“Welcome to CASC bar. We specialise in Cigars, Ale, Scotch and Coffee
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Cigars – Tucked away to the rear of the bar sits Aberdeen’s only walk-in humidor, specialising in Cuban cigars.
Ale – We love beer. Our extensive craft and world beer selection includes an ever-changing range of 24 draught beers offering some of the most exciting, original and (most importantly) delicious beers from around the world. Don’t fancy draught? That’s fine; our fridges are jam-packed with over 200 varieties of bottled beers too.
Scotch – Our bar gantry sports one of the most impressive Scotch whisky collections in the city. Fact. Not only do we stock over 250 different choices, but we do our best to track down some of the more unusual expressions from some of your favourite distilleries. We also offer a range of regional tasting flights, whisky tasting events and our staff will gladly help you choose the perfect beer and whisky pairings.
Coffee – With both espresso and syphon brewing methods and a choice of coffee bean styles and flavours, we aim to provide you with the best coffee experience in town. Not only that but our coffee menu runs late into the evening allowing you to enjoy a brew anytime you like.
At CASC you may feel like you’re spoiled for choice, but our friendly, passionate staff are always happy to help you select the perfect drink for any occasion.”
Situated in the former Customs House at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour, The Silver Darling has recently embarked on a new voyage.
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Renovated to the highest of standards, The Silver Darling has been transformed with stylish interiors that celebrate their unique heritage and complement the stunning setting for memorable meals.
The Silver Darling has an upstairs dining area which boasts floor to ceiling glass windows, providing panoramic views of Aberdeen’s beach, harbour and the historic fishing village of Footdee – affectionately known as ‘Fittie’ by the locals.
With a passion for quality food and drink, The Silver Darling’s menus have been carefully curated to showcase the finest selection of Scottish produce from Aberdeen Angus Beef to the freshest fish and shellfish dishes, in a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere.
The Silver Darling is the perfect setting to gaze at the sweeping sea coastline, watch the ships sail by, or in the summer months you may be lucky to catch a glimpse of the dolphins and seals bobbing in the bay…
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The Kirk of St Nicholas is a historic church located in the city centre of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is now officially known as the “Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting” as it has membership of both of the Church of Scotland and the United Reformed Church. It is also known as “The Mither Kirk” (mother church) of the city.
“The Kirk of Saint Nicholas has been at the heart of Aberdeen, providing spiritual worship and refuge, since its ancient establishment in the 12th century. It is both a holy building and one that chronicles the history of the city and her inhabitants.
The present West Kirk dates from 1755, with various refurbishments and additions since then. In 1989 the north transept was adapted to house St John’s Chapel, dedicated to the North Sea Oil industry, featuring magnificent contemporary woodwork by Tim Stead and Shona McInnes’ stained glass window.
The Kirk of Saint Nicholas Uniting, as it is known today, was founded in September 2002 as a Local Ecumenical Partnership of the Kirk of St Nicholas (Church of Scotland) and St Nicholas United Reformed Church.”
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“Taking its name from the old Christ’s College building in which it is housed, The College is a very welcome addition to the Aberdeen bar scene. Located on Union Street in the city’s thriving West End, it’s part of the PBDevco empire (the people behind Soul Casino, Soul Bar, Babylon, the Howff and the Bieldside Inn) but doesn’t feel particularly chain-y, having been done out sympathetically and stylishly. Flaming torches light your way as you cross the threshold; inside you’ll find cool stone floors, exposed brickwork and an abundance of blond wood and brushed steel. It’s an attractive urban space that combines the historic with the contemporary. By day it serves tasty deli lunches to the suited and the shoppers, but it really livens up in the evenings with an in-house DJ and a smart, lively crowd who are mainly in their late twenties and early thirties. Weeknights it’s a popular after work spot, though weekends it is more of a party destination. It also shows sporting events (the place boasts 2 HD projectors and 11 plasma screens) so whether that makes it a place to head for or to avoid on match days will depend on your attitude to the Beautiful Game. Cocktails are reasonably priced and though the menu is neither particularly exciting nor extensive, the usual suspects are all accounted for so you’re unlikely not to find something you like regulars should consider membership, which lets you buy cocktails for less than a fiver on Friday and Saturday nights. So if you find yourself athirst in the granite city, be sure to check this place out.”
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“Founded in 1990, Howies is a family owned restaurant collection based in Scotland.
‘Scottish, seasonal & seriously tasty’ is how we like to describe our menus and we’ve been cooking up a storm using the very best Scottish produce for over 25 years! Our menus evolve with the seasons and feature traditional Scottish dishes, seasonal fresh fish and game as well as seriously tasty vegetarian and vegan options.”
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A Mercat Cross is the Scots name for the market cross found frequently in Scottish cities, towns and villages where historically the right to hold a regular market or fair was granted by the monarch, a bishop or a baron. It therefore served a secular purpose as a symbol of authority, and was an indication of a burgh’s relative prosperity.
“The Mercat Cross was the traditional heart of the burgh.
At the cross new monarchs were proclaimed: a locked staircase led from ground level to the top where announcements were made. The symbolism in making the announcement from this spot was important to the Jacobites and on the 20th of September 1715, the Old Pretender was declared king at the Mercat Cross.
Designed and made from sandstone by John Montgomery in 1686 and built, excluding the cost of the materials, for a fee of £1200. The decorative hexagonal base features six arches with pillars at each corner, animal gargoyles and medallions. Ten of the twelve medallions illustrate Stewart monarchs; namely James I to James V, Mary Queen of Scots, James VI, Charles I and II and James VII, with the remaining two showing the Royal arms and the burgh’s arms.
Positioned above the parapet on a Corinthian capital is the white marble unicorn with a gilded horn. The shaft and unicorn are replacements from the mid 1990s; the originals are on display in the Tolbooth.”
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St Andrew’s Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, is a cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is the see of the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney.
The original building was designed in the perpendicular Gothic style by the architect Archibald Simpson, one of the main architects of Edinburgh New Town, and is one of Simpson’s many commissions in the city. While three sides of the Cathedral were built out of the usual local granite, for which Aberdeen is famous, the facade of the structure, facing King Street, was built from sandstone.
