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Old Blackfriars, Aberdeen

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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
52 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BB (View on Google Map)
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On the cobbled Castlegate, in the historic centre of the city, this historic pub is situated in a pedestrian area which used to hold public executions. Opposite the Tollbooth, Old Blackfriars is an atmospheric pub having old pews and stained glass and was refurbished in Autumn 2012.

From the split-level upper area food and ales may be ordered from the lower section bar. Three rotating guest beers, often include Cairngorm Trade Winds and Inveralmond Ossian supplement the Belhaven/Greene King range and a house ale at 3.9% (believed to be Hardy & Hansons Bitter). Serves third pints as well as usual half and full pints.

The pub has a reputation for good pub food with an extensive menu served all day until 9pm. Quiz night is Tuesday, with acoustic music on Thursdays and Saturdays. Unobtrusive background music plays throughout.

Opened after latest refurbishment on 17th May 2018. The 5 handpumps are now in the centre of the bar as opposed to split up. New seating has been installed (see photos) and the door on Marischal Street can also be used as entrance/exit.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aberdeen Grampian & N Isles Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Last updated
12/07/2023
Last surveyed
27/01/2018
Pub ID
ABE/000035
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00am
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Old Blackfriars, Aberdeen

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Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies) , Inveralmond - Ossian , Orkney (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Folk music Th & Fr
Garden Garden
Tables on Castlegate pedenstrianised square, weather permitting
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Upper level only, disabled toilet
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Cloud
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
(Many on Union Street)
Nearby Station (550m)
Aberdeen
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