Top Ten Places to Eat (For Students) in Aberdeen

TGI Fridays, Union Square

1. TGI Fridays

   
   

This restaurant is a perfect dining establishment with rock music to set the mood. Televisions showcase bar tending skills to entertain the customers as they eat. Food straight from the grill is hearty and delicious for anyone with a meat craving. Prices are reasonable and dishes are worth every penny. The bar is available whilst you are waiting, if the restaurant is really busy. Many different cocktails are available, alcoholic or non alcoholic, to the discerning student.

Aberdeen Union Square, 14/15 First Level Mall, Union Square, Guild Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG

Telephone: +44 (0) 844 692 0321

2. Nandos

   
   

Students should capitalise on the Portuguese cuisine that contains a spicy kick. There is a choice of how spicy you want your food (mainly chicken). Alternatively, there are vegetable substitutes and a steak roll option to entice non-chicken lovers. Prices here are perfect for budgets. A whole chicken only costs £12 including sides. The décor fits in with a modern Portuguese theme as a fiery bright setting.

 Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 5RG

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 581 959

3. Pizza Hut

   
   

Found in several place around Aberdeen, this restaurant is an old favourite for students. As the name suggests, pizza is in abundance and deals, such as the happy hour, will go a long way for any cash strapped student. Delivery is another option to students, who do not want to venture out into the cold.

Found throughout Aberdeen.

4. Illicit Still

   
   

A mix between a bar and a pub. A bar being just for drinks and a pub having food and drinks. Students can lounge on comfy seats downstairs for a quiet chat and some comfort food. Lunch or dinner is available for a gastro pub experience at low prices. Meal deals for two students cost only £10 for two main courses alongside a nice cold pint. Also, students get a buy one get one free on a huge selection of meals with a student discount card. Sport enthusiasts can view sporting events on the various televisions around the pub or play games of pool.

Illicit Still, Netherkirkgate, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AU

 Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 623 123

5. Triple Kirks Pub

   
   

The recently refurbished pub and bar is a perfect place to relax on comfy couches and have lunch or dinner. Very friendly staff are always attentive. Each dish is plentiful and worth the £4-£5. Two for one deals offer students a budget saviour! There are opportunities to play pool and watch sporting events on TV as entertainment.

Belmont Street, Scotland, Aberdeen, AB10 1JT

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 619 920

6. Pizza Express

   
   

You can find two Pizza Expresses in Aberdeen. This restaurant is decorated to welcome classy customers who are romancing or having a small party. Extra attention to nutrition is a new addition to the pizza section so every health orientated customer is kept happy. A wide range of pizza and pasta is worth considering in this stylish atmosphere.

402-404 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1TQ

Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JG

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 649 511

 +44 (0) 1224 620 128

7. Carmine’s

   
   

Another authentic and rustic Italian restaurant to tantalise your taste buds. The staff are friendly and eager to please old and new customers. Lunch and dinner have good deals for a student to invest in. £5 for three courses is an excellent deal for a cheap but tasty lunch.

Union Terrace, Aberdeen, Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 624 145

8. RGU Student Union

   
   

A quick and tasty bite to eat at the Union is worth your hard earned cash. Students are always dropping in to get some lunch in-between classes as it’s linked to the Schoolhill campus. Prices are fair too with the most expensive main meal being £5. More extensive lunches include pizza and burgers, but for a quick lunch a baked potato or sandwich is sufficient to please any student.

60 Schoolhill, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB10 1JQ

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 262 263

9. Belmont Picture House

   
   

Situated, unsurprisingly, on Belmont street, the Picture House is a mixture of cinema, bar and café. During the day the café provides a range of sandwiches and soups to keep you satisfied. A newly refurbished bar and café area is fitted with comfy sofas. This adds to a laid back and cosy environment that will draw in students.  

49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JS

Telephone: +44 (0) 0871 902 5721

10. Siberia Vodka Bar

    
    

Located on Belmont Street, Siberia is a busy bar during the night and a pub-grub haven during the day. Budget tight students will reap benefits from 25 percent discounts on food. Comfortable surroundings add to the homely feel inside. Whether a night out is on the cards or a quiet drink with a friend, Siberia will quench your thirst.

9 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JR

Telephone: +44 (0) 1224 645 328