The best restaurants in Brandywell Derry Western NI

We really wanted to find a locals pub with live music. Didn’t fancy the touristy bars in the centre. This was one of the friendliest bars we found on our tour of Ireland. Great atmosphere and live music on the Friday night we visited. Couldn’t fault our night in here. Superb Guinness. Many thanks to the staff and locals for a memorable night.

8 of us visited this weekend whilst on a mini break. We arrived at approx 3 pm and it was clear that the staff were more interested in clearing up / finishing for the day than they were in serving customers. The rear of the cafe was closed for cleaning however there were no other tables available that could accommodate us together. A member of staff ushered us to the front of the restaurant and told us there were enough seats there to sit on..(just not together) I would've left however didn't want to cause a scene especially since I had recommended it to the family who were with us. Eventually the staff conceded and allowed us to sit beyond the cleaning sign ! It was a very disappointing trip and the staff made it more than obvious that they were disgruntled with our being there taking up space. Very disappointed and are unlikely to return . I am writing this review in the hope that others are not treated the same way, a good business shouldn't be ruined by staff who don't encourage customers

Fish was grey and seemed to be laying for a few days - ended up throwing it out

Honestly so good, between the atmosphere, caring staff and really good food will definitely be making this a regular visit. Love the ethos and to be able to move away from the major chains is a bonus.

Omg I wish I had read reviews before I stepped through the door. Here in Derry for a hospital visit and needed some nourishment about 7pm. Had noticed on line that pies were available so thought a pie each might do the trick. Well, asked the young assistant on the till what pies were on offer. She looked at me blankly. Then asked the young man. He said beef and mince. I didn't see any hot pie display cupboard anywhere. He retrieved two pies both boxed and cold from the back. Goodness knows how he would have heated those up I opted for fish and chips. Noticed when waiting another girl moving oil from one fryer to another in an old saucepan and it didn't look very fresh Picked chicken nougats and onion rings also. Brought back to hotel. My goodness it was inedible. Swimming in old grease. Everything tasted the same meat is obviously cooked in same oil as fish and oil obviously ancient. Seriously the owners need to quickly deal with all this and I haven't even detailed everything! The chicken nougats were minute and rock hard. I asked what a steakette was and girl said battered burger. Hey ho guess where we won't be going again! Disaster