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Dive into our delicious food scene

Dundee’s food and drink scene is bursting with flavours that keeps both locals and visitors coming back for more! From breakfast and dinner, to late into the night, the city has got your cravings covered. Read on to find out what the best Dundee restaurants and cafés have to offer!

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Start your day right

We have a thriving café culture to savour and explore. Kick off your day with a rainbow bagel or a locally made pastry at one of the independent cafés on Exchange Street or Perth Road.  

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Lunch breaks and beyond

When lunchtime rolls around, there’s something for everyone… busy families, groups of friends, boozy lunch buddies, vegans, romantic couples - you name it, Dundee has the perfect spot for you!

Dinner and drinks
Dinner and drinks

Dundee is an eclectic city with a vibrant restaurant and bar scene. Expect to savour the best locally sourced food and drink, with unforgettable flavours and unique experiences at every turn.

Distilleries and delights

Many of Scotland's most innovative spirits are produced within miles of Dundee, and even better… you can visit them. Take in the world’s first climate-positive distillery, check out the innovative moonshiners, or more traditional artisans who make everything by hand.

The east of Scotland is internationally renowned for its soft fruit so in the summer months head out to the fields around Dundee for some fun (and delicious) berry picking. Or why not visit Scotland’s first tea garden near Forfar for a tour. 

Eating & drinking in Dundee

Dundee’s food and drink scene is transforming at a dynamic pace. Contemporary restaurants and bustling bistros sit alongside coffee houses and cool cafés, craft beer bars, and good food shops.

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