Craig Griggs
09.03.2025
"gothic vibes" completely white washed and gentrified, might as well be stepping into an airport lounge
Amy
22.02.2025
It's alright, doesn't lean into the church or mythos of Slain as much as I would have liked. Definitely one you can miss without missing anything
Michał Dębski
21.02.2025
Management should be ashamed of themselves for gutting the place like this. The place is like any other now. No atmosphere left.
Pete MacDonald
18.02.2025
Just like a bog standard sports bar now, no atmosphere at all.
John Esson
07.02.2025
Food not the best, but the beer and staff are great
Andrew Digance
03.02.2025
The staff at slains are amazing and the food is good. They decided to change the decor which has taken away it's unique nature.
Madeline Littler
25.10.2019
I always love coming here. The food is great and reasonably priced with good deals. The staff are really friendly and nice. And love the decor. The decor has changed since I was last in. It does make it a lot brighter. But I miss the original decor. Everything else still the same.
Rob Corbett
30.01.2025
Great atmosphere in this vibrant and popular pub. Prices are very reasonable and the staff work as quickly as possible to get your drinks.
I'm happy to recommend this place to visitors of Aberdeen
David McNair
15.01.2025
Great food, great service and a much better pub than it was. Feels like a pub now! Love it
Megan Zzz
13.01.2025
Sad state of affairs. Has no heart or character anymore. It was always overpriced (a handful of chicken tenders cost a fortune.), and the serving was painfully slow much of the time, but it was worth going to for the atmosphere. For the gothic environment, the seven deadly sins!
Being boozed up as a teen and trying to find out where the toilet was as I rubbed fake books is a strong fond memory. As all the goth/rock/alternative clubs have dwindled, at least we've always had Slains Castle to fall back on. It was one of the last more unique bars standing in this city..
Now it looks awful. Disappointingly bland. I would have hoped it was at least vibrant and inviting if they were doing away with the classic goth style, but no. It looks like any other boring "appeal to the masses" bar.
I know the people who own the place don't care about the negative reviews, I've been told as much directly. Profits are up so nothing else matters. Surprise surprise. Never the less, if it stops one person wasting their time and money, I'll say it.
It looks like a generic faux Italian restaurant at the beach. I only feel bad for the floor staff who must be hearing the likes of this all the time.
My friend moved away but came for a visit in December and was just devastated by the change. Was the only pub she liked going to here and, in her words, it now looks like a toilet in a restaurant.
Sad for my Canadian friends as well, who were excited to go here later this year. I've been telling them about it for years.
I'll never set foot in "Slains Pub" again, not even as a point of protest but...why bother?
Lyneay Fraser
05.01.2025
No longer gothic dark vibe with bookcases which I liked. But also loving the bright new decor. Still a nice bar
Dimitris Papakonstantis
30.12.2024
Pub needed a renovation
Brighter
But lacking character
Ryan Park
30.12.2024
Devastated doesn't even cut it. I am extremely disheartened to see that my favourite haunt in Aberdeen lacks the basic characteristics of a haunt. The spooky atmosphere I once knew and loved is gone. The pub is devoid of all personality.
Absolutely nothing about this is appealing. If you don't want to take my word for it, two would-be customers walked in and immediately left upon seeing the downgraded interior. What a shocking state of affairs. Previous responses from the owners claim that the upstairs is the same. However, the second level was seemingly shut to the public.
Completely unacceptable and unnecessary change to a once iconic Aberdonian venue. Definitely won't be coming back.
marilyn sharp
30.12.2024
what a travesty. :( This was my go-to spot for whenever I am in town & they’ve completely “remodeled” and destroyed all sense of character/ whimsy. Ruined my night. Curious about the customer base they’re trying to attract with this. Not Nosferatu approved :(:( hope they get haunted for eternity for this.
Jacquelyn Pileckas
30.12.2024
Was looking forward to visiting this gothic establishment with friends for the first time. Being from out of town I was unaware of the refurbishment. I was looking forward to a gothic atmosphere filled with unique charm, but unfortunately was greeted with a soulless sports bar. Will not be back.
George Strachan
29.12.2024
Went to this place for a nice time, bumped into oryx. Had an encounter with him not happy!
Artuhe
02.09.2018
This used to be one of 2 bars in Aberdeen with its own charm. Whoever bought it butchered it and turned it into generic shit like tens of other bars and ruined it's uniqueness. Will never go there again.
Graeme
21.12.2024
This place used to be a favourite to go to, but the refurbishment has lost all it's charm! Won't be back.
