It’s been a milestone week at The Ivy Lodge. Not only has the venue celebrated its fifth birthday, but it has also been crowned SLTN Spirits Bar of the Year 2025.
The Ivy Lodge, nestled in the heart of Aberdeen’s historic Shiprow Village, has marked a remarkable milestone, half a decade of operation. And as if that wasn’t enough reason to celebrate, the team also brought home a major national accolade: SLTN Spirits Bar of the Year 2025, securing one of Scotland’s most prestigious hospitality honours.
From its humble beginnings in 2020 as a pandemic-born pop-up bar in a repurposed car park, The Ivy Lodge has evolved dramatically over the past five years. What started as a small outdoor terrace serving masked-up customers under string lights has become one of Aberdeen’s most vibrant cocktail and late-night venues. The bar’s transformation included expanding into a striking upstairs space featuring exposed brick, neon touches, a sweeping gantry of top-shelf spirits, and room for up to 300 guests.
This past year has been one of the venue’s most memorable yet. During the Tall Ships Races, thousands of visitors poured into Shiprow Village, turning The Ivy Lodge into a buzzing harbour-front hub filled with sunshine, live music, and festival energy. The bar also continued to deliver its signature lineup of events from Country Boozy Brunchin’ and themed DJ parties to comedy nights, open mic sessions, and its first-ever Roaring 1920s Murder Mystery Night.
With the festive season now approaching, The Ivy Lodge team is gearing up for all your friends, family and corporate Christmas celebrations, and a lively 1920s style Hogmanay to round off an extraordinary year.
Get in touch about Christmas Parties now at hello@ivylodgeaberdeen.com
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