Best Bars near Marischal Square

All Bar One Aberdeen, located at 5 Marischal Square on Broad Street, is a contemporary wine bar known for its vibrant atmosphere and extensive drink menu. Open daily from 10 AM, it offers a range of British cuisine alongside cocktails, wines, and beers. The venue features modern interiors, outdoor seating, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a popular spot for casual dining and social gatherings in the city center.

BrewDog Aberdeen Gallowgate is a vibrant craft beer bar located at 17 Gallowgate, in the city centre of Aberdeen. Known as the birthplace of the BrewDog revolution since 2010, it offers 29 taps of fresh craft beers alongside a well-stocked takeaway fridge. The venue also serves hand-stretched pizzas, charcuterie, and cheeseboards, creating a lively yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for beer enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

Tucked into Aberdeen's historic Netherkirkgate, Ye Olde Frigate Bar embodies the city's maritime soul with its traditional charm, vast selection of 28 beers on tap, and lively vibe. One of the oldest pubs in town, it serves generous 35ml measures, epic burgers, unlimited wings on Wednesdays, and hosts live sports in a dedicated downstairs space. Perfect for banter-filled evenings amid gin, whisky, and jukebox tunes.

The Prince of Wales is one of Aberdeen’s oldest and most cherished pubs, famed for its warm, traditional atmosphere and possibly the longest bar counter in the city. Located on St Nicholas Lane, this Belhaven-owned pub blends historic charm with lively music sessions, wood-paneled walls, and a welcoming vibe, making it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

Six°North / Smoke & Soul is a vibrant pub in Aberdeen, renowned for its delectable barbecue dishes and extensive craft beer selection. A perfect spot for tourists seeking a relaxed dining experience with a local twist.

Revolución de Cuba Aberdeen is a vibrant Cuban rum bar and cantina nestled in the Academy Centre Courtyard. It offers an authentic Cuban nightlife experience with two bars serving classic and innovative cocktails, premium rums, and Latin-inspired tapas. The venue features live music, salsa dancing, and resident DJs, creating a lively atmosphere that transports visitors to Havana right in Aberdeen's city centre.

ENVY Aberdeen is a lively bar and casual restaurant on Market Street in the city centre, mixing a coffee-by-day, cocktails-by-night personality with a compact, sociable interior and a small outdoor frontage. Popular for evening drinks and relaxed meals, ENVY serves a mix of bar snacks, coffees and an approachable drinks menu in a modern, moderately priced setting close to Aberdeen’s shopping quarter.

Nestled at the eastern end of Aberdeen's bustling Union Street, BrewDog Aberdeen Castlegate is a vibrant craft beer bar and restaurant showcasing 28 taps of innovative brews alongside hearty burgers and wings. This lively spot offers wheelchair accessibility, dog-friendly seating, free WiFi, and serviced apartments upstairs known as the Aberdeen Kennels for extended stays. Open daily with kitchen service until late, it captures the spirit of BrewDog's hometown roots with weekly specials like Lunch Club deals and Festive Wings Wednesday.

Ma Cameron's, established over 300 years ago on Little Belmont Street, is Aberdeen's oldest pub. Known for its cosy front snug and hidden rooftop garden, it offers a unique blend of historic charm and tranquil urban escape. Named after Amelia 'Ma' Cameron, this pub combines traditional Scottish pub culture with a welcoming atmosphere, serving a variety of drinks and meals in a setting rich with character and stories.

A lively city-centre taproom from local brewery Fierce Beer, Fierce Bar Aberdeen pours an ever-rotating lineup of the brewery’s own ales across many taps alongside guest craft beers, cocktails and whisky in a convivial, industrial-chic setting on Exchequer Row. Dog-friendly and relaxed, it’s a go-to for beer lovers seeking fresh draught choices, knowledgeable staff and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere.