Guidebook for Aberdeen

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Guidebook for Aberdeen

Food Scene

Acclaimed chef presents delicious fresh modern food in a small casual restaurant. Great value lunch menu and a fabulous selection of Gins!
44 residents recomanen
Moonfish Cafe
9 Correction Wynd
44 residents recomanen
Acclaimed chef presents delicious fresh modern food in a small casual restaurant. Great value lunch menu and a fabulous selection of Gins!
A longtime Aberdeen favourite with good food. great sharing platters to pick at over a drink or go in for a hearty meal featuring lots of local produce.
23 residents recomanen
Cafe 52
52 The Grn
23 residents recomanen
A longtime Aberdeen favourite with good food. great sharing platters to pick at over a drink or go in for a hearty meal featuring lots of local produce.
The closest place to grab a coffee or a breakfast on the way into town.
Sweet Mumma's Kitchen
Arch 11 Palmerston Rd
The closest place to grab a coffee or a breakfast on the way into town.
I'm a sucker for Mexican food and this did not disappoint. Upstairs in Union Square mall, extensive menu and great value early evening menu in a modern setting. Lots of cocktail specials and a family friendly vibe.
Las Iguanas Aberdeen
I'm a sucker for Mexican food and this did not disappoint. Upstairs in Union Square mall, extensive menu and great value early evening menu in a modern setting. Lots of cocktail specials and a family friendly vibe.
Rustico has been making and serving up Italian food in Aberdeen for as long as I can remember, and its always good! its on 2 floors so you can go with a group or get a cosy corner for 2.
28 residents recomanen
Rustico
62 Union Row
28 residents recomanen
Rustico has been making and serving up Italian food in Aberdeen for as long as I can remember, and its always good! its on 2 floors so you can go with a group or get a cosy corner for 2.
Amazing selection of cakes, lots of GF option and tasty veggie treats too. Real food, run by people who believe in farm to plate. Good coffee.
52 residents recomanen
Foodstory
11-15 Thistle St
52 residents recomanen
Amazing selection of cakes, lots of GF option and tasty veggie treats too. Real food, run by people who believe in farm to plate. Good coffee.
Perfect for tea and cake, they specialise in macarons. But after 3pm they will probably have sold out of everything.
11 residents recomanen
Almondine
15 Chapel St
11 residents recomanen
Perfect for tea and cake, they specialise in macarons. But after 3pm they will probably have sold out of everything.
High end seafood restaurant in a stunning setting.
27 residents recomanen
The Silver Darling
Pocra Quay
27 residents recomanen
High end seafood restaurant in a stunning setting.

Drinks & Nightlife

Cosy subterranean venue with friendly staff and unusual cocktails in the centre of town.
12 residents recomanen
The Tippling House
4 Belmont St
12 residents recomanen
Cosy subterranean venue with friendly staff and unusual cocktails in the centre of town.
Huge selection of locally brewed (Ellon) craft beers in a casual setting. lively in the weekends and knowledgable staff are great about letting you try a sample if you're not sure what you will like. There is also a branch at the Castlegate.
27 residents recomanen
BrewDog Aberdeen
17 Gallowgate
27 residents recomanen
Huge selection of locally brewed (Ellon) craft beers in a casual setting. lively in the weekends and knowledgable staff are great about letting you try a sample if you're not sure what you will like. There is also a branch at the Castlegate.

Sightseeing

You've seen it in movies. Braveheart is one! Dramatic setting on the coast by Stonehaven.
175 residents recomanen
Castell de Dunnottar
175 residents recomanen
You've seen it in movies. Braveheart is one! Dramatic setting on the coast by Stonehaven.
500 year old Aberdeen University has beautiful buildings. You can enjoy walking around the grounds during summer.
King’s College Centre
500 year old Aberdeen University has beautiful buildings. You can enjoy walking around the grounds during summer.
Historical fishing area of Aberdeen where local folk retained a more traditional community life until relatively recently. Still a residential area, the houses and streets are attractive to walk around and let you see the coastal area of Aberdeen. Children's playpark nearby.
16 residents recomanen
Footdee War Memorial
Pocra Quay
16 residents recomanen
Historical fishing area of Aberdeen where local folk retained a more traditional community life until relatively recently. Still a residential area, the houses and streets are attractive to walk around and let you see the coastal area of Aberdeen. Children's playpark nearby.

Arts & Culture

Currently closed for refurbishment.
56 residents recomanen
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Schoolhill
56 residents recomanen
Currently closed for refurbishment.
Aberdeen's historical theatre "HMT" hosts touring productions of ballet, opera, major musicals and drama. Also has a nice cafe bar.
71 residents recomanen
Teatre de Sa Majestat (HMT)
Rosemount Viaduct
71 residents recomanen
Aberdeen's historical theatre "HMT" hosts touring productions of ballet, opera, major musicals and drama. Also has a nice cafe bar.

Entertainment & Activities

The widest selection of branded stores and restaurants under one roof in Aberdeen (or the North East of Scotland) Also home to a cinema. Open til late.
122 residents recomanen
Union Square
122 residents recomanen
The widest selection of branded stores and restaurants under one roof in Aberdeen (or the North East of Scotland) Also home to a cinema. Open til late.
Performances from local and touring bands, comedians and small theatre groups. Check the website for events while your in town.
30 residents recomanen
The Lemon Tree
5 W N St
30 residents recomanen
Performances from local and touring bands, comedians and small theatre groups. Check the website for events while your in town.

Parks & Nature

The closest park to Marine Court. A large public space with multiple play areas for children, a cafe, various monuments, well tended gardens. Lovely to walk or jog around and you can visit the winter Gardens, a large indoor garden with sections devoted to tropical and desert plants as well as other. Free access.
47 residents recomanen
Duthie Park
Polmuir Road
47 residents recomanen
The closest park to Marine Court. A large public space with multiple play areas for children, a cafe, various monuments, well tended gardens. Lovely to walk or jog around and you can visit the winter Gardens, a large indoor garden with sections devoted to tropical and desert plants as well as other. Free access.
Ok, not a hiking trail, but there is a pleasant path alongside the river that makes for an easy walk/run for a mile or two. popular with dog walkers and joggers, or kids feeding the ducks.
Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive
Ok, not a hiking trail, but there is a pleasant path alongside the river that makes for an easy walk/run for a mile or two. popular with dog walkers and joggers, or kids feeding the ducks.

Essentials

Your local corner ship to get milk etc!
Simpsons Newsagents
35 Bank Street
Your local corner ship to get milk etc!