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The flagship of the Browns group sits on the east bank of the River Foyle and comes with a plush lounge and an intimate, art deco style dining room. Th...
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Whether it's Sunday lunch with the family, private dining for an intimate celebration, lunch over a business deal or a midweek treat, Browns Bonds Hill provides diners with a unique Michelin recommended dining experience. The flagship restaurant in the group, Browns Bonds Hill was opened by Chef Patron Ian Orr and his business partner in 2009 and is heralded as the catalyst for putting the north west of Northern Ireland on the fine dining foodie map. Named Best Restaurant in Co Londonderry for the eighth consecutive year, twice named Best Restaurant in Ulster, it has also been awarded Best Food Tourism Experience by Tourism Northern Ireland. Famed for unique events hosted by Chef Patron Ian
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$56
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Irish, European, British, Contemporary
FEATURES
Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed yesterday

Started out as such an excellent and special "25 Anniversary" celebration. Was seated promptly and initial orders taken in a timely manner. Food delivered was superb. However, the server was very inattentive and seemed more concerned about cleaning tables in what was a fairly empty...resturant. We were quite surprised at her lack of attentiveness. Had we received the expected service would have given the resturant a 5 star rating.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Great to be back in Bonds Hill. Like what you have done with it. Great food, atmosphere and staff.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Very enjoyable, excellent food & prompt service, immaculate clean a d very pleasant ambiance. Will be back very soon I hope.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

As per usual the staff were excellent, friendly and attentive. We had a lovely evening due to both great staff and excellent food. I wish the browns would bring in the foodie offer on a more regular basis and we would definitely be coming a...lot more. Thanks for a lovely nightMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

The food was fantastic! Vegetarian offering was great. We did the ‘Foodie offer’ and were really impressed. However, we did feel quite rushed to order by the waiter. We arrived at 7.30pm and were told the foodie offer ended at 7.30pm so needed to quickly...order. However, the online brochure specifies the offer goes on until 9pm. This started our experience on a bad footing.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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EIMEAR KEARNEY, Marketing at Browns Bonds Hill, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

We are glad to hear you enjoyed our foodie offer recently and we are sorry you felt rushed. However, please note that the graphic you have shown in your post dates back a few years and is not what we are currently advertising. Our Foodie...More

Reviewed 1 week ago

We were a party of 3 celebrating a friends birthday. The food was fabulous as was the service which was attentive but unobtrusive ( thanks to Ian and the other waiter whose name I didn't get, sorry) Yes it is a bit expensive but for...a treat it is a perfect location. As a vegetarian there were plenty of options for me to choose and I went with the saffron risotto which was delicious.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We both had the A la carte special of Rib Eye Steak with Asparagus and a mini steak pie. Both steaks were cooked to perfection, just how we requested them. We both came away saying the steak was miles better than any steak we have...had before and the mini beef pie was so tasty! Dessert was beautiful too, especially the orange creme brulee. As always, service was brilliant, the waitresses were friendly, polite and clearly knew the menu inside out. We can't wait to go back again.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful food and super wine matches -we went for the three course menu with wine offer -on during May -if you get a chance go for it-makes for a really enjoyable evening :-) Front of house staff really lovely, attentive and knowledgeable regarding the food...and wine.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We came to celebrate a birthday and we’re sat in a nice nook away from the main strip in the restaurant. The food menu and wine list are excellent. There is a very robust “by the glass” section. The initial service was excellent, great knowledge...and food presentation but when we asked for the aircon to be switched on we were very surprised by the language used. It was vulgar, non premium, unhelpful. It took us all aback. Later when we queried the cheese board a third server told us she knew nothing as she was a new hire. Everyone has to start somewhere, sure. But how you interact with your customers defines how satisfied they are. The food is excellent. Always. And better than other more expensive venues in the area but the service needs to be more consistent and premium.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Visiting Ireland for our anniversary and couldn’t be happier with our dinner at Browns Bond Hill. From the Guinness brown bread with treacle butter to the chocolate soufflé, our tastebuds we’re delighted. The ham and peas risotto was the best I have ever had and...and my husband fully enjoyed his sirloin with burnt onion peppercorn sauce. The team serving approach was fantastic. We were never without anything we desired. Would HIGHLY recommend Browns Bond Hill in Derry!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Our visit was a pleasure from start to finish. Great food and wine complimented by a team of friendly but professional staff. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

They treated us very well, we did have to ask for our chicken to be grilled again as it was very moist and not to our liking

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I invited friends from Dun Laoghaire to join us for the weekend with the highlight being a visit to @DiningAtBrowns The tasting menu with the accompanying wine flight was the choice for us all. Suffice to say that the food exceeded our expectations. The wine...flight perfectly matched the food served and the service from Johnny and Sophie made for a memorable evening. Ambassadors for the hospitality sector in Derry! The guests were so impressed that they are already planning a further visit to the North Coast and of course Browns on the Hil. David & CarolineMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 25 April 2023

Great food and great staff. Surroundings were very nice. If I had one disappointment it was that the restaurant was too bright. The bright lights made it seem “cafe” like and did not do the food, the people and the value justice.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023 via mobile

An excellent meal for four. Probably the best I’ve ever had here. The lamb was delicious and perfectly cooked. The jus was beautiful. The sides, excellent. Deserts were super. Good to see that it was busy, good atmosphere, and excellent service.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Response from 315judyg | Reviewed this property |
It seems pretty casual. We saw guys in jeans and since we were traveling for a month, we didn't have anything dressy. It is upscale, so I'd opt for a polo shirt over a tee if possible. It's a great place. We enjoyed it so... More
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On street parking outside restaurant but cant always guarantee space
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Hi it is a small space so nowhere to run about etc but then again it is a restaurant not a play park!! As for facilities, high chairs are available & the sofa style seating can accommodate little ones too. The champagne... More
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Browns Bonds Hill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
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