Guidebook for Aberdeen City
Food Scene
Just round the corner from our flat, this is easily the best Vegan / Vegetarian restaurant in Aberdeen. It has amazing salads, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff.
Sometimes they have live music events in the evening which is "Bring Your Own Booze" (BYOB), and also sometimes host yoga and wellbeing events. See website for full details of opening times and events.
http://foodstorycafe.co.uk
52 íbúar mæla með
Foodstory
11-15 Thistle StJust round the corner from our flat, this is easily the best Vegan / Vegetarian restaurant in Aberdeen. It has amazing salads, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff.
Sometimes they have live music events in the evening which is "Bring Your Own Booze" (BYOB), and also sometimes host yoga and wellbeing events. See website for full details of opening times and events.
http://foodstorycafe.co.uk
Easily one of the best restaurants in Aberdeen. The food and atmosphere is superb, with stunning decor and an open front kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your food.
On a budget we recommend the delicious Turkish Meze Starter. It features a variety of small hot & cold Turkish dishes served with hot pitta bread, and costs around £8 per person (min 2 people). Great value, extremely delicious and filling!
If you are feeling particularly hungry and don't mind splashing out a bit more, for around £25-30 per person you can get the above Meze plus 3 main courses, desert and Turkish tea or coffee. There is a vegetarian, meat & seafood option.
http://nargilerestaurant.co.uk
6 íbúar mæla með
Nargile Restaurant
77-79 Skene StEasily one of the best restaurants in Aberdeen. The food and atmosphere is superb, with stunning decor and an open front kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing your food.
On a budget we recommend the delicious Turkish Meze Starter. It features a variety of small hot & cold Turkish dishes served with hot pitta bread, and costs around £8 per person (min 2 people). Great value, extremely delicious and filling!
If you are feeling particularly hungry and don't mind splashing out a bit more, for around £25-30 per person you can get the above Meze plus 3 main courses, desert and Turkish tea or coffee. There is a vegetarian, meat & seafood option.
http://nargilerestaurant.co.uk
This is our favourite authentic Japanese/Korean restaurant in Aberdeen. The food is excellent, but seems to be at its best on the weekend when Chef Jang himself is working. It has a cool rustic Japanese style decor and friendly staff.
We highly recommend the Katsu Curry, Crunch Roll, Salmon Roll and Philadelphia Roll. If you go between 5-7pm you can take advantage of the discounted 'early bird' menu.
http://www.yorokobibycj.co.uk
6 íbúar mæla með
Yorokobi by CJ
51 Huntly StThis is our favourite authentic Japanese/Korean restaurant in Aberdeen. The food is excellent, but seems to be at its best on the weekend when Chef Jang himself is working. It has a cool rustic Japanese style decor and friendly staff.
We highly recommend the Katsu Curry, Crunch Roll, Salmon Roll and Philadelphia Roll. If you go between 5-7pm you can take advantage of the discounted 'early bird' menu.
http://www.yorokobibycj.co.uk
This is another of our favourites. Excellent Scottish / American food . They sell delicious burgers and steaks using high quality Aberdeen Angus beef, with local produce and craft beer.
9 íbúar mæla með
Angus & Ale
This is another of our favourites. Excellent Scottish / American food . They sell delicious burgers and steaks using high quality Aberdeen Angus beef, with local produce and craft beer.
Located in Stonehaven. If you are down visiting Dunnottar Castle and Stonehaven, it is well worth stopping off here for breakfast or lunch.
They serve crepes and waffles with a great selection of sweet or savoury fillings, and fantastic coffee!
Shamrock and Thistle
6 Arbuthnott PlLocated in Stonehaven. If you are down visiting Dunnottar Castle and Stonehaven, it is well worth stopping off here for breakfast or lunch.
They serve crepes and waffles with a great selection of sweet or savoury fillings, and fantastic coffee!
Located in Stonehaven. The Bay serves what is in our opinion, the best Fish and Chips in Scotland! They was also recently voted as one of the top places to eat in the world by Lonely Planet.
We recommend the breaded scampi or breaded haddock supper. Absolutely superb!
33 íbúar mæla með
The Bay Fish & Chips
Beach RoadLocated in Stonehaven. The Bay serves what is in our opinion, the best Fish and Chips in Scotland! They was also recently voted as one of the top places to eat in the world by Lonely Planet.
