Trades House Bar in Dundee City

Opens at 10 am for breakfast and coffee. Good selection on menu drinks served from 11am lunch menu from 12 noon. It's worth a visit. Extensive menu. Good place for a catch-up and large beer selction. Advantage you can book tables for meals or drinks

A warm welcome on a freezing night with time to kill and work to do before a work event. Excellent coffee and lovely surroundings and atmosphere. The toilets were immaculate too

On today's visit , the chef over-did the salting of the chips (used rock'salt). It's best to leave the salting of a meal to the customer, me thinks. Service remains good.

Very busy, beer OK.. Waited 25 minutes for steak and ale pie. Very poor offering, little steak and little ale, mushy peas were almost non existent, pastry poor also..No recommendation.Waitress was very helpful.

Been a customer here since it opened, forever ago but no longer a regular. Theyve forgotten what makes a good pub. Service and food have continually reduced in quality over the last few years and this latest visit was no exception. Second experience recently of them running out of a standard spirit mid evening. Other than a couple of their longest serving staff, they seem disinterested. Food is poor value and quality and the pub just feels tired. Its location will keep it going and no doubt I will still drop in occasionally but its a better experience at the Phoenix or Tickety Boos where they are really engaged with customers.

Good food and ale served by top bloke Sean. Very good service when the place was very busy. Made us feel welcome.

Hands down my favourite bar in Dundee, not only because i stay on the street but it also always has a good atmosphere and is guaranteed to serve a nice pint. Draught selection is ridiculous (in a good way) and staff are pleasant. Couldn’t recommend more.

Lively well-kept pub in the heart of Dundee. Friendly staff and efficient service. Good place to watch sport.

The manager is very unpleasant and responds very poorly, not only to customers but also to servers. The service is catastrophic, I do not recommend this establishment at all.

Very unpleasant service, we paid for a dish that we did not order and it was impossible to discuss with the waiters. I advise against

Great pub with good food, atmosphere and staff. They did everything they could to accommodate us and a mobility. Even the locals helped, the staff and locals are an asset to the pub.

Was up in Dundee on holiday from England, was suggested by a local taxi driver to go to the trades, we had lunch my husband had the steak pie while I had a cheese ham and tomato omelette, my son had kids fish my daughter had flat iron steak she doesn't like chips so they offered her a baked potato which was beautiful. The person who served us was Sean he went into the kitchen to ask about my daughter's chips and it was the chef that suggested the baked potato instead, The chef's name was Gloria and the food was beautiful. We would like to thank your staff for making us feel most welcome, we will be back and will be recommending here to our friends back home. Keep up the good work. Tina x

Great relaxing atmosphere, good beer,food ,and staff.

Me and friends have been meeting here for lunch and wine to have a wee catch up for the last year and honestly, don’t think that we would go anywhere else now, the staff are great and always look us, it’s great because we can book our table online so we don’t have to wait for a table on the day. Thank you to all the staff

Great pub, fantastic hospitality and atmosphere.

Always good for decent pub grub, freshly cooked, piping hot, friendly staff and very reasonably priced

No thank you for my custom, all the staff were interested in calling a customer a bad name. And all I heard through my transaction was about the barman’s cat!!! Cheers for your customer service.

Great pub! Good staff, very nice place.

Trades House is a nice pub, lots of character and very clean. We booked a table as there were 6 of us, located in a nice snug area. Service was pleasant throughout and food was very good and large portions. Pub was busy with a good atmosphere.

Usually have breakfast which is great. But decided to have lunch, equally as good, service great. All round great pub.

Really nice visit, had a table booked. Great service from the waiting staff, very friendly. Wide variety of options on the menu, good for those with allergies or intolerances. Nice atmosphere it was busy but not too loud. Lastly the food was delicious and we felt it was very fairly priced.

Very nice restaurant with great food and drinks

Very good food, the best Haggis and whiskey sauce I have eaten in Scotland, very friendly staff and very quick service

Classic Scottish pub in the center of Dundee. Excellent fish & chips and then haggis accompanied by a truly phenomenal whiskey cream. Chef soups also available. Young and friendly staff. There is the possibility to watch sporting events and make requests for channels!

Great pub with extra crispy fish. Just lovely!!!

A wonderful and interesting pub. Stunningly decorated. Customer service was first rate and felt very welcome. Food was well cooked and hot, a great portion size and delicious. Highly recommend going here for a meal or just a drink. Great atmosphere.

