Aberdeen and Northern Isles CAMRA Branch
The winner of the 2017 Pub of the Year was:
Winner of the City Pub of the Year and overall Branch Pub of the Year was:
The winner of the 2019 City Pub of the Year was:
The winner of the 2020 City Pub of the Year was:
No Award due to Covid-19
Congratulations to Queen Vic in Rosemount, the Aberdeen City Pub of the Year 2022
Branch City Pub of the Year (CPOTY) 2023 is the St. Machar Bar in Old Aberdeen
Branch City Pub of the Year (CPOTY) 2024 is the Globe Inn in North Silver Street, which just pipped the St. Machar Bar to the title in what was a very close competition.
A one-roomed corner pub opened in November 2017 and run by an enthusiastic local CAMRA member. Old church pews provide seating for some of the tables around the walls whilst other tables are served by bench seating.
Part coffee shop, part craft ale house, this airy cafe-bar offers a range of beers from the large blackboard menu. Perfect if you want a scone or pancakes with your beer.
Long bar and pub games.
Set in a scenic clifftop location, the view from rear garden of this small village inn and seafood restaurant is strongly recommended. The Creel is primarily a food venue but the bar area serves as the village local with up to three beers, two in winter, usually from Scottish micros.
The bar in the pavilion at the Aberdeenshire Cricket Club premises. Members only. Private function room available to hire.
Locals bar and restaurant
Nothing known.
Small, single-room bar with conservatory restaurant. The building dates from 1770 and was originally an Alms House before being used for crofting till 1973. Stands on the 'Whisky Trail' with more than 50 distilleries within a 15 mile radius and an extensive range of malts is stocked.
A typical Wetherspoon outlet located in the centre of a bustling port, close to the local museum, where you can learn about the town's maritime history. The pub is named after the chapel dedicated to St Peter that previously stood on the site.
The Crown and Anchor is a spacious, well kept seaside inn, set in a charming village by the beautiful Moray Firth. The bar has solid, rustic decor, and there are two separate dining areas where home-cooked, locally-sourced food is served.
Locals drinking den in Woodside.
Harry's Bar at the Crown is situated just off the main square in the centre of Huntly. The ale is key-keg. The Windswept Wolf is always on. A beer from Speyside Brewery alternates between Sunshine on Keith and Spey's Cadet. Beavertown Neck Oil is also very popular.
Hotel with lounge/bar and coffee shop.
Public bar and function room with sky sports.
Well established family run Inn with seven en suite rooms available for bed and breakfast.
Clubhouse at golf club.
Situated in suburb to the west of Aberdeen City, this hotel serves real ale in the public bar, which may also be taken through to the restaurant/lounge next door.
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