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Dundee food & drink

Tayside's food city — monthly market, riverside revival, and the Dundee Flower & Food Festival

Dundee has been quietly reshaping its food and drink identity over the last decade, helped by the V&A waterfront development and a steady stream of new openings on Bell Street and across the West End. The monthly farmers market at the Waterfront (Slessor Gardens) showcases Angus and Fife producers. The Dundee Flower and Food Festival each September brings horticulture and food together in Camperdown Park. 71 Brewing is the city's craft brewery, with a taproom in the East End. Surrounding Angus and Fife give easy access to Arbikie Distillery (Scottish vodka and rum, 40 min north) and the Highland-Perthshire whisky distilleries to the west.

Markets
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Distilleries nearby
8
Breweries nearby
3
Festivals
4
What Dundee is known for
  • Dundee Farmers' Market — third Saturday at Slessor Gardens
  • Dundee Flower and Food Festival — September in Camperdown Park
  • 71 Brewing — Dundee's craft brewery and taproom
  • Arbikie Distillery (vodka, gin, rum from a single estate) 40 min north

Farmers markets in & near Dundee

Whisky distilleries near Dundee

Breweries near Dundee

Scottish gin makers near Dundee

Food & drink festivals in Dundee & nearby

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Dundee food & drink FAQ

+What's the best farmers market in Dundee?

Dundee Farmers’ Market on Dundee (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 20 June 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Dundee on this page.

+Where can I taste whisky near Dundee?

6 distilleries within 60 km of Dundee are open to visitors. Eden Mill, Lindores Abbey, Kingsbarns are the closest. Each has a full tour and tasting guide on its TasteSCOT page.

+When is the next food or drink festival in Dundee?

Crail Food Festival runs 13 June – 14 June at Crail, Fife.

+Where should I stay in Dundee for a food and drink trip?

Use the accommodation map below to find hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Dundee. For multi-day Scottish food and drink trips, Dundee is a sensible base if you want access to 8 distilleries and 3 breweries we cover in the surrounding 60 km.

+What is Dundee known for in Scottish food and drink?

Dundee Farmers' Market — third Saturday at Slessor Gardens. Dundee Flower and Food Festival — September in Camperdown Park. 71 Brewing — Dundee's craft brewery and taproom. Arbikie Distillery (vodka, gin, rum from a single estate) 40 min north.

Where to stay near Dundee

Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of central Dundee.

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