A Dundee cafe that offers a variety of food, drinks and hundreds of board games has been named the best board game cafe in Scotland. Cake or Dice has been recognised for its work bringing the community of Dundee together with board games, food, drinks and various activities. This independent cafe has quickly become a hub of the community and has been officially awarded Board Game Café of the Year at the Scotland Prestige Awards 2026/27. It’s no surprise this award winning caf

A brand-new independent coffee shop has officially opened its doors in Broughty Ferry, bringing another exciting addition to the area’s growing selection of cafés! Next Door, located at 339 Brook Street, welcomed its first customers on Saturday 10 October, offering a selection of coffees, speciality drinks and sweet treats. The new café is operated by Pippa van Wees, who has fulfilled her dream of opening her very own coffee shop. Ahead of the opening, Pippa shared her excite

Exciting news for Dundee’s Waterfront as a popular St Andrews café is set to take over the former Jannettas pavilion at Slessor Gardens! As reported by The Courier, Dook, a café known for its generously filled sandwiches, coffee and freshly baked treats, is behind plans to bring the vacant pavilion back into use. The building has been empty since Jannettas closed its Dundee premises in November 2025, leaving a prominent spot beside Slessor Gardens without an operator. It’s en

Work on Dundee’s new world buffet restaurant is continuing to make progress, with fresh signage now appearing on the building. Hotworld Cuisine, which is set to open at the former Arnold Clark showroom near City Quay, is gradually taking shape as preparations continue for the new restaurant. The latest development has seen the Hotworld Cuisine name displayed prominently on the outside of the building, giving passers-by another glimpse of what’s coming to the area. A new resta

There are meals you go out for, enjoy and head home from. Then there are dining experiences where the food is only one part of the story. On a crisp Saturday evening, Dundee Culture was invited along to The Howff Secret Supper Club following its recent success at the Restaurant of the Year Awards, where it was crowned Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year. And the timing couldn’t have been better. I visited alongside Kacey Thomson, who had been a huge part of Dundee Culture over

What the new pub could look like (Picture: Malones Dundee / Supplied) One of Dundee city centre’s most anticipated new pubs has revealed fresh details about what people can expect when it opens its doors later this month. Malones is currently transforming its new home on Panmure Street into an authentic Irish bar, with the company confirming to Dundee Culture that it is investing £250,000 in the venue and expects to create around 20 jobs. The new pub will retain a lot of the

CANVAS will host the first winter edition this December (Picture: CANVAS) Dundee Brew Fest is set to return to the city before the end of the year, with organisers announcing a brand-new winter edition of the popular beer festival. Winter Brew Fest will take place at CANVAS Dundee on Friday 4 December from 7pm until midnight, following the fifth anniversary edition of Dundee Brew Fest held at the venue earlier this summer. Rather than recreating the larger summer festival, or

Malones will open up in the former BrewDog unit on Panmure Street (Picture: Malones / Supplied) New images have revealed a first look at how Dundee’s new Malones pub could look when it opens in the city centre. The Irish bar is set to move into the former BrewDog premises on Panmure Street, within the historic old Commerce building, bringing a new use to the prominent city centre venue. Artist impressions released ahead of the opening show a traditional pub-style interior, wi

A hidden Dundee restaurant has picked up another major national award after being named Scotland's Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year. The Howff Secret Supper Club, tucked away beneath the Dundee Cooking Academy on Bank Street, took home the title at the Food Awards Scotland 2026. It marks another major achievement for the city centre restaurant, which was crowned overall Restaurant of the Year at the same awards in 2025. The latest accolade therefore gives the Howff back-to-

Picture: Dundee Brew Fest / Supplied The official festival glass for Dundee Brew Fest 2026 has been unveiled ahead of this weekend’s event. Created to mark the festival’s fifth anniversary, the commemorative glass features the RRS Discovery, celebrating both Dundee’s heritage and the spirit of exploration that organisers say lies at the heart of craft beer. The ship was selected as a symbol of curiosity, adventure and discovering something new—qualities the festival believes

