Location: Aberdeen
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Experience the richness of Aberdeen’s proud history and culture — from the sound of residents’ traditional Doric accent to the sights of glittering granite buildings lining the city’s streets. Explore the cobbled roads and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen, then take a stroll along the nearby sandy beach and watch for dolphins in the busy harbour. Afterward, find your way to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee, and lose yourself among its tiny cottages and colourful gardens.
Restaurants in Aberdeen
1. Regent Bridge Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
2. Krakatoa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Established in 1965, and Aberdeen's original live music bar. This beautifully equipped, state of the art, 200 capacity venue is conveniently located where the harbour meets the city centre, between Union Street and nearby Union Square (where parking only costs £1 between 6pm and 4am). The bar boasts an impressive range of booze and specialises in absinthe, cask ale, cask cider, rum, tiki, and world beers. Live music appears every Friday and Saturday from 9pm-11pm, on an elevated stage. This typically showcasing touring bands with support from local acts. The venue is equipped with a sizeable dance floor and late night DJs on Friday and Saturday from 11pm-3am. The music on offer is of the alternative persuasion with a mix of rock, metal, punk, disco, funk, soul, electronica, and hardcore on offer, all on the same night.
Reviewed By ParallelLines123 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
I come to this bar occasionally and really enjoy it every time. Wide variety of drinks to choose from at a reasonable price, friendly staff and great music. Might not be to everybody's tastes but would definitely recommend if you're a visitor to Aberdeen.
3. The Malt Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
4. Bardot's Karaoke Bar
5. BrewDog Aberdeen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By ABZReviewer - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Always a great bar to visit! The staff are all super knowledgeable when it comes to beer and always happy to suggest something for you even if beer isn’t your normal tipple.
6. 99 Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
An eclectic wee cocktail bar in the heart of Aberdeen's City centre. Serving tasty Beverages and tasty food all while playing some funky tunes to make your ears happy. We serve our delicious food from 12pm through to 9pm Sun- Thurs, 12pm- 7pm on Fridays and 12pm- 6pm on Saturdays.
7. Orchid Aberdeen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Casespackedletsgo - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Delicious cocktails and great atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. The cocktail menu was extensive, with something to everyone’s taste.
8. CASC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
C.A.S.C = Cigars. Ale. Scotch. Coffee. Here at CASC we dedicate our time to sourcing only the best in cigars, ale, scotch and coffee for you to enjoy in our modern, comfortable cafe bar in the heart of Aberdeen's Merchant Quarter. With 200 bottled beers from around the world, 28 rotating craft beers on tap, 400+ scotch/world whiskies and a number of choices of coffee bean and brewing methods you're sure to find something new and exciting at CASC.
Reviewed By jimmymQ8507KQ - Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
On walking through some back streets of the Deen we could smell some lovely Cigar smoke on turning a corner we found Casc the smoking area had 4 men and a woman puffing away on their Cigars which smelled like heaven to me as i sometime partake in one anyway one of the men told me Casc was Dog Friendly so we went in WOW Great selection of craft beers and whisky well my wife ordered a Ploughmans and i ordered a Cheeseboard we tried 2 craft beers each one of them was a very intense Sour beer they both were amazing finishing off with a wee dram of Laphroig now we have found this place it will be a regular haunt on our visit to the Deen 10/10
9. Dusk Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Situated in the heart of Aberdeen's West End, Dusk Cocktail Bar is an intimate and stylish lounge serving the finest classic and original cocktails, boutique spirits and specialist craft ales. Our timeless surroundings, coupled with our bartender's knowledge of serving a diverse range of carefully crafted cocktails made with just the right ingredients meticulously muddled and mixed together, make it an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By W4519NRrichardh
This is one of my favourite bars in Aberdeen, there is something for everyone, from fine Jamaican rum to bourbons and of course excellent cocktails. The staff are all on the ball and totally accommodating, they are a good laugh and interact with the customer. The bar lady from Lithuania makes the most amazing custom cocktails, she is an artist, just ask.
10. Grape & Grain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Grape & Grain is a luxurious new wine bar located in Aberdeens west end. Serving an award winning collection of wines, as well as showcasing the best beer, spirits, and food Scotland has to offer.
Reviewed By Loanhead - Scotland, United Kingdom
Went with our daughter who lives in Aberdeen on her recommendation. Booked a table for 8pm on Saturday night and was delighted we did not feel in the least bit ‘encouraged’ to drink up and leave so they could re-book the table. The decor was very opulent - probably Christmas decor as it was very sparkly. Lovely dark and rich colours with accents of rose gold. We sat in a generous and comfortable booth which felt very private and we were able to hold a conversation without had to shout to be heard. Nice touch to have phone charging tables and the lighting was bright but not glaring rather than the gloom so often used in bars. Fantastic drinks selection and knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed a variety of gins with pared tonic and had a mixed cheese and charcuterie platter. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. Definitely recommended for couples or a group of friends. My husband went to pay the bill and when he returned and I asked him how much it was - the platters were not priced and I was curious to see how much they cost. Realised that we had only been charged for the gins. We could have walked away as he didn’t notice just payed what it said on the bill but like 99% of people we were honest and he went back to point out that we had not been charged for the platter. Disappointingly his honesty was not acknowledged. A lovely bar, nicely styled, great drinks selection, friendly knowledgeable staff. A most enjoyable Saturday night out in Aberdeen.
