Guidebook for Aberdeen City
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best craft beer in the world. Beneath the bar you will find Underdog, where there is often live music and other events.
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BrewDog Castlegate
5-9 Union StSome of the best craft beer in the world. Beneath the bar you will find Underdog, where there is often live music and other events.
Miro's Bar
8 Golden SquareGreat cocktails, hidden gem of a place.
Bar belonging to a local brewery serving up Belgian-style beers.
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Six°North
6 Littlejohn StBar belonging to a local brewery serving up Belgian-style beers.
One of the best destinations for a night out in Aberdeen right now. Party atmosphere and some of the best cocktails you'll find.
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Revolución de Cuba Aberdeen
Belmont StreetOne of the best destinations for a night out in Aberdeen right now. Party atmosphere and some of the best cocktails you'll find.
The best beer garden in Aberdeen, when the weather allows! Also does great food.
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The Ferryhill House Hotel
169 Bon-Accord StThe best beer garden in Aberdeen, when the weather allows! Also does great food.
The world-famous Brewdog HQ and brewery. Well worth a visit, pre-book a brewery tour or just grab a beer in the Dogtap bar.
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BrewDog DogTap
The world-famous Brewdog HQ and brewery. Well worth a visit, pre-book a brewery tour or just grab a beer in the Dogtap bar.
Food Scene
Great new coffee and craft beer destination, with plenty of individual character and charm.
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The Craftsman Company
2 Guild StGreat new coffee and craft beer destination, with plenty of individual character and charm.
Nice little place for a light lunch or evening meal. It's also a Gin bar! Owned by the same people behind Café Cognito which is just along the road on St Swithin Street, and does good ice cream and has a nice little outdoor seating area.
Cognito Deli
245 Union GroveNice little place for a light lunch or evening meal. It's also a Gin bar! Owned by the same people behind Café Cognito which is just along the road on St Swithin Street, and does good ice cream and has a nice little outdoor seating area.
Large range of casual restaurants including TGI Fridays, Pizza Express, Franky & Benny's and many more. Check out Thaikhun for some great Thai street food in an interesting setting! Make sure to tell the staff if it's your birthday ;)
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Union Square
Large range of casual restaurants including TGI Fridays, Pizza Express, Franky & Benny's and many more. Check out Thaikhun for some great Thai street food in an interesting setting! Make sure to tell the staff if it's your birthday ;)
Quirky little cafe with two resident sausage dogs! Also take a look at the Long Dog Boutique on Great Western Road if you have a pooch you want to spoil!
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The Long Dog Café
66 Claremont StQuirky little cafe with two resident sausage dogs! Also take a look at the Long Dog Boutique on Great Western Road if you have a pooch you want to spoil!
Bagels and Stuff
42 Thistle StreetGreat coffee and tasty bagels!
Hammerton
336 Great Western RdGreat little Deli.
Wok Wok
158 Crown StMy favourite Chinese takeaway.
Cool little Mexican street food takeaway. They also do Mexican breakfasts and very good coffee!
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Muchacho
9-11 Rose StCool little Mexican street food takeaway. They also do Mexican breakfasts and very good coffee!
Melt
13 Belmont StA melted cheese fan's idea of heaven.
Cults Hotel
328 N Deeside RdGood destination for a Sunday carvery!
The best burgers in Aberdeen! (in my opinion anyway)
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Angus & Ale
The best burgers in Aberdeen! (in my opinion anyway)
I haven't been here yet but it looks fantastic! Will update this section as soon as I've had a chance to try it.
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Cognito on the Corner
1 Mid Stocket RdI haven't been here yet but it looks fantastic! Will update this section as soon as I've had a chance to try it.
Parks & Nature
Lovely park in the heart of Ferryhill. You can walk here by joining the footbridge on Holburn Street just around the corner from the apartment (part of the Deeside Way, which stretches all the way to Ballater). Bike-friendly. Take a wonder round the Winter Gardens whilst there, they're quite impressive.
