Waterloo Street

Waterloo street is the nerve centre of night life in Derry. Situated within Derry's city centre the strret is filled with many pubs and bars, for example, The Dungloe, The Gweedore, Kate's Paedar O'Donnels, the Bound for Boston and The Rocking Chair and that's only naming a few!

Every night is party night in these bars! Most are traditional Irish bars in appearance but if you are looking for good music then these are the bars to be in!

If you want to sample a tradional pub atmosphere with Irish music then the Dungloe, Kate's and Paedar O'Donnel's are the pubs for you.

If you want to listen to some of Derry's up and coming musical talent then the Gweedore and the Bound for Boston are right up your strret. These pubs offer live music almost every night. Many bands play original material but mostly they play coverds of bands such as the Beatles, the Strokes, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, Dusty Springfield, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and many others!

Admission to these pubs and events in the bars in Waterloo street is usually free.

After the pubs close, evryone congregates in Waterloo street to sit and chat outside the pubs so no matter whwere you've been in Derry, After a night out it is worth heading to this strret to see the craic and meet new people!

If you visit Derry and don't go to one (or all) of the pubs in Waterloo street then you'll have missed out on the experience of a lifetime!

Waterloo Street is a social place; lots of restaurants and clubs. Evenings come alive here; great place to meet people and have conversation.

Lots of quaint shops, pubs and restaurants to make your visit a great experience. Went here looking for lunch when we were on a tour and were on our own for lunch. Friendly people.

We went into the Rocking Chair for a drink after dinner. The small public bar was full of every-day people singing some traditional and some not so traditional songs. We grabbed a drink and joined in the chorus. One of the barmen - Dermott - made himself known to us & looked after us like we were long time locals. The singing, joking and craic was fantastic and a part of Ireland that we had come to see. Hint - don't be embarassed by a lack of singing ability, join in and you'll have a wonderful time.

Waterloo Street runs from William Street up to Butcher's Gate, and you won't be stuck for a pint, if you happen to find yourself on it. It has a total of six bars, all on the right hand side as you head up it. Starting with Tracy's, Peadar O'Donnell's, The Gweedore, The Dungloe, Bound for Boston, and finally The Rocking Chair. During the Fleadh, it was packed, with the punters drinking on the street, and the craic was great.

i think that the waterloo is the best bar in the town, the nightlife in this street is some of the best nightlife i have ever seen and i have been in new york, london and amsterdam

A fun and lively street that can get quite rowdy since there is one pub after another. Most interesting spot to watch the locals and tourists interact. A real blast

If you're looking for some old fashioned Irish pubs then this is the street for you. Easily walked to from the Richmond Shopping Centre and Quayside Shopping Centre as well as the Guildhall it is centrally located and is surely a favourite location within the city for tourists. Check it out.

Hit a number of Pubs on Waterloo Street, all with very different entertainment. From traditional Irish to popular music. All provided a great atmosphere and a fun night out - didnt think the bars would very close down for the night!

A street that I know well, with the Rocking Chair pub at the top. There are some significant history in this area and happenings. There are several interesting pubs along here, and at the top views over the Bogside. The traveller must decide for them selves about the features and history of this street. It is a pedestrian area to normal traffic. Where else would you find a 'Holy Shop', see photo.