entertainment around derry city

Another of Derry's best known landmark pubs 'The Carraig' takes its name from the Gaelic Irish word of a prominent stone or rock, a number of which can still be seen around the area dating back to the days before the riverside land was reclaimed from The Foyle.
Under their former name - The Railway Bar - the premises was a mecca for workers at Derry's port, which nowadays operates from a purpose-built site upstream on the Foyle.
The ground floor bar now stands as a fine testament o...

Another of Derry's best known landmark pubs 'The Carraig' takes its name from the Gaelic Irish word of a prominent stone or rock, a number of which can still be seen around the area dating back to the days before the riverside land was reclaimed from The Foyle.
Under their former name - The Railway Bar - the premises was a mecca for workers at Derry's port, which nowadays operates from a purpose-built site upstream on the Foyle.
The ground floor bar now stands as a fine testament o...

Part of the fabric of everyday life in Pennyburn where it has stood since before the First World War, the Collon Bar has managed to retain the relaxed, congenial atmosphere of what was once a semi-rural establishment.
It's good to know that while the city of Derry may have grown rapidly in recent years, there is still a place for a pub like The Collon, an oasis of calm in one of the city's busiest residential and industrial areas. The downstairs snug popularly known as "The Wee Room" stag...

Right in the centre of the city, The Townsman in the basement of a Georgian townhouse built back in 1741, a haven of comfort which combines a flavour of history with today's highest standards of pub service.
Nearby Shipquay Gate was the main entrance to the old walled city of Derry from the port - a part of the city which used to echo to hustle and bustle of seamen and traders from around the world.
When foreign tongues are heard today, it's more likely they'll be those of tourists...

Becketts is a well-known pub venue in the centre of Derry city - great place to stop off for a drink in between the shops or to experience the best of Derry’s lively nightlife!...

Every part of Derry has its little places of history, and Racecourse Road is no exception. This route to the old city racecourse played host to Jacobite troops during the Siege of Derry back in 1689.
But the bar itself reflects the name of the surrounding modern housing estates as well as the original Shantallow townland which existed on the same site on the outskirts of the city itself.
The public bar is a Derry establishment out of the traditional mould - a place of atmosphere an...

Situated in the heart of the business/student area of the City, this is a 40 seater sandwich bar offering the finest selection of Hot and Cold sandwiches this side of the proivince. Accompaniments include a delicious selection of real home made cakes and extremely fine coffee.

Live Bluegrass/Folk Music most Saturdays 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.

Mexican Food served Wednesday - Saturday....

The Strand Multiplex 7 Screen Cinema has a seating capacity of almost 1400. The entrance and Foyer immediately thrust you onto what looks and feels like a classic Hollywood Golden Era movie set. The what's on listing can be found in all local press entertainment sections published weekly.

Admission: Applicable to time and age
Open: All year/ Matinee, evening and latenight showings...

This cinema seats 100 and is a comfortable and intimate hall of conventional design. There is a comfortable lounge serving tea coffee snacks or alcoholic beverages prior to the show.

Admission: Applicable to time and age
Location: Off Foyle street
Open: All year...

Featuring all the usual flypasts and aerial acrobatics, the Northern Ireland International Air Show makes a great day out for all the family. Plenty of ground entertainment gives everyone's neck a break too. The high-jinks take place at the City of Derry Airport. Keep in touch with the airport website nearer the time for full details of the programme....