Student friendly within 5 miles of Aberdeen

Revolution holds an ace in the hole. What seems like just a small, stylish bar with comfy booths and a real fire is actually hiding a secret. For lurking downstairs is a much larger bar with a spacious terrace where, in the summer, students and…

Ma Cameron’s is a friendly, old-school pub with a modern outlook and a small unexpected roof terrace. Serving popular Deuchars, Lia Fail and Belhaven Best ales, Ma's remains loyal to its heritage while also offering a wine selection providing far more…

A pub since 1850, the Prince of Wales is known for its beer not its décor, although it features a locally renowned fitting: one of the longest bars in Aberdeen. Boasting its own brew, it also has an impressive selection of Scottish and English ales and…

The Illicit Still is a bit of a Jekyll & Hyde – is it a pub or a bar? Head downstairs to find a warm, pub atmosphere with a maze of nooks and crannies. The sofas, seats, booths and tables are great for cosy conversations, especially around the real…

A lively young crowd and five bars and a club make the restaurant at Aberdeen's Tiger Tiger an ideal choice for a night out. The welcoming dining room with its retro leather seating and bright airy décor buzzes with a sociable, unstuffy vibe, while the…

This historic pub is a great antidote to the pumping music and jumping customers found in the city's style bars. Blackfriars (the 'Old' is never used by locals) is named after the order of monks that owned land on the nearby former Castlegate market as…