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Upmarket "Spoon" in the heart of Aberdeen.
The building itself, a former bank, is a beauty, and the huge Wetherspoon Pub fills the space nicely. The food is Wetherspoon 1-0-1, of course, with the now-familiar "clubs" on weekdays, i.e. certain parts of the menu (like chicken dishes, Mexican, curry, fish) are further reduced in price and there's usually a number of dishes on offer that aren't otherwise available during the week. I had a Mexican tortilla filled with pulled pork there (on a Monday, "Mexican Monday") which was actually quite nice, and later 10 "Buffalo Wings", which were standard quality.
Wetherspoon's are an advocate of British beer, so it shouldn't surprise anyone that a decent range of real ales is on offer at all times. There is a frequent rotation, and when I was there they were offering two Broughton ales, which are superb quality beers. Of course, there's the usual array of lagers and stuff (like The Devil's Backbone, Stella, Foster's (ugh!), Moretti's, etc etc).
The decor is mostly streamlined, but the sheer size of the place (look at those ceilings!) is mighty impressive. Service is also Wetherspoon 1-0-1, i.e. try not to confuse the bar staff.
Wholly recommended for what it is. Many Spoons are a little greasy or rough around the edges. Not this one.
Hands down, this is the best JDW in Aberdeen. It's a converted bank and the exterior (and, to a just slightly lesser extent, the interior too) is quite striking. Pints are like £2, so coming from London this is a bargain. Happy to say I was in here before noon at least once during my long weekend in Aberdeen.
this is more than a pub!....fabulous breakfast, no music, great service, good value, gormet burger is delishand iconic pub feel. Love it. by the way the guest beers are a wonderful idea and the house wines are always very good.
keep up the good work Alex
I can't fault this place. Even though it's usually busy, there are plenty of tables and the food is good and really cheap. Not to mention that they frequently have a few local brews on tap at low prices. I just wish it was a bit closer to my house.
The food was good. I enjoyed being able to look out the windows to see the boats coming and going and also see the people on the beach
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The Archibald Simpson is an old favourite. It has been a key part of Aberdeen for a long time. Good food, quick and cheerful service, and a reasonable selection of real ale.
It has lost its shine a little recently however, the menu has lost some traditional pub dishes and I find it more difficult to select what I want. No steak pie for instance, no chilli and fairly limited desserts.
More annoyingly, in my recent visit, no coffee as they had run out of milk - before 6 in the evening.
Still worth a visit, but not quite as often as before...
I don't seem to be able to do a new review, so here's an update today a year or so later. Still a place I like to go, still a mix of pleasure and frustration. Mediocre service today, some longer than usual waits at the bar. New menu, but still unavailability, we both wanted salads and neither of them were available.
On the up side, a decent beer, a porter North Point, from Orkney brewery, which is one of my favourite breweries.
We've been picking some of the small plates occasionally, rather than a main course, with Nachos being a favourite. We've had it now about 8-10 times in different Wetherspoons and this is the best presented it has ever been, by some margin - see the photo.
Really loved this gem of a place. We found it recently and went today for our 2 year anniversary breakfast. Lovely interior. Food is good and very affordable. Would definitely return for some more coffee and pasta
A fine, no frills pub. Lively, a little loud for my personal preference, but still thoroughly enjoyable. Food was served quickly and was roasting hot when it arrives. Worth dropping in if you're passing.
Service used to be ‘lefty student obnoxious’ in here. Ale was like mud and food was really poor. To the point that I made a written complaint to Wetherspoons. Over the last 12 months the quality has improved A LOT. Service has improved along with the cask conditioning and service.
Just had a great lunch and beers. Had an enjoyable meal and beers in the evening also.
Great spot now offering everything from great breakfast, coffee and free refills, good beer and great food.
To the management and staff. Thank you 👍 your efforts are much appreciated. Our favourite local ❤️
One of two Wetherspoons chains in the heart of Aberdeen, this one in particular is really good. Been in here a few times, extensive menu. And it's fantastic to sit in here.
Had a great meal this evening which exceeded expectations for Wetherspoons. I do believe it has improved so much recently. A grand building with high ceilings, historic character and plenty of natural light.
Excellent service great food and we always and we alway likwe like the beer
Lovely place with a cozy atmosphere. Reminds of an authentic English pub with huge variety of food and drinks! Great food and drinks deals. Large space, recommended for big groups as well. Worth visiting ☺️😉
Not my favourite witherspoons bar but not bad either. Some of the staff are really helpful and a few need training on food hygiene. After handling money etc the member of staff proceed to serve a sprig off mint in my drink using his hands which put me off.
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