The Gown Restaurant in Derry

Had arranged a group 'spook-tacular' lunch. Lovely building, nice friendly staff, good location, but the lunch wasn't balanced. A single plate of savoury 'nibbles', that really didnt satisfy our hunger, after a long journey. Oddly followed by a scone, and then bun stacks. More savoury & less sweet would have been more satisfying, a better balance and better value.

The Sunday 3 Course Set Meal was Great! Quality Food, Quality Service. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful restaurant in the Bishop Gates Hotel. The doorman was so friendly and Katie who greeted us at the door and served us was so sweet and helpful, esp dealing with my gf dietary requirements. My husband and I loved our generous meal. The steaks were tasty and mouth watering we almost licked the plates clean. Desserts, drinks, service and atmosphere were all wonderful too. Thanks for the memorable night in Derry on our holiday!!

We ate here because we were staying at the Bishop’s Gate Hotel. The place is popular and reservations are recommended. It was pretty crowded when we ate there. The menu is pretty casual. I had fish tacos while my wife had fish and chips. Both were very good. They offer a few Irish craft beers which was a pleasant surprise. Service was very good and prices were reasonable.

I went to Bishop Gate hotel for lunch on 6.9.24 with friends for a special birthday lunch. Firstly the fact there was only one other table of diners in the restaurant should have been a warning. Three of us ordered the fish tacos and parmesam cubes. The food arrived and I knew looking at it the fish looked really well done, the parmesam cubes was skinny fries with grated cheese. When I tried the taco the fish was cooked within an inch of its life the skinny fries were cold! Not once did anyone come to us after the food was served to ask if everything was OK, nor were we asked at any stage how we were for more drinks. There was no presence of staff in the restaurant to even complain to. And the fact i had been taken out for lunch by my friends made it difficult also. Now I have been at the hotel for food in the evening before and had a nice experience, what I was served yesterday was totally unacceptable for a hotel of this supposed status 🙃 and to say I will never be back is an understatement. Really disappointed! And it cost £113 in total

Chose the Bishop's Gate Hotel for a birthday meal with our family on the evening of the 3rd May. When the meal was served one main course was missing. Our table server acknowledged that it was her fault that she had placed it in the ordering system. We were then told that it would take at least 15minutes for a replacement to be prepared, this made it very awkward for the person with the missing meal to agree to this as everyone else at the table now had their food, and they would be left eating on their own. I acknowledge that simple mistakes can happen, but no effort was made by staff to deal with the situation. The lady who had been serving our table was changed, but the new staff member obviously had not been briefed there had been a problem. The restaurant manager only approached our table once when the initial mistake was noticed, but did not return. In a hotel of this standard and price point it should be recognised that when a mistake is made that the entire team work to restore the guest experience. We continued our meal and at the end of the evening we paid our bill in full. The bill was presented in a confusing manner as the person with the missing main course had their desert transferred into another family members meal to make it up to three courses. On our way out a discussion with a more senior manager led to us being simply told it would be 'looked into'. Overall what should have been a pleasant and enjoyable night was reduced to one of reduced expectations. On previous visits we had enjoyed our evening in the Bishop's Gate hotel, however, on this occasion it fell well short of the level of service and overall experience we had anticipated and left us incredibly disappointed.

Enjoyed dinner in the Gown restaurant a few weeks ago for the first time since covid. It was very busy all evening even though it was a Thursday, so a reservation is advisable. However the staff were all very friendly and attentive and a change to a dish for dietary reasons was no problem to the kitchen. The seabass with linguine and crab cream sauce was very tasty with a generous portion of fish, and the chicken supreme was also good. The baked Alaska is highly recommended. For the standard of food it was reasonably priced. The restaurant is a bit drab to look at but it was buzzing with people. If you are seated right beside a window in winter you will need a jacket or cardigan as they are not double glazed and there is a cool draught. The wig is a brighter space but only serves a bar menu. It was also very busy that evening. We will be back soon

Have been here a few times for dinner. This time food was slow to arrive & when it did it was sadly not worth the wait. Very over cooked fish & very small portion sizes on all the mains. Serving staff were so nice we didn't complain to them This was our 5th visit as a family & sadly our last.

