The Mains of Scotstown
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About The Mains of Scotstown
On Jesmond Square in Aberdeen, The Mains of Scotstown occupies a converted granite farmhouse pub, with contemporary decor and live music in the bar. The kitchen serves modern Scottish meals, with a Sunday roast offered in turkey or beef, a burger on the regular menu, and a 2 for £20 selection. Afternoon tea is served separately in the Conservatory. It functions as a family restaurant with a bar attached, and seating is walk-in. Card payments are accepted throughout, though tips can only be left in cash. Groups larger than 15 are asked to submit a pre-order ahead of their visit.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkey Christmas dinner, burger, afternoon tea and Sunday roast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention turkey Christmas dinner, burger, afternoon tea and Sunday roast.
Customer Review Summary
Turkey dinner is the dish reviewers raise most, described as piping hot and tasty at a work Christmas lunch and by a visitor who was in on a job, with roast beef offered on a Sunday and a boozy trifle also getting a mention. Close behind is the burger, called meaty and juicy and cooked well, though one diner found it standard defrosted catering stuff while calling the fish fresh and well cooked. Reviewers repeatedly describe hot, plentiful food, friendly staff and a wide menu, and a few keep returning, including a business traveller and a group back for Christmas lunch a year later. Two note it was quiet in the afternoon, and one marked down atmosphere for that. The main complaint comes from a reviewer with a large group who was told bookings needed a pre-order, tried twice to arrange it, and then felt the waitress complained on arrival that they should have said. The staff were still called very nice. At a 90th birthday afternoon tea in the Conservatory, leftovers were boxed to take home and candles were found for the cake.
Customer Review Summary
Turkey dinner is the dish reviewers raise most, described as piping hot and tasty at a work Christmas lunch and by a visitor who was in on a job, with roast beef offered on a Sunday and a boozy trifle also getting a mention. Close behind is the burger, called meaty and juicy and cooked well, though one diner found it standard defrosted catering stuff while calling the fish fresh and well cooked. Reviewers repeatedly describe hot, plentiful food, friendly staff and a wide menu, and a few keep returning, including a business traveller and a group back for Christmas lunch a year later. Two note it was quiet in the afternoon, and one marked down atmosphere for that. The main complaint comes from a reviewer with a large group who was told bookings needed a pre-order, tried twice to arrange it, and then felt the waitress complained on arrival that they should have said. The staff were still called very nice. At a 90th birthday afternoon tea in the Conservatory, leftovers were boxed to take home and candles were found for the cake.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always eat here when in Aberdeen on business Great choice of menu and all cooked lovely Never had a bad meal here that’s why I keep coming back Great service always polite and efficient”
- Google user
“Tried to book for large unassociated group and could only do if pre-ordered. This wasn't possible so arrived on the day and the waitress complained should have told them.. we tried twice prior to arrival. Once they go over size of group 15 it was the staff were very nice, food good.”
- Google user
“1st time visiting and we weren't disappointed. Good portion sizes, our food was served hot and very tasty. It was very quiet when we visited but that didn't hamper our visit. Also they had the 2 for £20 on their menu good selection to choose from and very reasonably priced.”
- Google user
“Very reasonably priced for lovely food. Great service each time we've been this year. Would recommend. The menu with lots of choice”
- Google user
“We found Mains accidentally but will definitely be returning. The food was superb and well presented. It was early afternoon and quite quiet. Hence only 4 stars for atmosphere. A hidden gem!! It was just a shame we couldn’t leave a tip as it isn’t accepted when paying by card. We will take cash next time. Highly recommended!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Modern Scottish meals and live music in a converted granite farmhouse pub with contemporary decor.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mains of ScotstownWheelchair accessible | 4.0455 | — | turkey Christmas dinner, burger, afternoon tea |
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| Golden City | 4.047 | 1.2 mi | beef chow mein, curry, bbq spare ribs |
| Asia Kitchen AberdeenWheelchair accessible | 4.874 | 2.4 mi | gluten free menu, salt and chilli squid, sweet and sour chicken |
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