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!
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Moonfish Cafe
9 Correction WyndAcclaimed 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.
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Cafe 52
52 The GrnA 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.
Sweet Mumma's Kitchen
Arch 11 Palmerston RdThe 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.
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Rustico
62 Union RowRustico 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.
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Foodstory
11-15 Thistle StAmazing 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.
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Almondine
15 Chapel StPerfect for tea and cake, they specialise in macarons. But after 3pm they will probably have sold out of everything.
The Silver Darling
Pocra QuayHigh end seafood restaurant in a stunning setting.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy subterranean venue with friendly staff and unusual cocktails in the centre of town.
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The Tippling House
4 Belmont StCosy 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.
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BrewDog Aberdeen
17 GallowgateHuge 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.
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Dunnottar Castle
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.
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Footdee War Memorial
Pocra QuayHistorical 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
Aberdeen Art Gallery
SchoolhillCurrently closed for refurbishment.
Aberdeen's historical theatre "HMT" hosts touring productions of ballet, opera, major musicals and drama. Also has a nice cafe bar.
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His Majesty's Theatre (HMT)
Rosemount ViaductAberdeen'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.
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Union Square
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.
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The Lemon Tree
5 W N StPerformances 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.
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Duthie Park
Polmuir RoadThe 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 DriveOk, 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
Simpsons Newsagents
35 Bank StreetYour local corner ship to get milk etc!