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Drink in Derry
Drink in Derry
Derry is a small city with a recent turbulent past. Odds are, you shouldn't have any problems, but be aware of tensions. (see "Stay Safe" below)
Located in the centre of the city, just outside the Walled City, Waterloo Street is a steep hill lined with some of the city's liviliest bars.
Peadar O'Donnell's, 63 Waterloo St, phone +44 (0) 28 7137 2318. If you are looking for traditional Irish folk music sessions, this is the best place in Derry. Such sessions are held nearly every day of the week, and both locals and visitors create a nice atmosphere. Drinkers can access Gweedore Bar through an interior door.
Bound For Boston, Waterloo Street.. A Derry institution, situated in Waterloo Street this lively bar attracts people of all ages to sample the perfect pint. Only a few minutes walk from the famous Butcher Gate and City Walls. Renowned live band venue.
Gweedore Bar, Waterloo Street. Geared purely to live music but with a more contemporary band nature than Peadar O'Donnells. Here you can listen to line ups of all ages strutting their stuff giving their interpretations of all the favourites and some original self penned music.
Upstairs is in a nightclub-style, with disco nights.
The Metro, Bank Place. You'll find this charming bar in the shadow of the imposing city walls. The décor is interesting, with intriguing bric-a-brac collected from around the world, and lots of alcoves provide an intimate atmosphere. The pub grub here is of a high standard and features every thing from soup and sandwiches to a hearty beef stew in Guinness. A night the upper level transforms into ad hoc dance area, filled with a young crowd. Complete with a roof-top smoking area, great on a sunny day.
Downeys Bar Complex, Shipquay Street. Features a pub-sytle bar on the ground floor, a sports bar (The Poolworks) on the upper levels, the largest roof top beer garden in the city. Also contains 'Sugar' nightclub, extremely popular with the younger crowd.
Red Rooms , Duke Street. Located in the Waterside of the city, just opposite the railway station, is Derry's premier dance music venue. Featuring a large club, this venue attracts some of the world's top DJs. Be sure to check the website for upcoming appearances.
Oak Grove, Bishop Street Without. Located close to the Brandywell Stadium, this bar is busiest on Derry City FC matchdays.
Spirit Bar (spirit bar at Ramada Da Vinci Hotel Derry City), . from 10.30pm. Spirit Bar is open every Friday & Saturday from 10.30pm onwards with modern chart music and the usual blasts from the past. No entry charge. Strictly over 23’s �
Da Vinci's Bar (cosy bar in Ramada Da Vinci Hotel Derry City), . Bar serving Cocktails and Pub Grub, in the Ramada Da Vinci Hotel. Shows Sky Sports & Setanta covering Premiership Football, Six Nations Rugby, Formula One Racing. Open daily. �
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