Date spot in Dundee
Dundee Rep
See a play from Dundee Rep's own acting ensemble, or a show by Scottish Dance Theatre, which is based here too.
Tay Square, off South Tay Street, city centre
Address: Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
Why it's a good date: Small enough that every seat feels close to the stage. Eat beforehand on Nethergate or at DCA, a few minutes' walk away.
Photo: Ydam, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
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Climb down through four decks of a wooden warship launched in 1824, one of the oldest ships still afloat anywhere.
Why it's a good date: Low beams and creaky decks make it good fun to explore together, and it's quieter than the Discovery. It's a short walk along the waterfront from the city centre.
Photo: MariuszMatuszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
Perth Road and the Speedwell Bar
Perth Road, West End
Address: 165-167 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1AS- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Cosy
Spend an evening on the West End's main street of cafés, bars and restaurants, finishing at the Speedwell Bar, an Edwardian pub with its original mahogany bar.
Why it's a good date: The Speedwell, known locally as Mennie's, has a long whisky list and has barely changed since 1903. Perth Road gets busy with students in term time, so go early or midweek for a quieter table.
Photo: Stephen McKay, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
Walk through the Scottish Design Galleries in Kengo Kuma's cliff-like building on the river, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh's restored Oak Room.
Why it's a good date: The permanent galleries are free, so an hour here is easy to fit in, and the building alone is worth the trip. Big exhibitions cost extra, and the café looks out over the Tay.
Photo: Macieklew, CC BY-SA 4.0 (resized)
