Live Sports — Pubs in Dundee

Tay Bridge Bar

129 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4JD

Originally in three parts, the 'Brig' has been refurbished into one large area, re-opening in December 2011 under the ownership of the Marr brothers. A welcome innovation was the introduction of 4 handpulls (real ale having not been seen here for many a year). Despite 2 handpulls on the bar, consistently no real ale from start of pandemic.

Trades House Bar

4 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ET

Feels like an old pub due to the wonderful wood and glass craftsmanship of the fittings, as well as stained-glass windows representing the 9 Trades of the city. There are over 30 fonts.

Dynamo

42 Union St, Dundee DD1 4BE

Re-opened in December 2018 after being closed for refurbishment as part of the Six Degree North Chain, this is a fine traditionally-furnished pub with a long bar, green leather seating, fine gantry, and decorative glass panels to the rear, giving the appearance of having not changed much for many decades. The exception being the 24 taps now along the bar with a large number of Belgian beers.

Nether Inn

134 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ED

Mostly a student bar, part of a chain called Stonegate. No Real Ale

Clep Bar

96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee DD3 7SW

A pub with a nationally important historic interior. Please click on 'Heritage Pub' to see full description and photos.

Frews Bar

117 Strathmartine Road, Dundee DD3 7SD

A three-roomed pub with a public bar dated 1915 and two lounge bars, one of which is a rare Art Deco survivor. The public bar has been amalgamated with a tiny snug on the right. On the back of one of the pots that decorate the inglenook-style fireplace is written 'H & F Thomson Architect', 'Alex Fair Wood Carver', 'John Scott Joiner' and 'Mr Stewart Licence Holder 18th October 1915'. The back gantry with bevelled mirror panels could also date from 1915: the oblong panels and top have been added in recent years, while the counter and wall-panelling seem relatively modern. Real ales usually own house ale Frews, Ossian and Doom Bar generally during football season.

Campbeltown Bar

271 Hawkhill, Dundee DD2 2DD

A nice-sized bar on the Hawkhill.

Braes

14-18 Perth Road, Dundee DD1 4LN

Attracting many university personnel for coffee, meals and drinks. Fine views over the river from southerly facing window seats. Quiet musak and silent tv screens. A range of keg beers plus 2-3 changing fruit ciders. Usually Lilley's.

Stobswell Bar

108 Dura Street, Dundee DD4 6TE

Tickety Boo's

51 Commercial Street, Dundee DD1 2AA

No real ale but nice pub with stained glass upper windows

Old Bank Bar

34 Reform Street, Dundee DD1 1RH

Large characterful conversion from former bank. Numerous TV screens for live sport. Quieter area upstairs for dining. Dogs allowed in street beer garden only.

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.

Phoenix

103 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DH

One of Dundee's oldest pubs with sturdy wooden seats and tables and green leather benches giving the place character, along with a rare Ballingall Brewery mirror. Handy for the Rep Theatre, Dundee Contemporary Arts and Bonar Hall. Five ales on, and excellent pub food at conservative prices. Traditional pub, warm and cosy with great atmosphere and subdued lighting, like pubs used to be. Note that as food is fresh serving times may finish early in periods of high demand.

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