Aberdeen

Aberdeen is the home of Brewdog, so you can enjoy the flagship pub and their large selection of craft beers. On the weirder side, there’s a gothic-themed Slains Castle, set inside an old church building. For that and the 7 Deadly Sins inspired cocktail list it’s definitely worth a look.

There are plenty of nightclubs in the city to fuel your clubbing fix, most host dedicated student nights too. Some of the firm favourites are Underground, Triplekirks and Exodus or for a fun night of the ’80s and ’90s head to Club Tropicana. For those who like to dress to the nines then NOX is for you.

The city has a thriving live music scene. For smaller venues and something more underground be sure to check out The Tunnels, Blue Lamp and The Lemon Tree.

The Bobbin is a popular pub among students and is just a few minutes walk from the University of Aberdeen. The food is cheap but great quality, they also put on events such as quizzes and parties. It’s the perfect place to go to with mates after a long day of lectures. 

Bonobo Cafe is a quirky vegan cafe, the food is so tasty that you don’t have to be vegan to love it. They offer delicious big portions serving breakfast, lunch and cakes. When the sun does decide to appear, make sure you make use of their serene roof terrace.  

Books and Beans. This cafe does what it says on the tin! A book shop that has a cafe that serves good coffee and quality food, it’s great for breakfast, where you can get anything from pancakes to a warming bowl of porridge.