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www.nigoodfood.com | Guide 2013 89Custom House RestaurantFACTThe B1-listed buildingdates from 1876 andis one of Derry’s majorlandmarksThis restaurant and wine bar has only been open since 2010 but ina few short years, it’s become firmly established as one of the bestplaces to eat in the city. The views of the River Foyle and the PeaceBridge are breath-taking but there’s also plenty to look at inside.You’ll be wowed by the décor. The designers have replicated thegrandeur of the building’s Victorian past. It’s all deep carpets,walnut panelling and swishy drapes.They tell you where everything comes from on the menu. Howreassuring. In the main restaurant, you can enjoy the buzz fromthe open-kitchen pass. You can even sit at the Chef’s table andwatch the food being prepared right in front of you.Their starter of crispy hen’s egg with homemade brown sauce isinspired and who wouldn’t lap up roast chicken with juices andchamp?There’s even a library for your after-dinner coffee or brandy. Howcool is that?££Get there: Custom House Street, Queens Quay, Derry, BT 48 7ASGet in touch: t: 028 71 37 33 66 e: info@customhouserestaurant.comw: www.customhouserestaurant.com