Blackbird Derry in Derry

Great place. Staff very friendly and a great atmosphere.

Family feed, 13 of us including kids. Great food, wonderful (I mean, really outstanding, friendly) service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend and looking forward to our next visit. Thank you!

Incredible bar with great live music

Absolutely disgusted, husband and I just went in for a drink. just been asked to leave as he’s wearing jogging bottoms. Disgusting welcome to two visitors to the city.

Food was nice and the cocktails were okay but lacking a kick, the atmosphere was buzzing and staff were really nice and helpful.

Brilliant food and atmosphere 👌

Really enjoyed it here - the band were excellent with a great range of music. Service was excellent at the bar and it's a fun place for a night out. Well worth a visit.

Food was really tasty, substantial, fresh and all round delicious! The service was spot on...we didn't have to wait long and the staff were very friendly and attentive, without being in your face!! Lastly, the price was totally reasonable...we'd have definitely paid more...High five for the Blackbird, Derry!

Stumbled upon this bar on a recent trip to Derry. The cocktails were really nice and there was live music

About ten minutes before we walked in the door of this place we’d never heard of it. We were in the Tower museum to see Derry Girls, the history of Derry from 10,000 years ago and an Armada exhibition on a self guided tour. We had just left a self guided tour of the Guildhall where we had the pleasure of seeing John Hume’s Nobel prize medal. It struck me that I knew and had met two Nobel laureates; Hume I’d met quite a few times over the years and Seamus Heaney too, our Nobel poet. You think of Nobel winners as remote, removed, far away folks - only in Ireland would you find one (as I did) arguing about luggage weight over-charging with a Ryanair check-in worker. Anyway back to our tours; it was a Sunday mid morning and we were talking to staff about not having lunch plans and they suggested here. They gave us directions. There was live music when we went in and the place was packed. Not a seat to be had. The barman suggested if someone left to grab the seat. I spied a couple eating lunch in a seated area that would easily hold four so I asked if they minded if we joined them and being Derry folk they were delighted with our company. So my wife plumped for a salmon lunch with mash and vegetables (£16.5) and I had the red Thai vegetable curry with rice a mini Nan bread and as I had a side choice it was tobacco onions (£13). All the food was very good and good VFM. It was real cosy warn the staff were so friendly and we got in like a house on fire with our new friends. We had two main meals with one side dish. We ordered two cappuccinos we bought drinks to say thank you to our new friends (4 drinks with one non alcohol) all in all including a tip I still had change out of £50.

Great food great pints and excellent service Fantastic bands too

Great spot to be. But don't expect a table unless your first in the door

Usually pop in for a pint if I have a long wait for a bus. Staff are always lovely and have excellent banter!! First time I’ve actually ordered food and I’m glad I did, the Steak ciabatta was mouth-wateringly delicious!! Garlic potato’s as a side went perfectly!! Will definitely be eating here again!!

Took the family here for dinner and were not disappointed. Landed just before 8pm but thwy took us in regardless (kitchen closed at 8). Staff very friendly and very courteous. Food was really good and not too pricey. 👍

Good food, good music, good pints and lovely staff. Went during the day so wasn't too crowded

This place is an absolute must must go to!! If you want to have fun/chilled vibes/nights out it has it all!! Never experienced a bar/resturaunt atmosphere like this from when bars actuali where good! Staff are exceptional!! I will 1000000% be back!!

Called into this bar for lunch and drinks with 7 people ( on a Sat). Have been many times before and we always like to return. John greeted us and got us a large table and sorted us out with lunch quickly which was lovely and helped one of our party who had special dietary requirements. We had good banter with John and we stayed most of the afternoon as there was live music from 3.30. All the staff were very friendly and we’ll definitely return again soon. Thanks John

Great bar good music and cocktails

Really good, always really busy though so difficult to get a table. Drinks are fab 👌

Great place, lovely food ,friendly staff, highly recommended, fair prices

Excellent staff and service as usual

Only went a few times for food but was never disappointed, good portions and very tasty, always a good vibe about the place and good music , worth a visit

Great meet up place with a great atmosphere. Staff friendly and a large variety of drinks.

This place was so good! Exceeded expectations! I choose it because it’s next door to the bus depo but both food and service was excellent. I had the Thai fish cakes and side Caesar salad with a local pint. Highly recommend!

Food was gorgeous and staff lovely 😍

Great place for lunch Nd a drink

This was recommended by our friends. I can honestly say it ones was of the nicest pub meals I've ever had, an I've at in a lot of pubs. Ha ha. The peppercorn sauce was a particular treat. But both me and my partners food and shared dessert was delicious. Wine was nice too and all very reasonably priced.

