We lunched here on our trip and enjoyed that they had a good gluten free menu, a large variety of…read morecuisine options and a fun vibe to the restaurant atmosphere. Our server was nice but seemed very overwhelmed with not enough people working the whole restaurant. We waited a while to order and after we did he had to come back to let us know that some of things on the menu labeled gluten free they actually couldn't do gf. Since there were lots of good things we easily selected some other items. Again food was slow to come out but it was a busy lunch hour so we took that into consideration as well. The hot wings arrived gluten free and i couldn't have been happier, they were super delicious. I also had the chicken satay skewers which were really amazing. I could have eaten those every day. Friends had the burger and the pita pocket and said they were good. Overall it's a solid place with a nice casual atmosphere, lots of seating, friendly service and a diverse menu including gf options.

I went for a celebratory dinner today and my 3 friends and I were treated with such respect, and…read morethe staff at the restaurant were kind, friendly and attentive to our needs. The food itself was absolutely delicious, it's one of the best meals i've had out in a while and didn't cost an arm and a leg. The food arrived quickly and was piping hot. The bar staff took really good care of our drinks, their cocktail selection had something to please everyone and we're decently priced, considering the fact that this was a restaurant in the heart of the food and drinks scene of derry. We went and 5pm, it was quiet enough but the music and the chatter amongst staff and other restaurant goers meant that we could have comfortable conversation without the fear of being listened to. The environment was so elegant, and with the prices being so affordable, it really is the perfect dinner on a budget. The waiting staff were the true heroes of the evening, they treated us excellently, they were so welcoming and made sure we got exactly everything we needed to make our night so perfect. The Gate Bistro definitely goes on my "must eat at" list, an underrated restaurant that is located so close to the nightlife scene of derry. Amazing food for an excellent price, can't beat it!

Wonderful lunch of broccoli soup and mushroom tart. Beautifully seasoned. Delicious…read more Came across this as we arrived at hotel and we're so pleased to dine in the very comfortable restaurant.

Nice little pub with good food. It was cozy and comfortable. I had the Butternut Squash soup and…read morethe Buffalo Chicken bites that just hit the spot.

We were in Derry for the night and after researching online for a good place to eat, we settled on…read morethe Custom House Restaurant. We tried to make a booking, however were told booking reservations were full and it would be better to simply show up when we wanted a table but to be prepared to wait. We arrived at 8pm and were told it would be a half hour wait. We settled into the bar and ordered some drinks (Strawberry Vanilla Collins mocktail and the raspberry ripple cocktail were DELICIOUS!). After only waiting for ten minutes we were led to a lovely table upstairs in the restaurant. The menu is vast with plenty of options and the server ran me through all the gluten free options. I ordered the Chorizo Chicken without the chorizo, gluten free and no onions.... naturally the server got a little confused and it still came out with the chorizo, but it was easy enough to push to the side. The chicken was delicious and tender. Others in the group had the duck which was a special of the evening and the salmon both of which were delicious. The side dishes of the garlic potatoes, the potato dauphinoise and the vegetables all accompanied the dishes wonderfully. The service was quite slow and we ended up waiting an hour for our food to come out, though they were extremely busy. We were super hungry by the time the food reached the table but it was worth the wait. The servers did check on us to make sure everything was okay a number of times. The dessert menu was good, a few gluten free options, and we all ended up getting the lemon posset. It was delicious but incredibly sweet and creamy. I couldn't finish it as it was like eating creamy sugar but others polished them down (and then finished mine to boot!) The restaurant had wonderful views of the river and later in the evening there was some wonderful live music in the bar area which we paused to listen to on the way out. I'd certainly recommend the Custom House.

Tried this place on a recent visit to the lovely city of Derry with my wife and have to say it was…read morevery nice indeed. The place has seemingly retained a lot of the original features (ceiling mouldings etc) of when it was a Custom House and this makes for really tasteful surroundings. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed yet still had a nice buzz about it. The service was very good with the waiting staff attentive without being obtrusive or overbearing. The food was very good too, all excellently presented and cooked supremely well. For the record: Starters Soup of the day (wife enjoyed) Salt and chilli squid (lovely but could have done with more chilli for my taste) Mains Spiced Chorizo Chicken (wife thought this was really good) Roast Stuffed Irish Quail (first time I have ever had quail and have got to say it was fantastic) Deserts Too stuffed to follow up with a desert. Wine Passed on the wine. The list could have been more extensive - surprised how often a good St Emillion is missing from a wine list these days. To sum up, a very nice restaurant, lovely decor, nice atmosphere, very good food and pretty reasonably priced considering what I envisage its target to be.

amazing food amazing service amazing ambience five star lunch and i try my first pint of…read moreKilkenny and love it

On a family break to Donegal recently, we had dinner here one night as a bit of a treat. It was…read morereally lovely - right on the beach and with amazing views of the beach and the sea. The interior is gorgeous, comfortable chairs, beautiful décor and a warm atmosphere. We went for the early bird menu (what with the Euro and things being a bit dearer) and the choices were lovely. I had the mushroom soup and the burger main - kind of a gourmet burger with the most mouthwatering onion relish and a salad. The service was excellent and they couldn't have been more helpful. It's definitely a place that I would recommend for a special night out if you are in that part of the world.

The food was delicious, and the staff were super friendly! The vibes are nice too, cute dishes and…read morecozy atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Still as awesome as it was when I last came a few years back!…read more Food is undeniably good, affordable and the staff are friendly, Finest food in the city, for sure!

The Exchange is very good. The food was delicious. My wife has been wanting traditional fish and…read morechips and I had the duck. Both were excellent. My salad was great too. The desserts were also fantastic. Malted soft serve with Biscoff crumbs and Meringue and Cream with berries. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff are excellent.

As others have reported, there can be a wait (ours was 35 minutes) but it was indeed fun to watch…read morethe bar staff; they really hustle. Our appetizer, bhaji, arrived badly overcooked (perhaps a lower temperature in the fryer would help), but they promptly replaced it with one slightly less so. WAIT ... Keep going; this was the only bad part. For entrees, we had the Duck Breast and the "Natural Smoked Haddock" (not sure what "natural" means - probably not caught pre-smoked). The duck was cooked perfectly (rare) as were the vegetables. The duck was moist and tender, among the best we've had. The sauce was a great complement to the duck. (The spring rolls were forgettable, prepackaged, and unnecessary.) The smoked haddock came on a bed of curried rice and a decorative drizzle of sour cream surrounded by some cute little cubes of potato with a tiny bit of heat. All of the flavors were strong. The curry was not overwhelming, but was definitely forward. The haddock was very well cooked and had a strong, but balanced smokiness. Overall, this was one of the best meals we've had on this trip.

We were staying in the local area in an AirBnB. Woke up the first morning and googled "breakfast"…read moreand a number of places showed up. Can not believe how lucky we got finding this place first! I would have hated to have missed a day eating at this wonderful little cafe! I rarely get to visit these days and I always forget how good an Irish breakfast is. The sausage and the beans and the puddings...just unbelievable! Also, by the second day the waitress recognized us and asked if I wanted the same thing that I had raved over the day before! One of the best experiences I've had in a long long time!

We went here on a short visit to Derry's sites and on the recommendation in Frommer's Ireland…read more Outstanding food and drinks with friendly, efficient service. Indoor or outdoor seating with a view of the Peace Bridge. Easy parking nearby. Highly recommend.