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Pub Reviews

GOOD CHOICE: Simpson’s Hotel in Aberdeen.

Simpson’s Hotel, Queen’s Road, Aberdeen

I’LL admit that I have a soft spot for Simpson’s.
Published: 27/08/2010

BUSY:  The New Inn Hotel, at Ellon.

Corn Kist at the New Inn Hotel: Market Street, Ellon

IT’S always a good sign when you walk into a restaurant and there’s hardly a table to spare.
Published: 20/08/2010

VALUE-TASTIC:  The Black Dog offers real bargains.

Black Dog: North Donside Road, Aberdeen

WITH a wedding to save for, I’m under strict orders to spend less than a skint miser during the credit crunch.
Published: 06/08/2010

The Old School House: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

TIDYING up the flat before putting it on the market is tiring work.
Published: 30/07/2010

Cocket Hat: North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen

PASSING a pub with a huge menu on my way back from work was always going to be a recipe for disaster.
Published: 22/07/2010

Dutch Mill Hotel: Queen’s Road, Aberdeen

HOLIDAYS are great fun ... planning for them isn’t.
Published: 16/07/2010

Soul: Union Street, Aberdeen

IT HAD somehow slipped our minds that the first Friday after pay day means pandemonium in town.
Published: 09/07/2010

Korova: Bridge Street, Aberdeen

WALKING through town, I saw something wondrous – a bar that wasn’t packed to the rafters with singing footie fans.
Published: 02/07/2010

Foundry: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

WITH the World Cup in full swing, the quest to watch as many games as I can while keeping the good lady vaguely happy is up and running.
Published: 18/06/2010

Pennan Inn: Pennan

WHAT could be better than a day by the seaside?
Published: 11/06/2010

Brucklay Arms: Main Street, New Deer

NOTHING can beat a hearty meal after a long journey.
Published: 04/06/2010

The Feughside Inn: South Deeside Road, Strachan

IT’S OFFICIAL ... I’m getting old. At the tender age of just 19 (okay, 26), I’m all set for the pipe and slippers.
Published: 21/05/2010

Molly’s Bistro: Market Street, Aberdeen

IT’S always a quandary when you stumble unexpectedly across somewhere serving really good food.
Published: 14/05/2010

The Mariner Hotel: Great Western Road, Aberdeen

WITH the kitchen looking like a storm had hit it, cooking was out of the question.
Published: 07/05/2010

Ma Cameron’s: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

USUALLY when it’s a Champions League match night you would expect to fight for a table in Ma Cameron’s.
Published: 30/04/2010

Northern Bar: George Street, Aberdeen

WITH the doom and gloom of clouds of volcanic ash hanging over Scotland and snow in April, I jumped at the chance to shake off the blues at the pub.
Published: 23/04/2010

Cheers Bar: Broad Street, Fraserburgh

SATURDAY afternoons when the sun’s beating down are perfect for a nice pub lunch.
Published: 16/04/2010

McGinty’s Meal An’ Ale: 504 Union Street, Aberdeen

THERE’S a certain buzz about Wednesday nights at this time of year.
Published: 09/04/2010

The Justice Mill: Union Street, Aberdeen

THERE’S nothing like catching up with friends over a curry.
Published: 02/04/2010

Triple Kirks: Schoolhill, Aberdeen

POPPING out for a quiet bite to eat with a pal, we stumbled upon burger heaven.
Published: 26/03/2010

Mains of Balquharn: Portlethen

REGULAR as clockwork as a kid, my family sat down to a traditional roast dinner every Sunday.
Published: 19/03/2010

Henry’s Bar and Cafe: Exchequer Row, Aberdeen

IT’S the little, unexpected things that can sometimes make a meal, as I found when taking a friend out.
Published: 12/03/2010

Tiger Tiger: Shiprow, Aberdeen

I’VE LIVED in Aberdeen for more than a year, so it was high time my brother and his girlfriend paid me a visit.
Published: 05/03/2010

Murdos Bar: Cairncry Road, Aberdeen

SOMETIMES travelling into the town centre for a meal can be too much hassle.
Published: 26/02/2010

Shepherd’s Rest: Arnhall Business Park, Westhill

AFTER a fairly unroman-tic Valentine’s card featuring a tiger and no gift, I had some ground to make up with the missus.
Published: 19/02/2010

Monkey House: Union Street, Aberdeen

A MEAL in a monkey house might not sound like your idea of good eating.
Published: 12/02/2010

Old Mill Inn: South Deeside Road, Maryculter

I WAS always told by Ma Groundwater to do what she told me to.
Published: 05/02/2010

The Cross Keys: Back Street, Peterhead

YOU’VE got to keep your strength up during a hard-And what better way of doing that than with a hearty lunch – which is why I nipped out to The Cross Keys for some tasty grub.
Published: 29/01/2010

The Office: Crown Street, Aberdeen

IT CAN be hard to find a quiet pub for some grub on a Friday night.
Published: 22/01/2010

Kilau: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

TUCKED off the hustle and bustle of Belmont Street is a haven of cool.
Published: 15/01/2010

Revolution: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

WITH the festive season over, my friends and I were desperate for a break from stodge.
Published: 08/01/2010

The Globe: North Silver Street, Aberdeen

CHRISTMAS is coming and the geese (much like myself) are getting fat.
Published: 18/12/2009

The Hatton Mill: Hatton, near Peterhead

THE last thing you would expect when you go out for a pub lunch on a Saturday is to encounter a magic carpet.
Published: 11/12/2009

Old Blackfriars: Castle Street, Aberdeen

I DON’T think a bowl of soup by a roaring fire has ever seemed so tempting.
Published: 04/12/2009

