Bishop's Gate Hotel

We stayed in three hotels while in the Republic and Northern Ireland and Bishop's Gate Hotel was by far the best of all. It is a cozy hotel located in the heart of Derry- a great city unto itself. One can easily get around on foot to walk the walls or access other locations. The room was a very comfortable home base for our trip to Derry. The dinner at the restaurant was among the top meals we had in Ireland. Do not miss a chance to enjoy dinner. Staff was the best. We were beat when we arrived. Staff gladly got us some tea and coffee for a quick refreshment and our room was ready in minutes although we showed up quite early. I will definitely return to Derry and this hotel.

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It’s very historic and a great location.
Easy to park in the carpark opposite for a fraction of hotel parking.

Excellent in all aspects. The hotel's staff deserve a special mention: excellent.

I would like to thank Brenda in the restaurant for fantastic service it was such a pleasure to dine there

Another great meal at this hotel. One of my favourites. The evening menu was excellent value and food was exceptional. Looking forward to my next visit.

Great location. Comfortable rooms. Excellent staff, including Edel.

The staff are warm and welcoming, the apartments are well appointed and are in a fantastic location for exploring the city on foot.

Keurig hotel met vriendelijke personeel. Valet parking was handig. Het restaurant was top.

We enjoyed a fantastic stay in the elegantly spacious, and tastefully appointed ‘Alfred Arthur Forman’ Penthouse Suite in the Bishop’s Gate Hotel in Derry.

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Featured in Ireland’s Blue Book, this beautifully restored Edwardian building is a unique and luxurious base right in the heart of the city. With thirty-one guestrooms, two suites and self-contained apartments, each room at Bishop’s Gate Hotel is a delight.

Our penthouse suite was the last word in charm and character, reflecting the heritage and style of Forman, the architect who remodelled the building at the turn of the last century, and was renowned for his quirky attention to detail.

With its superb cityscape views of the Guildhall and Peace Bridge, a spacious living and dining room with a classical fireplace, tasteful furnishings and attention to detail, (the vintage style telephones were a nice touch), and a separate bedroom with an incredibly comfortable King Size Bed, this was a beautiful suite.

The Designer Bathroom had a bath, a walk-in Monsoon Shower, and our favourite toiletries by Rituals were also provided. The room also included Luxury Robes and Slippers, and complimentary access to the Fitness Room.

The hotel is also home to the excellent Gown Restaurant showcasing seasonally inspired dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, the Wig Champagne Bar with its theatrically unique legal-themed décor, and The Northern Counties Ballroom which combines period grandeur with modern design, creating the perfect backdrop for any large scale event, with space for up to ninety guests.

The hotel blends the contemporary and traditional seamlessly, and is perfectly situated for exploring all that the historic walled city has to offer.   

LUNCH

Bishop’s Gate Hotel-The Gown Restaurant.

The beautifully restored Edwardian Bishop’s Gate Hotel is home to the excellent Gown Restaurant, renowned for showcasing seasonally inspired dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

The Gown has an elegantly charming interior, with its sage green wall panelling and original architectural features, and we enjoyed a terrific Sunday lunch, from the set menu.

To start, the Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad with Baby Gem Leaves, Parmesan Shavings, & Croutons was light and refreshing, and the golden Greencastle Catch Fishcake was served with a Smoked Salmon Salad & Chunky Tartar Sauce.

Our main courses were a moist Pan Seared Fillet of Salmon with Pea Puree & Buttered Greens, and a superb vegetarian dish of Potato Gnocchi in a Mushroom & Spinach Cream.

To finish, we shared a luxurious Vanilla & Raspberry Pannacotta with Chantilly cream and fresh berries.

Our meal was accompanied by a glass each of Jack Francis "Gloaming Rime" Gruner Veltliner, and "Fairy Rust" Sankt Laurent Zweigelt, wonderful organic wines crafted in Austria by local wine maker Jack McAteer.

And why not relax in the Wig Champagne Bar with its theatrically unique legal-themed décor, for a cocktail or two: the Negroni & Old Fashioned were both top notch.

Sunday Lunch at The Gown is available from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

We have had such a lovely experience staying here, we stayed in one of the apartments which is very spacious and clean, the beds are so comfortable and every little detail is covered in case we needed anything, We also ate at the hotel for breakfast and dinner which we cannot fault with the service or quality. The staff were so professional and approachable , the Concierge whose name is Kaysi was delightful and she ensured our stay was as relaxing as possible no job was too big for her. We will definitely be back, Thanks Kaysi and all the staff of Bishops Gate Hotel

Lovely hotel in great location.

Very central hotel, beautifully presented and very clean

We were in an apartment - offsite to the main hotel.
The size of the apartment was very good but as we stayed only the one night didn't get to utilise the whole apartment.
Breakfast in the hotel was good with reasonable options.
Staff were very helpful with instructions and taking bags to rooms etc.
Very central to the main part of town and easily walking distance to most places of interest.

I would give 5 stars to this hotel for its staff, accommodations, food and location. We would definitely stay here again the next time we visit Derry/Londonderry..