The Happy Landing in Derry

Excellent food and service last night. Had the special, salmon and cod parcel with scallops and champagne sauce. Delicious

Service was excellent and the food we ordered was beyond our expectations. The food ordered was served about 20 minutes from placing our order , the reason for the time to service was very clear , everything was clearly prepared after ordering and nothing was precooked and heated when our order was placed. Their menu was ample for our needs and costs were very competitive compared to other similar places.

Had Sunday carvery with my family last week, food was great but a few things could be said for the chefs, we approached the carvery to be met by Kerry who quickly apologised and told us she would get the chefs after waiting another few minutes they finally arrived but had failed to bring their people skills with them as we felt quite rushed and like we were a bother to them for them to serve us. Service was outstanding and I couldn’t say better about the servers. Kerry checked with us a few times after this as I’m sure she noticed how we felt and she was great as was who I believe to be the manager, very friendly floor staff, chefs should take a leaf from their book. Not the most enjoyable experience but we will be back thanks to the people who served us.

Have been here on several occasions now for family parties, as well as lunch and dinner. Restaurant is beautifully decorated. Very cosy atmosphere, especially when the fire is lit. Food is fab and staff are very attentive. Highly recommended.

Me & my family came to celebrate my mums birthday. Absolutely lovely restaurant, the food and staff were all amazing.

Amazing place, food was brilliant and the service was exactly what you look for, fast, easy and most importantly interactive. All staff were helpful and everyone around was smiling and enjoying their food and music. The bar was lovely to relax and have a drink while watching the football. Will definitely be coming again for sure!

Great menu selection with beautiful food! The interior of the restaurant is gorgeous and the staff are always so friendly!

Reception and service need a lot of attention. Waiting time l o n gggg! Having been told service started at 4.30pm, when we arrived for our table, we were told service started at 5pm! Staff informed us we would have to wait while they served a large group, who I would have thought would have booked, and therefore buffet food should have been prepared. It made us feel that we were less important than the group! While we waited for our order to be taken, 2 other tables got their food, even though the diners arrived after us. Very poor.

We went today on a sunday, place wasn’t that busy and we had been seated immediately as we entered. However we sat for 20 minutes with menus and no one came near us to even take a drink order. The man that seated us told us he’d give us a minute to look and he’d be back however he didnt. A family came 10 minutes after us and we’re seated and order taken before we even got looked at. The waitress passed us approximately 8 times whilst dealing with this family however we sat and sat and eventually we had to get up and leave as it was a disgrace we waited too long for as much as a drink. We very much would have liked to have ate here but couldnt have waited much longer.

Only go if you’ve plenty of time to spare . Service is really really slow ! One seems to be one girl doing everything the rest and standing on their phones or chatting.such a shame !

Very disappointed, had early tea there today with my girlfriend. Ordered a rib eye steak med rare, and sat outside in the sun to enjoy it. Steak came very well done, no staff or anyone around to complain, had to pay for meal in advance never going back

Outstanding meal in The Happy last Thursday and thanks to Roisin and team for great service. This is our 3 visit since Carl took over food great, great atmosphere will definitely be back

Lovely Sunday lunch. Really nice staff, food great. Little bit of a long wait. Decor lovely and really nice vibe. First Time here and would come back if I was in the area

Spent a weekend in Eglinton and visited the happy twice. Once for drinks only and the other time dinner and drinks. Really lovely staff and the food was great. I got the spicy chicken pasta and it was 10/10. My partner got the pork belly and again a great meal. Absolutely no complaints and looking forward to going back.

Ate here on Saturday.. Food was excellent. Lots to choose from on menu and my friend was delighted with choice of gluten free options. Lovely atmosphere and Staff were friendly and attentive. Special shout out to Gillian who made sure we were well fuelled in food and drinks. A great asset to your team. Will definitely be back. Having this on our doorstep is brilliant.

Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Very helpful staff. Had the venison for my main and was delicious. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!