Great pub, great atmosphere even better food and decent prices. Highly recommended 👌

Typical lively Scottish pub on a Friday lunchtime Decent to better pub food at a fair price. Lovely friendly vibe with smiley staff

Highly recommend. Food was amazing! I had the fish and chips. The battered fish was amazing! Wife had the Belhaven steak and ale pie which the gravy was to die for. One of the best meals we had while touring Scotland!

My buddy and I stumbled upon Trades House when we went out for a late night drink. Met some locals there, Shannon, Steve, and Jack (the off duty cook). They shared so much information with us about things to do, see, etc. We had a wonderful time. The bartenders, Scott and Sam, were great also. They recommended to us to return there in the morning for an authentic Scottish breakfast. Indeed it was!! Wow, it was incredible!! The atmosphere is beautiful. I only have great things to say about Trades House!!

Great food and staff are great too

Great bar great food great service

Fairly standard chain pub in the city centre of Dundee. The beer is relatively cheap and service was fine

Great, every Irish pub in Germany is a kiosk and these are Scots!! No shortage, no nothing and the tour also enjoyed fish and chips for the first time.

Great pub ,staff great service always good ,but menu is a bit same old ,never changes

Was in for lunch today at the this lovely pub, meal was amazing, my wife had the cheese and onion omelette and I had the flat iron steak both cooked to perfection, the food and plates were nice and hot, my server Sean was very helpful and very attentive made us feel most welcome ,Sean said the chefs were Gloria and Jackie, we told Sean to let them know it was a lovely meal and next time we are in Dundee we will visit this lovely pub, thank you

Food was great and the staff were very friendly. Shout out for Joshua who served us, he was very attentive and friendly, thanks.

Really nice pub clean and quiet, staff super friendly. Went in for breakfast, good portion for under a tenner, very peaceful ✌️ recommended if you visiting dundee, reminds me of Shakespeare's in Birmingham classy but not posh.

Lovely day out at the Dundee Food Festival and chose Trades House for lunch. Food was lovely and beer was good too.

Had a very good coffee. Fantastic friendly and efficient service. I would highly recommend the Trades. It’s also very central and close to the shopping area.

Had fish and chips, it was delicious. The service was excellent

Watched Euros.. great atmosphere

Lovely place to eat at in Dundee

Very nice pub with a wide range of food and drinks. Very nice service. We had a very nice evening there.

We were in Dundee and went into this bar for some food. The barstaff were very friendly and welcoming. I had the flat steak, and Susan had the fish and chips Both meals were cooked to perfection and the catering staff were warm and friendly

Had lunch here yesterday, small plates - 3 for £15, good value for money, good atmosphere, great old fashioned service from Paula, fantastic attention to detail, couldn’t be more helpful. Recommend for a pub lunch.

Very nice traditional bar with good food. Ambience very good. Decoration very authentic. Ordered the 5 small plates to share and a soup of the day. More than enough food for 2 adults. Haggis was hot and crispy - tasty. Chicken soup too salty. Kung Po chicken bun can give it a miss. Chicken karrage was crispy and tasty. Fish and chips and onion rings very good as well. It’s a must try if in Dundee - for the food and authentic bar feel. Was full house.

Great pub with good food and reasonable prices.

Very disappointed, were recommended by our hotel (Strathmore Premier Inn) that this would be a decent place to go for a meal. Food was dreadful, I had Balmoral Chicken which was a very small portion and tough as old boots and very little haggis filling, the chips accompanying the meal were good. One of companions had fish and chips which was hard and dried up, another had a hamburger which appeared OK, the other had macaroni which again appeared OK. Toilets were stinking !! Unlikely to go back and would not recommend.

Been going to this pub for over 20 years was there last night for dinner and it was the worst meal I have ever had had to send the soup back as it was cold bread was stail when it came back they forgot my spoon and brought back a dirty spoon hygiene bad.the fish was over cooked and was not a piece of fish was bits of fish.my husband had a really upset stomach after this meal it totally spoiled our night. Very disappointed.the staff that served the table were great .I have tried on several occasions to call you the line rings out have left messages and no reply very disrespectful.

Got refused a drink at about 10.15pm on the 3/6/2024 Wasn't drunk or casing any trouble The was absolutely no reason to refuse we go there a few times a month Won't be going back

Four of us booked a table under dawn Harris myself who travels two hours and my friend all the way from Australia and two friends from Dundee . We had an amazing meal the service was fantastic. The staff went over and beyond nothing to much and making sure we were happy with small extra touches with our drinks . I will travel two hours on a weekly basis to visit again . Thanks so much

Was there for my birthday last week my husband had the steak pie said it was delicious. Went back today with my husband grandson and his girlfriend. The steak pie wad absolutely disgusting couldn't get my knife through the beef, we sent it back and no member of the staff came near us to explain or apologise. Won't be back

Great place but please, more vegetarian options!!

