The Bank Bar, Dundee

Surprisingly good city-centre pub with a bit of an alehouse feel. Partially opened-out at some stage to leave various small seating areas, with remnant brick pillars and stub-walls around the bar. Four real ales on handpump too: Fyne Ales Jarl and Stewart Edinburgh Gold (£3.75) plus Robinson's Trooper and Fuller's London Pride from considerably further away. Also features regular live music, with a very proficient singer / songwriter on my Sunday evening visit.

One of the few real ale outlets in the city, with four hand pumps, only three of which were in use, dispensing McMullen's County Bitter (at £3.50 a pint), Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Adnams Southwold Pale Ale. Guinness, Belhaven Best, Caledonian 80 Shilling, Foster's and Three Hop lagers and Strongbow cider are also on offer. Food is available, but most customers were just drinking on the Friday afternoon of my visit. The Bank has a nice, welcoming pub atmosphere and is definitely one of the better pubs in Dundee city centre.

Usual draught selection plus up to 4 real ales and food served. The pub features exposed beams and brickwork Walking distance for the town centre and train station.