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McGintys Meal an` Ale, Aberdeen

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504 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TT (View on Google Map)
(01224) 626720
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This Pub is Temporarily Closed

*** Closed end of July 2025 after being sold to the owners of Big Mannys Pizza based at the Adam on Holburn Street. Is expected to undergo a major refurb so will be updared once it opens again ***

Large, cavernous pub with a distinctly Scottish theme. Named after the Bothy Ballad, McGintys Meal 'n' Ale whaur the pig went on the spree! A plaque with the words used to adorn a wall at the top of the stairs leading to the toilet - it is hoped that this may again be displayed in the future.

There is a balcony area which can provide an element of peacefulness whilst games are shown on the many TV screens. Also between the main entrance and the main bar area there are a number of booths along the corridor and many cosy seating areas are also at the back of the pub, beyond the bar.

Serves excellent pub food all day. No longer has a house ale..

Underwent a refurbishment in the middle of January 2017 with changes to the entry corridor and lots of new shelves of bottles behind the bar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Last updated
30/07/2025
Last surveyed
12/04/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Bought by Big Manny's Pizza
Pub ID
ABE/000395
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
4:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Island Life Pump Clip
Orkney - Island Life Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted once
Island Life Pump Clip
Orkney - Island Life

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Orkney (varies)

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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (900m)
Aberdeen
Directions
At top of Union Street at Holburn Junction

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