Restaurant in Londonderry, United Kingdom
Londonderry's most serious dinner. Book ahead.
A Michelin Plate restaurant for two consecutive years (2024–2025), Artis by Phelim O'Hagan is the strongest case for serious dining in Londonderry. The produce-led Modern British cooking is technically accomplished, the two-room atmosphere is calm enough for any special occasion, and the £££ pricing is well below what comparable awarded restaurants charge in larger UK cities.
The common assumption about Artis is that it's a casual neighbourhood spot tucked inside the Craft Village — pleasant, perhaps, but not a serious dinner destination. That reading is wrong. Holding a Michelin Plate in both 2024 and 2025, Artis by Phelim O'Hagan is the clearest argument for fine dining in Londonderry right now, and it earns that recognition on the strength of technically accomplished Modern British cooking that draws directly from local producers. If you're deciding between a safe, familiar dinner elsewhere in the city and booking here, book here.
Artis takes its name from the Latin for 'craft', a detail that maps neatly onto its address inside the Craft Village at 29–31 in the BT48 postcode. But the naming isn't just a geographical flourish , it signals the kitchen's operating logic. The cooking is precise and produce-led, anchored to trusted local suppliers rather than imported prestige ingredients. The result is a menu that reads as specifically Northern Irish in its sourcing while feeling contemporary and clean in its execution. Michelin recognised this approach in 2024 and confirmed it again in 2025. That kind of consecutive acknowledgement, rare for a restaurant operating outside a major metropolitan centre, tells you the kitchen is consistent, not episodic.
The two-roomed layout keeps the atmosphere calm. Neutral hues and warm service dominate; there's no background noise problem here, no competing energy from a busy bar or an open kitchen that pulls focus. For a special occasion , an anniversary dinner, a significant birthday, a business meal where conversation matters , the room works in your favour. The atmosphere is serene rather than hushed, which is a meaningful difference: you won't feel like you're whispering, but you will feel like the evening has been taken seriously. Compared to Browns Bonds Hill, which brings a livelier, more social energy, Artis runs quieter and more focused. Both are worth your time in Londonderry; which one fits depends on what you want the evening to feel like. See our full Londonderry restaurants guide for a broader view of the city's options.
Desserts are consistently flagged as a highlight, and that's worth holding onto when you're planning your visit. With that in mind, a multi-visit strategy makes sense here. On a first visit, let the kitchen show you its range: work through the savoury courses without skipping to gauge the sourcing philosophy, then give the dessert course proper attention rather than treating it as an afterthought. On a second visit, you'll have enough context to make sharper choices , you'll know which elements of the cooking most interested you, and you can order with that in mind. A third visit, if you've become a regular, rewards the kind of familiarity that lets you track how the menu shifts with the seasons and how the kitchen's technique develops over time. The Google rating of 4.9 across 91 reviews suggests Artis has already built exactly that kind of returning audience.
The price range sits at £££ , solidly mid-to-upper for Londonderry, meaningfully below the ££££ positioning of London comparators like CORE by Clare Smyth or The Ritz Restaurant. For a Michelin Plate restaurant delivering this level of technical accomplishment, that price positioning represents real value. You're getting cooking that holds up against credentialled kitchens in larger cities, at a fraction of what those cities charge. Comparable Michelin-acknowledged Modern British venues outside London , hide and fox in Saltwood, Midsummer House in Cambridge, or Opheem in Birmingham , all operate at comparable or higher price points and with more competition for tables. Artis is easier to book and more accessible on price than most of its UK peers at this award level.
If you're travelling to Londonderry specifically for food, Artis is the anchor reservation , the one you build the trip around. Pair it with a stay informed by our Londonderry hotels guide and an evening from our Londonderry bars guide for a two-night itinerary that makes the most of the city. For wider context on what else the city offers beyond the table, our Londonderry experiences guide and wineries guide fill in the gaps.
Booking difficulty is moderate. This is not a restaurant you can walk into at 8 PM on a Saturday without prior thought, particularly for the two-roomed space that keeps capacity intimate. Reserving in advance is the sensible approach, especially for weekend evenings or special occasion dates where you need a specific time. Midweek bookings should be more accessible. Precise hours and a direct booking route are not currently listed, so checking directly with the Craft Village address is the practical starting point.
Quick reference: Modern British, £££, Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025, Craft Village, Londonderry , book ahead for weekends, midweek is more accessible.
Booking difficulty is moderate. Reserve in advance for weekend evenings and special occasions. The restaurant is located at 29–31 Craft Village, Londonderry BT48 6AR. No direct booking link or phone number is currently listed; contact the venue directly via the Craft Village address. Midweek tables are more accessible without extended lead time.
Artis by Phelim O'Hagan occupies a two-roomed space inside the Craft Village area of Londonderry city centre. The atmosphere is calm and the room is well-suited to conversation-heavy occasions , anniversaries, celebrations, and business dinners all fit comfortably. The £££ price range positions it above a casual night out but well within reach for a planned occasion. Desserts are a particular strength; factor that into how you pace the meal. No dress code is listed, but the room's character suggests smart-casual is the right read. For further Londonderry planning, see our restaurants guide.
Quick reference: 29–31 Craft Village, Londonderry BT48 6AR | £££ | Modern British | Michelin Plate (2024, 2025) | Moderate booking difficulty | Reserve ahead for weekends.
