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McGinty's Meal an' Ale (Aberdeen)

Large pub with a distinctly Scottish theme. Named after the Bothy Ballad, McGintys Meal 'n' Ale whaur the pig went on the spree! Serves up to 3 ales from Caledonian and Inveralmond.

McNastys (Anerdeen)

Formerly known as Filthy McNastys, this pub has intermittently flirted with real-ale, but not selling at the moment. Two dart boards and supports two darts teams. Festooned with TV screens, it is very popular with the sporting crowd - impossible not to see the telly!

Meldrum Arms (Oldmeldrum)

In the centre of Oldmeldrum, this hotel and Indian restaurant also has a public with with cold beer and pool.

Meldrum House Hotel (Oldmeldrum)

Upmarket country hotel and golf course with the "Cave Bar" in the former larder.

Merkister (Dounby, Orkney)

Small public bar furnished in a modern style overlooking Loch Harray. Very popular with fishermen. Hotel residents lounge changes over to a games room in winter.

Midsummer Beer Happening 2022

Craft Beer, Real Ale, Music, Food and Cycling, all in a tent at Baird Park in Stonehaven.

Midsummer Beer Happening 2023

The return of the Midsummer Beer Happening

Mill of Mundurno (Aberdeen)

Family restaurant and bar with rooms in nearby chain hotel.

Mither Tap

Beside Aberdeen college, this is a rather run down and dark establishment for TV sport and lager.

Molly Malones (Aberdeen)

Previously the Abercrombie and named after the architect who designed the building, this pub was re-opened after refurbishment on 8th November 2019 as a pseudo Irish pub.

Moorfield House Hotel (Braemar)

Small, family run hotel overlooking Highland Games ground at the edge of this historic village. Four ever changing ales served, sometimes just three in winter (in pins). Cairngorm and Swannay are amongst suppliers.

Moorings Bar (Aberdeen)

Legendary rock and bikers and anybody-else-who-dares pub which has had a facelift and is now known as Krakatoa. The only pub in this website with two entries, this one retained for posterity.

Mosset Tavern (Forres)

Described as 'The country pub in the heart of Forres', this smart, extremely popular Scottish lounge bar/restaurant is situated next to the Mosset burn and pond, with swans and ducks.

Motif (Draft Project) (Aberdeen)

Set in the footprint of the former Bruce Millers music shop, PB Devco has rebranded the venue (formerly known as the Draft Project) as a “shabby chic urban oasis, inspired by Budapest’s ruin bars”.

Mounthooly Sports Bar (Aberdeen)

Loud and brash darts and pool pub near a busy junction.

On 26/10/20, the local paper reported that plans submitted to turn former the pub into a hot food takeaway.

Muckle Cross (Elgin)

A typical small Wetherspoon's converted from what was once a bicycle repair shop, then a Halfords branch. The pleasant long room has ample seating, a family area and a long bar. Deservedly popular, so it can get very busy, particularly at weekends.

Muggarthaugh (Alford)

Small hotel in remote location, has a friendly bar decorated with brass measuring jugs, and separate lounge with large wood-burning stove. A separate restaurant. The pool and darts area is partially divided off from the public bar and there is a beer garden to the rear.

Murdos (Aberdeen)

Murdos Bar has been the center of 3 housing areas since 1972. It was owned by Murdos Bruce who made it a hub of the communities of Cornhill, Northfield and Mastrick. They are big on sports and have all major sporting events and games covered Sky boxes & BT Sports. Food, darts and lager.