The Bentley Bar
Until 1:30am Fri and Sat
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Derry Cocktail Week
The next Derry Cocktail Week runs 20 to 29 August 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
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- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 26 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
Wristbands from £9.95.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 26 Derry venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Derry
Somewhere to keep the night going in Derry. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Live music and DJs
Derry bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
Castle & Cove Bar
Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
The Bentley Bar
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
Date night in Derry
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Castle & Cove Bar
Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
A 19th-century building on Boating Club Lane with a bar and a mezzanine restaurant.
Walled City Brewery
A family-owned brewery and restaurant in Ebrington Square, with craft beer flights and small plates.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Derry Cocktail Week 2026.
The Bentley Bar
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
Martha's Vineyard
A restaurant at Brunswick Moviebowl, with bowling and a cinema next door.
Fitzroy's Bistro
A colourful restaurant on Bridge Street, serving dishes from around the world.
The Embankment Bar & Grill
A bar and grill on Ebrington Street with outdoor seating and music.
Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
A 19th-century building on Boating Club Lane with a bar and a mezzanine restaurant.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Castle & Cove Bar
Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
The Bentley Bar
A smart bar and grill on Market Street with comfort food, cocktails, DJs and live Irish music.
El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
Martha's Vineyard
A restaurant at Brunswick Moviebowl, with bowling and a cinema next door.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Castle & Cove Bar
Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
The Embankment Bar & Grill
A bar and grill on Ebrington Street with outdoor seating and music.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Clipper Quay Street Food Market
A street food market on Strand Road, with food traders and a bar.
Walled City Brewery
A family-owned brewery and restaurant in Ebrington Square, with craft beer flights and small plates.
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Derry Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Castle & Cove Bar
Bistro food and creative cocktails in a brick-lined bar on Magazine Street, with live music nights.
El Tapas Grá
Catalan-inspired tapas, wine and cocktails on Waterloo Place, with weekend brunch.
Martha's Vineyard
A restaurant at Brunswick Moviebowl, with bowling and a cinema next door.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
An evening inside the city walls
4 partner bars inside the city walls, all a short walk apart.
- 1Castle & Cove Bar
- 2The Thirsty GoatAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Guildhall TaphouseAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Anchor 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.
- 1Quaywest Wine Bar and Restaurant
- 2The Grand CentralAbout 7 minutes' walk
- 3City HotelAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4El 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.
- 1Walled City Brewery
- 2The Embankment Bar & GrillAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Stitch & WeaveAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4The Ebrington Hotel (Corner House Bar)About 5 minutes' walk
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.
Derry at night: your questions
What is there to do in Derry at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try The Bentley Bar and Kaboodle. For live music, try Castle & Cove Bar and Anchor Bar. For date night, try El Tapas Grá and The Gate Bistro. For dinner and drinks, try Martha's Vineyard and Fitzroy's Bistro. For group nights, try The Grand Central and The Thirsty Goat. For ten days a year, Derry Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Derry?
The Bentley Bar, Kaboodle and The Grand Central are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Kaboodle stays open until 2am, The Bentley Bar stays open until 1:30am and The Embankment Bar & Grill stays open until 1:15am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Derry?
Castle & Cove Bar, The Bentley Bar and Anchor Bar are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Derry?
Try Castle & Cove Bar, El Tapas Grá and The Gate Bistro. Book ahead at the weekend.
What is Derry Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Derry's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 26 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Derry Cocktail Week?
The next Derry Cocktail Week runs 20 to 29 August 2027.
More from Derry
Every venue on this page took part in Derry Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.