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Bird & Bear

Cocktail barDundee

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,179 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 1382 791841
2 Whitehall Cres, Dundee DD1 4AU, United Kingdom
£10–20

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About Bird & Bear

Bird & Bear is a cocktail bar and Italian restaurant on Whitehall Crescent in Dundee, set close to the water. The kitchen covers pizza alongside Italian staples, with mussels and a Tagessuppe rotating onto the menu. Behind the bar, cocktails include a spicy margarita, and the team mixes a fresh orange and passion fruit drink from their own ingredients when the bottled version runs out. The head chef personally walks coeliac guests through the gluten-free kitchen protocols at the table, which gives the room a practical, hands-on feel for anyone managing that diet. Friday nights bring a fuller house and the space can get loud once it fills up, so anyone after a quieter visit may prefer an earlier sitting. Service runs through the bar for walk-ins throughout the week.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom

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Menu & Prices

37 dishes · mains £5–26
  • SIRLOIN STEAK£26.00
  • BEEF BURGER£15.00
  • MARGARITA£14.00
  • WOODLAND MUSHROOM CHICKEN£18.00
  • PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST£25.00
  • BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS£18.00
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Reviews

4.3/5
1,179 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention gluten free accommodations, spicy margarita, cheese burger and cocktails.

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Customer Review Summary

Most reviewers single out the cocktails and food, with the spicy margarita, the cheese burger, and the mussels on the daily soup all drawing specific praise, alongside notes of friendly, helpful service. A few mention noise on a Friday night and one flagged the toilets as grubby. Several suggest stopping in for a drink, with one bartender mixing a fresh J20-style juice on request and holding the door open outside.

Featured reviews

  • Debs
    “Lovely bar and the cocktails were really nice. Friendly staff.”
  • Martin Hughes
    “Nice enough bar near the water just called in for a beer ,vast array to choose from ,missus wanted a j20 orange and passion fruit (don't ask me ),they didn't sell then but he had the ingredients so he made s fresh version , held the door while I carried drinks outside,proper customer service, only drawback toilets tad grubby but hey ho it's not a hospital😁”
  • Emma Young
    “Visited here today with my two kids (6 & 7) for lunch. Having only been here for drinks with friends before wasn't sure what the dining experience would be like. My daughter is Coeliac and eating out can be a challenge. I notified the waiter and he was very helpful, and the chef even came out to see us and explained what she could have, and explained about the kitchen protocols for gluten. They went above and beyond to ensure we were well informed and checked in on us mid-meal to make sure everything was OK. Overall, the menu offerings and food that we ate was excellent. I would highly recommend.”
  • Vanessa M
    “Super essen und sehr nette Bedienung! Mein Mann hatte die Muscheln und war super zufrieden, die Tagessuppe hat auch sehr gut geschmeckt.”
  • Google user
    “A fantastic spicy margarita and then a delicious cheese burger and all for less than £30. Also, brilliant service from Adam, highly recommend this place”

Hours

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Highlights

“Buzzy, bi-level spot with hanging bird cages for creative cocktails and pub fare, including brunch.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
  • Live performances
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Table service
  • Live performances
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 1
  • Usually plenty of parking
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 4
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Dining options· 2
  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

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