The Speedwell Bar, known locally as Mennie's, is a pub on Perth Road in Dundee's West End, built in 1903 for James Speed. It is one of very few Edwardian pubs in Scotland, and the only one in Dundee, to keep its original shopfront and fittings, and its interior is listed. It has hosted a weekly Tuesday tunes session of Scottish and Irish music since 2008.
Dundee · Every Tuesday · No fee listed
The Speedwell Bar Open Mic
West End's tuesday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Tuesday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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| Status | Verified running |
| Last checked | 13 Oct 2026 |
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03 — The night
Every TuesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
00:00 Last songs
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find The Speedwell Bar
West EndGetting there
165-167 Perth Road,
West End, Dundee DD2 1AS
West End, Dundee DD2 1AS
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
TBC| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
West End, DundeeAbout the night
A weekly tunes session of Scottish and Irish traditional music in the back room of The Speedwell Bar (Mennie's) on Perth Road, Dundee, every Tuesday. It has run since 2008 and now starts at around 8.30pm to 9pm, running until midnight. Many players come from the Dundee University folk and trad society, so it can be quieter outside term time.
The Speedwell Bar, known locally as Mennie's, is a pub on Perth Road in Dundee's West End, built in 1903 for James Speed. It is one of very few Edwardian pubs in Scotland, and the only one in Dundee, to keep its original shopfront and fittings, and its interior is listed. It has hosted a weekly Tuesday tunes session of Scottish and Irish music since 2008.
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West End · Every Tuesday
The Speedwell Bar Open Mic
West End's tuesday open mic.
Open mic at a glance The Speedwell Bar · Dundee
Tuesday
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Oct 2026
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The Speedwell Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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NightTuesdayEvery TuesdayNext: Tue 27 Oct
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About This Open Mic
A weekly tunes session of Scottish and Irish traditional music in the back room of The Speedwell Bar (Mennie's) on Perth Road, Dundee, every Tuesday. It has run since 2008 and now starts at around 8.30pm to 9pm, running until midnight. Many players come from the Dundee University folk and trad society, so it can be quieter outside term time.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How The Speedwell Bar’s Tuesday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Tuesdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
00:00 Last songs
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find The Speedwell Bar
165-167 Perth Road, West End, Dundee DD2 1AS
Address165-167 Perth Road
AreaWest End, Dundee
PostcodeDD2 1AS
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. The Speedwell Bar is in West End, Dundee — use DD2 1AS for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Tuesday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 00:00. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
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165-167 Perth Road, West End, Dundee DD2 1AS.
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The nearest station is Dundee (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is DD2 1AS. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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