Gorgeous place, top-tier food with great staff

This place is great because they hired Declan to play guitar there and I watched from Canada on tiktok! 🍻

Excellent Sunday roast. Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Both had roast lamb ( well done) - really worth the money. Meat, veg and Yorkshire cooked superbly. Would definitely recommend. Booked for next Halloween and this place is top of the list!

This bar is well located close to public transport. So it's a perfect address while waiting for your next bus! Fast service, classic but controlled food, very generous portions. Special mention for the curry which is an excellent choice for those who want a change from the classic burger or fish&chips. Nothing to complain about, prices a little high, but relatively standard for Derry.

Really nice cosy pub that serves food with excellent service

Staff were alright, the bouncers were very disrespectful, especially towards men, it felt like every 10 minutes, they had something new to basically get us to leave despite us all being over 21 and the amount of money we spent in the place, it was just felt wrong to say that you had to be 18+ and then it went to 21+ to again 23+ after 6PM as the bar staff were explainingthay its 18+ after 7PM, they obviously were not doing their job correctly, besides the atmosphere was alright but nothing special, it seemed like a cosy enough place but again the staff just let my m8s and I all down, we would definitely come back knowing that the staff there are doing their jobs right and the bouncers are obeying the rules properly.

Great food and great atmosphere

We were on a tour and had limited time to spend in Derry. Since we were there on a Sunday, several restaurants were closed or opening later in the day. Thank goodness we found this restaurant. We just had time to order a bowl of vegetable soup before we had to leave. The server was very accommodating, and the soup was delicious. The restaurant is large and very nice. As we waited for the soup, we looked at their menu and it looked fabulous, with several good selections. I would recommend giving this restaurant a try.

Blackbird is a fantastic bar, loafs of different age groups. Food was really lovely, service is fantastic.

We arrived in Derry and my wife and I were very hungry. As the tour bus pulled into town we past the Blackbird and we went there immediately. The inside of the pub is beautiful. Our server was prompt and very attentive. Our drinks (mine was an Old Fashion) were great. My wife order a curry chicken dish and I order Louisiana Chicken. Both were excellent and the sauce on the Louisiana Chicken was amazing.

Great atmosphere live music very friendly staff

On holiday. Really liked it here. The salt and chilli chicken was great, though I'm not the greatest fan of heat, it cleared the sinuses alright. My partner's burger was brilliant. Looks like a good selection of beers (I checked Untappd during my meal and saw things I should have asked for, that's my mistake). Big thumbs up.

Very good pub - also for food. Live music, nice venue and atmosphere Absolutely recommended!

Gonna say it. This was the best curry I've had in a pub anywhere ever. Serious flavours. Rice was seasoned and cooked properly. Naan wasn't stiff as a board. All the things you want. Sweet potato chips were sublime. My pals said the fish n chips was fresh as f. Beers were good. Staff were sound. General good vibes. Man I love Derry.

I nice place to eat something, we had lunch while waiting for the bus. The food is good and so is the atmosphere. We had the chance of listening live music. I would go again

Good food, drink and atmosphere. Lovely place to unwind as the surroundings are elegant

excellent food ,great friendly staff .

The Chips in this place is Insane !! The best Chips I have ever had in my life, yes that good! and it comes with Onion Gravy which is also out of this world.

Food was delicious, service was great :-)

Very good beer, food too, they are just very slow and you have to be patient and wait

Love this place, didn't eat here but love the atmosphere.

Food is beautiful staff are friendly seating is very god and spacious

Good but expensive, certainly in Italy the service for this price would have been better and faster, but it can be done once it can be done

Best place. Staff are good and bouncers are the best!!

We stopped in here for lunch and are so glad we did! Our lunch was cooked to perfection, it was full of flavour and portions perfect. Their cocktails were delicious too. Would absolutely stop again.

Very good site. Good food, good atmosphere, good music and good beer. Ask about craft beers.

We went in here a few times whilst in the city. We only had drinks on each occasion so can’t comment on the food. The range of drinks was good and of good quality. Recommended.

Very cozy Irish pub with very attentive staff. They have craft beers in cans and on tap at very good prices. The food is very good, we had fish and a vegan burger and not a single problem. I would return

Everything was amazing here from staff,music,food(exceptional) and cocktail. Will definitely be back here again.

We loved our time here. Menu had something for everyone, food was delicious with generous portions. Busy and fun vibe, there was live music on Saturday afternoon. Service was great but I did feel like we were shipped out once we'd finished eating. One of the male older waiters leaned right across our table and didn't excuse himself which was a bit weird. Apart from that, everything was great.

