The Ferryhill House Hotel

You'll spot this handsome granite Victorian building from a mile off on Bon-Accord Street, its imposing facade promising the kind of proper pub experience that's become increasingly rare in Aberdeen. Step inside and you're greeted by dark wood, original features, and the sort of atmosphere that makes you want to settle in for the afternoon with a pint and the papers. The kitchen takes pub food seriously here – think hearty portions of fish and chips, steak pies, and Sunday roasts that actually justify the wait. It's the sort of place where locals pop in for a quick lunch between meetings in the city centre, but equally where you can make an evening of it. The fact they've got rooms upstairs adds to the old-school charm, making it feel more like a proper coaching inn than your average Aberdeen boozer.