The new street food market will be located on Brown Street (Picture: LJRH Architects) Work is set to get underway on Dundee’s highly anticipated Mill Market Food Hall after the project received Building Warrant approval. LJRH Architects announced the milestone this week, confirming construction will now begin at the historic Brown Street site following a consultation process with Dundee City Council. The redevelopment will transform part of the former Tay Works jute mill into

Picture: Supplied Craft beer, live music, street food and a fifth anniversary celebration are all on the menu as Dundee Brew Fest returns to CANVAS next weekend. Taking place on Saturday 1 August, the festival promises its biggest event yet, bringing together some of Scotland’s best independent breweries, live entertainment throughout the day and evening, plus a selection of street food vendors under one roof. So if you’re a seasoned craft beer enthusiast or if you’re simply

Burger King has officially opened a new restaurant in Dundee, bringing another fast-food option to the city’s east end. The new restaurant has opened in the former KFC unit on Tom Johnston Road, with customers already being welcomed through its doors. Its arrival follows months of speculation over what would take over the vacant premises, with many local residents believing the site was set to become a Greggs after rumours circulated online. Instead, the unit has been transfo

The tomato and basil soup with my falafel half sandwich There are some places in Dundee that simply feel like home, and for me, The McManus Café has always been one of them. Over the years, it’s become something of an unofficial meeting place for Dundee Culture. Countless conversations, interviews, planning sessions and catch-ups have taken place over a coffee beneath the museum’s stunning Victorian architecture. So, when I was invited along to experience the newly refurbishe

A brand-new Oktoberfest celebration is coming to Dundee this autumn, with LIVEHOUSE set to transform into a traditional Bavarian beer hall for a full day of festivities. The event will take place on Saturday 3 October 2026, bringing one of Germany’s most famous celebrations to the city with themed décor, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to raise a stein. Visitors can expect a lively Oktoberfest atmosphere, complete with singalongs, dancing on the benches and a p

The advert has been uncovered and is now likely to be preserved (📸 Land O’Spex) A rare painted advertisement for Dundee-made soft drink Pola-Cola could be preserved after being uncovered during building works in Stobswell. The striking wall advertisement emerged this week after decades hidden beneath layers of harling on a building in Stobswell, offering a remarkable glimpse into Dundee’s industrial and commercial past. Initially, it appeared the rediscovery would be short-l

Discovery Point's new cafe is now open and Dundee Culture got to try the menu out!

The limited edition donut featured in Clark Bakery’s newest reel (📸 Clark’s Bakery / Instagram) Football fever is beginning to build ahead of the World Cup, and one Dundee bakery has come up with a sweet way for fans to show their support for Scotland. Clark’s Bakery has unveiled a limited edition Scotland-themed doughnut, featuring bright blue icing inspired by the national team colours and finished with a white saltire-style design across the top. The bakery shared a behin

One of Dundee’s most anticipated food and drink developments is now actively seeking traders ahead of its planned opening later this year. The new street food market on Brown Street, being developed by the team behind Loom, has issued a public call for street food businesses interested in becoming part of the project when it launches at the end of 2026. In a post shared by Loom, the team said preparations for the venue are continuing and attention is now turning towards the b

Visitors to The McManus will soon be able to enjoy food from one of the region’s most popular independent businesses, with Loom Deli announced as the new sandwich supplier for the museum café. The new partnership will see Loom Deli’s signature sandwiches available at The McManus Café when it reopens on 3 June following a short closure to prepare for the launch. Announcing the news on social media, The McManus described the move as “big news” and invited visitors to enjoy Loom

