Pubs in Aberdeen

Lemon Tree

5 West North Street, Aberdeen AB24 5AT

An Arts venue which has occasionally had real ale in the past. Popular on Sunday lunchtimes with their jazz sessions and many and varied music performances can be attended. Still sports two handpumps on the bar but 'they are only for decoration' is the story from bar staff. 500ml bottles of Deuchars IPA are the only decent alternative, ot even bottles of BrewDog anymore. Opening ours will vary dependant on events held.

Palm Court Hotel

81 Seafield Rd, Aberdeen AB15 7YX

Sadly, no longer sells any real ale. A long standing outlet, it has undergone many changes of ownership and the ale quality had been declining in the last few years, possibly due to less people drinking there. For a long time, it was called the Five Farthings before reverting back to its now existing name.

Number 10 Bar & Restaurant

10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL

Ten minutes walk from the West End, this cellar bar was re-opened in October 2015 after refurbishment including opening up into Number 9 next door as a smart restaurant - mow part of the McGintys group. There are two seated areas on the right and left as you come in with several TV screens showing sports when appropriate. There is a bar along the back wall with the four handpumps the first you will see on entry. On the opposite wall there is a large blackboard showing Board of Trade Market Prices for meat, corn, oats, fish, barley, lard, wheat and oil. A wide choice of meals are available in both the bar and restaurant with an additional separate bar menu. Mon-Fri Breakfast 9am-11.30am, Lunch 12 noon -2pm, Dinner 5.30pm – 9.30pm, Sat 10am–9.30pm, Sun 11am–8pm.

Foundry Bar

41-43 Holburn Street, Aberdeen AB10 6BR

A large pub popular with sport fans run by the Stonegate Pubco who make it policy to stock real ale but did stop selling it mid 2014 due to poor sales in this particular pub. However, after a recent refurbishment, they are again selling ale at from £2.50 to £2.75 a pint - very cheap for Aberdeen city. Once the showroom of the Harper Motor Company, one of Aberdeen's two main Ford dealers. ** Stop Press - Has again as of end of November 2016 ceased selling ale and handpumps have been removed. Again, lack of sales is being blamed. **

Noose & Monkey

31 - 35 Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1NQ

Medium sized lounge bar which is frequented by theatre-goers (His Majesty's Theatre is nearby) and is equally popular with locals. There is also a small, downstairs bar, previously called Cellar 35, and renamed the Vulture Lounge in September 2016, which is normally only open when a band is playing, mainly at weekends for which there may be a charge. Stopped selling ale mid 2017.

524 Bar

524 George Street, Aberdeen AB25 3XJ

Small, basic bar with upstairs lounge on a street corner.

BrewDog (Castlegate)

5-9 Union Street, Aberdeen AB11 5BU

A spacious ground level bar located in the old Athenaeum building with plenty of bench seating and tables with 22 lines focusing on Scottish craft beer, worldwide guest beers and two live beer lines. It has a bottle shop attached for off sales and a kitchen serving a beer inspired menu. Stripped back industrial style interior with seating facing the large windows, Now selling 'live' ales but availability is not reliable. A club, Underdog, is located in the basement, now accessible from main bar, and is open till 2am and 3am Fri & Sat. It has a separate entrance also and it may or may not serve 'live' ales. Occasional DJs supply te music.

Triple Kirks

Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1JT

Large, recently refurbished pub (July 2015) set in part of the historic, listed Triple Kirks. A 'Scream' pub and part of the Stonegate Pubco. No longer selling any real ale, being a victim of the so-called 'craft' revolution. Occasional live music and multiple TVs show sport. Tends to cater for the younger, studenty clientele. An outside drinking area overlooks the Cowdray Hall and recently re-opened Art Gallery. There is a nightclub, Exodus, upstairs which is open from 10.30pm - 2am (3am Fri & Sat). Pub quiz every Sunday from 9pm.

Balaclava

31 Loch Street, Aberdeen AB25 1DD

Tippling House

4 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JE

Recently refurbished bar in, now trendy Belmont Street just off Union Street. Was a popular cafe in the 60s, then a Chinese Restaurant and latterly, the Belmont Lounge. Serves 2 keg Williams Brothers beers.

St Machar Bar

97 High Street, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3EN

Located in the photogenic and historic Old Aberdeen conservation area amid the university buildings and close by Kings College, this friendly and historic pub is frequented by academia and locals alike. On entering the pub, a splendid mirror from the long-gone Thomson Marshall Aulton Brewery which was located just down the street, adorns the wall while another from the original Devanha brewery may be spotted in the rear beside the toilets. Usually Ossian available supplemented with other beers from Stewarts alongside a comprehensive selection of whiskies and a collection of gins. CAMRA members, students and OAPs receive a discount. The bar is home to a darts team and University football and rugby team. Now doing its own pub grub from the tiny kitchen.

Abbot

Provost Watt Drive, Kincorth, Aberdeen AB12 5BT

Once known as the Covenanter, this is a large, estate bar and lounge in the Kincorth area of town. but name changed after drug problem.