Guildhall Taphouse
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About Guildhall Taphouse
On Custom House St in Londonderry, Guildhall Taphouse is a gastropub where orders are placed and paid for at the counter. Its own Dopey Dick IPA runs through the taps and turns up on the menu too, pairing with the Dopey Dick Battered Haddock and the Dopey Burger. Beyond that pairing, the kitchen runs to a Korean Fried Chicken Burger, a Tap House Beef Burger, Chicken Tikka Masala, and a Hot Chicken Caesar Salad, drawn from a menu of 26 dishes. Guinness is poured alongside the house IPA. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Gluten-free options, including bread and toasties, are available for those who need them. Calamari and a battered fish and chips also feature on the menu. The room runs quiet at lunch, ahead of any evening trade.
Menu & Prices
26 dishes · mains £3–17- Dopey Dick Battered Haddock£15.00
- Korean Fried Chicken Burger£13.50
- Tap House Beef Burger£14.50
- Dopey Burger£16.00
- Chicken Tikka Masala£14.00
- Hot Chicken Caesar Salad£14.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dopey dick ipa, gluten free food, proper guinness and slow bar service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dopey dick ipa, gluten free food, proper guinness and slow bar service.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the Dopey Dick IPA and a proper Guinness alongside food described as very good, including battered fish and gluten-free options like calamari and a toastie. Several call service friendly and the lunch atmosphere calm, though one notes it was a bit slow when busy. One reviewer describes being repeatedly overlooked at the bar while later arrivals were served ahead.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the Dopey Dick IPA and a proper Guinness alongside food described as very good, including battered fish and gluten-free options like calamari and a toastie. Several call service friendly and the lunch atmosphere calm, though one notes it was a bit slow when busy. One reviewer describes being repeatedly overlooked at the bar while later arrivals were served ahead.
Featured reviews
- Al Zakaria
“Terrible service by the bar staff at the counter today at 3 o’clock. Went for a tour to Derry today and visited Taphouse as mate from Derry recommended it. Felt like some customers are completely invisible to the bar staff, even though we were waiting at the counter in front of them to order a pint. Customers who came way after us got served, several times. Middle aged lady staff and others they all saw we were waiting for our turn for approx 20 mins, instead they look happy taking orders from others who were just there. Don’t think the staff morale is that good to be honest. Wouldn’t call it racism as well, its so subtle, it’s just bad.”
- sonya h.
“After our walking tour of Derry, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at the Guildhall Taphouse. It's a cool place and the food was wonderful. We also enjoyed the Dopey Dick IPA (better than the IPAs that many restaurants serve). The service was friendly but a wee bit slow; however, it should be noted that the restaurant was quite busy on the Saturday we visited.”
- Rich Burroughs
“Great food, prompt and friendly service from staff and a proper Guinness! (I can always tell when the beer lines have been cleaned properly) The late lunch atmosphere was calm and quiet. Would recommend.”
- Linda Shearer
“Cool venue, quiet at lunch. Fab gluten free food! Perfect calamari. Highly recommend I originally ordered soup and toastie on gluten-free bread. When I was informed …”
- Sandi H-H
“We recently spent the day in Derry-Londonderry and went to the Taphouse for a late lunch. The restaurant was quiet, the welcome was warm. Drinks were good. Food was very good although I found the batter a bit heavy on the fish. However, the food was hot and was nicely presented. Would recommend.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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