Society Bar: Union Street, Aberdeen

WITH a lot of gossip to catch up on my pal and I decided to head into town.
Published: 27/11/2009

The Neuk: Old Portlethen

SO, WHAT first attracted you to the two courses plus your pint for £9.99 deal, Mr Begbie?
Published: 20/11/2009

The Illicit Still: Guest Row, Aberdeen

AFTER a hard day, there was no better remedy than meeting up with friends for some wholesome food.
Published: 13/11/2009

The Ploughman: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

WITH the rain dinging down outside and a distinct lack of edible food in the fridge, there was only one thing for it – let’s go to the pub.
Published: 06/11/2009

The Station Hotel: High Street, Strichen

THE one thing I love about taking a drive out in the country is when I find a wee gem of a pub serving good food.
Published: 30/10/2009

Ninety Nine Bar and Kitchen: 1 Back Wynd, Aberdeen

SUNDAY afternoons – they were invented for relaxing.
Published: 16/10/2009

Beekies Neuk: Station Road, Newmachar

AFTER spending the day moving house, cooking a meal was never going to be on the cards.
Published: 09/10/2009

Slains Castle: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

WITH its gothic looks dominating Belmont Street, Slains Castle has long been the eeriest place in town to get a bite to eat.
Published: 02/10/2009

The Three Lums: Lewis Road, Sheddocksley

AFTER a long day at work cooking seemed like an awful strenuous task.
Published: 25/09/2009

Palace hotel: Prince Street, Peterhead

IT’S always a joy to find some new culinary delights and dinner haunts.
Published: 18/09/2009

Linsmohr Hotel: Oldmeldrum Road, Pitmedden

THE North-east is full of little nooks and crannies with great eateries to discover.
Published: 04/09/2009

Noose And Monkey: Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen

PUBS contain three of my favourite things in life – food, beer and football on TV.
Published: 28/08/2009

The Wild Boar: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

I’M ONE month into my healthy-eating kick and things are getting dire.
Published: 21/08/2009

The Ship Inn: Stonehaven

STONEHAVEN harbour is the perfect setting for a sunny Sunday.
Published: 07/08/2009

The Bieldside: North Deeside Road, Bieldside

HIDDEN inside an unassum-ing stone building, The Bieldside is a bit of a surprise.
Published: 31/07/2009

The Old School House: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

ONE of my pre-night out rituals is to have a good meal before I paint the town red.
Published: 24/07/2009

Filling Station: Union Street, Aberdeen

WELL, one thing you can say about the Filling Station is that it does exactly what it says on the sign – it fills you up.
Published: 09/07/2009

Ferryhill House Hotel: Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen

I HAD been promising to take my friend to this sumptuous former mansion house for years.
Published: 03/07/2009

Soul Bar, Union Street, Aberdeen

HOUSED within a former church, Soul Bar is pretty dark on a sunny day – even with light streaming through the stained-glass windows.
Published: 26/06/2009

The Foundry: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

WITH the credit crunch biting, dining out has to be done on a budget, these days.
Published: 18/06/2009

Korova: Bridge Street, Aberdeen

WITH one of my good pals heading off for a new start in New Zealand, I decided to treat her to lunch at one of Aberdeen’s newest bars.
Published: 12/06/2009

O’Neill’s: Back Wynd, Aberdeen

AFTER a very chilled-out day on my own, Saturday night was a time to catch up with friends.
Published: 05/06/2009

Cloverleaf Hotel: Kepplehills Road, Bucksburn

DRIVING, I hate it. And after the stress of the Haudagain roundabout at rush hour I was ready for somewhere to relax.
Published: 29/05/2009

Archibald Simpson’s: Castle Street, Aberdeen

With its relaxed, child-friendly atmosphere, comfy couches and phenomenal value, Archibald Simpson’s was an obvious choice.
Published: 22/05/2009

Ghillies Lair: Bridge of Dee, Aberdeen

FOR some reason the Begbie household always seems to be in a rush.
Published: 15/05/2009

Dutch Mill Hotel: Queens Road, Aberdeen

IT’S ALWAYS a good sign when a restaurant is full and there is nowhere to sit.
Published: 08/05/2009

Five: Union Street, Aberdeen

IT CAN be handy having a layabout student for a brother.
Published: 24/04/2009

Siberia: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

AFTER a serious number of invites to friends’ weddings, I was starting to feel old – and I didn’t like it one bit.
Published: 17/04/2009

The Prince of Wales: St Nicholas Lane, Aberdeen

WHAT better antidote for the hustle and bustle of Aberdeen on a Saturday afternoon than stepping back in time?
Published: 10/04/2009

Ma Cameron’s: Little Belmont Street, Aberdeen

ON A cold night, the cosiness oozing out of Ma Cameron’s was too alluring to simply walk past.
Published: 03/04/2009

Cocket Hat: North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen

THE steeple-topped Cocket Hat is a landmark in Mastrick – just off the busy North Anderson Drive.
Published: 27/03/2009

Northern Hotel: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

THEY say you never explore the things that are right on your doorstep.
Published: 13/03/2009

Henry’s Bar Cafe: Exchequer Row, Aberdeen

MY PAL was on a flying visit and we decided to try a new pub for tea.
Published: 06/03/2009

Triple Kirks: Schoolhill, Aberdeen

IT’S that time of year I always secretly dread – my girlfriend’s birthday.
Published: 27/02/2009

Cheers Bar: Broad Street, Fraserburgh

SATURDAY afternoons when the sun’s beating down are perfect for a nice pub lunch.
Published: 16/04/2010
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