Ma Camerons
The oldest pub in the city. shows live football in a traditional pub setting with a roof garden.
Soul
In the converted langstane kirk. uppermarket.
The Wild Boar
A quieter setting, sometimes with acoustic live music. known for its wine selection.
Siberia (or Vodka Bar)
Serves 99 flavours of vodka and has a smoking terrace out the back.
Cafe Drummond's
A small late-licence venue which focuses on live bands.
The Prince of Wales
St nicholas square, just off of union street. boasting one of the longest bars in aberdeen and eight real ale pumps, sometimes called the "pow" or quite simply the "prince", this pub is one of the hidden gems of aberdeen packed with locals, oil workers and students alike. they keep their beer exceedingly well.
Revolution Bar
Part of the revolution chain specialising in cocktails. has a wonderful smoking terrace out the back.
Slain's Castle
A highlight of aberdeen's pub scene. an old church converted into a gothic style pub, famous for it's seven deadly sins cocktails. hallowe'en is a particularly eventful night here.
Enigma
Located in the academy shopping centre, with a secluded licenced courtyard.
All of the above bars serve a variety of food at reasonable pub prices, with the exception of Cafe Drummond's.
One street along from Belmont Street, is Liquid Nightclub. Located on Bridge Place, this is by far Aberdeen's biggest nightclub and regularly features guest DJs. Entry is usually around £5 it has discounted drinks every night. Also nearby is EspionageThe Cesspool of Aberdeen, catering for a slightly older market. No door charge, but full price drinks and incredibly rude staff members, possibly the reason for it's nick name.
On either side of Belmont Street and you'll find many other pubs:
O'Neils
Irish themed pub with a nightclub upstairs.
Triple Kirks [Exodus Nightclub]
An excellent student & local drinking hole and part of the screampubs chain. save money with a yellow card. exodus focuses on indie/alternative and classic rock, pop & soul.