A small group of Fife CAMRA members, along with two dogs, made a social visit to Dundee, congregating at the Phoenix Bar after arriving by train and bus from the other side of the Tay.

Two local beers from Law Brewing were sampled, including the hometown Dundee Cake beer (not to everyone’s taste). Some very spicy Ganga chips and chilli dip helped the beer go down.

The next stop was the (non-GBG) Star and Garter, which produced the best beer of the trip, with two unusual but very well-kept beers: Ultra Black from BrewToon in Peterhead and Pump up the Jam from the Welsh Tiny Rebel brewery. Various pies were on sale, including a chicken tikka pie tried by one member, much to the adoration of the watching pair of dogs.

Across the street, the next visit was to the Bank Bar. Four beers were available, covering various styles, most of which went down well, although the 90 Shilling had a strange taste—possibly due to a brewery infection rather than any fault of the pub.

Next up, before some of the party had to “gun it” and leave, was Pillars. Two beers were on: one from the Greene King stable and one from BrewToon.

Finally, those who remained deviated from cask ale and visited two Fife brewery bars now in Dundee: Futtle and St Andrews.

It was then time for trains home.