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Raising a glass to the best cocktail bars in Dundee

From classic cocktails to special signatures, here's where you can get your cocktail fix in Dundee.

A cocktail with an olive and a slice of orange in it sit on a bar with some of the utensils used to make cocktails and a glass of ice in the background
The Blue Room, Dundee.

Nothing quite kickstarts the weekend like taking the first sip of a refreshing, crisp cocktail, especially after a hectic week.

And for whatever reason, they seem to hit the spot more when enjoyed out and about, regardless of whether they are a long, fruity number, a blended daiquiri, a classic whisky sour, or a strong margarita.

Thankfully, there is a line-up of stylish and diverse cocktail bars to choose from in Dundee, so getting your tipple fix should prove a breeze.

From The Blue Room, which offers a wealth of Instagrammable cocktails, to The King of Islington, take a look at our roundup of some of the cocktails bars we can’t get enough of in Dundee.

The Blue Room

The Blue Room, located inside Franks wine and pasta bar, is a chic cocktail bar with an Italian culture theme, offering plenty of classic aperitivo cocktails and Italian fizz.

Its interiors and menu are inspired by The Art of Aperitivo, an Italian tradition often compared to an American happy hour.

If you’re looking to enjoy a refreshing tipple in a relaxed environment, then The Blue Room ticks all the boxes.

Address: 36-38 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4ET

an orange cocktail sits on a bar as a bartender squeezes fruit over it
The Blue Room.

The King of Islington

The King of Islington is an impressive rum bar with an incredible selection of cocktails, friendly staff, great music, and an excellent atmosphere.

Open from 5pm to midnight all week, the bar boasts in and outdoor areas and is considered one of Dundee’s hidden treasures.

If sugar cane spirits are your thing, The King of Islington has the drink for you.

Address: 39 Union Street, Dundee DD1 4BS

A drink on the bar with a bartender in the background
The King of Islington.

Bruach Bar

Fancy some post-dinner cocktails? Or do you simply want to soak up the atmosphere in Bruach? Well, the popular Ferry cocktail bar and restaurant is open from 10am to midnight daily.

Choose from a number of wines and cocktails during your stay. And if you’re feeling rather peckish, the venue has a range of food menus available to indulge in as well.

Experienced owners Tommy and Jacqueline Fox took over Bruach in April 2023.

Address: 326 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry DD5 2AN

Two cocktails sit on a table
Bruach Bar.

Bird & Bear

Bird & Bear is a beautiful bar with a passion for drinks and fantastic food, providing the perfect setting for brunch, cocktail dates and romantic evening meals.

Regardless of your food and drink tastes, you’re sure to find something you love at the venue, which describes itself as Dundee’s best-loved cocktail bar.

Address: 2 Whitehall Crescent, Dundee DD1 4AU

a cocktail sits next to a menu on a bar
Bird & Bear.

Draffens

Draffens is one of Dundee’s secret bars, offering a beautiful menu of classic and inventive cocktails in stylish surroundings.

Promising a drinking experience like no other, customers should prepare to step back in time at the speakeasy, hidden in the city centre.

Address: Couttie’s Wynd, Dundee DD1 4ET

A man sits at the bar in Draffens, Dundee, while the bartender makes a cocktail
Draffens.

The West House

Situated just around the corner from the Rep Theatre and Dundee Contemporary Arts, The West House is a prime spot for a pre- or post-show tipple.

Its cocktail menu boasts classics such as mojito and aperol spritz, as well as surprises like bananarama and gimme smore.

There are giant drinks on offer for those sharing, a £5 selection for those on a budget and an alcohol-free cocktail menu too.

Address: 2 West Port, Dundee DD1 5EP

A bartender mixes a cocktail in the background while, in the foreground, a West House sunrise cocktail sits on the bar in The West House, Dundee.
The West House sunrise cocktail.

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