A pub on Ferryquay Street, inside the walls, with music.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Anchor ROOH Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Orange Twist
Alcohol-freeThe Maiden Mojito vegan
38 Ferryquay Street, Derry, BT48 6JB
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Cocktail bars inside the city walls
The streets inside Derry's 17th-century walls, with pubs, cocktail bars and restaurants around the Diamond.
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
A colourful restaurant on Bridge Street, serving dishes from around the world.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePeach Delight Rhubarb and Ginger Gin, Peach Schnapps, Strawberry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Strawberry Puree
Alcohol-free0.0 Bramble vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
2-4 Bridge Street, Derry, BT48 6JZ
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
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBerry Burst Daiquiri Bacardi, Strawberry Liqueur, Chambord, Strawberry Puree, Raspberry Syrup, Blueberry Puree
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 1:30am
1-3 Market Street, Derry, BT48 6EF
A steakhouse on Ferryquay Street, inside the walls.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRhubarb Kola Breeze Jawbox Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Rhubarb Purée, Piranha Kola Schnapps, Sugar Cane Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Egg White
Alcohol-freeVirgin Rhubarb Kola Breeze
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Sat noon to midnight, Sun 1pm to midnight
36 Ferryquay St, Derry, BT48 6JB
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
Cocktail bars around Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Just outside the walls, with tapas, street food, hotel bars and the late-night bars on Strand Road.
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
The bar at the City Hotel on Queens Quay, by the River Foyle.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Foyle Breeze Blue Curaçao, Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, White Lemonade
Alcohol-freeDerry City Sunset vegan
Queens Quay, Derry, BT48 7AS
A street food market on Strand Road, with food traders and a bar.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureJawbox Pineapple Collins Jawbox Pineapple and Ginger, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, White Lemonade
Alcohol-freeTropical Collins vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 9am to 9pm
100-114 Strand Road, Derry, BT47 7NR
El Tapas Grá
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
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
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
A 19th-century building on Boating Club Lane with a bar and a mezzanine restaurant.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureAmelia Earhart Gordon's Gin, Passoa, Passion Fruit Puree, Bitters, Passion Fruit Syrup, Orange Juice, Orgeat Syrup, Velvet Falernum Liqueur, Lime Juice
Alcohol-freeAmelia on Air vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun noon to 9pm
28 Boating Club Lane, Derry, BT48 7QB
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 bar at the Maiden City Hotel on Strand Road.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMaiden Sunset Jawbox Pineapple and Ginger, Malibu, Lime, Sugar, Mango, Pineapple
22 Strand Road, Derry, BT48 7AB
A bar and grill on Queens Quay.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrench Martini Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, Raspberries, Raspberry Puree
Alcohol-freeMockers Delight vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 9pm
24A Queens Quay, Derry, BT48 7AS
The bar at the Walled City Hotel on Strand Road.
13 Strand Rd, Derry, BT48 7BJ
Cocktail bars in Ebrington and the Waterside
Over the Peace Bridge, Ebrington Square has a brewery and bars in old army buildings, with more on the Waterside.
A restaurant at Crescent Link in the Waterside.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDrumstick Absolut Vanilla Vodka, Absolut Raspberri Vodka, Raspberry Puree, Vanilla Syrup, Lime Juice, Cranberry Juice, Egg White
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 8:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 8pm
Unit 21, Crescent Link Retail Park, Derry, BT47 6SA
An Indian restaurant on Spencer Road in the Waterside.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy Chilli Margarita Ghost Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Gomme Syrup, Cointreau, Ice Cubes, Lime Wheel, Salt Rim
Alcohol-freeVirginia Mojito vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 4:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4:30pm to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat 4:30pm to 10pm, Sun 4:30pm to 9:30pm
162 Spencer Road, Derry, BT47 6AH
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 Corner House Bar at the Ebrington Hotel, across the Peace Bridge.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBanana & Pear Spritz Malibu, Prosecco, Banana, Pear Syrup, Lemonade
Alcohol-freeBerry Fizz vegan
69-72 Ebrington Square, Derry, BT47 6FA
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
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
Cocktail bars a little further out
A short drive from the centre, with hotel bars and bowling.
The bar at Da Vinci's on Culmore Road, with a bistro and a gastropub.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureDark & Da Vinci Kraken Rum, Fresh Lime, Football Special Reduction, Ginger Beer, Bitters
Alcohol-freeNot So Dark & Vinci vegan
15 Culmore Rd, Derry, BT48 8JB
A restaurant at Brunswick Moviebowl, with bowling and a cinema next door.
Derry Cocktail Week 2026 signatureFrozen Coconut Margarita Cazcabel Coconut Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Coconut Puree, Ice
Alcohol-freePassionfruit Nojito vegan
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 9pm
Brunswick Lane, Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0LU
Evening routes around Derry
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
An evening inside the city walls
4 partner bars inside the city walls, all a short walk apart.