Plans have been submitted to Dundee City Council which could see a new Burger King restaurant open at the former KFC site near Broughty Ferry. Signage proposals lodged with the council show the fast food giant preparing to take over the vacant unit, which closed as a KFC in March earlier this year. The move would mark Burger King’s second location in Dundee, alongside its existing restaurant at Kingsway West Retail Park. Following the closure of KFC, many Dundonians had specu

Guinness will be sold at the bar (📸 Vitaly Mazur) Popular Irish bar chain Malones has confirmed plans to open a brand new venue in Dundee later this year. The business revealed the news after launching a new website page dedicated to the upcoming Dundee location, which is expected to open in late summer 2026. While an exact location has not yet been confirmed, the company says the new venue will bring its well-known mix of live music, live sport and its popular signature spi

📸 Adam Ward Fresh progress has been spotted at Dundee’s upcoming Cake Box store as work continues on the brand’s new city centre location on Reform Street. The dessert chain is preparing to open inside a new unit in the busy shopping street, with the exterior work now appearing to be largely complete ahead of the launch in the coming weeks. New signage and finishing touches have recently been spotted at the site, giving passers-by a clearer look at how the new store will app

Additional dates have now been confirmed for the popular Broughty Castle market events, with organisers announcing a series of extra Sundays taking place later this year. The Yard Market revealed it will now be adding Sunday events alongside its existing Saturday gatherings at the historic waterfront location, giving visitors even more opportunities to explore independent traders beside Broughty Castle. The newly confirmed dates are 21 June, 16 August and 20 September, with o

A popular Broughty Ferry restaurant has unveiled a brand new menu, promising a mix of fresh flavours, updated dishes and familiar favourites for diners to enjoy. Forgans, located in the heart of Broughty Ferry, announced the launch on social media, inviting customers to come in and explore what’s new. The venue described the updated offering as being “packed with delicious new dishes, signature classics, and plenty to tempt you”. The refresh signals a continued effort to keep

The church on West Queen Street A former church in Broughty Ferry could soon be given a new lease of life under plans to transform it into a multi-use community venue. Proposals have been submitted to Dundee City Council to redevelop St Luke’s and Queen Street Church on West Queen Street into a space that would combine a cafe, exhibition area, meeting rooms and an event venue. The building, which has long been a recognisable part of the area, could be repurposed to serve a wi

A popular bakery in Lochee has announced it will begin operating full-time, marking a new step forward for the local business. Swojskie Bakery, based on High Street in Lochee, confirmed the change in a social media post, revealing it will expand its opening schedule from 4 May 2026. The move follows growing support from customers who have helped the bakery build a loyal following in the area. From the new opening date, the bakery will welcome customers Monday to Friday betwee

The KFC closed earlier this year. (Picture: Google) Plans have been submitted to bring a new drive-thru restaurant to a long-standing fast food site in Dundee. An application lodged with Dundee City Council outlines proposals to refurbish and rebrand the former KFC building on Tom Johnstone Road. The work, submitted by Glasgow-based firm Mackinnon & Co, is valued at around £75,000. The site was left vacant earlier this year following the closure of the KFC restaurant, which h

The new menu features pub classics (Picture: Tay Square Bar & Kitchen) A new bar and restaurant is set to open in Dundee this week, with Tay Square Bar and Kitchen preparing to welcome its first customers. Located in the city centre on Tay Street, the venue will officially open its doors on Wednesday from 11am, bringing a fresh food and drink offering to the area. The new spot will serve a wide-ranging menu, including classic pub favourites, burgers, curries and brunch option

A popular Dundee food spot known for putting a modern twist on a classic comfort dish is preparing for its next chapter in the city. The Topped Tattie has announced that it will be moving from its current pop-up at Mains Castle to a new location on Caird Avenue. The takeaway first launched in May last year and quickly built a following thanks to its simple but standout concept. Focusing on baked potatoes, The Topped Tattie has turned the traditional “tattie” into a gourmet ex