Date night in our local. Had a lovely evening good was lovely and cocktails were strong ! Just the way I like it I asked for a table away form the busyness and this was actioned One thing is bring back the baked Alaska it was to die for lol

From the very warm welcome to entering the premises. To the excellent food. My husband and I had a very enjoyable evening and were totally made welcome by the very friendly staff. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and on booking happened to mention this....

Visited in December for a farewell dinner for family friends. Such a warm cosy atmosphere with the fire roaring, the renovations are gorgeous! The 6 of us had fish and chips, burgers and a chicken stack. Everyone cleared their plates, food was perfect. And a...

Our Book Club had our Christmas dinner here in December and all of us had a wonderful meal, with friendly staff and great service, and in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. They went out of their way to meet our needs/wants. Will be back and would...

A table of 4 of us were at the Happy Landing for the Friday steak and wine night. It was fantastic value, the mixed platter of starters was a novel idea, our steaks were cooked to perfection, the staff were friendly and efficient and the...

After having several good meals here we booked again tonight. My husband requested a build a platter for his main and I ordered the loaded fries without the hot sauce. our daughter ordered the open steak sandwich. My husband's main was served as a starter...

Was at a friends birthday party sept time 1 hour wait between courses food not great hair in a friends steak, husband burger was burned. We returned at christmas with our 3 sons again 45 minutes wait for simple food like a fry, pancakes and...

Booked as part of the local quiz group Christmas dinner - took 45 minutes for the first course to come ( they had run out of some options) - ONE hour and five minutes before the main course arrived. Three had turkey and ham but...

We had booked the Happy to use up the voucher. The online sample menu was very uninspiring, no duck, pork, venison or lamb. I was delighted therefore with the red mullet special. It was perfectly cooked and came with a lovely dahl accompaniment. Not fine...

The redesign/ renovation of the Happy Landing provides a very attractive and spacious environment where everyone can feel safe. The staff are so welcoming and attentive The restaurant menus while not vast has been able to cater for everyone in our company All food I’ve...

We had a lunch for the final session of our genealogy Course. We all cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. From we entered the premises the greeting and welcome we received was so warm and inviting. All the staff went above and beyond to accommodate...

Took the family out to The Happy Landing for lunch after the renovations were done and it looks amazing. Very impressive!The staff were attentive and all very friendly. Great selection on the menu and all of our meals were delicious. Can’t wait to get back...

We just have celebrated my partners 40th birthday here at weekend. The service provided was amazing especially the restaurant manager Gary he went out of his way to make everything so special and nothing was a bother. The good was amazing and with 30 of...

Since the renovation of the happy landing now called the happy landing pub and kitchen we decided to try it out a few months ago, actually just after it opened, since then we have not eaten anywhere else. The food is fantastic, great choice of...

This is deffo the spot small village pub and food is unbelievable Staff very friendly and only to willling to help Deffo recommend if ur around eglinton deffo make a visit to this wee bar

We were really disappointed with this local business and really wanted to support it - we had booked a table a few nights ago and so expected all items on already limited menu to be available - 3 times we were told the menu item...

We gave this a second chance after a dubious experience on our first visit since its refurbishment. No improvement ! First impressions of new layout , etc, very impressive but we were almost immediately apologetically informed by the front-of- house manager that they had only...

Went for family lunch today. So disappointed to say the least. Took over 40 minutes for food to arrive despite only one other couple in restaurant. Chicken Wrap was barely warm …would be no good if I was in a rush to get back to...

We couldn't wait to get back to the Happy landing. What a disappointment menu is not great very over priced small portions. Externally slow service 25 mins waiting on a pint .They didn't seem over busy but they were slow staff were lovely. although we...

This was my first time in the Happy Landing in a long time and I wasn't disappointed. The restaurant has a warm and friendly ambience and looks amazing. I had the chicken wings to start which were so tasty and the half lobster to follow...

This is the second time we visited the restaurant. Good Covid controls and better food. The food was excellent. Great staff, well trained and just very good. A lot of big tips tells you all you need to know. I had the Dover sole, brilliantly...

