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Pillars (Photo: Quinten Taylor 12/11/2023). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 24-02-2024

Pillars, Dundee

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
9 Crichton Street, Dundee, DD1 3AP (View on Google Map)
(01382) 690434
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The Pillars was taken over by local character John Justice in late 2010, with a single hand pull pouring ale sourced frequently from MòR Beers. A fascinating feature is the internal link behind neighbouring shop fronts to the Salty Dog next door. Dating back to 1864, this institution for its loyal regulars is believed to be the oldest pub in Dundee, and recently celebrated its 160 years.

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Historic Interest

B Listed dating from the street’s construction in late 1700s. Model over door is of demolished Old Town House which was known as ‘The Pillars’. Historic Environment Scotland reference LB25124

Information for this venue is provided by the Tayside Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Dundee City
Last updated
10/01/2025
Last surveyed
18/09/2022
Pub ID
TAY/8
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Pillars was the Town House. It is a small bar with ‘The Pillars’ in mosaic in the exterior lobby. The vestibule entrance, with some decorative etched and frosted panels, has a door ahead which leads to the public bar (left door originally led to the ladies snug) the partition was taken away many years ago. Note the two window screens now on hinges in this area. The bar counter is old, maybe inter-war and has two working water taps. There is a two bay gantry with a narrow door for staff between the two bays, wooden shelves on a mirrored back and a broken pediment at the top. The semi-circular windows above each bay have ‘Pillars’ and a Fleur de Lys symbol. Fridges have replaced the left hand lower shelves; right hand ones remain with Formica on the main shelf. The seating with inter-war bench ends has been re-leatheretted. The pub now consists of another small pub called the Salty Dog with post war fittings and a water tap on the bar counter. A larger room connects the two rooms / pubs and has 1960s Artex walls and ceiling so the linked pub runs all around a shop.

Pillars was the Town House. It is a small bar with ‘The Pillars’ in mosaic in the exterior lobby. The vestibule entrance, with some decorative etched and frosted panels, has a door ahead which leads to the public bar (left door originally led to the ladies snug) the partition was taken away many years ago. Note the two window screens now on hinges in this area. The bar counter is old, maybe inter-war and has two working water taps. There is a two bay gantry with a narrow door for staff between the two bays, wooden shelves on a mirrored back and a broken pediment at the top. The semi-circular windows above each bay have ‘Pillars’ and a Fleur de Lys symbol. Fridges have replaced the left hand lower shelves; right hand ones remain with Formica on the main shelf. The seating with inter-war bench ends has been re-leatheretted. The pub now consists of another small pub called the Salty Dog with post war fittings and a water tap on the bar counter. A larger room connects the two rooms / pubs and has 1960s Artex walls and ceiling so the linked pub runs all around a shop.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

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