Public Houses: Open to the general public without membership for consumption of beer. Food may be available as an afterthought.
Multi award winning pub.
Pub in centre of Bucksburn village near busy junction. Car park. Darts played.
No frills bar and lounge, possibly with a connection to the Clifton Hotel just along the road.
This imposing family-owned hotel, dating from 1891, is situated half a mile west of Ellon town centre and close to the Formartine and Buchan Way, a long-distance footpath popular with walkers and cyclists. The real ale is in the public bar where pool and darts can be played.
Family run hotel with small, narrow bar with games room on a raised level at the back. The hotel is on the main street of the village. Landlord is keen to sell real ale as he is a fan himself (he drinks in the Shore Inn) but previous attempts to do so have not been successful.
This smart modern front bar called "Toots Cafe Bar & Bistro" has the single pump dispensing something from the local Rothes brewery range.
Darts, Pool and locals bar.
Traditional and historic family-run hotel overlooking the scenic harbour and surrounding area. Welcoming visitors and locals alike, this idyllic establishment offers great food, good ale and quality accommodation, all at a reasonable price.
A multi CAMRA award-winning specialist real alehouse, offering unusual and interesting real ales from all over the UK and holding occasional beer festivals. The staff are keen and knowledgeable and the real ale selection is complemented by a good range of other quality beers and spirits.
Lack of demand to sell real ale.
A small family run bar & restaurant situated in Dufftown, the middle of malt whisky country, whose aim is to provide everybody with a relaxed atmosphere whether it is to have a drink in the bar or enjoy a meal in the recently refurbished restaurant.
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Pleasant craft beer bar selling a range from local breweries, with food. Once a church, then a warehouse for ripening bananas, the premises operated as Cafe Musa, then the Hop and Anchor Draft House but which did not reopen after the covid-19 pandemic.
Hotel and Pub close to the beach and the Bandstand Hotel.
Pub with beer garden in residential estate.
Lounge bar and kitchen with a relaxed and chilled dining experience (formerly Park Lane).
Traditional restaurant & sports bar in Peterculter, food available.
Formerly the Kintore Arms, but now re-opened after a major refurbishment, this pub is in the centre of the village, beside the old town hall. Had been reported as selling a single ale on hand-pump but it was withdrawn after a short time.
Formerly the Welly Boot, and then the Tilted Wig (a nod to the sheriff courts next door and across the road), the Wig Bar and Kitchen changed ownership and has not served ale since 2017.
The Three Kings is a long established and popular traditional Country Inn. The business benefits from a self-contained 4 bed apartment which is popular with passing trade and workmen. Pub closed due to retirement and buyer being sought.
An estate pub in Sheddocksley, lager drunk and darts played.
A large pub, popular with all ages, close to the centre of the town and just a short walk through from the bus stops on Market Street. There are separate seating areas on split levels as well as an airy conservatory with barrel tables.
Single dark room with lots of alcoves. The loud jukebox makes it a favourite with the older rock fans. Can get very boisterous at weekend evenings. Separate upstairs function room is used for the occasional live music sessions and is available for private hire.
Large pub set in part of the historic, listed Triple Kirks. A 'Scream' pub and part of the Stonegate Pubco, no longer selling any real ale. Tends to cater for the younger, studenty clientele. An outside drinking area overlooks the Cowdray Hall and Art Gallery.
Pub in centre of Stonehaven under same ownership as the Ship Inn.
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