Christmas time is often the time for friends and family to gather together.
With many people returning home for Christmas, it is the perfect time to catch up with people you may have not seen in months or even years.
Derry's pubs are always incredibly busy with customers catching up with friends, especially on Boxing Day and the New Year.
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Here are some of the best bars and pubs to visit over this festive season.
Sandinos Bar
Situated on the corner of Foyle Street, Sandinos Bar is an iconic Derry bar and is always bustling in the festive season. With outdoor heaters and their upstairs floor open for customers, the bar is even more adapted than before for Christmas nights out with friends.
The Blackbird
Along the same street sits the Blackbird Bar. This bar is incredibly popular for cocktail lovers and you will be lucky to find a space in this always busy bar this festive season.
Peadar O'Donnells
Waterloo Street will undoubtedly be filled with Christmas jumpers this festive season. One of its essential stops for bar-goers is Peadar O'Donnells. Customers can enjoy live Irish music and a fantastic atmosphere in this well-known bar.
The Rocking Chair
Right at the top of Waterloo Street is where customers will find the Rocking Chair bar. With it's new outdoor seating area the Rocking Chair is more popular than ever, with plenty of space to suit all customers.
Guildhall Taphouse
Those who will have tried to squeeze into the Guildhall Taphouse in previous festive seasons will be grateful this year for the completed expansion which has transformed the bar's space. This bar is always popular for lovers of local beers and cocktails.
Bennigans
Bennigan's Bar on John Street is incredibly popular to lovers of the local Derry music scene. There is always something happening inside this small pub and the atmosphere is always bustling.
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