Ghostwriter Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Can anyone recommend some good places to go for lunch and a few drinks in the centre of Aberdeen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 O'Neils went there for lunch on sat for the first time really nice and really cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Depends what you're after.Cafe 52 is pretty good, Restaurant 21 on Market Street is also good (if slightly pricey), Musa is also nice.Search for the 'good pub food' thread - you should get some answers there if it's pub-style meals your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 The Howff on Union Street. Decent portions, inexpensive, good food and decent drinks prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphas Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Cafe 52 is pretty good as mentioned above.I was in Soul for food recently and thought that was actually quite good. Hadn't eaten in their before and hadn't heard that the food was anything special but may be worth checking out. Mind you, it may be shite and I just got lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Cafe 52 is pretty good as mentioned above.I was in Soul for food recently and thought that was actually quite good. Hadn't eaten in their before and hadn't heard that the food was anything special but may be worth checking out. Mind you, it may be shite and I just got lucky.Soul's nae bad actually. Their express lunch is pretty good value for money and the atmosphere in there during the day is usually pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyCat Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 There's also Enigma in the Academy Shopping Centre. Its pretty good in there. Also, Five, which is next to Snafu is pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Cafe 52 is pretty good as mentioned above.I was in Soul for food recently and thought that was actually quite good. Hadn't eaten in their before and hadn't heard that the food was anything special but may be worth checking out. Mind you, it may be shite and I just got lucky.I was in Soul for lunch a few weeks ago.. and I can't say I was overly impressed. My friend ordered a duck wrap and there was a massive bone in it. That aside, I thought it was average at best.I'd heard recently that Five was pretty good.Where about on Union Street is The Howff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I was in Soul for lunch a few weeks ago.. and I can't say I was overly impressed. My friend ordered a duck wrap and there was a massive bone in it. That aside, I thought it was average at best.I'd heard recently that Five was pretty good.Where about on Union Street is The Howff?It's underneath Bruce Millers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 8 replies and no mention of Carmines on Union Terrace?Something ridiculous like 4.50 gets you a 2 course meal and coffee.The first course is inevitably Ministrone soup, which is better than any other that I have ever tasted.The pizza/pasta portions on offer as mains are huge, simple and delicious. Probably the most authentic/traditional 'italian' menu in the city. Don't forget to splash out on some garlic bread too though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsten Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Slains has improved. New-ish menu, relatively cheap, usually pretty fast service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzzlebutt Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 8 replies and no mention of Carmines on Union Terrace?Something ridiculous like 4.50 gets you a 2 course meal and coffee.The first course is inevitably Ministrone soup, which is better than any other that I have ever tasted.The pizza/pasta portions on offer as mains are huge, simple and delicious. Probably the most authentic/traditional 'italian' menu in the city. Don't forget to splash out on some garlic bread too though 2nded,damn nice cappuccino to boot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 The Illicit Still is a place for foodThere, that's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 We liked it...There's nothing wrong with it, but it's not great. It's just another chain pub that serves the same burgers, battered haddock and chilli as everywhere else. None of it's bad, it's decently priced for what it serves as well I think, but great would something a lot better than average - which Illicit Still isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Zero Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 I was in Soul the other week, the chicken noodles were great. Huge portion as well. That and a bargain bucket of Corona = good lunch.Haven't been in a while but I used to like Chi at The Academy, Pad Thai was amazing.For more traditional fare I also say The Howff is good value.For any pop out to grab lunch workers, I'm liking the made to order sandwiches at Bruce Millers the now, great value, decent sized buns/doorstop bread and generous filling. Just had an amazing prawn salad wholemeal bun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostwriter Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Has anyone been in the Foundry recently? I've heard from a couple of people that their food is really cheap and really good. Call me a pessimist but I've never gone in for food before because, although I'm sure their food is cheap, I'm not sure that there would be much else good to say about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca_gere Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Has anyone been in the Foundry recently? I've heard from a couple of people that their food is really cheap and really good. Call me a pessimist but I've never gone in for food before because, although I'm sure their food is cheap, I'm not sure that there would be much else good to say about it?I ate there yonks ago and it was standard chain pub fayre. Burgers, etc. I wish pubs without proper kitchens or an actual desire to provide good food rather than a generic 'pub menu' would just not bother.Went into Korova the other week when I was home and it was outstanding. Small portions but for the price, you're getting great quality pub food done with a bit of pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Has anyone been in the Foundry recently? I've heard from a couple of people that their food is really cheap and really good. Call me a pessimist but I've never gone in for food before because, although I'm sure their food is cheap, I'm not sure that there would be much else good to say about it?It's the same dirt cheap pub menu as Wild Boar, Holburn Bar etc. Worth eating if you already happen to be there already and you're hungry, don't go out of your way to do it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Chris Officer - Protector of the people with a passion of putting repetitive pup food out of business!Nah, I'm just a food snob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam 45 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Five/Korova both good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf9tp2wd40 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 8 replies and no mention of Carmines on Union Terrace?Something ridiculous like 4.50 gets you a 2 course meal and coffee.The first course is inevitably Ministrone soup, which is better than any other that I have ever tasted.The pizza/pasta portions on offer as mains are huge, simple and delicious. Probably the most authentic/traditional 'italian' menu in the city. Don't forget to splash out on some garlic bread too though Carminies is fucking awesome, their pizza's / pastas are to die for, usually have your food infront of you in well under 5 minutes.. and i hear for the meat lovers the lasagne is fucking amazing :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 KorovaCarminesCafe 52Simple, rustic food.Salt, pepper.Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 You forgot to slap your palm with the back of your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saf-one Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Off the top of my heed.Good:Five, Cafe 52, Musa, Beautiful Mountain, Moon Fish, Carminies (also all independantly owned which is a bonus...support the locals n all that)Avoid: Hogs Head, Ma Camerons, Holburn, Foundry, Archie Simpons, Justice Mill ...all chain bar cheap crap food.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gladstone Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Another vote for Carmines.Baked tattie with chilli and cheese. Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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