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Duthie Park
Great Southern RoadLovely park in the heart of Ferryhill. You can walk here by joining the footbridge on Holburn Street just around the corner from the apartment (part of the Deeside Way, which stretches all the way to Ballater). Bike-friendly. Take a wonder round the Winter Gardens whilst there, they're quite impressive.
Riverside Drive
Riverside DriveBeautiful short riverside walk on the apartment's doorstep.
Balmedie Beach
Lovely beach with sand dunes.
Take a walk or jog along the coastal path for stunning views. Beware of the cliffs - good weather activity only and keep children and pets close!
Aberdeenshire Coastal Path
Aberdeenshire Coastal PathTake a walk or jog along the coastal path for stunning views. Beware of the cliffs - good weather activity only and keep children and pets close!
Very pleasant public gardens, hidden away in the West End of Aberdeen.
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Johnston Gardens
Viewfield RoadVery pleasant public gardens, hidden away in the West End of Aberdeen.
Large park on the western edge of the City, with a nice cafe, large kids' play area and miles of pathways and tracks to explore. Why not try out the new Footgolf course?!
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Hazlehead Park
Hazlehead AvenueLarge park on the western edge of the City, with a nice cafe, large kids' play area and miles of pathways and tracks to explore. Why not try out the new Footgolf course?!
Countesswells
Really nice forest walks, very accessible from the City.
Brimmond Hill Car Park
A relatively easy climb for some great views of Aberdeen and all around.
A short, steep climb but well worth it for the views from the top! Very popular route in good weather.
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Bennachie Centre
A short, steep climb but well worth it for the views from the top! Very popular route in good weather.
Beautiful hidden away spot with walking routes, if you have a car to get there. About 45 mins drive away.
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Centro de Visitantes Burn O' Vat
Beautiful hidden away spot with walking routes, if you have a car to get there. About 45 mins drive away.
Essentials
Everything you'll ever need! Open 24 hours.
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Asda Bridge of Dee Superstore
Garthdee RoadEverything you'll ever need! Open 24 hours.
Bridge of Dee Post Office
560A Holburn StreetThe nearest Post Office to the apartment! Next to the Pharmacy.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square
5 Guild StDry ski slopes, ski & snowboard instruction, tubing. Great fun!
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Aberdeen Snowsports
Garthdee RoadDry ski slopes, ski & snowboard instruction, tubing. Great fun!
Jump In Trampoline Parks: Aberdeen
Craigshaw RoadRecently opened trampoline park (indoor).
Amusement Park
5-6 Esplanade Indoor and outdoor rides (summer only).
Sightseeing
Take a walk along the beach and stop for a coffee or ice cream.
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Playa de Aberdeen
Esplanade Take a walk along the beach and stop for a coffee or ice cream.
Footdee is a picturesque old fisherman's village with loads of character, be sure to check it out!
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Footdee Mission Hall
North SquareFootdee is a picturesque old fisherman's village with loads of character, be sure to check it out!
Visit here for a chance to see some dolphins!
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Torry Battery
Greyhope RoadVisit here for a chance to see some dolphins!
A fine example of Aberdeenshire's many castles!
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Crathes Castle
A fine example of Aberdeenshire's many castles!
Historic part of the City with the stunning King's College, St Machar's Cathedral and old cobbled streets.
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Old Aberdeen
Historic part of the City with the stunning King's College, St Machar's Cathedral and old cobbled streets.
Stunning castle ruin perched on cliff tops and overlooking the North Sea. The castle is rich in history and offers a great visitor experience (entry fee applies).
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Castillo de Dunnottar
Stunning castle ruin perched on cliff tops and overlooking the North Sea. The castle is rich in history and offers a great visitor experience (entry fee applies).
Picturesque part of Aberdeen with old cobbled streets and historic bridge. Have a wonder across the bridge and then around Seaton Park.
Cottown of Balgownie
Cottown of BalgowniePicturesque part of Aberdeen with old cobbled streets and historic bridge. Have a wonder across the bridge and then around Seaton Park.
Shopping
Great little independent gift shop which stocks unique Scottish gifts, artwork and jewellery.
Juniper
35 Belmont StGreat little independent gift shop which stocks unique Scottish gifts, artwork and jewellery.