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Holburn Bar

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4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(904 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 122 421 19 41
225 Holburn St, Aberdeen AB10 6BL, United Kingdom

About Holburn Bar

Holburn Bar is a pub in Aberdeen at 225 Holburn St, open daily, with pool tables and plenty of TVs for watching sport. It hosts a pool club for adults with support needs, giving them a place to play. The kitchen serves pub food with deals on the menu, and orders are placed at the bar or through an app. Live matches appear on Sky Sports and TNT Sports, and the pub runs weekly events. A function room is available for work events and engagement parties, so groups have space to gather.

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Reviews

4.2/5
904 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention function room hire, pool tables, sports on tvs and pints at the bar.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the friendly bar staff, with several describing the bar team pouring good pints with a smile and one pair of bartenders handing over free orange pens when asked. Close behind is the venue's range of uses, from a function room for a work event and an engagement party to a pool club for adults with support needs, all described as helpful and easy to arrange. Diners mention pub food served hot and a burger with plenty of deals on the menu, though one pair found the chicken and beef in the burger slightly overcooked, and another reviewer says a rare steak arrived burnt and the kitchen insisted it was fine. Others note sticky tables and menus, cracked leather sofas, and peeling table coverings. A few mention plenty of TVs for sport. One group who booked a table for the England Norway match says the bar closed just before extra time, and a barmaid told the full room to blame the local authorities.

Featured reviews

  • MickyJ
    “Stopped in for a quick half as my son lives around the corner. My wife spotted a really nice looking orange pen on the bar and made me ask the two barstaff if I could buy it from them. They laughed and gave me 2 of them for free. 🤣 Said they had a boxful of them. Planning on going back and trying the food as if it's half as good as the service and friendliness of Michelle and Jayden, it should be excellent. Thanks ladies, you made my wife's day.”
  • chay bomb gillies
    “booked a table on there website for the england norway game. got three seats facing the pool table which we werent sitting in. luckily we got three others free. all good until midnight where they shut the bar just in time for extra time. i know they have rules but if you advertise seating for a game at least take into consideration of extra time. the bar was full and everyone was told you had to leave right before extra time. dont get the reasoning and the barmaid was quite rude just stating not her fault and to blame your local authorities. proper shambles and i wont be watching anymore football here and will advise others against it also.”
  • Agathe Bonnet
    “I highly recommend the Holburn bar! I have recently celebrated my engagement party there, and they have been very helpful and supportive from the start until the end of our project. The waiters have been super nice, I had a few compliments on the kindness of the staff from my friends who attended the party. They have been very arranging for every little details we wanted to make this moment as memorable as possible. I only have good things to say about this bar.🤩 The food was lovely as well! You should definitely go there!”
  • Penny Green
    “Went with my adult daughter. Fun, casual atmosphere with very nice staff. Food was very good but they were out of alot of options for to weather issues.”
  • Sophie Cruickshank
    “We booked the Holburn function room for a work event where we had a limited budget and have been pleased with the whole experience. The space is large so suitable for a variety of events. Staff have been friendly and helpful throughout making the whole process easy and stress free. Cannot comment on food for this occasion but previously when I have been at the venue it has been great and good value for money. Staff on the night were experienced and kept checking in to ensure everything was going to plan. Would recommend for anyone looking for a function venue.”

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Good to know

“Nestled in the heart of Aberdeen, The Holburn Bar is a quintessential pub that exudes heritage and charm. Our bar is the perfect spot to unite over drinks, watch your favourite sports or catch up with friends over classic pub dishes and small plates. Our team is always on hand to ensure you're well-fed and watered while enjoying one of our weekly events or watching live sport on Sky Sports and TNT Sports. Furthermore, we offer a warm, friendly atmosphere for families, and even your furry friends, as we're dog friendly. Why not challenge friends to a game on the pool table or simply just relax in our beer garden? There's always something to keep you entertained. Come and experience the welcoming vibe of Holburn Bar, your home away from home.”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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