As there’s such a bounty of brilliant independent businesses and eateries, we’ve pulled together our top reasons why Aberdeen’s West End is the city’s ‘sought after’ choice for homebuyers and the perfect place to call home.
Coffee shops and cafes galore
With the hustle and bustle of city centre living close by, there’s plenty of contemporary coffee shops and artisan cafes perfect for a quick coffee on the go or a relaxing meet-up spot with friends.
Café Cognito / Cognito At The Cross
The iconic Café Cognito, as well as its sister branch Cognito At The Cross, provide a superb social hub and delicious lunch snacks and sweet treats from locally sourced ingredients.
The Long Dog Café & Boutique
The Long Dog Café & Boutique on Claremont Street provides a fantastic opportunity for those out for walks with their furry friends to unwind in a stylish independent café known for superb pet friendly service.
Fearless Coffee
Making waves on the hot drinks scene in Aberdeen is the recently opened Fearless Coffee on Rosemount Place, whose artisan coffee and culinary crafts were a sell-out success during the café’s soft launch.
Coppa Coffee
On St Swithin Street, locals can stop by Coppa Coffee for a fresh hot drink or homemade fruit smoothie as a refreshing delight.
Bio-Cafe
The natural-packed goodness of Bio-Cafe also provides the area with a gloriously diverse mix for those needing their caffeine fix.
Parx Café
One hidden gem specialising in trendy brunches and hot lunches is the wholesome and charming Parx Café on Rubislaw Terrace.
Prego
Prego, highly renowned in the West End for delicious and flavourful sandwiches and salads, is a premier lunch break destination for West End living and working.
Bring a taste of the West End home
For those who prefer to enjoy a nice home cooked meal using local produce, the West End is also home to some remarkable independent businesses that celebrate the very best of Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland.
JK Fine Foods
With over a century of expertise in the finest culinary delights and inspirational ingredients, JK Fine Foods is without a doubt the home of fine food. With a passion for championing local ingredients, this luxurious butchers and speciality food store is a delight.
The Bread Maker
Rising in the culinary scene in Aberdeen, enjoy freshly baked goods lovingly crafted every day at The Bread Maker.
Hammerton Store
Inspired by traditional farm shops and continental delis, the Hammerton Store on Great Western Road is a one stop shop for locally sourced and organic fruit and vegetables, real ales and cookbooks.
Sugarbird Wines
Sugarbird Wines stocks a vast variety of international wines – ideal for an extra special night in of wining and dining.
Blackbird Bakery
Blackbird Bakery catches the eye of passers-by with a host of stunning showpiece cakes and cute cupcakes on display.
A night in the West End
An incredible array of eateries and quality dining experiences have begun popping up across the West End, so there’s plenty to choose from if you’re looking for a night out.
Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish
The award winning Amuse by culinary giant, Kevin Dalgleish, offers fine dining specialities right on your doorstep in this district of the city.
Tarragon by Graham Mitchell
The sophisticated Tarragon by Graham Mitchell is renowned for its exquisite courses, all which highlight fantastic local produce.
Rendezvous at Narqile
The West End has something for everyone’s tastes, including fantastic flavours from the four corners of the globe at Rendezvous at Nargile, known for its authentic Turkish specialities.
Koi Thai
Enjoy the best of Asian cooking at the flavourful Thai cuisine, Koi Thai.
Milton On The Corner
Milton on the Corner is an independently run eatery in the West End known for its welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
There’s never been a better time to look at what Aberdeen’s West End has to offer and we have a fantastic selection of city centre apartments at our TwentyFour at Rosemount and 22 King’s Gate developments. To find out more, visit cala.co.uk/aberdeen.