Artis is a Michelin Plate restaurant serving technically accomplished Modern British cooking from local suppliers. The room is calm and the atmosphere is suited to a proper sit-down dinner rather than a casual meal. At £££, it's one of Londonderry's most serious dining options. Book in advance, particularly for weekends, and give the dessert course proper attention , it's consistently the strongest part of the meal.
Yes, and it's well-suited to it. The two-roomed restaurant runs a serenely quiet atmosphere, the service is warm, and the Michelin Plate cooking across two consecutive years gives you confidence in the kitchen. At £££, the price is appropriate for a celebration without reaching London ££££ territory. Book in advance and mention the occasion when you reserve.
At £££ with consecutive Michelin Plate recognition, yes. You're accessing a level of technical cooking that's rare in a city of Londonderry's size, and the price is meaningfully below what comparable Michelin-acknowledged Modern British restaurants charge outside London. If your measure of value is quality relative to price, Artis delivers a strong return.
Menu structure is not confirmed in our current data, so we can't verify whether a tasting menu is the primary format or one option among several. What is confirmed: the kitchen is technically accomplished, desserts are a highlight, and the produce-led approach rewards going through multiple courses rather than ordering light. Contact the venue directly to clarify the current menu format before booking if that distinction matters to your decision.
Specific dishes are not listed in our current data, and the menu will shift with local seasonal availability. What holds across visits, based on the kitchen's reputation, is that desserts consistently stand out. On a first visit, trust the kitchen's direction rather than cherry-picking , the produce-led Modern British approach rewards a fuller progression through the meal. Ask the team on arrival what they'd point you toward that evening.
The restaurant has two rooms, which suggests some flexibility for larger parties compared to a single-room venue. That said, capacity details are not confirmed in our current data. If you're planning for a group of five or more, contact the venue directly well in advance , a restaurant of this atmosphere and calibre is unlikely to hold large groups on short notice. Midweek dates will give you more options than Friday or Saturday evenings.
Browns Bonds Hill is the most direct local comparison , a well-regarded Londonderry restaurant with a broader, more social energy. If Artis feels too quiet or formal for your occasion, Browns Bonds Hill is the practical alternative. For a wider view of Londonderry's dining options, see our full Londonderry restaurants guide.
Bar seating is not confirmed in our current data. The restaurant is described as a two-roomed space, which doesn't necessarily include a bar counter for dining. Contact the venue directly to confirm what seating options are available if bar dining is your preference.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artis by Phelim O'Hagan | Modern British | Latin for ‘craft’, Artis sits in the Craft Village area of the city and is, at its core, a celebration of local produce and trusted local suppliers. The two-roomed restaurant is serene in both atmosphere and decoration thanks to the warm service and neutral hues. Dishes are clean, contemporary and technically accomplished, and the desserts are always a highlight.; Michelin Plate (2025); Michelin Plate (2024) | Moderate | — |
| Restaurant Gordon Ramsay | Contemporary European, French | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| CORE by Clare Smyth | Modern British | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| The Ledbury | Modern European, Modern Cuisine | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Sketch, The Lecture Room and Library | Modern French | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Modern British, Traditional British | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
What to weigh when choosing between Artis by Phelim O'Hagan and alternatives.
The two-roomed layout gives Artis more flexibility than a single-room restaurant, but it is not a large venue. For groups of six or more, check the venue's official channels well in advance — weekend evenings at a Michelin-recognised address in a small city book out fast. Smaller groups of two to four are the format the room is best suited to.
Artis holds two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) and sits inside the Craft Village at 29–31 in Londonderry's BT48 postcode — a quieter setting than you might expect for a restaurant at this level. The cooking is clean and contemporary, rooted in local produce, and the atmosphere runs calm rather than formal. Book ahead, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings, and arrive with an appetite for dessert, which is consistently noted as a highlight.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in available data, so ordering advice would be speculation. What the Michelin record does support is that the kitchen prioritises local produce and trusted suppliers, and that the dessert course has been singled out consistently. Ask your server what is in season on the night — local-sourcing menus shift, and the kitchen is best navigated fresh.
Yes. Two Michelin Plates, a calm two-roomed room, and warm service make Artis one of the more considered options for a special occasion in Londonderry. It is not a loud, celebratory space — the atmosphere is serene rather than festive — which makes it better suited to an anniversary or birthday dinner for two than a large group celebration. Book early; the restaurant is small and fills.
Artis is among the few Michelin-recognised restaurants operating in Londonderry, which limits direct local comparisons at the same level. If you are weighing a trip to Londonderry specifically for the food, Artis is the anchor case — but if you are already in Northern Ireland, Belfast's dining scene offers a wider range of Michelin-listed options across different price points and formats.
At £££, Artis sits in the mid-to-upper range for Londonderry and Northern Ireland broadly — but against what a Michelin Plate restaurant would cost in London or Dublin, it represents solid value. Two consecutive Michelin Plates confirm the kitchen is operating at a level that justifies the price. If technically accomplished Modern British cooking built on local produce is your preference, the answer is yes.
Menu format details are not confirmed in available data, so a direct tasting-menu verdict would be speculation. What is confirmed is that the kitchen produces clean, contemporary, technically accomplished dishes with a strong dessert course. If a tasting format is available on the night, the Michelin Plate track record suggests it is the way to get the full picture of what the kitchen does.
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