The Craftsman Company
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About The Craftsman Company
On Guild St in Aberdeen, The Craftsman Company operates as a coffee shop that also functions as a bar, with coffee, craft beer, and cocktails served from the same counter, where orders are placed and paid for on arrival. The drinks list runs to 82 items, including a Latte and a Mocha alongside the beer and cocktail selections, with vegan and vegetarian options also on the menu. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and high chairs make the space workable for families with young children. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to sit outside, and dogs are welcome inside. Free Wi-Fi is on offer, and takeaway service lets drinks be taken off site. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended. The bar also pours a selection of craft beers from local and nearby breweries.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
82 dishes · mains £3–26- Flat White£3.60
- Cortado£3.30
- Latte£3.80
- Cappuccino£3.80
- Long Black£3.50
- Mocha£4.60
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scottish breakfast, local craft beer selection, coffee and matcha lattes and carrot cake and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention scottish breakfast, local craft beer selection, coffee and matcha lattes and carrot cake and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Scottish breakfast, with poached eggs, back bacon, black pudding, and sausages praised alongside sides like baked beans and roasted tomato. Close behind, brunch dishes draw repeat mentions, including butter beans on sourdough, a Mexican bread toast, and a "pot pie" described as flavorful despite being simple. Coffee comes up consistently too, from a mocha made with white chocolate to a caramel latte and scones with cream and jam, and several note the beer selection, cocktails like a gingerbread espresso martini, and a charcuterie board large enough for four. Staff warmth is repeated often, with multiple diners naming individual servers who made them feel at home. Complaints are scattered but real: one reviewer felt the "craft" beer lineup had shifted toward standard lagers, another found a matcha latte inconsistent between visits, and one diner called a recent coffee shop award undeserved after being unhappy with a potato dish and otherwise-fine service. One visitor also described a mix-up over payment involving a flustered staff member. Several say they returned within days of their first visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Scottish breakfast, with poached eggs, back bacon, black pudding, and sausages praised alongside sides like baked beans and roasted tomato. Close behind, brunch dishes draw repeat mentions, including butter beans on sourdough, a Mexican bread toast, and a "pot pie" described as flavorful despite being simple. Coffee comes up consistently too, from a mocha made with white chocolate to a caramel latte and scones with cream and jam, and several note the beer selection, cocktails like a gingerbread espresso martini, and a charcuterie board large enough for four. Staff warmth is repeated often, with multiple diners naming individual servers who made them feel at home. Complaints are scattered but real: one reviewer felt the "craft" beer lineup had shifted toward standard lagers, another found a matcha latte inconsistent between visits, and one diner called a recent coffee shop award undeserved after being unhappy with a potato dish and otherwise-fine service. One visitor also described a mix-up over payment involving a flustered staff member. Several say they returned within days of their first visit.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fantstic bar/cafe in town. Very nice chilled out atmosphere. always a good selection of beer on draught. Plenty of seating inside and outside on the benches. This is my go-to bar when im in Aberdeen. Service could be improved slightly we clearing the glasses outside however!”
- Google user
“Everything about this place was amazing, the safe is very nice and makes you feel at home, the atmosphere is very cozy and warm and the apple pie is delicious…great place for a cup of tea and some reading, some wine in the evening or some cider with friends”
- Kate Bridges
“Shared a Full Monty breakfast with my husband while waiting to check in to our air BNB in Aberdeen. Food was delicious the environment was chill. Highly recommend!”
- Hannah Bolton
“decent pancakes, beautiful presentation, good coffee, nice atmosphere and staff :)”
- Darren
“Very nice cafe, very comfortable surroundings and lots of nice tables and chairs, good choice of cakes and beverages. We had a window seat and watched the world go by and chatted away. Dog friendly with fresh water bowl and treats.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“We curate a selection of artisan coffees, craft beers, and simple but wholesome dishes within a café culture environment, morning or evening. The segregation of coffee and beer has been long-standing in our city, but The Craftsman has set out to reunite these long-lost-lovers in an atmosphere which is unique to our brand. We are passionate about providing a city-centre platform to independent coffee and beer brewers; where their crafts can be experienced and enjoyed by fellow enthusiasts. As an independent business we can respond very quickly to what our customers want, and this gives us a lot of scope for exciting special editions So pop past, say hi and see what we have to offer.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Coffee shops near The Craftsman Company
- The Coffee Bar4.6602.8 mi
tray bakes, coffee, hot chocolate
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craftsman CompanyWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.51,075 | — | scottish breakfast, local craft beer selection, coffee and matcha lattes |
| The Coffee Bar | 4.660 | 2.8 mi | tray bakes, coffee, hot chocolate |
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