18 Bridge St, Aberdeen AB11 6JL

About This Pub

You know, chatting about The Social, it's one of those places in Aberdeen that really draws you in with its warm staff and top-notch cocktails that go down a treat. The atmosphere is just lovely, with great decor and a mural that adds a bit of character, making it ideal for catching up with mates over drinks. Prices are fair too, so you won't feel short-changed. On the downside, the food can be a mixed bag – some dishes are spot on with generous portions, but others like the fries or chicken need a bit more love in the kitchen, perhaps with better seasoning or cooking time. And those TVs? They're a bit baffling, showing things like surgery clips when you're out for a good time. It's a pity there's no dessert to finish things off nicely, and with it only open a few days a week, you might have to plan ahead. All in all, it's worth swinging by for the drinks and vibe, but just keep in mind it has its rough edges – a solid spot with room for a few tweaks.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The staff are absolutely lovely and always up for a chat, making you feel right at home
  • The cocktails are spot on – delicious and well-made by skilled bartenders
  • The food portions are generous and tasty, with some great options that hit the spot
  • It's got a brilliant vibe and nice decor, like that eye-catching mural, perfect for a relaxed evening
  • Prices are reasonable for the quality, so you get good value without breaking the bank
Cons
  • Some food items fall short, like the frozen fries that need more time in the oil and bland onion rings or chicken lacking spices
  • The TVs can show odd things, such as surgical procedures, which might put a damper on your night out
  • There's no dessert menu to speak of, which is a real shame after a solid meal
  • It only opens a few days a week, which might make it tricky to pop in whenever you fancy

Contact Information

18 Bridge St, Aberdeen AB11 6JL
+441224582828
Bar
Closed today

Opening Hours

Monday (Today)Closed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday16:00 - 02:00
Saturday16:00 - 02:00
Sunday21:00 - 02:00

Location

Recent Reviews

staff is lovely, and the cocktails are great! good bartenders. but if it can't improve on food... little tips: frozen fries must go in oil for more than 30sec. onion rings and deep fried chicken need spices in the batter. and i mean overall just look some recipes up, it's not so hard
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one_cmnl
Delicious cocktails, nice decor and a friendly door man. But what on earth is up with the TVs?? Pictured is someone getting abdominal implants on the tv, why would anyone want to watch this while out for drinks with friends? I'm so confused...
EK
Emmi Kukkula
Great wee pub, food tasty and generous portions. Nice selection of cocktails too. Staff although very busy had a smile and time to say hello. Well done to you all. I'll be back 😁
AA
Alison Aitken
Prices are good for the quality and portion sizes. Great vibe. Love the mural.
DM
Deniz Morgan
The service was good. It's a nice atmosphere. Good prices. But the reason I am giving this 3 stars is because there is no desert menu. I had a really nice meal and was hoping for a desert of some sorts but they had nothing.
JH
Jamie Hughes

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