Mcginty's Meal An' Ale - Aberdeen

Scottish, Pubs, Beer

Mcginty's Meal An' Ale

Mcginty's Meal An' Ale
4.0 / 5 (5136 reviews)

Description

Step into McGinty's Meal An' Ale and feel the hum of a proper neighbourhood pub with a chef's touch. This cosy gastropub blends hearty, locally sourced dishes with a bar-staffed pride in beer, whisky and a rare selection of Edinburgh gins. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner or a lively night with live music and sport, McGinty's serves generous portions, friendly banter and fair prices. Enjoy attentive service, a varied menu from steaks to fish and chips, and the kind of warm atmosphere that keeps locals coming back.

Last update: 18.03.2026 from: Alex

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★ 4 / 5 from 5136 reviews

Patrons praise McGinty's friendly staff, strong drinks list and good-value food; some warn of inconsistent opening hours, strict ID checks and occasional closures.

koay-jane
13.03.2022

Hubby and I got here just after opening. Hubby got the beef steak pie, and the beef was dry and over cooked (assuming it was from yesterday). I got the...

tijn-martens
13.03.2022

Food ok drinks and atmosphere great for on Saturday night after but the Rugby game may have drawn in the crowd. Also a DJ started music for dancing...

rodriguez-shawna
31.10.2017

Food ok drinks and atmosphere great for 30s+ on Saturday night after 8pm but the Rugby game may have drawn in the crowd.

alex-mcgillivray-vin
12.03.2026

Came for food and drinks. Friendly staff, great food, nice atmosphere

andrew-jobson-bush9
12.03.2026

Varied bar, something for everyone plenty of seating and they accept reservations

Menu

  • Modifiers

    Haggies
    Haggies
  • Appetisers

    Haggis Bites
    Haggis Bites

FAQ

You can use the WLAN of the place free of charge.

The joint offers the opportunity to view sports on a TV / screen.

The diner and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

You can also pay for your menus with various credit cards.

More information

Regulars note a staff member who’s particularly good at creating ‘craic’ and making nights feel personal, and the pub sometimes offers complimentary cake during big football matches. Also, McGinty's is known for stocking some Edinburgh gins not commonly found in other local pubs—ask the bar team for recommendations. Recent guests have reported abrupt early closing enforcement and strict ID checks even at lunchtime, so it’s worth confirming current opening rules before visiting.

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