Enjoyed a three course meal..started off with chicken which is so tasty. Had a delicious sirloin steak, red jus was amazing. Had apple tart in for dessert. All beautiful. Served by Mia, excellent ten out of ten service.

my sister found a SLUG in her lettuce. Would make me not want to go back as it shows lack of hygiene. The lettuce clearly wasn’t rinsed despite the waitress saying “we wash everything”. This is a 4 star hotel which cannot be justified.

One of Derry’s best kept secrets. Lovely ambience, beautiful food and professional and attentive staff. From first arrival until departure the staff are fully proficient in dealing with guests. The seating area in front of the bar for drinks before going into the restaurant is comfortable with an open gas fire. The set price menu, whilst not overly extensive, has something to please all tastes and it is refreshing that the sirloin steak option does not carry a supplement. Again the wine list has a good choice including a lovely Malbec at a reasonable price. The only issue we had was our allocated table was right beside the double swing doors from the kitchen and the constant stream of staff was very off putting. However, our request to be moved was facilitated immediately and our dishes and drinks transferred without any fuss. This is a nice location for a quiet romantic meal or with company and can’t be recommended highly enough. I had intimated to our waitress that I would be loathe to put a review on Tripadvisor as we wanted to keep this little gem of a restaurant to ourselves.

Spent our post 19th wedding anniversary (as we were both sick) & double birthdays celebration @Bishop's Gate Hotel Derry for an afternoon tea yesterday. The food was delicious. Hotel staff went above & beyond to make our afternoon tea special. Grazie mille ❤ Buon Appetito!

I was visiting from Australia and myself and a friend from Londonderry had lunch here on two occasions. The food and drink were both excellent, as was the atmosphere. Highly recommended and I will be back during my next visit!!

I was very disappointed with the duck I had as a mains it was very over cooked very tough,was dining with another couple who had lamb which she said was over cooked ,I did say to the waitress when she lifted the plates I had to leave my duck , I said to tell the chef he's over cooking the food came away very disappointed as I had dined there few months a to and food was amazing ,maybe they have changed the chef since but would not recommend it as a place to dine 😔

The starters were unreal! The mains were good and the service was 10/10

Myself and my family were in a couple of weeks ago, I must say the food was outstanding and cocktail’s definitely get a 10/10 so big well done to the incredible bar staff! Our waitress holly was so knowledgeable about the food and was incredibly helpful so a very big thank you! All the staff was amazing!

We came in last week and we had a beautiful meal and drinks served by Holly and she was so helpful and could answer every question that was asked about the menu, the food was amazing and the staff was really nice, but Holly our server was over all so helpful and will definitely will be back because of her service! 10/10

We came to eat in the restaurant last night to celebrate my cousin and her husband’s silver wedding anniversary and we had the best night! We’re visiting from Edinburgh, but my cousin is local! The food was delicious (lovely touch with the dessert for the couple celebrating!) and all staff were attentive and professional. Special mention for Leah - the best waitress/member of staff we’ve met on this trip! So kind, friendly and professional- so on the ball and aware of the juggle involved with having a 4 month old as she has one at home herself! First hot meal I’ve had in 4 months as a result of her excellent service. Can’t thank you enough for a lovely evening- we will definitely be back and I’ll be telling everyone at home about your gorgeous hotel/ restaurant! Thanks a million! 🤍

This is supposed to be a top rated place to eat on reflection would have had better food from a chip shop very disappointed with quality of meal. serving staff were very friendly

Popped in to this lovely well decorated hotel for lunch (the wig and Gown) , I did not stay here , just some business over a bite to eat , we sat in the restaurant and ordered from the menu , plenty on offer and all looked lovely , a bit slow on service to be honest and the lemon in the coke is a waste , but the thought was there , loved the dogs paintings of judges and the connection between the hotel with the courthouse next door, it does all look lovely the food was good and the staff were ok maybe need to smile a bit , but other than that this centrally located hotel would hit all the boxes , parking on the street maybe means a walk but again I was lucky to find a space outside the door , I’ll be back hopefully I’ll give a five next time see you soon….