We recommend the breaded scampi or breaded haddock supper. Absolutely superb!
Located in Stonehaven. This quirky little ice cream / sweet shop is a great place to stop after a walk along the beach front or for dessert after you visit the Bay Fish and Chip shop next door.
28 íbúar mæla með
Aunty Bettys
The PromenadeLocated in Stonehaven. This quirky little ice cream / sweet shop is a great place to stop after a walk along the beach front or for dessert after you visit the Bay Fish and Chip shop next door.
Located in Stonehaven in a friendly and lively pub, with stunning views of Stonehaven harbour and outdoor seating. The marine serves an excellent selection of seafood and other dishes, with a wide selection of local and international craft beers.
We highly recommend the Salmon Skink Bread Bowl. This is an adaptation of a traditional Scottish Fish Soup, called "Cullen Skink". The dish contains fish, potato, onions and cream, and is served inside a crust bread bowl. Ideal For a rainy day, looking out onto the harbour.
18 íbúar mæla með
Marine Hotel
9-10 ShoreheadLocated in Stonehaven in a friendly and lively pub, with stunning views of Stonehaven harbour and outdoor seating. The marine serves an excellent selection of seafood and other dishes, with a wide selection of local and international craft beers.
We highly recommend the Salmon Skink Bread Bowl. This is an adaptation of a traditional Scottish Fish Soup, called "Cullen Skink". The dish contains fish, potato, onions and cream, and is served inside a crust bread bowl. Ideal For a rainy day, looking out onto the harbour.
Located in Stonehaven. Lovely seafood restaurant with stunning views over Stonehaven harbour. This restaurant is quite pricey but the food quality is superb!
It is worth booking ahead to ensure you can get a table.
20 íbúar mæla með
The Tolbooth Seafood Restaurant
Old PierLocated in Stonehaven. Lovely seafood restaurant with stunning views over Stonehaven harbour. This restaurant is quite pricey but the food quality is superb!
It is worth booking ahead to ensure you can get a table.
Sightseeing
The Iconic Duntottar Castle, steeped in history, and set upon a cliff top overlooking the stunning North East Coast of Scotland, this is not to be missed.
The castle is about 3 km south of Stonehaven or 15km south of Aberdeen and easily accessible by bus. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
175 íbúar mæla með
Dunnottar kastali
The Iconic Duntottar Castle, steeped in history, and set upon a cliff top overlooking the stunning North East Coast of Scotland, this is not to be missed.
The castle is about 3 km south of Stonehaven or 15km south of Aberdeen and easily accessible by bus. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
Marischal College
Footdee War Memorial
Pocra QuayFootdee is an old quirky fishing village.
Arts & Culture
Sjóminjasafn Aberdeen
ShiprowLeikhús Hans Hátignar (HMT)
Rosemount ViaductEntertainment & Activities
Breakneck Comedy Club
28 King StTransition Extreme features an excellent indoor climbing wall, bouldering area, skate park, and martial arts studio.
17 íbúar mæla með
Transition Extreme
Links RoadTransition Extreme features an excellent indoor climbing wall, bouldering area, skate park, and martial arts studio.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
97-99 Rosemount PlCo-op Food
293 Rosemount PlTesco Express
501 Union StBudget supermarket. Around 25-40% cheaper than Sainsburys, Tesco, etc. but requires a car to get to.
ALDI
Budget supermarket. Around 25-40% cheaper than Sainsburys, Tesco, etc. but requires a car to get to.
Budget supermarket. Around 25-40% cheaper than Sainsburys, Tesco, etc. but requires a car to get to.
16 íbúar mæla með
Lidl
739 King StBudget supermarket. Around 25-40% cheaper than Sainsburys, Tesco, etc. but requires a car to get to.
Getting Around
Bus routes 1 & 2 serve most of the city including The Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen University.
10 íbúar mæla með
Union Street
Union StreetBus routes 1 & 2 serve most of the city including The Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen University.
Parks & Nature
Located in Banchory which is a 30 minute drive from Aberdeen. Easy 45-60 minute return walk with beautiful views over Aberdenshire and the River Dee.
Scolty Hill
Located in Banchory which is a 30 minute drive from Aberdeen. Easy 45-60 minute return walk with beautiful views over Aberdenshire and the River Dee.