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The Derby Bar

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The Derby Bar books Traditional irish, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Derry traditional bar with a weekly Thursday trad open session.

Venue at a glance The Derby Bar · Derry

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standinggrassroots

1 night

Live music

Thuper week

22:00

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doorsnightly

BYO

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bring owngear

Traditional irish

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originals+1 more

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Derry traditional bar with a weekly Thursday trad open session.

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Live nightsThu

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Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Derby Bar 63 Great James Street
City Centre
Derry BT48 7DB

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Traditional irish

Folk

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About The Derby Bar

The Derby Bar is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Derry. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Derby Bar books Traditional irish, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Derry venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Derby Bar is a traditional pub at the upper end of Great James Street in Derry city centre, a short walk from the Guildhall and the Cultúrlann. It is a small, old-style bar with a back room that is used for music. A traditional Irish music session has run there on Thursday nights for well over a decade.

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63 Great James Street, City Centre, Derry, BT48 7DB

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What genres does The Derby Bar book?

The Derby Bar books Traditional irish, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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63 Great James Street, City Centre, Derry, BT48 7DB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Derry venues nearby.

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