A classic pub that fits every cliché. Friendly, courteous staff. We had fish and chips. Friends Burgers and Natchos. Everything was tasty and sufficient.

Been here now 3xs and wow the food is amazing always cooked to profection.. pints of draft juice are amazing burgers are soo good cant wait to go back

Very nice pub with good citizens and fish and chips, everything is right here. Prices are completely OK for what is on offer

The place has an atmosphere, but the writing is below average. It makes Czech beer a little better.

Had the Balmoral burger. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. My friend had the steak pie she also highly recommended this aswell. Definitely try this place out.

Brilliant pub ,great service,varity if drinks great ro seea bar with Stropramen on tap.

After one of their extremely drunk customers knocked over the drinks I had just purchased, the duty manager, who was very rude, refused to have a meaningful discussion with me. I note a previous customer’s review found the duty manager to be rude - possibly the same manager I encountered on the evening of Saturday 11 May 2024!!

Very disappointed with my meals. If it hadn't been i was with a group I would have found somewhere else. Monday they didn't care my Balmoral chicken was horrible. Wednesday had to return my steak pie it was cold.

Rude staff. Aggressive and inconsiderate to disabled people. We sat in area with couple other people only drinking, to then after 30 mins be told we had to move due to needing for customer who would be having food, yet nobody was waiting and others in area only drinking wasn't tiold to move, when mentioned I am disabled and can they help me find place sit get told you find somewhere if not.tough Wouldn't recommend We came here few years ago and place was amazing has.gone down since

Nice historic pub, but terrible customer service. Pub full of people watching football, my wife needed to sit down so we picked an empty table only to be rudely moved on because we weren't having food. It's a pub not a restaurant what's wrong with them. Table wasn't labelled as reserved until 5pm and at was about 2.15! Other people drinking at the table, probably locales, without having food so I guess they just don't like English people in their pub. Shame as we've been before and had good service but no more.

What a lovely place. The decor is wonderful, and so is the food. We had a delicious meal and a bottle of wine, at a very reasonable price. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.

Nice pub popped in for a beer with couple of colleagues

Brilliant, amazing value for money great food and friendly staff nice and clean.lovely pub bright and nice to sit.will definitely be back.

A lively venue with great food and plenty of nooks and crannies to get comfortable in while watching the big screens.

Shocked at prices here. Bottle of Sol and a vodka and can of iron bru £11.30. Almost double the price of my local. How can they justify this. Won't be back

Friendly service, serving good quality pub grub at very reasonable prices.

Fantastic food and wine in a real Scottish atmosphere with no pretence! Squid delicious as was the scampi and Chardonnay!

Booking had been made but on arrival told no booking after some discussion table was available after couple had left. Atmosphere within the pub was good however, on trying to pay the bill was totally ignored by three barmen who went on to serve men in main bar only when said I want to pay my bill did I get attention from them saying we will bring it to you.

Nice traditional pub. Good atmosphere and welcoming service. The food was nice and priced very reasonably.

Lots of choice, always busy but good , efficient bar staff .

Very nice inside and great staff. My husband had a delicious steak pie. Really great flavor. I didn't like my chicken sandwich which was similar to a chicken salad sandwich with coleslaw on it. Not what I was expecting.

A place with soul, class and style. Friendly service, I had no problems with changing sides in the dish. My husband said the steak was a bit cold, but the whiskey sauce was amazing. I would highly recommend!

Beautiful atmosphere and climate.

Nice pub good food and beer, excellent service.

This pub has a great atmosphere and is less than 5 minutes away from the station. I highly recommend you make it your first stop in Dundee. If you get the lentil you are in for a treat and the service you'll get from their server Sean will be top notch. My only complaint is that they didn't have honey for my hot toddy. ☺️ 10/10 Will visit again before my holiday is over.

Beautiful pub, friendly place, great selection of drinks, football on tv, good crowd.

Very attractive friendly pub. Beautiful stained glass windows depicting the different trades of Dundee. No cask ales unfortunately but a decent pint of Belhaven. Good to watch live sport.

