County Derry hosts several chief craft breweries and distilleries that form part of the local drinks production scene. Walled City Brewery, located in Derry city’s brington Square, began operations in 2015 as the first craft brewery in the city centre for over 100 years. It produces fresh unfiltered small-batch beers with its chief products including ales stouts lagers and special expressions such as Derry Milk Beer made from chocolate stout and organic cow’s milk with a USP in its grain to glass production in the heart of the city and the provision of beer masterclasses alongside a gin school for hands-on experiences.
Rough Brothers Brewery in Derry city operates in the historic Walled City area. It produces small batch craft beers with its chief products centring on IPAs pale ales and other handmade bespoke beers with a USP in its focus on hand crafted offerings within the city.
Northbound Brewery in Campsie near Derry commenced in 2014. It produces natural unpasteurised unfiltered craft beers with its chief products including a range bottled fresh on site with a USP in its inspiration drawn from local production methods.
The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey functions with bottling in Derry as the first whiskey bottled in the city in 100 years. Its chief products include Irish whiskey with a USP in the high malt mash matured in first-fill bourbon casks.
Craft Brewing & Distilling county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Dining
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow – Overall – County winners – Georgina Campbell – Good Food Ireland – Michelin Star
County Derry:
Ireland’s county Derry offers a rich historical tapestry, with the city’s 17th-century walls providing a walkable journey through its past. The Guildhall and Tower Museum explore Derry’s maritime and political history, while the Peace Bridge offers scenic views over the River Foyle. Derry is Ireland’s 15th largest county by size (2,067 square km) and sixth largest by population (252,231). Population previously peaked at 222,174 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 139,693 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Derry is Ireland’s 16th most visited tourist county with around 135,000 international visitors per year.
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