The best of Dundee Cocktail Week
The Dundee bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 19 minutes on foot from first to last.
Bird & Bear
Praised in our customer survey. Taken part in 2 editions of Dundee Cocktail Week.
About 2 min walk to Malmaison
Black Mamba
3Third most popular bar 20242Second favourite cocktail 2025About 2 min walk to The Giddy Goose
Temple Lane
1Most popular bar 20241Favourite cocktail 2024About 1 min walk to The West House
The West House
3Third most popular bar 2025
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
An evening in the West End4 stops · about 9 min walk · 4 partner bars in the West End, all a short walk apart.
- Duke's Corner
- Black Mamba
- Jute Bar
- Nether Inn
The City centre and the waterfront route5 stops · about 9 min walk · From the V&A and City Quay up to Commercial Street and Whitehall Crescent, with cocktail bars, a craft beer bar and the late-night clubs.
- The Barrelman
- Bertie Mooney's
- Firewater
- Bird & Bear
- Abandoned Ship
Late night route5 stops · about 13 min walk · 5 stops known for keeping the night going. Check closing times before you head over.
- Firewater
- AURA Nightclub
- Aura
- Club Tropicana & Venga
- Duke's Corner
Drinks outside route5 stops · about 17 min walk · 5 stops with terraces or outdoor seating for the drier nights.
- The Giddy Goose
- Jute Bar
- Abandoned Ship
- Bird & Bear
- The Barrelman
The short walk5 stops · about 4 min walk · 5 stops close together, so there's more time at the bar than between them.
Make your own trail
My Dundee cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 40 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 41 of Dundee's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: Eighteen22
The bar at Hotel Indigo in the old Lower Dens Mill on Constable Street.
Hotel Indigo, Constable St, Dundee DD4 6ADDirections
Photo: Daisy Tasker on Google MapsStop 2: Daisy Tasker
A restaurant in the old Lower Dens Mill on Constable Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue 5:30pm to 9pm, Wed to Fri 5:30pm to 9:30pm, Sat and Sun 5:30pm to 9pm
Stop 3: Porters Bar & Restaurant
A bar and restaurant at City Quay, by the water, with brunch.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri noon to 9:30pm, Sat noon to 10pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 4: Firewater
A late-night bar on the Seagate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 7pm to 2:30am, Fri and Sat 7pm to 3am, Sun 7pm to 2:30am
Photo: The Bush Bar on Google MapsStop 5: Bush Bar
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Archies Dundee on Google MapsStop 6: Archie's
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue 10am to 6pm, Wed 10am to 10pm, Thu to Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 9:30pm
Stop 7: Bertie Mooney's
A bar on Commercial Street with music and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 9am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 10am to 10pm
Stop 8: The Barrelman
A bar on Commercial Street with music and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
Photo: The Wine Press on Google MapsStop 9: The Wine Press
“Friendly staff and good atmosphere.”Dundee Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 12:30pm to 10pm, Tue closed, Wed 12:30pm to 10pm, Thu 12:30pm to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 10: Bird & Bear
A two-level bar on Whitehall Crescent with hanging bird cages, creative cocktails, pub food and brunch.
“Bird and Bear, different style, great service”Dundee Cocktail Week customer, 2024
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Abandon Ship on Google MapsStop 11: Abandon Ship
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 5pm to 1am, Sun closed
Photo: Abandon Ship on Google MapsStop 12: Abandoned Ship
A bar on Whitehall Crescent with outdoor seating.
2b Whitehall Cres, Dundee, DD1 4AUDirectionsOpening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri and Sat 5pm to 1am, Sun closed
Photo: Neil Deaville on Google MapsStop 13: Pillars Bar
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to midnight
Photo: Gail Stewart on Google MapsStop 14: The Salty Dog
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 5pm to midnight, Wed to Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat 2pm to midnight, Sun 4pm to midnight
Photo: The Blue Room on Google MapsStop 15: Blue Room
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 5pm to midnight, Sun closed
Photo: Derrick Gannon on Google MapsStop 16: Star & Garter
Stop 17: Malmaison
1Most popular bar 20251Favourite cocktail 2025The cocktail bar and brasserie at Malmaison, a Victorian hotel on Whitehall Crescent.
