Derry's coolest bars are the ones with a story or something to do. These are the Derry Cocktail Week partners worth a visit when you want more than a drink.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Clipper Quay Street Food Market Waterloo Place and Strand Road | Street food market | 9pm |
| Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant Waterloo Place and Strand Road | Wine bar and restaurant | 9pm |
| Walled City Brewery Ebrington and the Waterside | Brewery and restaurant | 9pm |
Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.
Spin and we'll pick one of the 3 Derry bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 3 of these bars, about 21 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
Alcohol-free signature
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
Alcohol-free signature
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
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
Start with Clipper Quay Street Food Market, Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant and Walled City Brewery.
Most are. Walled City Brewery is closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 3 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Derry Cocktail Week 2026, including Tropical Collins at Clipper Quay Street Food Market, Amelia on Air at Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant and Mockerita Kicks Licks at Walled City Brewery.
Yes. Clipper Quay Street Food Market, Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant and Walled City Brewery are about 21 minutes' walk end to end, in that order. The walking route is on this page.
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.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Derry's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
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.
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.
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