Best Bars near Union Square

Spirit Level is a lively pub nestled in the heart of Aberdeen at 24 Exchange Street. Known for its warm atmosphere, great beer selection, and vibrant music, it offers a welcoming social hub for locals and visitors alike. Open daily with extended hours on weekends, this moderately priced venue blends a friendly vibe with a well-maintained interior, making it a favored spot for casual nights out in the city.

The GasLamp Bar is a lively and welcoming grill and sports bar located in the heart of Aberdeen at 42-44 Market Street. Known for its friendly atmosphere and attentive staff, it offers a diverse menu of international dishes alongside a well-stocked bar. Open daily from noon until late, it is a popular spot for both casual dining and social gatherings, blending a relaxed pub vibe with vibrant nightlife energy.

Krakatoa, formerly known as The Moorings Bar, is a vibrant tiki-themed cocktail bar and live music venue located at 2 Trinity Quay in Aberdeen. Renowned for its eclectic atmosphere, extensive beer and cocktail selection, and regular live music events, it offers a unique dive bar experience with a friendly crowd and a touch of quirky charm. Open from mid-afternoon into the early hours, Krakatoa is a popular spot for locals and visitors seeking great drinks and lively entertainment.

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.

Ninety‑Nine is a relaxed neighbourhood cocktail bar and kitchen tucked into Back Wynd in Aberdeen city centre, known for inventive cocktails, a casually stylish interior and a menu of comfort plates and small plates inspired by New York neighbourhood flavours. It opens later in the week and serves drinks and meals in an intimate, lively setting popular for evening drinks and weekend socialising.

A stylish, late‑night cocktail bar and small‑plates restaurant in Aberdeen’s city centre, The Tippling House pairs craft cocktails with seasonal sharing plates in a dim, speakeasy‑inspired setting. Known for inventive drinks, a relaxed evening vibe and a menu that ranges from bar snacks to tasting plates, it’s a popular spot for after‑work drinks and weekend nights out in the city’s Belmont Street quarter.

Located at 6 Crown Street in Aberdeen, The Stag is a popular pub known for its friendly atmosphere, varied drinks selection, and lively entertainment. Open daily from noon until midnight, it offers a casual setting with a pool table and jukebox, making it a favored spot for locals and visitors alike seeking a relaxed social experience in the city centre.

The Prince of Wales is a historic and beloved pub located in the heart of Aberdeen, Scotland. Known for its warm, traditional atmosphere, it features wood-paneled walls, low lighting, and possibly the longest bar counter in the city. Established in the 1850s, it offers a large selection of real ales, home-cooked food, and lively evening music sessions, making it a favorite local gathering spot.

Nestled in Aberdeen's vibrant Belmont Street, Slains Castle Pub occupies a former Gothic church and graveyard, transformed into a multi-level gothic wonderland. Explore eerie decor with skeletons, suits of armor, and hidden bookcase doors across three floors. Enjoy traditional pub grub, famous cocktails, and draught beers until late. The beer garden in the old graveyard adds quirky charm, while sports screens and live music keep the energy high. Families welcome until 8pm; dog-friendly vibe prevails.

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.