Tatha Bar & Kitchen is perched on top of the world-famous V&A Dundee and overlooks the river. As well as views of the Tay Rail Bridge, and RRS Discovery, the historic ship that took Captain Scott to Antarctica, the V&A’s roof terrace means you can nip out between courses Fine dining is on the menu at several for sunset selfies! of our most renowned eating places, earning three local chefs Good Food Bridgeview Station, a restaurant in a Hero accolades. Chef Rory Lovie of restored Victorian railway station, while Bridgeview Station champions local Tayberry in Broughty Ferry has a fabulous produce with his delicious menu, while view across the sand dunes and the river award-winning chef Adam Newth of to Fife, the kingdom across the water. Broughty Ferry institution Tayberry is passionate about putting the Dundee area on the culinary map. And a stone’s throw across the water in Newport, Jamie Scott of The Newport Hotel cooks up a storm with dishes which prove why he Step into almost any independently- won Masterchef: The Professionals. owned Dundee café to experience the best of Dundee banter. Having a blether over a teapot or mug of piping hot coffee’s an important part of Dundee life. And, as we like to Freshly-caught fish and shellfish, locally- eat good food while we talk, Dundee’s reared pork, beef, lamb and buffalo, café menus often feature local produce. real ale brewed in Dundee and freshly- Local eggs, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish baked bread are just a few of the treats and vegetables inspire delicious soups, on offer at Dundee Farmers’ Market, salads, sandwiches, snacks, hot dishes, which takes place in the City Square on salads, cakes and bakes. the third Saturday of every month (apart from January, when the market takes a If you’re a coffee addict, visit wee winter break). Braithwaite’s, the oldest shop in Dundee. Braithwaite’s has been roasting, grinding and selling coffee since 1868 and stocks a breathtaking selection of coffees and teas. The smell of 150 years of coffee when you walk through the door’s the equivalent of a double espresso! ‘Dundee Eats’ shines a spotlight on the locally produced food and drink that you’ll not want to miss the chance of Dundee’s independent Despite being the birthplace of enjoying whilst in our area, as well as food network is useful information about the city’s main legendary cow pie eater Desperate Dan, working towards a Dundee’s embraced vegan and veggie Dundee and the surrounding area often food and drink districts. Take time to more sustainable showcases the region’s foodie offerings explore these mouthwatering hotspots food. Across the city, there’s a fabulous future. This small but mighty region has selection of eating places which offer at pop-up events and festivals, none where you’ll find clusters of restaurants, its sights set on reducing its share of better than Dundee Flower and Food bars and cafés, many independently excellent vegetarian and vegan choices Scotland’s food waste - a total of around by making the most of local produce. Festival a weekend extravaganza owned and managed. one million tonnes a year across the of horticulture and cuisine. Check out country - by working with Zero Waste dundee.eats and dundee.com for more Our unique ‘coast meets countryside’ Underdog has a completely plant-based Scotland to cut waste both at outlets and menu while family-run Simpsons offers information about What’s On throughout location means that around 70% of by educating customers. the year. Scotland’s fresh produce is grown within vegan, veggie, gluten-free and dairy- a 30-mile radius of Dundee - something free dishes. The Parlour Café, one of we’re really proud of. the trendiest eating places in Dundee, has a mostly veggie and vegan menu, Never mind being Scotland’s food as does The Bach, where everything’s basket! Dundee is Scotland’s supermarket cooked from scratch. Or how about Rishi, We’re proud to have the world- which specialises in cuisine from southern food trolley, overflowing with locally famous James Hutton Institute based grown must-try goodies! Indian, an area where most dishes are here in Dundee, at the forefront of traditionally meat-free? transformative science for sustainable management of land, crop and natural We like a dram or two in Dundee. Or resources. In addition, the Food and a pint or two. Or a nip, a tipple or a Drink department at Abertay University G&T or two! And there’s no shortage of continually turns out talented students distilleries, breweries and bars eager who are leading the way in food