Pub | Aberdeen, Grampian and Northern Isles

Public Houses: Open to the general public without membership for consumption of beer. Food may be available as an afterthought.

OGV Taproom (Newburgh Golf Club)

Restaurant and bar which is open to the public even though it is the club house of Newburgh golf club. Lovely after a walk on the nearby sand dunes to watch the seals.

Old Bank Bar (Peterculter)

Surprisingly large pub in Peterculter where darts is played. Handy stop and a trivial detour if cycling the Deeside railway line.

On the cobbled Castlegate, in the historic centre of the city, this historic pub is situated in a pedestrian area which used to hold public executions. Opposite the Tollbooth, Old Blackfriars is an atmospheric pub having old pews and stained glass and was refurbished in Autumn 2012.

Old Kings Highway

Pub on The Green, used to play darts, now closed.

Old Moray (Macduff, Banff)

Traditional harbourside inn. Occasionally has one handpull, most recently reported October 2019.

Old School House (Aberdeen)

A very large pub with island bar. Seating downstairs and upstairs in a gallery. Crying out to sell Real Ale but it doesn't do that any more. Best try Ma Cameron's next door.

Paddock Bar (Portlethen)

Independent bar and lounge located in Portlethen.

Parkway (Aberdeen)

Difficult to find estate pub hiding off a lane from the Balgownie Road. Look for Shri Bheema's Indian Restaurant next door. Darts played.

Pittendrum (Fraserburgh)

The Pittendrum Bar & Lounge in Sandhaven (near Fraserburgh) offers Live Music, Pool and Karaoke.

Pittodrie Bar (Aberdeen)

Traditional boozer with the only original island bar remaining in the Aberdeen area. A fantastic array of superb original mirrors are a wonder to behold. A pub that should have real ale, but doesn't!

Plough Inn (Macduff, Banff)

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Portals (Aberdeen)

Located on the Castlegate beside the Mercat Cross. A basic keg-beer and lager boozer frequented by locals.

Prince of Wales (Aberdeen)

One of the oldest bars in Aberdeen, the Prince of Wales has possibly the longest bar counter in the city, a friendly atmosphere and a large following of regulars. It was refurbished in late 2016 and is listed in Scotland's True Heritage Pubs.

Queen Vic (Aberdeen)

One room lounge bar slightly off the beaten track in a converted former opticians/ baker’s shop in the highly populated, tenement flatted area of Rosemount. Sporting events shown from time to time so may be extremely busy and noisy.

Queens Arms (Inverbervie)

Open plan bar with wooden flooring throughout on main thoroughfare of the village. No real ale.

Railway Inn (Banff)

Boozer with good whisky range.

Red Lion (Aberdeen)

A basic boozer with an interesting ceiling. Known locally as "The Beastie". No real ale.

Red Lion (Forres)

The public bar is currently undergoing renovation to save it from closure. Previously had real ale but a survey will be required once work is complete.

Red Star (Kirkton of Skene)

This friendly community pub is situated in the centre of a small village at the edge of the Aberdeen commuter belt. Opened in 1948, the pub has a restaurant/lounge and a public bar, well-patronised by local residents. Handpump now removed and no prospect of a return.