Being located in Aberdeen city centre means that when you visit Spectra you are surrounded by great places to eat and drink. Spectra doesn’t just provide a festival filled to the brim with fantastic art for residents and visitors, it also supports the city’s diverse range of businesses across the centre and ensures they get a much needed boost at a time which may normally be a bit quieter for them.
See below details on offers and late night openings for Spectra 2026!Â
Mount Aberdeen
Mount Aberdeen will be open to the public serving hot drinks, 5-8:30pm for the duration of Spectra.
MOUNT
6 Upperkirkgate
Aberdeen
AB10 1BA
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Aberdeen Art Gallery will be offering hot drinks (tea, coffee and hot chocolate) and hot pies at the café during Spectra. The gallery will also be open during the day giving those visiting an opportunity to explore before the Spectra magic kicks off.
Art Gallery
Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1FQ
All Bar One
All Bar one are extending their Mates and Dates Set Menu to Friday and Saturday of Spectra.
The full Mates and Dates menu is available here https://www.allbarone.co.uk/national-search/scotland-and-northern-ireland/all-bar-one-aberdeen/setsupper?allergens=&excludeAllergenDishes=false#/
All Bar One
5 Marischal Square
Broad St
Aberdeen
AB10 1BL
https://www.allbarone.co.uk/national-search/scotland-and-northern-ireland/all-bar-one-aberdeen#
Starbucks Upperkirkgate
Starbucks Upperkirkgate will be extending its opening hours to 9pm (in place of their standard closing time of 6.30pm) on Thursday – Sunday to coincide with Spectra. Starbucks will be serving its range of hot drinks and food.
Starbucks Upperkirkgate
2-4 Upperkirkgate
Aberdeen
AB10 1BA
https://www.starbucks.co.uk/store-locator/12892-137745
Gio’s
Gio’s will be open throughout the festival offering all customers the chance to win prizes when they dine.
Everyone who visits Gio’s during the festival days will have a chance to win any of the following prizes:
- Gio’s £50 Gift Voucher
- 10% off all meals and drinks for a year at Gio’s – Unlimited visits!
- Free appetiser or dessert with purchase of a main meal
- Free hot chocolate or coffee to-go to keep warm as you wander the festival
They are also offering an exclusive Spectra menu which can be seen below:
www.facebook.com/giosbylalombarda
Uppercrust by VIP Patisserie Aberdeen
Uppercrust will be open for Spectra from 7:30 am – 10pm Thursday and Friday, 10am – 10pm Saturday and 5pm-10pm on Sunday.
They will be selling different food like pancakes, tray bakes and hotdogs. Along with classics such as Macaroni and cheese, stories and soups and more.
44-46 Upperkirkgate
Aberdeen
AB10 1BA
https://www.facebook.com/upperkrustaberdeen/?locale=en_GB
Popeyes Aberdeen
Popeyes Union Street will be giving out £5 off £15 leaflets, and will be handing out samples in Union Terrace Gardens.
111-115 Union St
Aberdeen
AB11 6BH
https://popeyesuk.com/restaurants/aberdeen-union-street
Molly’s Bistro
If visiting Molly’s Bistro throughout Spectra, you can quote SPECTRA for 10% off your food bill.
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
43-45 Market St
Aberdeen
AB11 5EL
https://aberdeendouglas.com/eat-drink/mollys-bistro/
Commonsense Cafe
Commonsense cafe will be open until 10pm throughout the festival serving hot drinks and more!
Union Terrace
Aberdeen
AB10 1DF
Mackies19.2 Aberdeen
To celebrate Spectra, Mackies will be offering an exclusive glow in the dark icecream!
7 Marischal Square
Broad St
Aberdeen
AB10 1BL
https://www.mackies.co.uk/ice-cream/parlour/
Revolution Aberdeen
Revolution Aberdeen is offering a kids eat for £1 deal throughout Spectra weekend.
25 Belmont St
Aberdeen
AB10 1JS
https://www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/aberdeen
A number of local brands have also applied for grants to help Spectrafy their business throughout the festival! This includes a selection of window displays, meal deals, prize draws, and extended opening hours!
Jungle Berry on Union St.
Drummonds Aberdeen on Belmont St.
Highland Moss on Constitution St.
Thistle Tavern Cards on Union St.
Mackie’s 19.2 on Marischal Sq.
Art Coffee Gallery on Castle St.
Amarone restaurant on Union St.