Dundee’s most historic business has closed its doors, bringing an end to 158 years of trading in the city centre. J A Braithwaite, widely regarded as Dundee’s oldest shop, has ceased trading as its owners retire. The news was confirmed through the shop’s telephone answering message, which delivers a simple but poignant goodbye to customers who had continued to support the business over the years. First established in 1868 in the City Square, the business became a longstanding

A new street food venue is getting ready to open its doors at City Quay, and an early look at the menu suggests it could quickly become one of Dundee’s most exciting food spots. Gidi Street Food is aiming to launch soon, bringing a bold and varied menu that draws inspiration from global street food culture. Ahead of opening, a preview of some of the dishes on offer has given a taste of what customers can expect. The menu features a mix of popular street food favourites, inclu

Holding the Baconater all wrapped up. Dundee’s new Wendy’s restaurant is set to open on Reform Street on 26 March, and ahead of the launch, we were given an early look inside - and a chance to try the menu for ourselves. Stepping into the restaurant, the first thing that stands out is the atmosphere. The space has a welcoming, modern feel, with a layout that encourages people to sit in and enjoy their food rather than rush through. A fun touch comes in the form of board games

The new Wendy’s restaurant opens tomorrow A first look inside Dundee’s new Wendy’s restaurant has been revealed, as the Reform Street site prepares to open its doors tomorrow on 26 March. The new restaurant has taken over the unit previously occupied by Fridays & Go and Fatburger, with a full transformation now complete. Fresh signage featuring the iconic Wendy’s logo has been installed, while the interior has been fitted out ready to welcome customers. Images of the finished

Dave's Single is just ome of the burgers that will be on the menu (Picture: Supplied) Wendy’s is set to open its first restaurant in Dundee next week, marking a major step in the brand’s continued expansion across Scotland. The globally recognised fast food chain will officially open its doors on Reform Street on 26 March, bringing its signature menu and dining experience to the city centre. Located at 26-28 Reform Street at the former Friday's & Go site, the new restaurant w

A new chapter is about to begin on Dundee’s Nethergate as Riddoch’s prepares to open its doors this Friday, transforming the former Casa site into a multi-space hospitality venue aimed at both daytime visitors and late-night crowds. Located next to Dundee Contemporary Arts in the former Clydesdale Bank building, Riddoch’s has undergone a significant refurbishment in recent months. Now nearing completion, the venue is being positioned as one of the most versatile new additions

Gidi Grill is set to make a grand return to its original location in Dundee with the opening of a new street food restaurant later this month at City Quay, bringing back a beloved culinary experience that many have missed. This new location not only marks the site of their former flagship eatery, which was a cornerstone of the local dining scene, but it also represents a homecoming for the brand that has become synonymous with vibrant and authentic street food. The flagship r

A well-known Dundee waterfront venue is entering a new chapter as Dundee Cycle Hub rebrands as Forks, with a stronger focus on café culture and bike hire at its Waterfront Place base. The change comes as the hub’s core maintenance and technical services move to the new Green Travel Hub on Bell Street. Until now, the waterfront site combined a workshop, kiosk and café, but that side of the operation is now being transferred to the larger city centre facility. In its place, the

International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8 March and is a global moment to celebrate the achievements of women while recognising the challenges that still exist. Dundee has long been known as “She Town”, a nickname that reflects the city’s history of strong female leadership from the jute mills to modern science, culture and business. Across the city this year, a range of events are taking place that celebrate women’s voices, creativity and lived experiences. From

Picture: Ross Batchelor Work has begun to transform an empty unit on Reform Street into a new Wendy’s restaurant, bringing the American fast-food chain closer to opening its doors in Dundee city centre. The site, which was most recently occupied by Fridays and Go and Fatburger, has been vacant since the previous businesses closed. In recent days, new signage featuring the Wendy’s logo has appeared on the building, confirming that preparations for the new restaurant are now un