I went for Sunday lunch as part of a party of 6. For starter I had goats cheese salad. This was very bland and uninspiring. It was meant to contain walnuts. It did. 5 tiny pieces. As a vegetarian I chose the vegetarian option of gnocchi. The menu stated that all main courses included buttery mash and roast potato. My main course contained neither so I asked for some mash which I got. When we received the bill I had been charged £3.50 for the. mash! Also the gnocchi was clearly shop bought and not freshly made. The vegetarian option would have been much cheaper than the meat or fish options. Not good enough. My dessert of lemon cheese cake was fair but there wasn't much of a lemon taste. Overall disappointing. Others in my group thoroughly enjoyed their meals hence the 3 star review. I would give 2 stars for my meal.

Loved it. Caesar salad was tasty. The sauce was fresh. And the poached egg was well done in a crispy batter. Although very little lettuce for some reason? I’d say no more than 10g of lettuce. Considering my partner got a massive bowl of soup. Main was teriyaki chicken which was the nicest chicken I’ve had. Potatoes also were good that came with the dish. Fries tasty. Baked Alaska was 10/10. Although it took 25 mins to serve the 2 desserts? I think they forgot about us. Customer service was 10/10. Never had to ask for anything they were always checking on us and established our desserts took a long time to come and apologised. Espresso martini was very nicely made and of high quality. No complaints really other than could put more lettuce as it is a salad

An excellent experience from start to finish. Booking was easy and straight forward and we were greeted on arrival. The choice of cocktails and wines was excellent as was the menu. Everything was fantastic with the quality of food first choice which was ideal as we were out for my wife’s birthday. Our server was Teddy who was friendly and knowledgeable and is an asset to the business. Surprised at some other comments as we had no complaints at all.

We were welcomed in out of the rain with no reservation. After being sat on the bar side, we were greeted by the enthusiastic Zaki who couldn’t have been more pleasant through our supper, drinks and desserts. Not a large menu but that’s what bar sides are for! We enjoyed the steak sandwich, chicken Kiev (should be Kyiv 😉) and fish tacos. Beers , cider and cocktail were all served quickly and on point. Try the bramble! The ladies in our party enjoyed the crème brûlée and lemon meringue cheesecake All in all, we are happy we stumbled on this beauty. In the dining room, you may want to be a little more dressed up on a Saturday night but we were welcomed by the staff in golf polos and tshirts after walking in the rain for a couple of hours .

First class food, service and setting. We dined in the private dining room to the back of the restaurant for my son's First Holy Communion. The room was beautifully set up with a personalised welcome sign and menus. Our entire party received a warm welcome from all the staff. Service was first class. Nothing was a bother and there was a relaxed atmosphere. Food was delicious and it arrived promptly. Well done Bishop's Gate.... our experience was amazing!

On arrival to restaurant our first impression was of he poor service you got the feeling the staff did not want to be there. Our food was average and overpriced for what we received will not return and unfortunately would put me off staying in the hotel.

Amazing staff and amazing food. Not only was the food fantastic, but readily accommodated a vegan diet.

Had dinner reservations here this evening! Received food and it was freezing.. sent food back and must of been blasted in the microwave chicken then came back like rubber! Extremely disappointed when the service and food is usually 5 stars. Will be unfortunately giving in here a miss for the foreseeable!

Mediocre experience with poor service and disappointing meal. With a wait of over 40 minutes, the food was disappointing and the service was unpredictable with no sense of connection with anyone in our party. Overall, we decided to give this hotel a third chance for lunch and it just did not meet expectations at all.

Disappointing birthday dinner for family tonight. Staff rushed every part of the ordering, and were inattentive and uninterested, not a smile or mannerly approach among them. Sea bass was sent back as it was inedible. Did get replacement dish that was just ok. Steak was tough and was at least 2oz light in size. Got served soy sauce for hake dish instead of white wine sauce. Kids ice cream sundae was a plate of vanilla ice cream with blueberries and blackberries covered in toffee sauce. This is supposed to be 5 star food and service…the price is 5 star, that was all.

Have eaten here in both the bar and restaurant, always have had faultless meals, service great, staff so friendly and helpful. Setting is lovely too, can't wait to go back.

We had a meal in the Gown restaurant last night. The food was exceptional couldn't fault it but the service was mediocre. We were never offered a drink, waited 45 minutes after sitting down for service then two courses came at the same time. Our...

