PubsandBeer
The Grill (Free House)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Swannay - Orkney Tartan |  | 1 |
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Christmas Light |  | 1 |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | Not Tried | 0 |
| Broughton - SOS - Santa's Oatmeal Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
| Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
15 Jan 2026 (McGargle)
Mostly local trade.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay - Orkney Tartan | 3.70 | | A take on Youngers Tartan. An enjoyable mahogany winter beer. |
| Harviestoun - Bitter & Twisted | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Broughton - SOS - Santa's Oatmeal Stout | 4.80 | Not Tried |
23 Dec 2025 (McGargle)
An Aberdeen institution. Bery much a wet led locals pub
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swannay (formerly Highland) - Christmas Light | 3.80 | | Straw coloured, bit thin and lacking flavour and condition |
| Loch Lomond - Silkie Stout | 5.00 | Not Tried |
About The Grill
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6BA.
An Aberdeen institution in Union Street. The pub is now part of the McGintys Group since spring 2019 after 48 years in the ownership of the Watson family lately with Graham and previously his father Eddie. No changes were made after the change of operator.
We have visited this pub twice, seen 5 different beers and tried 2 of them.
Postcode: AB11 6BA