1st time in here. Busy, but pleasant atmosphere. Ordered a fish and chips. Was delicious. Also ordered fish goujon, Korean chicken. Very tasty. Staff were all very nice and helpful. Great customer service. Credit to them. Would recommend coming here

Proper pub....food is good and reasonable price.beers are great, always a first class pint.huge selection....staff are brilliant.always quick to serve you....toilets are spotless...central location . always go here when in Dundee (other pubs are available) keep up the good work 👍

This pub is amazing for meals. We will definitely be back. Our servers Paula and Sean were very fast, polite and efficient. I asked who the chef was because I thought the meals were tastier they said there is a new chef called Gloria. Lovely place to eat.

Can I just say,Sean and Paula were superb, we're very friendly couldn't do enough for you, the food is fantastic and will be back out of 10 I give the service and the food 12 out of 12 recommend the best in Dundee

Great pub, we had a works night out and started in here as everyone can get someone to drink that they like. The staff are great and always happy to help you out with any thing, we didn’t eat this time but the food coming out looked amazing. If going out day drinking I love to start here as the breakfast has to be the best in Dundee. Football was on the tv and the sound for it was just perfect cau we were still able to hear each other. If you’re out and about drinking in Dundee you need to pop in and see this most amazing pub.

Staff in the restaurant are always so friendly and helpful, the food is always good and very reasonably priced.

In Dundee for an overnight stay and the first bar we came to was Trades House we decided we needed to start our day with some food so opted for 3 sharing dishes. Sticky chicken Halloumi & Squid. These were all delicious not what I expected from what looked like an old fashioned boozer. Our server Paula was fantastic so friendly and helpful she really made us feel welcome without being over the top a genuine star ⭐ Would definitely recommend this place top class

Didn't go on the Saturday it was very busy. Went on the Sunday nice pub good atmosphere. Not to busy nice pint of coors.

Nice cosy place good atmosphere

Very attractive friendly pub. Beautiful stained glass windows depicting the different trades of Dundee. No cask ales unfortunately but a decent pint of Belhaven. Good to watch live sport.

We popped in here for a couple of drinks on Friday evening 2nd February before heading back to our hotel. It was very busy but were served at the bar quickly, found a quiet table. We asked if they were serving food but we had unfortunately just missed the cut off for it. Couple of minutes later we were approached by a bouncer advising us we would have to leave. No reason given other than one of the bar staff had asked the bouncer to eject us. We were sat quietly talking, not shouting or laughing or bothering anyone. We had our drinks taken from us and we were out. No explanation, no reason, no idea why. I'm 46 and have never been asked to leave a bar in my life. I can only assume that strangers to Dundee are not welcome here, perhaps homophobic staff? Left a bitter taste to our overnight stay. Shame 😞 After replying to the email address no further contact has been received. We emailed the head office too and to no avail. Lip service only and they are not interested in looking into the matter.

Best pub in Dundee. great service, food and choice of refreshment.

Excellent, attentive and knowledgeable service with all dishes excellent but the Steak Pie being the best I have tasted in a long time; absolutely blows away the version you get in Greene King bars in England. Staff were always on the go and wait times were not long at all considering it was as busy at the time. Definitely be back!!

Great pub. Steak and Ale pie magnificent.

Amazing breakfast. Picture says it all. Enough for 2 with an extra bit toast. Great price. Friendly staff. Have been a number of times now and has been consistently good.

Fantastic Pub, Great and Friendly staff, Everyone is so happy to help which makes the experience even better! Defiantly be back

Went in last night as we had reserved a table online . Sean the guy serving said there was a problem and it should have been cancelled. I think he saw the disappointment and managed to get us a table despite it being very busy and the rugby was on . Meal was lovely. We waited a bit for our pudding so Sean gave us complimentary drinks. We will definitely visit here again . Service was excellent . Well done Sean !!

We popped in here for a drink before heading back to our hotel. We were having a one night stay. It was very busy but we were served at the bar quickly, found a quiet table and within 5 minutes we were approached by a bouncer advising us we had to leave. We were sat quietly talking, not laughing or shouting or making any noise at all. We had actually asked if they were still serving food but we had just missed the cut off for it. Anyway that was that we had our drinks taken off us and were thrown out. We are still lost as to why and what had happened. Maybe we were mistaken for some other couple?? No idea. We are a professional couple so we're not annoying anyone. I can only think strangers are not welcome here. Shame, left a bitter taste to our weekend away.

Partner and I popped in for a breakfast staff were friendly the the cooked breakfast was very well presented and taste delicious 😋 😊