Must-see nightlife in Counties Londonderry & Antrim

  • Peadar O'Donnell's

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Done up as a typical Irish pub and grocery (with shelves of household items, shopkeeper's scales on the counter and a museum's-worth of old bric-a-brac),…

  • Crosskeys Inn

    County Antrim

    Dating from 1654, Ireland's oldest thatched pub is an absolute treasure, with tiny, antique-filled rooms, a crackling turf fire, the best Guinness for…

  • Guildhall Taphouse

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Housed in a wooden-beamed, 19th-century building brightened with fairy lights, the Taphouse is a cosy place to sample an excellent selection of local and…

  • Ownies

    County Antrim

    Carrickfergus' most traditional bar – formerly the Joymount Arms, dating from 1846 – has a cosy interior complete with snugs, fireplaces, a beer garden…

  • Sandino's Cafe-Bar

    Derry (Londonderry)

    From the posters of Che to the Free Palestine flag to the fairtrade coffee and gluten-free beer, this relaxed cafe-bar exudes a liberal, left-wing vibe…

  • McCuaig's Bar

    County Antrim

    Rathlin Island's pub and beer garden overlook the harbour, with wooden picnic tables providing an idyllic spot for a pint and a plate of hearty pub food…

  • Sugar

    Derry (Londonderry)

    Above Quays Bar, Derry's hottest club spreads over two floors, and has the city's largest rooftop terrace. Guest and resident DJs play; see the Facebook…

  • Windrose

    County Antrim

    This modern bar-bistro has dining on two levels, but the real reason to drop by is for a drink on the sun-drenched timber-decked terrace overlooking the…

  • Blackbird

    Derry (Londonderry)

    With wooden booths, leather sofas and roaring fires, the Blackbird hasn't sacrificed comfort and cosiness in its bid to create a modern space. The kitchen…

  • Badgers Bar

    Derry (Londonderry)

    A fine polished-brass and stained-glass Victorian pub with wood-panelled nooks and crannies, and an outdoor terrace, Badgers overflows at lunchtime with…

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