Dundee:

One of the locals we chatted to in The Pillars recommended this as a similar experience: it was similar, but not quite as good.

very much a drinker’s and locals bar. No cask ale, no food, but pleasant staff. Lots of bench seating.

Dundee:

Only went in here because of the impressive pub sign and frontage, spotted when we used a postbox just over the street, and glad we did. No food, no cask ale, but tons of atmosphere is a proper, city-centre drinker’s pub. Friendly staff and locals meant we spent our time in here chatting to strangers and just soaking it up.