Planning a date in Derry? These Derry Cocktail Week partners suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to restaurants worth dressing up for.
| Bar | What it is | Fri and Sat until |
|---|---|---|
| Castle & Cove Bar Inside the walls | Cocktail bar | 1am |
| El Tapas Grá Waterloo Place and Strand Road | Tapas restaurant | 10pm |
| Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant Waterloo Place and Strand Road | Wine bar and restaurant | 9pm |
| The Gate Bistro Inside the walls | Steakhouse | midnight |
| 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 5 Derry bars on this page.
The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 27 minutes on foot in total.
Numbers match the bars below. Tap a pin for the name.
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
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
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 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
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
Try Castle & Cove Bar, El Tapas Grá, Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant, The Gate Bistro and Walled City Brewery. Book ahead at the weekend.
Most are. El Tapas Grá and Walled City Brewery are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.
Yes. 5 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Derry Cocktail Week 2026, including The Stravnos at Castle & Cove Bar, The Brew at El Tapas Grá and Amelia on Air at Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant.
Yes. Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant, El Tapas Grá, Castle & Cove Bar, The Gate Bistro and Walled City Brewery are about 27 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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