Krakatoa

You'll find this cocktail haven tucked into a converted warehouse space on Trinity Quay, where exposed brick meets moody lighting and the sound of proper drink-making fills the air. The bartenders here know their way around a shaker, crafting both classic serves and inventive house specials that lean heavily on their impressive rum collection – easily one of the best in the city. The crowd skews young professional mixed with students who've discovered somewhere worth spending their loan money. Weekend nights get properly busy, especially when they stay open until 3am, making it one of the few places in Aberdeen where you can get a decent cocktail past midnight. The industrial setting works brilliantly – all that exposed pipework and weathered wood creates exactly the kind of atmosphere where conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks.