Pub entertainment in Central Scotland
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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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Oban Inn
The lively Oban Inn, overlooking the harbour by North Pier, is the best pub in town. It’s a traditional bar with wood panelling, brass rails and stained glass, and has real ales, a wide range of single malt whiskies and good bar food (£7) – the moules frites (mussels and chips) are a local favourite. Food is served from noon to 8.30pm.
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Portcullis
Built in stone as solid as the castle that it stands below, this former school is just the spot for a pint and a pub lunch after your visit. With bar meals that would have had even William Wallace loosening his belt a couple of notches, a little beer garden, and a cosy buzz indoors, it’s well worth a visit; there are also rooms here (single/double £67/87).
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Settle Inn
A warm welcome is guaranteed at Stirling’s oldest pub (1733), a spot redolent with atmosphere, what with its log fire, vaulted back room, and low-slung ceilings. Guest ales, atmospheric nooks for settling in for the night, and a blend of local characters make it a classic of its kind.
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Twa Tams
Perth’s best pub has a strange outdoor space with windows peering out onto the street, an ornate entrance gate and large, cosy interior. There are regular events, including live music every Friday and Saturday night; it has a sound reputation for attracting talented young bands.
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Victoria
Upstairs at the Victoria is popular with all types of students and serves good bar meals. There's a grungy cafe-bar here with plenty of natural light or a classier lounge bar where you can sink into a sofa. Check out the jazz on Sunday nights.
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Aulay’s Bar
An authentic Scottish pub, Aulay’s is cosy and low-ceilinged, its walls covered with old photographs of Oban ferries and other ships. It pulls in a mixed crowd of locals and visitors with its warm atmosphere and wide range of malt whiskies.
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Lorne Bar
A traditional pub with a lovely old island bar, the Lorne serves Deuchars IPA and local Oban Brewery real ales, as well as above-average pub grub. Food is served from noon to 9pm, and there’s a trad music session every Wednesday from 10pm.
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West Port
Just by the gateway of the same name, this sleek, modernised pub has several levels, and a great beer garden out the back. Cheap cocktails rock the uni crowd, mixed drinks are above average, and there’s some OK bar food.
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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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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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Central Bar
Rather staid compared to some of the wilder student-driven drinking options, this likeable pub keeps it real with traditional features, an island bar, lots of Scottish beers, decent service and filling (if uninspiring) pub grub.
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Nether Inn
This large, stylish place, with comfy couches, pool table and drinks promos, is popular with students.
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Nether Inn
This large, stylish place, with comfy couches, pool table and drinks promos, is popular with students.
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Half a’ Tanner
A warm, popular and hospitable place, on fine days the crowd spills into the courtyard.
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Globe Inn
This lovely Edwardian-style pub with wood panelling, marble-topped tables and walls decorated 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 (rock, blues, soul) on Friday and Saturday evenings. And probably the poshest pub toilets in the country.
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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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