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About The Howff
The Howff is a pub in Aberdeen, set in a basement bar at 365 Union St, with cask ale and a choice of other beers served at the bar. The kitchen works from a pub classics menu of 25 dishes. It includes Traditional Or Vegetarian Broth, Beef Pie and a Scampi Basket, and a gluten-free menu is also available. The room is small in capacity, and seating is open, so guests choose any free spot and the staff come over to take orders.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
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Menu & Prices
25 dishes- Traditional Or Vegetarian Broth
- Smoked Haddock Fishcakes
- Breaded Mozzarella
- Beef Pie
- Howff Caesar Salad
- Scampi Basket
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger with haggis black pudding, jumbo haddock, loaded nachos and gluten-free menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burger with haggis black pudding, jumbo haddock, loaded nachos and gluten-free menu.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food at this basement pub, with a jumbo haddock, a burger topped with haggis, black pudding and bacon, and loaded nachos named as highlights. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, helpful and polite, with a couple of reviewers praising the bartenders' banter. The beer comes up too, with a decent cask ale choice in good condition. One reviewer found no gluten-free beer but called the gluten-free menu fabulous. The main reservation is the food for one reviewer, who found it a bit ordinary and tasty but like it came from a pub food service. Another notes that a booked table helped because the room is small and fills up. Several call it cosy, and one mentions the catchy music and comfortable seats. Reviewers also say it is easy to miss on this stretch of Union Street, and a few plan to return. Some companions even took leftover prawn poppers away with them.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the food at this basement pub, with a jumbo haddock, a burger topped with haggis, black pudding and bacon, and loaded nachos named as highlights. Close behind is the staff, described as welcoming, helpful and polite, with a couple of reviewers praising the bartenders' banter. The beer comes up too, with a decent cask ale choice in good condition. One reviewer found no gluten-free beer but called the gluten-free menu fabulous. The main reservation is the food for one reviewer, who found it a bit ordinary and tasty but like it came from a pub food service. Another notes that a booked table helped because the room is small and fills up. Several call it cosy, and one mentions the catchy music and comfortable seats. Reviewers also say it is easy to miss on this stretch of Union Street, and a few plan to return. Some companions even took leftover prawn poppers away with them.
Featured reviews
- Sj C
“Asked for a GF beer...none available. Eyeroll as this didn't bide too good for GF food choices! How wrong was I! GF menu was fabulous and tasted as good as it sounded. Well done guys!”
- Geo Ven
“I really enjoyed the food, like proper pub classics, great quality and quantity. Loved the atmosphere as well. One of the best services ever as well! Little gem in city Centre of Aberdeen.”
- Linda Lou
“Lovely bar. Food looks very tasty 😋 The staff are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return”
- J V
“First time visiting this cosy basement bar/restaurant hidden away on aberdeens Main Street. Haddock was jumbo and well worth the price. Burger was with haggis black pudding and added bacon and was cooked to perfection, Both meals arrived freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. I would return 100% The staff were extremely welcoming, the seats were comfortable and music was catchy.”
- Alan G
“Popped in for a pint of cask ale while visiting Aberdeen. Choice was decent, and the beer in good condition. Good but if banter from the two bartenders, so all in all, and good visit and would recommend for a beer.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
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- Table service
- Sports
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Howff
- The Justice Mill4.02,7940.1 miWheelchair accessible
pizzas, scampi and chips, medium rare steak
- Foundry Aberdeen4.11,0810.2 miWheelchair accessible
boozy brunch, live sport screenings, steak and ale pie
- Noose & Monkey4.56440.3 miWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, chicken and haggis pie, sunday roast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The HowffReservations | 4.4495 | — | burger with haggis black pudding, jumbo haddock, loaded nachos |
| The Justice MillWheelchair accessible | 4.02,794 | 0.1 mi | pizzas, scampi and chips, medium rare steak |
| Foundry AberdeenWheelchair accessible | 4.11,081 | 0.2 mi | boozy brunch, live sport screenings, steak and ale pie |
| Noose & MonkeyWheelchair accessible | 4.5644 | 0.3 mi | fish and chips, chicken and haggis pie, sunday roast |
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