“Malmaison made to feel really welcome and cocktail looked very good and care taken making it”Dundee Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Photo: Nola Bar on Google MapsStop 18: Nola
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 10pm to 2:30am
Photo: S on Google MapsStop 19: Groucho's
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 10am to 1am
Stop 20: Nether Inn
A busy pub on the Nethergate with big-screen sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 21: Jute Bar
The bar at Dundee Contemporary Arts on the Nethergate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to 11pm
Stop 23: Black Mamba
3Third most popular bar 20242Second favourite cocktail 2025A tapas restaurant on the Nethergate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to midnight, Fri and Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to midnight
Stop 24: The Giddy Goose
3Third favourite cocktail 2024A floral, bohemian wine bar at the start of Perth Road, with stone-baked pizzas, burgers and garden seating.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to midnight
Photo: O'Marleys - Irish Pub on Google MapsStop 25: O'Marley’s
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 2pm to midnight, Tue to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 26: The Lowdown
A bar on Perth Road in the West End.
142-146 Perth Rd, Dundee, DD1 4JWDirections
Photo: Eastfield on Google MapsStop 27: Eastfield
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 9am to 4pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 4pm and 6pm to 10pm, Sun 9am to 4pm
Photo: The Speedwell Bar on Google MapsStop 28: Speedwell
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat 11am to midnight, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 29: Hawkhill Tavern
A pub on the Hawkhill with sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to midnight
Stop 30: The Tinsmith
A pub on Old Hawkhill with music and sport.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to midnight, Fri and Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 10am to midnight
Stop 31: Duke's Corner
A bar on Brown Street with live bands, barbecue food with local produce and craft beer, open until the early hours.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 3pm to midnight, Wed and Thu 3pm to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2:30am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 32: Temple Lane
1Most popular bar 20241Favourite cocktail 2024A late night cocktail bar on Temple Lane, just off the West Port.
“Temple Bar, had the nicest atmosphere.”Dundee Cocktail Week customer, 2025
1 Temple Lane, Dundee, DD1 4HADirections
Photo: The West House on Google MapsStop 33: The West House
3Third most popular bar 2025“Unexpectedly excellent food as well as my favourite cocktail”Dundee Cocktail Week customer, 2025
2 West Port, The West House, Dundee, DD1 5EPDirections01382 525205Website4.4 on Google (691 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to midnight, Fri and Sat 8am to 1am, Sun 8am to midnight
Photo: Duck Slatterys on Google MapsStop 34: Duck Slattery's
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 9pm to midnight, Thu and Fri closed, Sat 8pm to midnight, Sun closed
Photo: AURA Nightclub on Google MapsStop 35: AURA Nightclub
A nightclub on South Ward Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed open 24 hours, Thu and Fri closed, Sat 10pm to 3am, Sun closed
Photo: AURA Nightclub on Google MapsStop 36: Aura
A nightclub on South Ward Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed open 24 hours, Thu and Fri closed, Sat 10pm to 3am, Sun closed
Photo: Club Tropicana & Venga on Google MapsStop 38: Club Tropicana & Venga
A nightclub over three levels on South Ward Road, with club nights and gigs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 10pm to 2:30am, Thu closed, Fri and Sat 10pm to 3am, Sun closed
Stop 39: St Andrews Brewing Co
The Dundee bar from the St Andrews Brewing Company, on Shore Terrace near the waterfront.
Further out
Photo: Dimi Sav on Google MapsStop 40: King of Islington
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Sun 5pm to midnight
Also in Dundee
Built from the venues that have taken part in Dundee Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
More of Dundee after dark
Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Dundee?
On our trail, the best of Dundee Cocktail Week is The Wine Press, Bird & Bear, Malmaison, Black Mamba, The Giddy Goose, Temple Lane and The West House. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Dundee Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Dundee Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 19 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Dundee cocktail trail?
An evening in the West End (4 stops, about 9 minutes), The City centre and the waterfront route (5 stops, about 9 minutes), Late night route (5 stops, about 13 minutes), Drinks outside route (5 stops, about 17 minutes) and The short walk (5 stops, about 4 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Dundee cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Dundee cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Dundee Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Dundee cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Dundee cocktail trail?
41 venues that have taken part in Dundee Cocktail Week, including Eighteen22, Daisy Tasker, Porters Bar & Restaurant, Firewater, Bush Bar and Archie's. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
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