# The Works, Aberdeen — Reviews

> The Works — Bar & Grill in Aberdeen. Rated 4.2/5 from 19 Google reviews. Location and directions.

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Bar & Grill

# The Works

Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7762163062438430730&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

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**In short:** The Works is a bar & grill in Aberdeen, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews.

Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About The Works

The Works is a bar and grill located within Hillhead Halls of Residence on Don Street in Old Aberdeen. The venue has a spacious interior with televisions, a pool table and table football. Staff are noted as friendly.

Food offerings include burgers and chicken dishes. The establishment accepts yoyo points as payment. Visitors have reported mixed experiences with service speed.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [The Works's own website](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/food-drink-and-retail-440.php?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## What's nearby

- Hillhead Student Village next door
- North Court next door
- Keith House 100m away
- New Carnegie Court 150m away
- South House 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (19 reviews)

**Food hygiene rating** Pass

**Destination** Aberdeen

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1194239).

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★ 4.2 (19 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/food-drink-and-retail-440.php?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[01224 274000](tel:01224274000)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Aberdeen

**Plus Code** 9C9V5VGW+FQ

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## Quick answers

### Is The Works any good?

The Works is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews.

### How do I contact The Works?

Call The Works on +44 1224 274000.

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