(49 Belmont Street. Tel. 01224 343 536) Situated in a trendy little cinema, you don’t have to be a film lover to relax and kick back on a sofa with friends and enjoy a few drinks here.
Blackfriars
(52 Castlegate. Tel. 01224 581 922) This warm and welcoming pub is one of Aberdeen’s oldest. Friendly staff, an ever-changing selection of cask ales and a hearty stock of malt whiskies.
Books and Beans
(22 Belmont Street. Tel. 01224 646 438) Aberdeen’s first independent fair trade coffee shop, Books and Beans is also a second-hand bookshop, so you can browse the shelves and relax with a coffee and a good book.
Café D'ag Bar
(25 Crown Street. Tel. 01224 581 177) An atmospheric spot for whiling away a weekday afternoon or catching a live footie game at the weekend.
Café Dag
(25 Crown Street. Tel. 0122 458 1177) A laid-back bar, perfect for grabbing a coffee or a snack and chilling out after a hard day.
Chi Bar
(The Academy, Belmont Street. Tel. 0122 462 2010) This restaurant also has a fabulous little bar, with comfy sofas, that\'s open to non-diners, too. Ideal for chilling out with friends.
Dutch Mill
(7 Queens Road. Tel. 01224 322 555) Relax in comfortable surroundings and take in the sport of the day on the big-screen TV. A favourite with the rugby set.
Estaminet
(9 Littlejohn Street. Tel. 01224 622 657) On the city's outer limits, this laidback bar is a good place to meet up with friends before heading on to bustling Union Street. Estaminet is open from 12noon with a restaurant serving tapas food and bigger meals, plus in the evenings there's a DJ to entertain you.
Ferryhill House Hotel
(169 Bon Accord Street. Tel. 01224 590 867) Hotel with a relaxed atmosphere and the huge beer garden is a must on summer evenings.
Filthy McNasty\'s
(37 Summer Street. Tel. 01224 625599) Ideal if you want to catch up with friends, or just relax with a quiet drink. Friendly staff and a very central location, make it the ideal place to relax with a drink.
