Live Music — Pubs in Dundee

Bank Bar

7-9 Union Street, Dundee DD1 4BN

A former bank; it has a bare-boards floor, wooden furniture and a series of alcoves with tables in the tradition of older Scottish city pubs. At least three ales usually on. Live music is performed on most Friday and Saturday nights, with details notified via their Facebook page. The nearest pub selling real ale to the train station. Note that as food is fresh, serving times may finish early in periods of high demand.

George Orwell

168 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4JS

Lots of George Orwell memorabilia and book-covers compliment the decoration. A good selection of bottled ales. Check-out their Facebook page for whats coming on. Tayside CAMRA Best Newcomer pub of the year 2014! A large pull down high quality screen is popular for sports viewing.

BrewDog Dundee

Panmure Street, Dundee DD1 1ED

Out front table and chairs; Opened June 2014

Campbeltown Bar

271 Hawkhill, Dundee DD2 2DD

A nice-sized bar on the Hawkhill.

Powrie Bar

121 Cheviot Crescent, Dundee DD4 9QR

Arctic Bar

5 New Inn Entry, Dundee DD1 1SB

Nearest pub to City Square and council chambers. Plenty character. Real was put on for 2019 members weekend. Daytime meals.

Ladywell Tavern

16 Victoria Road, Dundee DD1 1JN

One of Dundee's oldest pubs was formerly the brewery tap of the Victoria Brewery, and was created by converting an exisiting two storey building beside the entrance to the brewery yard. Originally drawing water from the Lady Well. Features to see are the gantry, cellar and the old pump on display which is still operational. Very much a community pub.

Market

7-9 Seagate, Dundee DD1 2EG

Formerly the Capitol cinema, built in 1945, but then converted into a large public house. A staircase rises to the large upper seating area which is primarily earmarked as the family area. Popular with both shoppers during the day and lively on Friday and Saturday evenings with occasional live music. Also showing Sky sports and BT sports on 10 TVs plus big screen. Open for breakfasts. Six handpulls with alcohol sales from 11 am. Local ale from Law often on.

Duke's Corner

13 Brown Street, Dundee DD1 5EG

Revived in late 2009 by Fuller & Thompson, this is now a smart establishment geared to live performances of music as well as food service throughout the day. A former school, the tables and chairs have a classroom feel about them. The unusual bar arrangement has 24 taps behind the staff with no fonts on the bar counter. The outside area is also much improved with tables, umbrellas and lights and BBQ feature.

Pillars

9 Crichton Street, Dundee DD1 3AP

An institution for its loyal regulars, The Pillars was taken over by local character John Justice in late 2010, real ale then being introduced with one handpull. Orkney, Redcastle and Mor beers occasionally available usually at weekends. Interesting internal link behind neighbouring shop fronts to Salty Dog.

Speedwell Bar (Mennies)

165-167 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1AS

Built in 1903 for James Speed but known as Mennie's, after the family who ran it for more than 50 years. The L-shaped bar is divided by a part-glazed screen and has a magnificent mahogany gantry and counter, dado panelled walls and an anaglypta Jacobean ceiling. There are two sitting rooms, separated by a glass screen. Usually three ales on, plus a selection of bottled Belgian beers. 150 malt whiskies served in 35ml measures. You can take your own food in.Pub Of The Year 2017 Gives CAMRA Discount