Guidebook for Dundee
Drinks & Nightlife
Otherwise known as 'Mennies'. Classic old style bar in the University area.
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The Speedwell Bar
165-167 Perth RdOtherwise known as 'Mennies'. Classic old style bar in the University area.
The Phoenix
103 NethergateBest pub in Dundee according to a 60 year old guy
Original, low-ceilinged, cramped, salty dog real ale pub. Just what you want !
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Fisherman's Tavern
10 Fort StOriginal, low-ceilinged, cramped, salty dog real ale pub. Just what you want !
Number 57
57-58 W Victoria Dock RdBest for weekly Saturday afternoon and evening live music sessions.
Arts & Culture
Central Library
WellgateSituated on the top floor of the Wellgate Centre. Free Wifi.
Excellent arthouse cinema, exhibition space and pricey bar/restaurant
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Arte contemporanea di Dundee
152 NethergateExcellent arthouse cinema, exhibition space and pricey bar/restaurant
Teatro Dundee Rep
Tay SquareGreat modern theatre, bar and restaurant
D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
An oddity full of oddities and free. Check opening times
Stunning architecture externally and internally. FREE (mostly) Cycle the riverside path all the way to quaint Broughty Ferry. Walk either East or West along the waterfront.
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V&A Dundee
1 Riverside EsplanadeStunning architecture externally and internally. FREE (mostly) Cycle the riverside path all the way to quaint Broughty Ferry. Walk either East or West along the waterfront.
Sightseeing
Ex fishing village now Dundee Suburb. Beaches, esplanade, swans, castle, good shopping streets. Bus stop right outside Magnum House. 20 minute journey.
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Broughty Ferry
Ex fishing village now Dundee Suburb. Beaches, esplanade, swans, castle, good shopping streets. Bus stop right outside Magnum House. 20 minute journey.
West End Cultural Quarter. Nice area for food and drink. Close to theatre and contemporary arts centre & cinema.
West Port
West PortWest End Cultural Quarter. Nice area for food and drink. Close to theatre and contemporary arts centre & cinema.
Great museum, brilliant view from the little viewing section at the top and it's right by the beach.
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Broughty Ferry Castle Barrack Block Castle Approach
1 Castle ApproachGreat museum, brilliant view from the little viewing section at the top and it's right by the beach.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent music venue downstairs for the best of new metal, indie and more genres I've never heard of.
Conquerors of Barcelona home and away. Pre or post match pint at Frews Bar, Strathmartine Road at the 5 circles roundabout.
Dundee United Football Club
Tannadice StreetConquerors of Barcelona home and away. Pre or post match pint at Frews Bar, Strathmartine Road at the 5 circles roundabout.
Large leafy park to the North with a small but cute Wildlife Centre......good for kids and adults alike.
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Centro Faunistico di Camperdown
Coupar Angus RoadLarge leafy park to the North with a small but cute Wildlife Centre......good for kids and adults alike.
Conroy's Basement
51-53 MeadowsideFood Scene
£6 Neapolitan pizza.....Sunday to Friday before 18.00.
Hidden treasure: little Tibetan Buddhist Cafe. Cheap eats...always friendly. Combine homemade soup and bread with a spot of meditation.
Nilupul Foundation
51 Reform StHidden treasure: little Tibetan Buddhist Cafe. Cheap eats...always friendly. Combine homemade soup and bread with a spot of meditation.
More expensive option but quality food with a pleasant view down by the waterfront
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Bridgeview Station Restaurant
Riverside DriveMore expensive option but quality food with a pleasant view down by the waterfront
Worth supporting. They have a 'pay what you want' policy on a few items. Community integrated.
Serendipities
12 Union StWorth supporting. They have a 'pay what you want' policy on a few items. Community integrated.
Piccolo
210 Perth RdA friends' recommendation for fine dining.
Más
304 Perth RdNot too expensive Mexican
Parks & Nature
Botanics
I use the outside seating area on good days.
Balgay Park
Forested, hilly park with an interesting observatory
Sidlaws
Dundee's hilly playground. Possible start at Balkello Community Woodland Car Park
Gateway to Glen Doll which is just 1 of the Angus Glens for great hillwalking and Munro bagging. Other glens to visit are Prosen and Isla.
Glenclova
Gateway to Glen Doll which is just 1 of the Angus Glens for great hillwalking and Munro bagging. Other glens to visit are Prosen and Isla.
Essentials
Marks and Spencer station
Marks and Spencer
East Dock StreetNearest Supermarket