Love this place especially in a rainy afternoon. Decor is absolutely beautiful, felt so.comfortable here in the open fire was just what was needed . We arrived for lunch, found the staff attentive. I had the steak sandwich on sour dough bread, was cooked to...

Went for lunch on a rainy afternoon in Derry. This hotel is so friendly, staff are very attentive. Lunch was absolutely Beautiful,I had an open steak sandwich on sour dough bread, cooked perfectly only thing I missed with it was onions? Your fish and chips...

Attended here for Christmas meal with colleagues. Staff were incredibly friendly from start to finish despite being very busy . Meal really was excellent. Every plate on every dish was finished. Just superb. Would certainly recommend. In fact one of our party has already booked...

Had dinner in the Wig Lounge. We are fairly regular visitors to eat here and have found service had been up and down in recent years but pleased to say it is back to it's high standard. We were served by Zaki and he was...

Beautiful hotel and restaurant setting. Staff so pleasant and helpful. Food was delicious and cocktails equally so. Our main critiques would be that there was very little time between our courses and staff asking if everything was ok more times than we thought were necessary. Apart from that .... perfection! (Oh and more than two scallops would have been nice as my starter 🙈🙈) I would absolutely go here for evening dinner again

What a wonderful meal at the Bishop's Gate Hotel yesterday evening - delicious food with a lovely variety in choice of side dishes & steak that barely required chewing, it was so tender. To top it off, the waiting staff brought out a special birthday...

My husband and I enjoyed dinner in the restaurant on a busy Sat night. The staff were very on the ball and great at checking if we needed anything as our meal progressed. The food was cooked perfectly and we felt well looked after. We...

My husband and I got married in Bishop's Gate Hotel 3 weeks ago and decided to finish off our honeymoon fortnight with a meal in the Gown restaurant. What a great decision. It was lovely to see Katie who also worked our wedding but all...

We had afternoon tea in the hotel and I have to say I was disappointed. I felt the whole thing lacked atmosphere, our server, whilst pleasant just lacked enthusiasm and the room we were in was small and just not as glamorous as I was...

Good food in very pleasant surroundings. We ate as a family in the Wig bar and it was comfortable and bright. Attentive staff; Patrick was excellent, friendly and very helpful. Food and drink were both a little overpriced. Otherwise very good.

Dropped in for lunch, whilst out shopping. Ordered the ravioli and chips. The chunky chips were lovely but the ravioli seemed to contain a full bottle of olive oil as an essential ingredient. My stomach felt quezy as it was just too oily. I had...

I am not surprised to see that there are very little negative reviews about this hotel. Normally we have a great time but I feel the need to leave a review as we were so disappointed by our last experience here My boyfriend suggested calling...

We had a lovely meal here with French friends. Staff were very helpful and accommodating and we enjoyed the evening very much.

Not sure how this hotel has 5 stars. We had a lovely meal at Shipquay Restaurant and on our way back to our apartment at 23 Palace street we decided to visit here for a drink. Firstly your doorman had us wait while he checked...

Went to bishops gate last night. I rang to book a reservation but they said they.didnt take reservations just first come first serve. So that's what we did. When we got there it wasnt very busy. The waiter gave us a table for 2 in...

I'm a great fan and regular visitor to this hotel The staff are amazing professional and pleasant and that never changes but I'm afraid last night was disappointing .Almost One hour after our table was booked we were finally seated The starters were brilliant the...

I rarely write reviews but couldn't let this go - In Derry / Londonderry for just one night wanted to sample one of the top eating spots in the city. The historic building with grand interior offered an interesting menu which sadly underwhelmed. The prawn...

Top Class experience. Staff were excellent, notably Columb. Him and Amanda very professional yet very friendly and personable. Food was excellent. Would definitely return.

This is the second time I have had lunch here in the last few weeks. Simply amazing. Perfectly cooked blue steak sandwich and all the other members of our party loved their food. Only downside was they had run out of the fantastic tarte tartin....

Was in restaurant for a 5 pm booking for dinner - staff were friendly and efficient - food was excellent. The only issues were in relation to Covid - very poor ventilation to the point of stifling atmosphere throughout our 2 hr allocated time -...

The food was absolutely stunning. As a Coeliac Vegan I am a challenge for most chefs & a vegan option is not listed on the menu here but they went above & beyond to make me a 3 course meal to die for. A beautiful...

