The Grill, Aberdeen

As I approached the Grill I was obviously expecting some sort of pub/restaurant, but I was very wrong. This is a proper boozer where the food stretches to toasties and Mac & cheese pies (wtf). The bar supports four hand pumps which were drawing Cromarty Hit the Lip and Raptor alongside Orkney’s Dark Island and Windswept Wolf. A standard keg range is also available. During my recent Monday evening visit the plasma above the entrance was showing muted rolling news and there was some background music playing. This is a very basic pub, but the jovial welcome means I would return if passing.