The Exchange Restaurant & Wine Bar is a popular city-centre restaurant in Derry, serving lunch and evening meals in a relaxed, lively setting close to the Guildhall and Peace Bridge. Since opening around the millennium, The Exchange has built a strong reputation for quality food, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere for couples, families and groups.

The kitchen uses locally sourced meat and produce, with dishes prepared on the premises. Menus combine familiar favourites with contemporary dishes, vegetarian options, children's meals, cocktails and a carefully selected wine list.

Lunch in Derry City Centre

The lunch menu is served Monday to Saturday and offers everything from light bites, soup, sandwiches and salads to substantial main courses. Popular choices include seafood chowder, freshly battered cod, steak dishes, burgers, pasta, chicken dishes and vegetarian options.

Its central location makes The Exchange a convenient choice for a relaxed lunch while shopping, meeting friends in the city or taking a break during the working day.

Early Bird Dining

The Early Bird Menu offers a broad selection of chicken, steak, fish and vegetarian dishes. With plenty of choice and familiar Exchange favourites, it is ideal for an early evening meal, pre-theatre dining or a family meal in the city centre.

Evening Dining & Steaks

For an evening out, the evening menu features an extensive range of meat, seafood, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Steak is a particular highlight, with options such as fillet, sirloin, stacked fillet and surf & turf alongside burgers, duck, fish and house favourites.

Whether it is a birthday, date night, meal with friends or a family occasion, The Exchange combines restaurant-quality food with an informal atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening.

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Seafood features strongly across the menus, with dishes including cod, salmon, seabass, smoked haddock, prawns and scampi. The selection varies across lunch, early bird and evening service.

Family Friendly Restaurant

The Exchange has always positioned itself as a family-friendly restaurant. A dedicated children's menu offers familiar options such as chicken goujons, fish fingers, burgers, sausages, pasta and pizza, making it a good choice for family lunches and evening meals.

Wine Bar & Cocktails

Wine is an important part of The Exchange experience. The team has developed a varied wine selection designed to complement the food, with staff available to help customers choose a suitable bottle or glass. The restaurant also serves draught and bottled beers, spirits and a full cocktail menu.

Cocktails include Strawberry Daiquiris, French Martinis, Espresso Martinis and Passionfruit Martinis, making the central bar a natural spot for drinks before or after a meal.

Something for Everyone

• Lunch Monday to Saturday
• Early Bird menu
• Evening dining
• Steaks & meat dishes
• Fresh fish & seafood
• Vegetarian options
• Children's menu
• Wine, beers & spirits
• Cocktails
• Gift vouchers

Restaurant & Wine Bar in Derry

The Exchange is situated at Exchange House, Queens Quay, Derry, BT48 7AS, beside the historic Guildhall, opposite the City Hotel and only a short walk from the Peace Bridge and city-centre attractions. Victoria Market Car Park is also nearby.

View the latest Lunch Menu, Early Bird Menu or Evening Menu, or call 028 7127 3990 for further information.