Just went with friends and we all agreed best meal in the North West. Chicken starter had 3 matching flavours. The lamb main course was superb and the rasberry dessert excellent. Cosy surroundings and nice staff.

If there is a better restaurant in Derry I would love to know where. Five of us had the 3 course meal and every single dish was fantastic. Flavours were just so perfect. We had been to a high end restaurant in Belfast the week...

From arrival to departure the experience was truly wonderful. We felt completely at home and were made to feel special. The staff were very attentive but not obtrusive, they all seemed very happy in their work, happy to explain items and also to talk generally...

The hotel was stunning and absolutely spotless ... seated straight away and had drinks within minutes. The food was exceptional apart from one part. Upon paying the bill I explained what was wrong with one of the meals ... the girl at the cash desk...

We dined in this restaurant as part of our hotel stay and the food was absolutely perfect 👌. The portions looked very small but in reality must have been served on big plates because after starters and mains we couldn't even eat dessert. We had...

We are frequent visitors to The Gown Restaurant but it was our first time back to dinner since lockdown. Decided to take advantage of the Eat out to Help out and boy we were not disappointed. The Gown had their normal menu 2 or 3...

The food is excellent the staff are very friendly and helpful. Its lovely food in stunning surroundings

Outstanding! The best meal we’ve ever had in Derry! We booked this a few weeks ago when we found out the restaurant were in the ‘eat out to help out scheme’. We were planning a trip to Derry and thought it would be nice to...

We had dinner here while staying at the hotel. The restaurant was fully booked but service was still excellent and food was delicious and very reasonable especially for the standard.

1st proper meal out locally since the lockdown restrictions have been eased! The bishops gate are careful with COVID restrictions but didn’t go overboard. The tables are adequately spaced and the atmosphere was fantastic. Food as always was spot on. Great service and Adele that...

Had a great lunch - our first meal out since the Covid lockdown. The food was exceptionally well prepared. The staff could not have been more welcoming or professional. We really enjoyed the experience, and recommend it to you.

Three of us ate here last night and we all found the meal to be excellent. The food and the service were to a very high standard and the range of options on their menu covered all of our tastes. the staff could not have...

Hi visited New Year’s Eve for lunch. Had not been for about 6 months as service had been really slow and yet again same problems occurred . We were told there was a “ back log “ in the kitchen but there were very few...

We had a wonderful meal here last night the restaurant was very busy with a great vibe customer service great.I had seafood gratin turkey and ham my husband had wings and steak both meals fantastic

There were eight of us for dinner, which was included with our stay at the Bishop's Gate Hotel. Everything that we tried was very good, and the service was excellent. I especially enjoyed my goat cheese & fig salad and the guinea fowl. We all...

We were staying at the hotel and decided to have an evening meal here. 2 courses for £21 or 3 for £26. great value, service excellent and the whole atmosphere was right on the button. can not fault it at all.

Varied menu ,food well cooked and presented ,staff very pleasant and attentive . Couldn’t fault anything. A very enjoyable birthday dinner Thank you to everyone

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I have visited and dined many times at Bishops Gate and was generally satisfied with the food and.service provided there. There was however a very rude and unpleasant exchange that took place at an adjoining table when my family and I dined there last week.The...

... whether its salad, entree, dessert, or if you're a guest, breakfast. The food here is excellent with service to match. Of course, fish is pretty much a must in a town built on the river and lough. But this is one of those places...

The food was delicious especially the goats cheese and beetroot starter and Fillet steak main. Very good value for money the staff were all very friendly so couldn’t fault in any way. Keep up the good work Bishop Gate Hotel.

I was glad we'd booked a table for our dinner while staying at the hotel because it was very, very busy both evenings, however the staff were still very attentive and efficient. The food was very tasty and my steak cooked to my perfection on...

We booked the restaurant for a family celebration for 15 people. This was booked approximately 5 months in advance to the occasion. The hotel rang to confirm the booking a few days before the event. I was excited as I had never ate here before....

Ate here Saturday night of the jazz festival and had a really good meal. Service as always was excellent. My husband had the chicken caesar salad to start which was plentiful and delicious. Mains of steak and hake were excellent as was the sides of...

