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Dundee's V&A
« on: September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am »
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2020, 10:30:25 am »
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

Remind me to come back to you with places, busy at work just now
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2020, 10:36:19 am »
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?
Never been mate but the folks have and were not impressed.
Love Dundee as a city and it's even better now with all the changes to the waterfront. It is a great day out.
For an Italian I like Bellinis in Commercial street. Been there a few times and not had a bad meal.
As for pubs I like the Trades bar and Tickety Boos. Don't know what they will be like just now with all the new rules
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2020, 10:47:22 am »
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

10.30am meeting cancelled so here goes....

Tapas - Sol Y Sombra in Broughty Ferry, you will need to book or Gallery 48 in town next s good.

Italian - Piccolo or Bellini

Others to consider...

Rancho Pancho, outstanding Mexican
Gidi Grill - African and Caribbean
Porters - usual fare but really good

Boozers - I知 not in town that often but Braes and Kilted Kangaroo up Perth Road.

Trades is ok.

I like St Andrews Brewing, King Of Islington and Secret Bar.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2020, 10:52:39 am »
Quote from: Coyne on September 15, 2020, 10:47:22 am
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

10.30am meeting cancelled so here goes....

Tapas - Sol Y Sombra in Broughty Ferry, you will need to book or Gallery 48 in town next s good.

Italian - Piccolo or Bellini

Others to consider...

Rancho Pancho, outstanding Mexican
Gidi Grill - African and Caribbean
Porters - usual fare but really good

Boozers - I知 not in town that often but Braes and Kilted Kangaroo up Perth Road.

Trades is ok.

I like St Andrews Brewing, King Of Islington and Secret Bar.

Thanks for the information Coynster!

A wee autumn trip to the Ferry might be what we are after actually.  So Sol Y Sombra could very well be the place.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2020, 11:07:25 am »
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:52:39 am
Quote from: Coyne on September 15, 2020, 10:47:22 am
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

10.30am meeting cancelled so here goes....

Tapas - Sol Y Sombra in Broughty Ferry, you will need to book or Gallery 48 in town next s good.

Italian - Piccolo or Bellini

Others to consider...

Rancho Pancho, outstanding Mexican
Gidi Grill - African and Caribbean
Porters - usual fare but really good

Boozers - I知 not in town that often but Braes and Kilted Kangaroo up Perth Road.

Trades is ok.

I like St Andrews Brewing, King Of Islington and Secret Bar.

Thanks for the information Coynster!

A wee autumn trip to the Ferry might be what we are after actually.  So Sol Y Sombra could very well be the place.
I don't want to **** on your chips but we could be in full lockdown in the autumn. Hopefully not of course.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2020, 11:13:12 am »
Quote from: AJ on September 15, 2020, 11:07:25 am
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:52:39 am
Quote from: Coyne on September 15, 2020, 10:47:22 am
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

10.30am meeting cancelled so here goes....

Tapas - Sol Y Sombra in Broughty Ferry, you will need to book or Gallery 48 in town next s good.

Italian - Piccolo or Bellini

Others to consider...

Rancho Pancho, outstanding Mexican
Gidi Grill - African and Caribbean
Porters - usual fare but really good

Boozers - I知 not in town that often but Braes and Kilted Kangaroo up Perth Road.

Trades is ok.

I like St Andrews Brewing, King Of Islington and Secret Bar.

Thanks for the information Coynster!

A wee autumn trip to the Ferry might be what we are after actually.  So Sol Y Sombra could very well be the place.
I don't want to **** on your chips but we could be in full lockdown in the autumn. Hopefully not of course.

Yeah, it wouldn't surprise me one bit AJ.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2020, 04:41:50 pm »
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:52:39 am
Quote from: Coyne on September 15, 2020, 10:47:22 am
Quote from: Hardliner on September 15, 2020, 10:25:48 am
Anyone been?

I went a while back and wasn't very impressed.  It was a lot smaller than I imagined and the gift shop/cafe was extortionate.

I've got a lot of time for Dundee as a City though.  Lived there for around 6 months in 2 different addresses.

Thinking of getting the train up with a mate in the next couple of months for a meal and a few pints.  Anyone recommend any nice restaurants?  Italian or Spanish tapas would be the preference.  Also, any boozers that show the football and have a decent atmosphere?

10.30am meeting cancelled so here goes....

Tapas - Sol Y Sombra in Broughty Ferry, you will need to book or Gallery 48 in town next s good.

Italian - Piccolo or Bellini

Others to consider...

Rancho Pancho, outstanding Mexican
Gidi Grill - African and Caribbean
Porters - usual fare but really good

Boozers - I知 not in town that often but Braes and Kilted Kangaroo up Perth Road.

Trades is ok.

I like St Andrews Brewing, King Of Islington and Secret Bar.

Thanks for the information Coynster!

A wee autumn trip to the Ferry might be what we are after actually.  So Sol Y Sombra could very well be the place.

Give the ferry a swerve.
Full of wannabe Dundonians.
Tapas bar is well overpriced.
If you want pretentious pubs full of arseholes go the ones suggested by the Harris Tweed jacket wearer who posted them and could very well frequent them.
Should give you a clue as to what they値l be like.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2020, 11:46:45 am »
I would make Dundee the capital city of our new independent state.
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Re: Dundee's V&A
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2020, 12:17:11 pm »
Was in Dundee yesterday and was saddened at how quiet it was. In the Overgate which was extremely quiet. Along to the Wellgate which was empty. There is hardly anything in it. Went for lunch at the Trades bar. Gutted it is now a Bellhaven, Greene king pub now. Used to love the food, home made mince and tatties etc. Now it is just ping food. It was also very quiet. Very sad times just now, things are so different. Time to get back to normal before there is nothing left.
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