Dundee is set to raise a glass this summer as the city prepares to host its very own whisky festival for the first time. On 13 June 2026, the iconic Caird Hall in City Square will be transformed into a celebration of Scotland’s national drink, bringing together distilleries, music, art and heritage under one roof. The new event is being delivered by Slanj Events, the team behind established whisky festivals in Edinburgh and Clackmannanshire. Their Edinburgh event at Murrayfie

A new bakery is set to join Dundee’s city centre after Cake Box's plans for a new store on Reform Street were approved . The decision clears the way for the national brand to move into a long-vacant retail unit, adding another food business to one of the city’s busiest streets. The proposed shop will be fitted out with a main serving counter, customer seating and dedicated areas for preparing and storing cakes. Design plans show a full internal refurbishment to transform the

Picture: Riddoch’s A prominent Perth Road building is preparing for a fresh start after new owners confirmed a major refurbishment ahead of a Spring 2026 reopening. The former Clydesdale Bank site, located next to Dundee Contemporary Arts and most recently operating as Casa, will relaunch under the new name Riddoch’s. The project is being led by a team with decades of experience in Dundee’s hospitality trade, including involvement with Captain’s Cabin and the JF Kegs group. T

A new fast food name is arriving in Dundee this week as Popeyes prepares to open its doors at Kingsway West Retail Park. The popular fried chicken chain will welcome customers from tomorrow, taking over the unit previously occupied by Pizza Hut, which closed in December last year. I was given an exclusive sneak preview inside the new restaurant ahead of launch. The space has been completely transformed, with bright orange branding, digital ordering screens and a modern seatin

What the new services could look like (Picture: Ashfield Land) Plans have been submitted for a major new roadside services development on the A90 between Dundee and Perth, raising the prospect of motorway-style facilities on one of eastern Scotland’s busiest routes. The proposal focuses on land near Errol, just off the Inchmichael Junction, and would include a mix of restaurants, a hotel and facilities aimed at supporting both everyday drivers and HGV operators. Although the

What the new street food market could look like (Pictyre: LJR+H Architects) Mill Market, the new street food market, is beginning to take shape inside the former Tay Works jute mill on Brown Street, and the building itself is a huge part of the experience. It is expected to open later this year, and the anticipation of it has gone down a storm on Dundee Culture, with coverage racking up thousands of likes and views from followers and non-followers. After speaking with Liam Mc

M&S Dundee opened at the Gallagher Retail Park last year (Picture: Google) Broughty Ferry is in line for a brand new M&S Food store as the retailer unveils a major expansion across Scotland. The Ferry features prominently on a newly published list of 32 proposed locations, marking a significant step in the company’s plans to grow its food business nationwide. While no specific site in Broughty Ferry has been confirmed, the inclusion alone has sparked early excitement locally.

Picture: LJRH Architects Newly released planning documents from Dundee City Council have revealed fresh details about Dundee’s upcoming Mill Market Food Hall, confirming just how transformative the project will be for Brown Street and the wider city. The development will reinvent part of a historic jute mill into a lively food, cultural and social destination unlike anything Dundee has had before. The market will be operated in partnership with food traders The market will b

Dale visited 25 pubs in the city, including Groucho’s (Picture: The Great British Pub Crawl / YouTube) A popular YouTuber has declared Dundee one of the best pub cities in the UK after completing an enormous 25-pub crawl during his first visit to the city. Dale Harvey, who runs The Great British Pub Crawl channel, spent a full day exploring Dundee’s pubs as part of his eight day tour of Scotland , later telling followers he had “not enjoyed a place as a whole quite as much in

The new market will be at the old mill on Brown Street (Picture: LJRH Architects) Since sharing the news that Dundee’s new street food market on Brown Street has been approved, the reaction has been huge. Excitement has been building quickly, and I genuinely cannot wait to see this project brought to life. LJRH Architects confirmed yesterday, that planning permission has been granted, meaning a long-disused mill on Brown Street will soon begin its transformation into a lively