Aberdeen Entertainment

  1. Aberdeen Arts Centre

    The Arts Centre stages regular drama productions in its theatre, and changing exhibitions in its gallery.

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  2. Belmont Cinema

    The Belmont is a great little arthouse cinema, with a lively programme of cult classics, director's seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies. There's also a Saturday morning kids club, with a children's movie screened at .

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  3. Blue Lamp

    A long-standing feature of the Aberdeen pub scene, the Blue Lamp is a favourite student hang-out - a dark, but not dingy, drinking den with good beer, good craic and a jukebox selection that has barely changed since Elvis died. There are regular sessions of live folk and acoustic music.

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  4. Cameron's

    Known as Ma Cameron's, this is Aberdeen's oldest pub, established in 1789. It has a pleasantly old-fashioned atmosphere, with lots of wood, brick and stone, and a range of excellent real ales and malt whiskies.

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  5. Globe Inn

    This lovely Edwardian-style pub with wood panelling, marble-topped tables and walls hung with old musical instruments is a great place for a quiet lunchtime or afternoon drink. It serves good coffee as well as real ales and malt whiskies, and has live music in the evenings Friday to Sunday. And probably the poshest pub toilets in the country.

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  6. His Majesty's

    The main theatre in Aberdeen hosts everything from ballet and opera to pantomimes and musicals.

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  7. Kef

    Decked out with a Moroccan theme - there are booths with lots of rugs and comfy cushions to lie around on - this is Aberdeen's most laid back club, with DJs playing seven nights a week. The main attractions are Jungle Nation (drum'n'bass and jungle) and Wax (hip-hop).

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  8. Lemon Tree Café

    The bohemian café-bar at the theatre does excellent coffee, cakes and light meals, and there's live blues on Friday, jazz on Sunday and kids' activities on Saturday.

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  9. Lemon Tree Theatre

    The Lemon Tree theatre has an interesting programme of dance, music and drama, and often has live rock, jazz and folk bands playing. There are also children's shows, ranging from comedy to drama to puppetry.

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  10. Music Hall

    The main venue for classical music concerts.

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  12. O'Neill's

    Upstairs at O'Neill's you're guaranteed a wild night of pounding, hardcore Irish rock, indie and alternative tunes; downstairs is a (slightly) quieter bar packed with rugby types downing large quantities of Murphy's stout.

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  13. Old Blackfriars

    This is one of the most attractive traditional pubs in the city, with a lovely stone and timber interior and a relaxed atmosphere - a great place for an afternoon pint.

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  14. Prince of Wales

    Tucked down an alley off Union St, Aberdeen's best-known pub boasts the longest bar in the city, and a great range of real ales and good-value pub grub. Quiet in the afternoons, but standing-room only in the evenings.

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  15. The Tunnels

    This cavernous club hosts regular DJ nights, from new music on Tuesday's Club NME to the Dirty Disco indie night most Fridays and Saturdays. It's also a great live music venue, with a packed programme of up-and-coming Scottish bands.

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  16. Vue Cinema

    A seven-screen multiplex, conveniently located just off Union St, that shows mainstream, first-run films.

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