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Aberdeen

Glenhouse

A bistro and bar in Canada House, a granite former bank of 1893 at 201 Union Street in Aberdeen, open from breakfast until late, with private dining in the old vaults.

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Few places to eat in Aberdeen come with a story like Glenhouse.

It's in Canada House at 201 Union Street, a granite building of 1893 designed by Ellis and Wilson for the North of Scotland Canadian Mortgage Company, and for many years a Bank of Scotland branch. The bank closed in 2022, and Glenhouse opened here in 2025 as a modern bistro with a European twist. The old bank vaults are now private dining rooms and a whisky lounge, and the Canada House nameplate still sits above the door. The day starts at 9am with breakfast, from a full Scottish to eggs royale. Later come tapas, pastas such as lobster tagliatelle and creamy crab pappardelle, and steaks from the grill, up to a tomahawk to share. On weekdays from noon to 6pm, the lunch and pre-theatre menu brings a mimosa and three tapas. Look out for the work of local artists and makers, on show and for sale. Book a table through its website.

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Before you go

Open every day from 9am, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Book a table through its own site.

Where
Canada House, 201 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6BB.
Open
Every day from 9am, until 10pm, or 10.30pm on Friday and Saturday.
Lunch and pre-theatre
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 6pm: a mimosa and three tapas, from £20.
Private dining
Rooms in the old bank vaults, for small celebrations and dinners.
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.
Phone
07427 135168

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
9am–10pm
Tuesday
9am–10pm
Wednesday
9am–10pm
Thursday
9am–10pm
Friday
9am–10.30pm
Saturday
9am–10.30pm
Sunday
9am–10pm

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Where it is

On Union Street in the centre of Aberdeen, AB11 6BB.

Close byUnion Street and the city centre.
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