Entertainment in Aberdeen
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Blue Lamp
A long-standing feature of the Aberdeen pub scene, the Blue Lamp is a favourite student hang-out – a dark and slightly dingy drinking den with beer, good craic (lively conversation) and a jukebox selection that has barely changed since Elvis died. There are regular sessions of live jazz, folk and acoustic music. The pub is 150m north of the city centre, along Broad St.
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Tunnels
This cavernous, subterranean club – the entrance is in a road tunnel beneath Union St – is a great live music venue, with a packed programme of up-and-coming Scottish bands. It also hosts regular DJ nights – check the website for the latest program.
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O’Neill’s
Upstairs at O’Neill’s you’re guaranteed a wild night of pounding, hardcore Irish rock, indie and alternative tunes Friday to Sunday; downstairs is a (slightly) quieter bar packed with rugby types downing large quantities of Murphy’s stout.
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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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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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Snafu
Aberdeen’s coolest club – though admittedly there isn’t much competition – cosy Snafu offers a wide range of rotating club nights and guest DJs, as well as a Tuesday night comedy club and live music gigs.
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Old Blackfriars
One of the most attractive traditional pubs in the city, with a lovely stone and timber interior, stained-glass windows and a relaxed atmosphere – a great place for an afternoon pint.
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Lemon Tree Theatre
An interesting program 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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Belmont Cinema
The Belmont is a great little art-house cinema, with a lively programme of cult classics, director’s seasons, foreign films and mainstream movies.
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Lemon Tree Cafe
The bohemian cafe-bar at the Lemon Tree theatre does excellent coffee, and stages live rock on Friday, folk on Saturday and jazz on Sunday.
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Vue Cinema
A seven-screen multiplex, conveniently located just off Union St, that shows mainstream, first-run films.
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His Majesty’s Theatre
The main theatre in Aberdeen hosts everything from ballet and opera to pantomimes and musicals.
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Aberdeen Arts Centre
Stages regular drama productions in its theatre and changing exhibitions in its gallery.
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