Eaten here on 4 occasions and it has been amazing each time. The staff are friendly, the food is delicious and it is really great value. Treat yourself but make sure to book way in advance as its popular and you may not get the...

I love this restaurant and the food was lovely. Disappointed they could not provide me with chips as I am gluten free. The busier the restaurant became the worse the service became. The staff appeared to be trying their best but there was a long...

We went to The Gown for a big family meal which we had in the private room and we had a great experience. The food was lovely and the Sunday lunch menu is so reasonable at £19.50 for three courses and tea or coffee. The...

Either the plates are too big or the portions too small, I'm confused, but my dish looked niggardly. My companions meal was not what she very specifically ordered. There's a communication breakdown between the very pleasant waiting staff and the kitchen. For the price I...

Had a 3 course meal, 15oz ribeye cooked to perfection, must try the ham croquettes, they are to die for and for dessert the Tarte Tatin . A nice glass of red wine to compliment the meal, very good food and good service.

Having been to the Bishop’s Gate before with family and had a lovely meal I was looking forward to having Sunday lunch there again today. I have to say I was disappointed with the meal. I had to roast beef which was cut to thick...

fantastic lovely fresh food made to order the way food is to be made one of the best places to eat in Derry great friendly staff lovely locally produced food and drink the gown itself is lovely and close place to relax

At lunchtime we enquired about a table for the bar menu that evening and were given 3 different finish times by 3 different members of staff, initially 8pm, then 7.30pm, then 6.30pm, so we arrived before 6.30pm to ensure getting a meal. We ordered a...

Bored with excellent home cooking, we went out for dinner to The Gown at the Bishop gate. Service was excellent, the price was right and the choice was excellent. Flavoursome Kataifi prawns, perfectly cooked fillet steak and a heavenly tarte.

As I drove up Bishops Gate I spotted the "new" hotel + thought I must have a quick look. Parked car feeling peckish so arriving to lobby had look at menu - my favourite: seafood chowder with toasted sourdough + portion of chips to share....

Our relatives in Derry had been praising this restaurant and hotel so on our recent visit, it was a must visit. We booked for what was expected to be a celebration meal. I was so disappointed. The venue was dark and noisy. It was so...

Out for my birthday last night and during the meal a mix up with drinks occurred. The barman snapped the offending drink off the table with unbelievable attitude.Thankfully the restaurant manager sorted out the matter terrifically. and saved the night. The barman though needs a...

Cannot recommend. Chaotic, poor service, staff are clearly untrained. Literally sweating on cool night outside, due to lack of air circulation, ask about air conditioning, was told no. Not enjoyable ...

There was 4 adults and a 2year old child at our table, the staff could not have been more attentive, especially towards the child. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the wine by the bottle was very reasonable we would definitely go back again.

A beautiful restaurant with amazing food. Bit more on the fancy side if that's what you prefer but with lovely service and a great selection.

We ate here recently with family home from London and Vienna and we had excellent service and a delicious meal. The main courses ranged from cod to chicken and steak and everyone was excellent. The desserts too lived up to the same high standard with...

My wife and I just ate here tonight for the first time. Can't believe we've missed out on this amazing restaurant until now. Service was phenomenal from start to finish, girls couldn't have done more. Food was absolutely top class ,,, fillet steak was perfection....

Excellent meal, served professionally, very good value, Sean and his team in the bar extremely friendly, no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to fellow travellers.

Description: Service was good and friendly as we expected as we were staying at the Bishop’s Gate and received such service from hotel employees. However, the duck not crisp. Hake was good but dishes had way too many potatoes. Wine and desserts good. Had to...

was in gown restaurant on tuesday night with my niece.the food and service were first class.. would recommend this restaurant to anyone . excellent value and staff could not have been more helpful . looking forward to returning.

Ate here with some colleagues whilst visiting Ulster University at Magee. Staff were attentive and informative. The restaurant is popular and you can see why, we had a range of starters but all had the steak - cooked differently and all were cooked to how...

My husband and I are in the country for the first time and have really enjoyed the hospitality and friendliness shown up until this point. We are staying for the week at Bishopsgate Hotel and after walking around the city taking in the history all...

Alors j'ai un avis très partagé sur ce restaurant faisant partie de l'hôtel dans lequel j'ai séjourné (hôtel Bishop Gate)....