The best of Derry Cocktail Week
The Derry bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 36 minutes on foot from first to last.
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
An evening inside the city walls4 stops · about 10 min walk · 4 partner bars inside the city walls, all a short walk apart.
An evening around Waterloo Place and Strand Road4 stops · about 30 min walk · 4 partner bars around Waterloo Place and Strand Road, all a short walk apart.
An evening in Ebrington and the Waterside4 stops · about 9 min walk · 4 partner bars in Ebrington and the Waterside, all a short walk apart.
Date night route4 stops · about 16 min walk · 4 stops that suit a night for two, close enough to walk between.
The Inside the walls route5 stops · about 7 min walk · The streets inside Derry's 17th-century walls, with pubs, cocktail bars and restaurants around the Diamond.
Drinks outside route5 stops · about 7 min walk · 5 stops with terraces or outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Make your own trail
My Derry cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 26 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 26 of Derry's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: Moksh
An Indian restaurant on Spencer Road in the Waterside.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 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
The Corner House Bar at the Ebrington Hotel, across the Peace Bridge.
69-72 Ebrington Square, Derry, BT47 6FADirections
Stop 3: Walled City Brewery
The bar at the City Hotel on Queens Quay, by the River Foyle.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4:30pm to 8pm, Fri and Sat 1pm to 9pm, Sun 1pm to 4:45pm
Stop 4: The Embankment Bar & Grill
A bar and grill on Ebrington Street with outdoor seating and music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11:15pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1:15am, Sun noon to 11:15pm
Stop 5: Stitch & Weave
A bar in Ebrington Square with outdoor seating and music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to 11:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 11:30pm
Stop 6: Blackbird
A gastropub on Foyle Street with brunch and music.
“We were able to get food and there was live music.”Derry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 1am, Sun 12:30pm to midnight
Stop 7: The Bentley Bar
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
“Bentley bar it was really active with life and the drink was unreal”Derry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 1:30am
Stop 8: Fitzroy's Bistro
A colourful restaurant on Bridge Street, serving dishes from around the world.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 9: Anchor Bar
A pub on Ferryquay Street, inside the walls, with music.
Stop 10: The Gate Bistro
A steakhouse on Ferryquay Street, inside the walls.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to midnight, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 11: Castle & Cove Bar
1Most popular bar 20261Favourite cocktail 2026Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
“Castle and cove. Chilled atmosphere. Loved the modern vibe”Derry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 3pm to midnight, Tue and Wed noon to midnight, Thu noon to 12:30am, Fri to Sun noon to 1am
Stop 12: The Thirsty Goat
A bar on Shipquay Street, inside the walls, with music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11:30am to 1am
Stop 13: Guildhall Taphouse
2Second most popular bar 2026A gastropub on Custom House Street, next to the Guildhall.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to midnight
Stop 14: El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 5pm to 9pm, Sat 3pm to 10pm, Sun 5pm to 9pm
Stop 15: Walled City Hotel
The bar at the City Hotel on Queens Quay, by the River Foyle.
Photo: JR Hooks on Google MapsStop 16: Jack's Bar
A pub on Little James Street with sport and music.
13 Little James St, Derry, BT48 7FBDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11:30pm, Thu to Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 17: The Grand Central
A bar on Strand Road with music and outdoor seating.
“Grand Central liked the atmosphere”Derry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 18: The Maiden City Hotel
The bar at the City Hotel on Queens Quay, by the River Foyle.
Stop 19: City Hotel
The bar at the City Hotel on Queens Quay, by the River Foyle.
Queens Quay, Derry, BT48 7ASDirections
Stop 20: The Old Docks Bar & Grill
A bar and grill on Queens Quay.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 9pm
Photo: Biagio Brunetta on Google MapsStop 21: Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
A 19th-century building on Boating Club Lane with a bar and a mezzanine restaurant.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm, Sat 10am to 9pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 22: Kaboodle
3Third most popular bar 2026A bar on Strand Road with music and sport.
“The drinks were amazing and the staff are always lovely”Derry Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 23: Clipper Quay Street Food Market
A street food market on Strand Road, with food traders and a bar.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 9am to 9pm
Further out
Stop 24: Martha's Vineyard
A restaurant at Brunswick Moviebowl, with bowling and a cinema next door.
Brunswick Lane, Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0LUDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 9pm
Stop 25: Da Vinci's Hotel
The bar at Da Vinci's on Culmore Road, with a bistro and a gastropub.
Stop 26: Link 47
A restaurant at Crescent Link in the Waterside.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 8:30pm, Fri and Sat noon to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 8pm
Built from the venues that have taken part in Derry Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Derry?
On our trail, the best of Derry Cocktail Week is Kaboodle, The Grand Central, Guildhall Taphouse, Blackbird, Castle & Cove Bar, The Bentley Bar and Moksh. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Derry Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Derry Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 36 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Derry cocktail trail?
An evening inside the city walls (4 stops, about 10 minutes), An evening around Waterloo Place and Strand Road (4 stops, about 30 minutes), An evening in Ebrington and the Waterside (4 stops, about 9 minutes), Date night route (4 stops, about 16 minutes), The Inside the walls route (5 stops, about 7 minutes) and Drinks outside route (5 stops, about 7 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Derry cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Derry cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Derry Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Derry cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Derry cocktail trail?
26 venues that have taken part in Derry Cocktail Week, including Moksh, The Ebrington Hotel (Corner House Bar), Walled City Brewery, The Embankment Bar & Grill, Stitch & Weave and Blackbird. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
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