Great pub grub and large selection of beers and spirits and cocktails

Paid for 3 meals, however the childs meal in it the chicken tenders were sour, a very funny taste off them. When i said it to the waitress she passed her apologies and still charged me for the gone off food. I felt the service overall wss not good from the waitress. Wont be returning

Irish pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. the polite and always available staff with a ready joke makes you feel at home. wide choice of beers, gins, whiskeys and cocktails. moving on to the dishes you can savor the typical flavors of Northern Ireland including fish soup, fish cake (i.e. subspecies of meatballs), fish and chips and without a doubt there are choices based on meat and vegetables. very recommended if you go to Derry

Very good service. Plenty of staff on, and table service for drinks was great.

Food was outstanding + atmosphere brilliant

Excellent Foods a must when you visit.

Great friendly pub with good food. Live music both nights I was there ( Thursday & Friday). Plenty of helpful and attentive staff. Busy both nights but got a seat within minutes. Highly recommended.

We just had coffee but the staff were very attentive and pleasant

Fabulous staff, fabulous food and fabulous atmosphere. On holiday in Derry and was tired and starving and it felt like heaven here.

Really lovely food. Controversial, but could be the best garlics in Derry

Lovely spot to get out of the rain and have a bite to eat. We just has small plates but they were quite large. Staff were very friendly and the place was cozy with lovely decor.

Great food, friendly staff, lovely surroundings and reasonably priced would definitely go back.

Poor Food because burgers and chips or fries and more on the plate same in City Hotel and same verywhere but Fish and chips not Fish alone and Great Entertainment and excellent service too watch Football matches great live Music

Have been here twice recently, within a three month period, when visiting Derry...superb. Great spot to catch up with friends and great pints, thanks to attentive staff

A firm favourite. Busy place. Good food. Great atmosphere. Good service.

Lovely food great atmosphere came threw as I do every few months when I come home from work and met up here manager Is always very welcoming and food beautiful.

The music was really good. We did not intend to stay after our meal which was beautiful till music came on, but we wouldn't leave as he was so good. Will def be back again. I

Friendly and clean, good service

Very busy, Friday Saturday Sunday,

This was some of the best food I have had in a long time. I probably would not order the chicken red curry again, not because it was bad just so many other things to try. We had duck spring rolls, chimichurri steak salad, chicken Thai red curry, butter veg and Bombay potatoes.

Use 2 play guitar 🎸 and sing 2 songs with the Great Mind benders few yrs ago

Lovely pub in Derry. Did wonderful chips!

Extremely fast service and lovely food. Hope to be back again.

Great service. One of the best steak sandwiches i’ve ever eaten. Great atmosphere. Couldn’t have done more for us. Will be back.

Great place for food and drink handy when you get off bus station round the corner. Staff were very nice and friendly.

Always have a good time with Billy an Sean Patrick.

Couldn't get in because you have to be in neat dress (on a Thursday) I guess at a bar (I was in jogging pants). Tourist beware. Could be a trap if you are in neat dress though. 🇺🇸

this place is great, Food was beautiful, atmosphere in the pub was unreal. Would definitely recommend

Really good, fine food and friendly people. Huge pub

This place is incredible, the food was sublime and I would highly recommend the 50/50 which was great value. The staff were super helpful and I would come back again

Very quick and friendly service, pleasant music at a reasonable volume. Food was fantastic

Fantastic bar/bistro with a great menu,best selection of craft beers and very attentive and friendly staff...

We were hungry, but very short on time which we explained to our server. Not to worry, our food was served promptly and we enjoyed every delicious bite. Everyone in our party was pleased with their order. Great food, service and charming atmosphere.

Amazing cocktails and great music, when the sun is shining outside is fab! But if not, inside is classy and great atmosphere, waiters and bar staff very attentive! Was in Derry on a weekend away but we will be definitely be here when we come back to Derry!! Very good value for money too!!

Amazing place. Great food and drinks. Affordable prices and food portions. Music was great. Will definitely return

Good food and excellent service 👌

We just had drinks but the inside is lovely

Definitely wouldn’t rush back it’s like a cattle market, people hanging over our table spilling drinks on my coat reaching across me to put their drinks on my table without even asking if I minded - literally waited half an hour to get served as bar staff seemed to single out people they knew to serve them first even though I was at the bar before them.

Brilliant staff food was beautiful and great atmosphere 💯

Lovely food and impeccable presentation. But in the end the staff takes the prize.

Having spent the last couple of hours, exploring the city wall, the Guildhall, and various other sites, I was looking for somewhere to have a light lunch and came across the Blackbird (which my train conductor had recommended). I ordered a pint of Guinness and...

Another great two meals..and service very good..

Nice place for a small meal or some drinks. Very cool style