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07 — About
West End, Dundee
About The Speedwell Bar
The Speedwell Bar is a grassroots music venue in West End, Dundee. It books Folk, Traditional, Scottish, Irish; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
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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PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The Speedwell Bar
The Speedwell Bar is a grassroots music venue in West End, Dundee. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Speedwell Bar books Folk, Traditional, Scottish, Irish acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Dundee venue directory.
Listing notes
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.
Playing The Speedwell Bar: what to know
The Speedwell Bar usually has live music on Tue. Its listed genres start with folk. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Speedwell Bar isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
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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. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Dundee this week.
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The Speedwell Bar has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Dundee venue directory.
The Speedwell Bar books Folk, Traditional, Scottish, Irish. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Speedwell Bar hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.
165-167 Perth Road, West End, Dundee, DD2 1AS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Dundee venues nearby.
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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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