Went with family service when asked about menu staff weren’t very helpful then when we did get our food service was slow chips came out half cooked asked them to cook them on by the time I got them back my main was cold asked...

Modern pub with great food and friendly welcome! Highchairs were available for children, lovely outdoor area available. The decor inside was amazing with some really quirky touches and huge graffiti painting! Menu was fresh and food was delicious.

Decided to go here with my parents when we were staying with them in the village and I can definitely recommend it. The cod was cooked to perfection and the scampi was lightly battered and tasted great. My mum loves the fish and chips here....

Food bland and tasteless. Pate to start and it needed a lot of salt to get any taste. Chili chicken in a flat bread was like sickly soup, over sweet glupy stodgy. Tobacco onions were just a bowl of grease. Vegan option was pasta with...

Post lockdown........happy to have landed.... Was great to meet the old regulars again after the restrictions were relaxed. Dougie hasn’t wasted the lockdown time in modernising and improving this well known and loved family orientated establishment.....canine and human.....food to die for and the drinks served...

We had our family xmas night out 14 girls.our meal was stunning the staff couldnt do enough for us went into the bar for a few drinks after they had music on which was brillant night

We went as 2 couples to have dinner and the food was delicious and the service was excellent always smiling and having the craic it was a shame it was quiet as it deserves to be busy with the standard of food I hope other's...

Very disappointed. I would not have been able to eat anything as there was nothing on the menu gluten free . However the waitress was able to get me a chicken salad which was ok. I felt sorry for waitress as she appeared to be...

Called in on a Monday night. Staff were excellent. Food was fantastic. We had garlic mushrooms, chicken Maryland and baked Alaska. Absolutely Devine meal. As the meal had two pieces of chicken each we asked to take three pieces with us This was no bother....

Shocked to see 3 dogs in a place where bar food was being served .Very unhygienic and off putting. .Bar staff totally oblivious.

This is a lovely little pub had a burger the presentation was amazing and the food tasted even better

Went here a few times.....good wee bar for a drink,,,,weekday's (football) or weekends's....staff are brilliant,,,,Linda or Marty.....they'll keep you in craic.....well looked after.....Linda's a wee gem, know's everybody and local family's....

I've known this bar for many years, and I can honestly say, under new ownership, this is the place to be. New entertainment/ new vibe but the same fantastic bar staff. Well worth a visit.

We ate here 2 nights, staff were delightful, food excellent and very reasonable prices. Definitely come here again!

Ordered chicken naan bread & garlic chips. Shop bought naan I’m gonny say- bread was hard. Hot sauce was like hotter than Sweet Chillie all over it- I’m guessing shop bought again. Garlic chips had that weird taste that I’m gonny guess was frozen.

Oh dear far from impressed.. ordered the buffalo chicken wings .. chicken pre heated and sauce overly spicy.. came with a blue cheese dip ( very strange) and an assortment of leavesnot good at all

I used to avoid Connolly's restaurant as it wasn't very good but the last 2 visits have been excellent. Good food, good staff and a good vibe on Saturday night. The management of the Happy has changed and this may be the reason. The singer in the lounge was worth hearing and provided a great background for the evening. This will save taxis into town.

Restaurant was really busy. Food was great. Staff helpful & pleasant. Everything tasted really good, piping hot and well presented.

Good food good staff you wont be disappointed good vlaru for money I definitely be back ok and your not rouse

Very reasonable in the bar, food excellent , restaurant more expensive and food couldn't be better than the bar. Food not served after 9pm

A good choice for a family dinner in an informal but cosy environment The starters are ok. Good Cesar Salad. I had a very good steak with pepper souce. My Child an excelent chicken curry, hot and Spicy but so tasty. Deserts are at the same level, maybe the chocolate cake better than the cheesecake. Good choice in the surroundings

Lovely atmosphere and great gin bar and cocktail bar.

We enjoyed a quiet dinner in this nice restaurant. Varied menu with something to suit everyone. Servers pleasant and efficient. Good food at reasonable prices. Only hiccup was the wine which wasn't great.