
The Exchange
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Quick info
About The Exchange
The Exchange is a modern European restaurant and riverside wine bar in Londonderry, at Exchange House near the City Hotel. The kitchen stays open later than many nearby places, which suits late-night diners. The menu covers steak, fish and chicken, with salmon and a chicken skewer among the dishes. Walk-ins are seated without a reservation, and the bar gives guests a place to sit while they wait for a table.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood soup, steak dishes, haddock dinner and chicken skewer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood soup, steak dishes, haddock dinner and chicken skewer.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the fish and steak, with the haddock described as lightly smoked and poached over slightly spicy curried rice with a cream sauce, and the salmon as not too dry. Steak and fish are called perfectly cooked, and the steak and ale pie, the duck breast, the chicken skewer and a chicken stir-fry with a nice spicy kick also draw praise. One lunch visitor liked the tuna and cheese sandwich and the creamy seafood soup, and another paired the duck with a Smithwicks. Reviewers describe a sterile, hotel-like interior that still feels welcoming, with friendly service even when packed. The recurring trade-off is the wait for a table. Several arrived without a booking and sat at the bar instead, with food reaching them in about half an hour despite the crowd. One group of seven students without a reservation was seated right away, and a late-evening party was fed shortly before closing.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the fish and steak, with the haddock described as lightly smoked and poached over slightly spicy curried rice with a cream sauce, and the salmon as not too dry. Steak and fish are called perfectly cooked, and the steak and ale pie, the duck breast, the chicken skewer and a chicken stir-fry with a nice spicy kick also draw praise. One lunch visitor liked the tuna and cheese sandwich and the creamy seafood soup, and another paired the duck with a Smithwicks. Reviewers describe a sterile, hotel-like interior that still feels welcoming, with friendly service even when packed. The recurring trade-off is the wait for a table. Several arrived without a booking and sat at the bar instead, with food reaching them in about half an hour despite the crowd. One group of seven students without a reservation was seated right away, and a late-evening party was fed shortly before closing.
Featured reviews
- Lawrence J
“This restaurant was recommended by a museum guide and was only a short distance from the City Hotel. The interior is tasteful, modern with a welcoming staff. We were promptly seated without reservations, granted it was early in the evening. Plenty of menu choices: red meat, chicken and fish. The salmon was just right, not too dry. The chicken stir-fry had a nice spicy, but not too hot flavor. The servings were enough that we passed on dessert. If we lived here we would likely go again.”
- Scott S.
“Just nuts - best haddock dinner I've ever had. Lightly smoked then poached (best I could tell), served over slightly spicey curried rice with a decadent cream sauce not on, but in dollops around the plate? With bits of sauteed pancetta? OMG!”
- Val Adams
“Food is amazing. Service great. Atmosphere welcoming. Expect to wait approximately 15 mins for a table but worth it”
- Jaz
“We were in search of a traditional pub dinner but the pubs were heaving so we wandered around and happened upon this place. What a pleasant surprise! We didnt have a booking and there was quite a wait for tables so we opted to sit and eat at the bar. Food arrived within 30 mins which was impressive as the restaurant was packed. Food was great ! Loved the chicken skewer and my son loved his meal too. If in Derry add this to your list”
- Adel Adventures
“A hidden place to enjoy a very delicious food, perfect service and friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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- Sunday
Highlights
“Global dishes, with steaks, chicken and fish options, at a stylish riverside wine bar and eatery.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Planning· 1
- Usually a wait
- Dining options· 4
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Exchange
- Tracy's Bar4.54140.1 mi£1–15
pint of Guinness, live music nights, football on tv
- 0.1 mi£1–15Reservations
burgers not frozen, live music, food quality
- Fiorentini4.31270.2 miGood for kids
fish and chips, beef dripping chips, ice cream sundaes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The ExchangeVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.51,267 | — | £20–30 | seafood soup, steak dishes, haddock dinner |
| Tracy's Bar | 4.5414 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | pint of Guinness, live music nights, football on tv |
| The 7Twenty Bar Restaurant Off LicenceReservations | 4.571 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | burgers not frozen, live music, food quality |
| FiorentiniGood for kids | 4.3127 | 0.2 mi | — | fish and chips, beef dripping chips, ice cream sundaes |
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