Derry
Places to eat in Derry, Derry City and Strabane
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Derry draws visitors who come to eat well. The restaurant scene here is notably strong, with places like Spaghetti Junction, The Green Cat Bakery and The Coffee House all rated 4.7 from several hundred reviews each, alongside Blackbird at 4.6 from over 1700. Cafe Hi at the Foyle Arena and The Pickled Duck Cafe offer further options, suggesting serious investment in food across the town. This is not a place where dining feels like an afterthought.
The emphasis here is clearly on eating and camping rather than on the sort of tourism infrastructure built around attractions and hotel stays. Visitors tend to come with their own transport and their own accommodation sorted, which shapes what Derry offers: good places to cook or eat out, and reliable campsites nearby.
Where to stay in Derry
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For somewhere to stay, the town is oriented towards campsites rather than conventional accommodation. Golden Sands Benone, Castlerock Holiday Park and Tullans Country Holiday Park are all highly rated—with Tullans scoring 4.8 from 78 reviews—alongside Millfield Holiday Village. This makes Derry a natural draw for those travelling with a caravan or tent, or for campers in search of a base where the food scene is taken seriously.
The City Hotel Derry
Queens Quay, Londonderry
Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry
31 Strand Road, Londonderry
Walled City B&B Princes House
3 Princes Street, Londonderry
Shipquay Boutique Hotel
17 Shipquay Street, Londonderry
Chamberlain House
27-29 Chamberlain Street, Londonderry
Maldron Hotel Derry
Butcher Street, Londonderry
LegenDerry B&B
64 William Street, Londonderry
Abbey Bed and Breakfast
4 Abbey Street, Londonderry
Things to Do in Derry
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Attractions Near Derry
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Tower Museum
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.6
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St Columbs Cathedral
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Brunswick Movie Bowl
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
Creggan Country Park
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.4
1 mi
Locknload
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.6
13 mi
Sperrin Fun Farm
Feeny · ⭐ 4.6
14 mi
Carrowmena Activity Centre
Limavady · ⭐ 4.5
15 mi
Limitless Adventure Centre
Derry-Londonderry · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Derry(4)
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Common questions about Derry
How many campsites are there in Derry?
We list 4 campsites in and around Derry.
Which campsites in Derry have electric hook-up?
3 of the 4 campsites we list in Derry offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I eat in Derry?
We list 24 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Derry.
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