The Aberdeen branch collates information about pubs in the Branch Area that are known to sell, or have recently sold, Real Ale. Summary information and local recommendations for the best places to drink real ale (or whisky) can be found using the maps and search tools on this website.
We DO NOT make any promises about Real Ale Quality. If you want to know the best pubs in the Branch Area then you could consider purchasing the Good Beer Guide.
Due to geography and lack of footfall, some pubs stock ale on a seasonal basis during the tourist season only. No promise of Real Ale Availability can be made when you visit. If travelling specially to visit a specific pub then please phone ahead.
Please visit the CAMRA website for greater detail about each pub based on the annual surveys conducted by our volunteer members. Voting by our branch members decides which pubs are listed in the Good Beer Guide. Learn how the selection mechanism works here.
You can help us to keep information accurate. If you have any recent information on any of these pubs such as non-availability of ale or other incorrect details then please email the pubsofficer@aberdeencamra.org.uk. Alternatively, use the ‘Suggest an Edit’ button under each pub on the CAMRA website to ‘Submit Updates’ and let us know.
The history of brewing in Aberdeen, the history of city pubs and also the history of harbour pubs is documented in the 3rd party Doric Columns.
