Murdos Bar Aberdeen

Murdos is a classic, much-loved community pub set in the well-established residential area of Cairncry Road, just 800 yards from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is the kind of place where everyone knows your name, and there’s a sense of loyalty that’s hard to manufacture.

With a traditional suburban look and feel, Murdos offers a mainstream food offer, ample car parking, and a layout designed for flexibility. Inside, the pub balances a welcoming, familiar atmosphere with areas for casual dining, live sport, family get-togethers, and regular community events. The customer base is broad and loyal, ranging from local residents and families to hospital staff, sports fans, and those taking advantage of the pub’s popular blue light discount. Throughout the week, Murdos plays host to quiz nights, cabarets, charity fundraisers, bingo, and more, making it a go-to spot for entertainment and a dependable pint. To learn more about our Scottish Turnover Lease click here. Key Features • Flexible function space to the rear of the lounge, perfect for events, birthdays, and fundraisers. • Dining, drinking, games and social zones throughout the pub. • Kitchen in good condition, supporting a dependable food trade and scope for menu development. • Strong layout for sports screenings, regular bookings, and community programming. • Free parking for customers, great for attracting families and hospital visitors. • Loyal local team already in place with long-standing staff invested in the pub’s future. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £13,920 • Full deposit: £13,125 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £1,010 • Guide rent (annual): £52,500 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £1,192,713 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,192,712 Ideal Operator Murdos is calling out for a community-driven publican, someone who genuinely enjoys being a visible, active part of their neighbourhood. This isn’t just about running a pub; it’s about continuing a legacy and deepening the roots already in place. You don’t need to be a multi-site operator to thrive here, but you’ll need to be commercially savvy, capable of leading a well-established team, and confident in managing day-to-day service, events, and food delivery. This is a high-capacity site with the potential to be the heartbeat of the community, and it deserves someone who sees the value in that. Whether you’ve got a background in hospitality, event planning, or local engagement, the most important thing is that you’re warm, hands-on, and committed to doing things with heart. Private Accommodation There is no private accommodation at this site. Regional Manager's Thoughts Murdos is the definition of a community favourite. It's a well-run, busy pub with strong foundations, and now, as it moves into independent operation, there’s more freedom than ever to bring fresh ideas to life. There’s huge potential to grow daytime trade, build on hospital traffic, and supercharge the event space. With the right operator at the helm, Murdos could go from loved local to best-in-class community pub. Surrounding Area Cairncry is a vibrant and residential suburb northwest of Aberdeen city centre, known for its tight-knit community feel. Murdos sits on a main road with strong visibility and regular footfall from surrounding homes, Cornhill Shopping Centre, local schools, and bus routes. The pub benefits greatly from its proximity to the hospital, bringing in steady trade from both visitors and NHS staff, especially during daytime hours. While there are a few local pubs nearby, none can match Murdos' mix of community loyalty, scale, and calendar of events.