Town guide
Dundee food & drink
Tayside's food city — monthly waterfront market, riverside revival, and a growing independent scene
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. 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.
- Dundee Farmers' Market — third Saturday at Slessor Gardens
- 71 Brewing — Dundee's craft brewery and taproom
- Arbikie Distillery (vodka, gin, rum from a single estate) 40 min north
Where to eat & drink in Dundee
Places our published guides actually recommend — every entry links back to the article that covers it.
Speedwell Bar (Mennies)
PubPerth Road
Known locally as Mennies — a traditional pub with three or four cask ales.
Farmers markets in & near Dundee
Dundee Farmers’ Market
Next: 17 OctCupar Farmers' Market
Next: 10 OctSt Andrews Farmers’ Market
Next: 3 OctPerth Farmers’ Market
Next: 3 OctDunkeld & Birnam Farmers' Market
Next: 3 OctKirkcaldy Farmers’ Market
Next: 24 OctWhisky distilleries near Dundee
Breweries near Dundee
Scottish gin makers near Dundee
Food & drink festivals in Dundee & nearby
Edinburgh Food Festival
George Square Gardens, Edinburgh · 24 July
foodEdinburgh Christmas Market
East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh · 14 November
foodThe Leith Food Festival
Leith Links, Edinburgh · 30 May
whiskyDundee’s Whisky Festival
Caird Hall, Dundee · 12 June
foodFoodies Festival (Edinburgh)
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh · 7 August
Coming up in the next 14 days
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Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
Edinburgh
Leith Market
Edinburgh
Cupar Farmers' Market
Cupar, Fife
Stockbridge Market
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers’ Market
Edinburgh
Whisky regions within reach of Dundee
Dundee sits within day-trip distance of several of Scotland's whisky regions. Each region has its own flavour profile and a full TasteSCOT guide.
Dundee food & drink FAQ
+What's the best farmers market in Dundee?
Dundee Farmers’ Market on Dundee (typically saturday). Next confirmed date: Saturday, 17 October 2026. We list every market within 60 km of Dundee on this page.
+Where can I taste whisky near Dundee?
5 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?
Edinburgh Christmas Market runs 14 November – 3 January at East Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.
+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. 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
The map is centred on central Dundee — set your dates on it, or go straight to hotels, B&Bs and self-catering through the providers underneath.
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Near Dundee
Things to do nearby, from our sister site TripSCOT, which covers the day-out side. Distances are in a straight line from Dundee, not by road.
- Baxter ParkPark2 km
- Camperdown Country ParkPark5 km
- Broughty Ferry BeachBeach6 km
- Broughty CastleCastle6 km
- Monifieth BeachBeach10 km
- Glamis Castle Italian GardenGarden17 km
Nearest station: Dundee (under 1 km)