum, Apple Purée, Pear Purée, Sugar Syrup

Alcohol-freeEmerald Orchard vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11:15pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1:15am, Sun noon to 11:15pm

57 Ebrington Square, Ebrington, Derry

The Grand Central, Derry

The Grand Central

Bar · Waterloo Place and Strand Road · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar on Strand Road with music and outdoor seating.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGC Hold Up Smirnoff Red Vodka, Aperol, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup, Passionfruit Puree

Alcohol-freeNo Hold Up!! vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight

27 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7BJ

The Thirsty Goat, Derry

The Thirsty Goat

Bar · Inside the walls · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A bar on Shipquay Street, inside the walls, with music.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Goat's Coconut Margarita 1800 Coconut Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Liqueur, Cointreau, Crushed Ice

Alcohol-freeThe Scape Goat Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 11:30am to 1am

31-33 Shipquay Street, Derry, BT47 6DL

Walled City Brewery

Brewery and restaurant · Ebrington and the Waterside · ££

Alcohol-free signature

A family-owned brewery and restaurant in Ebrington Square, with craft beer flights and small plates.

Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLargarita In-House Margarita Mix, Sugar, Lager, Crushed Ice

Alcohol-freeMockerita Kicks Licks vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4:30pm to 8pm, Fri and Sat 1pm to 9pm, Sun 1pm to 4:45pm

70 Ebrington Square, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6FA

Beer gardens and terraces in Derry: your questions

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. El Tapas Grá, Stitch & Weave and Walled City Brewery are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 11 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Derry Cocktail Week 2026, including Virgin Mango Colada at Blackbird, The Stravnos at Castle & Cove Bar and The Brew at El Tapas Grá.

Can I walk between them?

Yes. Jack's Bar, The Grand Central, El Tapas Grá, Guildhall Taphouse and The Thirsty Goat are about 8 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.

When is the next Derry Cocktail Week?

The next Derry Cocktail Week runs 20 to 29 August 2027. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Derry's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

Friends out at Cocktail Week
Cheers to that
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Round up the crew
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Make a night of it
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Sours made for the week
Friends out at Cocktail Week
One wristband, every bar
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Bring the group
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Up on the roof
Friends out at Cocktail Week
Shaken, strained, served

More Derry bar guides

Derry Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Derry's best bars

The next Derry Cocktail Week runs 20 to 29 August 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Derry, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £5
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Derry Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Derry Cocktail Week20 August to 29 August
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