Dundee venues round-up: April 2023

Discovery Beers

Dundee’s one and only craft beer shop opened late last year, with a mission to live up to the City of Discovery’s moniker. Situated right across from the Dundee Uni campus, Discovery Beers is more beer-café than bar, with a light, bright interior and tables big enough to work at while enjoying their huge selection of beers. The ethos of the shop is to defy craft beer snobbery and invite people to be curious, browse, and discover new brands and flavour profiles. It stocks Dundee’s own 71 Brewing, Magic Rock, Fierce Beer and more, making it the perfect place for beer nerds to geek out and shop local. 6 Queens Hotel Buildings, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4DT

Sabi & Co

An Aladdin's Cave of trinkets, preloved vintage clothes and standout furniture, this new addition to the Nethergate is a thrifter's paradise. With the name inspired by a Japanese word meaning 'with age comes beauty', Sabi & Co is the perfect place for a good old rake. Customers can take their time perusing the two floors of rugs, designer accessories, wooden sidetables, embroidered chairs and delicate tableware, as well as myriad other goodies sourced from all over the world and curated by friendly owners Beth and Peter. From secondhand bargains to high-end antiques, there's scope for a range of budgets. And together with the premises in Pittenweem, emerging local artists are given a spotlight on the walls. Definitely not one to miss on a Saturday stroll! 115 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DW

The Tipsy Goat

If you’re looking for plush seating, a fun gimmick and Instagrammable cocktails on a budget, new city centre bar The Tipsy Goat has you covered. The upstairs venue is covered floor-to-ceiling in goat-themed, pun-derful décor, and along with classic drinks, there’s a sweet selection of nostalgic cocktails featuring childhood favourites from Twister ice lollies to packs of Parma Violets. Dining options range from casual bar bites to a more formal menu, with enough variety to cater to even your fussiest friends. Midweek deals, regular pub quizzes and walking distance to the Rep Theatre make this place a great hangout spot for students and theatregoers; the teal walls, neon signs and whimsical theme make it Millennial catnip. 18 S Tay St, Dundee, DD1 1PB

The Three K’s

Brand new family business The Three K’s is already generating buzz, having opened just a couple of weeks ago. Named after the owners’ children, Kai, Kara and Kami, the new breakfast and brunch takeaway offers a range of paninis, wraps, pies and filled rolls, with gluten free options available. A meal deal offer and location right next door to Blackness Library makes the shop a handy alternative for students and school pupils looking for a bite on the go. For workers looking for a midday boost, the eatery also offers a selection of teas, coffees and homemade traybakes by Mitchells Cakes. Shouted out by city staple Heather Streetfood, this new business is one to watch. 6 Blackness Avenue, Dundee, DD2 1EH