- Castle & Cove Bar
- The Thirsty GoatAbout 2 minutes' walk
- Guildhall TaphouseAbout 2 minutes' walk
- Anchor BarAbout 6 minutes' walk
An evening around Waterloo Place and Strand Road
4 partner bars around Waterloo Place and Strand Road, all a short walk apart.
- Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
- The Grand CentralAbout 7 minutes' walk
- City HotelAbout 2 minutes' walk
- El Tapas GráAbout 3 minutes' walk
An evening in Ebrington and the Waterside
4 partner bars in Ebrington and the Waterside, all a short walk apart.
- Walled City Brewery
- The Embankment Bar & GrillAbout 2 minutes' walk
- Stitch & WeaveAbout 2 minutes' walk
- The Ebrington Hotel (Corner House Bar)About 5 minutes' walk
Cocktail bars for a date in Derry
- Castle & Cove Bar Cocktail bar, Inside the walls
- El Tapas Grá Tapas restaurant, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant Wine bar and restaurant, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- The Gate Bistro Steakhouse, Inside the walls
- Walled City Brewery Brewery and restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
Bars with terraces and outdoor seating
- Blackbird Gastropub, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Castle & Cove Bar Cocktail bar, Inside the walls
- El Tapas Grá Tapas restaurant, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Guildhall Taphouse Gastropub, Inside the walls
- Jack's Bar Pub, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Kaboodle Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Link 47 Restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
- Stitch & Weave Bar, Ebrington and the Waterside
- The Embankment Bar & Grill Bar and grill, Ebrington and the Waterside
- The Grand Central Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- The Thirsty Goat Bar, Inside the walls
- Walled City Brewery Brewery and restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
Late-night cocktail bars in Derry
- Kaboodle Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- The Bentley Bar Bar and grill, Inside the walls
- The Grand Central Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
Bars with live music and DJs
- Anchor Bar Pub, Inside the walls
- Castle & Cove Bar Cocktail bar, Inside the walls
- The Bentley Bar Bar and grill, Inside the walls
- The Thirsty Goat Bar, Inside the walls
Mocktails and alcohol-free drinks in Derry
- Anchor Bar The Maiden Mojito, Pub, Inside the walls
- Blackbird Virgin Mango Colada, Gastropub, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Castle & Cove Bar The Stravnos, Cocktail bar, Inside the walls
- City Hotel Derry City Sunset, Hotel bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Clipper Quay Street Food Market Tropical Collins, Street food market, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Da Vinci's Hotel Not So Dark & Vinci, Hotel bar, Further out
- El Tapas Grá The Brew, Tapas restaurant, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Fitzroy's Bistro 0.0 Bramble, Bistro, Inside the walls
- Guildhall Taphouse Blush Breeze, Gastropub, Inside the walls
- Jack's Bar Jack's Strawberry Daiquiri, Pub, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Kaboodle Disco Inferno 0%, Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Link 47 Drumstick, Restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
- Martha's Vineyard Passionfruit Nojito, Restaurant, Further out
- Moksh Virginia Mojito, Indian restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
- Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant Amelia on Air, Wine bar and restaurant, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- Stitch & Weave Stitch's 0.0, Bar, Ebrington and the Waterside
- The Ebrington Hotel (Corner House Bar) Berry Fizz, Hotel bar, Ebrington and the Waterside
- The Embankment Bar & Grill Emerald Orchard, Bar and grill, Ebrington and the Waterside
- The Gate Bistro Virgin Rhubarb Kola Breeze, Steakhouse, Inside the walls
- The Grand Central No Hold Up!!, Bar, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- The Old Docks Bar & Grill Mockers Delight, Bar and grill, Waterloo Place and Strand Road
- The Thirsty Goat The Scape Goat Mocktail, Bar, Inside the walls
- Walled City Brewery Mockerita Kicks Licks, Brewery and restaurant, Ebrington and the Waterside
Derry cocktail bars: your questions
What is the best cocktail bar in Derry?
It depends on the night you want. For a date, book Castle & Cove Bar, El Tapas Grá and Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant. For a historic room, try Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant. For a group with something to do, try Martha's Vineyard. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Derry Cocktail Week 2026.
Where are the best places to drink in Derry?
Waterloo Place and Strand Road (Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant, El Tapas Grá and Kaboodle), Inside the walls (Castle & Cove Bar, The Bentley Bar and Anchor Bar), Ebrington and the Waterside (Walled City Brewery, Link 47 and Moksh) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, late night bars and live music bars in Derry.
Which cocktail bars in Derry are open late?
Kaboodle, The Bentley Bar and The Grand Central are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.
What's the best area for cocktails in Derry?
The most bars on this page are in Waterloo Place and Strand Road (11) and Inside the walls (7). Just outside the walls, with tapas, street food, hotel bars and the late-night bars on Strand Road.
Where can I get a good mocktail in Derry?
23 of the 26 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Derry Cocktail Week 2026, including The Maiden Mojito at Anchor Bar, Virgin Mango Colada at Blackbird and The Stravnos at Castle & Cove Bar.
Which Derry bars are good for groups?
For something to do as well as a drink, try Martha's Vineyard.
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.
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Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Derry's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
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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.