and to cater for our thirst for good, locally- drink innovation. made drinks. For listings information go to: Whisky’s the most obvious drink to enjoy dundee.com/DundeeEats when visiting Scotland and there are lots of places where you can enjoy a dram. to eat tucked away in the West End’s Dundee’s Waterfront is only minutes while the streets leading to the sea stretch of coastline dotted with fishing Or how about trying our local gins? 5. Pick your own berries, either back- quieter, tree-lined streets, while many of away and has been transformed in are home to many of Broughty Ferry’s villages where boats land fresh fish and There are several gin distilleries in and breaking strawberries or difficult-to- the local shops and cafés specialise in recent years - as has the choice of legendary, often award-winning, eating shellfish every day. around Dundee, each of them making find rasps - and worth every single bit fresh, local produce. fabulous places to eat. And one of and drinking spots. And if that’s not enough their own unique version of the spirit We asked Dundonians for a few of of effort. the best things about eating along the to tempt you onto the Number 73 bus Just over the Tay Road bridge, the We asked locals to name a few of their Fraser Reid of Fraser’s Fruit and Veg that’s fast becoming Scotland’s other their favourites. Tell us yours using 6. Tuck into a picnic at the top of the Law Waterfront is the view. No matter the to Broughty Ferry, there’s also a decent village of Newport on Tay has an favourite places. You can find more makes it onto our Good Food Heroes list national drink! #DundeeEats. Hill. The climb will burn off more than time of day or night (or the weather), the selection of independently owned bakers, enviable reputation for eating out, suggestions at dundee.com/DundeeEats with his soup bags, which contain locally- a few calories and you’ll get a great River Tay’s the perfect accompaniment to butchers, greengrocers and delis. Take a including a restaurant owned and run sourced ingredients so you can make Or say cheers with one of the real ales 1. Eat fish and chips from a poke (also Where will you find the cool kids in delicious homemade soups. Parlour Café brewed in and around our city, expertly birds’ eye view of the city! Dundee? In the West End! any meal! large shopping bag – you’ll need it! by one of the winners of Masterchef: Looking for locally-grown fruit and veg? known as a paper bag!), ideally Stop off at Fraser’s Fruit and Veg in the owner Gillian Veal is also one of our served from the cask in a traditional, sitting in a windswept spot, being kept The Professionals and a much-loved café famous for posting the Daily Scone Perth Road, Clementine’s in Broughty Good Food Heroes as she’s so committed welcoming Dundee pub. Ask one of the warm by your fish supper. The West End is the city’s most to persuading us all to cook and eat worthies at the bar for their local real cosmopolitan eating and drinking Night or day, the City Centre and Forecast, where the scone of the day is Ferry or Birchwood Emporium in the 2. Out on the town? Several city Waterfront is a lively, bustling place, photographed against the backdrop of city centre. Alternatively, embrace new locally, she wrote a best-selling cook ale recommendation - you’ll be spoilt bakeries open in the early hours of Eat your way around the world without district, with restaurants, cafés and pubs book based on the dishes she serves. for choice! featuring food and drink from all over crammed with great places to eat and the Tay and its changeable weather. technology and buy fresh farm produce the morning. What more could you leaving our city! Dundee’s centuries-old from Grewar Farms’ vending machine in trading links and thriving international the world. Spreading out westwards drink. Choose from family-run cafés, ask for at 2am than a just-baked restaurants serving the best of modern When it comes to locally-produced The Overgate. Local cheeses are celebrated by morning roll? student population - and Dundonians’ from The Nethergate, the University Exchange Street cheesemongers Hilary love of good food - has led to a of Dundee is at the heart of Dundee’s Scottish cuisine, sophisticated wine bars, drinks, we’re spoilt for choice. Gins 3. Nibble on a piece of tablet with a open air dining in stunning squares, tea Easily accessible from all parts of the We love Dundee’s food and drink – distilled here and flavoured with the Many of Dundee’s and Stephen Barney of The Cheesery, cosmopolitan choice of places to eat. West End.